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Local artists, local businesses, and local stages first. Kids next. Nearby cities with dated cards. Sports and Shows split. Openings at the back.
Austin Star · Wednesday, October 28, 2026. What’s on locally October 28–November 11, 2026. Focus weekend Oct. 30–Nov. 1.
How we pick: free, family-friendly plans from official city, museum and venue pages — local and family first. We favor truly free over ticketed attractions when both land on the same weekend.
Round Rock trick-or-treats with local businesses on East Main and Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St., with a kiddie train, face painting, balloon twisting, and music and trivia from Raphina Austin. Fri Oct. 30, 3–7 p.m. Admission is free to this fun and family friendly event. Outdoor.
Hometown Halloween
Exhibition admission is free on the first Sunday of every month for H-E-B Free First Sunday at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave.; films stay ticketed. Sun Nov. 1; museum hours 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Indoor.
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Live nocturnal animals and guided night hikes at the Austin Nature & Science Center, 2389 Stratford Dr., with Capital Area Master Naturalists, Austin Bat Refuge and the American Chemical Society. Sat Nov. 7, 5–8 p.m. Free outdoor fun and education for all ages. Outdoor.
Moonlight Nature Night
Cedar Park’s country afternoon at Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Dr.: Bumper Country Music 12–1, The Western Express Band 1–4, and armadillo racing from 12:30 every 45 minutes. Sat Nov. 7, 12–4 p.m. All activities are free. Outdoor.
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Sculpture searches and performances at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, 605 Azie Morton Rd. Sun Nov. 8, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Free and open to all. Outdoor.
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Austin
Why it matters The city’s own cultural center throws its biggest day on the Sunday of focus weekend.
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St., calls it “our biggest event of the year.” Families make sugar skulls, add to a community altar, and come dressed as Catrinas and Calaveras.
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Why it matters The home blues room has a no-cover local Thursday and Soul Man Sam twice in six days.
Chasing Abbey Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Zilker Sessions V featuring The Droptines & Angel White Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., no cover, RSVP. Blue Monday with Soul Man Sam Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. Shadowgrass Wednesday, Nov. 4. Jack Wharff Band with Tucker Stone Thursday, Nov. 5. Low Cut Connie with Laney Jones Friday, Nov. 6. Soul Man Sam Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 p.m. The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute Sunday, Nov. 8, 4 and 6 p.m. Greg Freeman with Touch Girl Apple Blossom Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Paul Val with Nicky Diamonds & Tallula Junction Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.
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Why it matters Two home listening rooms with local bills every night of both weekends.
Cactus Cafe shows start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. Open Mic, free, Tuesdays Nov. 3 and Nov. 10. Fugitive Visions & Jim Franklin with The October 28ths Wednesday, Oct. 28. Sophie Gault & Gurf Morlix with Garret Owen Friday, Oct. 30. Sriyam Wednesday, Nov. 4. John Wheeler with Kenny Mistretta Thursday, Nov. 5. Jeremy Nail featuring William Harries Graham Friday, Nov. 6. Malford Milligan & Tin Cadillac Acoustic Saturday, Nov. 7.
Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd.: PAACK 6, Patrice Pike 8, Tyler Richards 10 on Thursday, Oct. 29. TG BAD 6, West Texas Exiles 8, Dom Francis 10 on Friday, Oct. 30. Lost Austin Band 4, Davy Knowles 6, Dale Watson 8, Westbound Hearts 10 on Saturday, Oct. 31. Purgatory Players 1 (a Central Texas Food Bank benefit), Grouchy Like Riley 4:30, The Resentments 6:30 on Sundays, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8. Brooke Michelle 6, Lonelyland 8:30 on Monday, Nov. 2. David Grissom 6 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, opening a November–December Tuesday residency. Sunny Sweeney 8, Dallas Burrow 10 on Friday, Nov. 6. Suburban Beat 3 (free), Courtney Patton 6, Ray Prim 8, Louisiana Surf Department 10 on Saturday, Nov. 7. Pat Byrne 6 on Monday, Nov. 9. Scott Miller 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The Drakes 6 (free), Owen Temple’s Closer, Says Love album release 8, Reid Bros 10 on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Why it matters Local companies fill the stages on both weekends, with Día de Muertos dance on Sunday.
Hyde Park Theatre hosts the Body, Burn Slowly poetry book release Thursday–Friday, Oct. 29–30, 8 p.m., then Bad Books Nov. 5–28. Vortex Repertory runs the burlesque Malum Malus: Samhain Oct. 29–Nov. 7 at 2307 Manor Rd., plus Magical Mind Mysteries Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. At the Long Center, Ballet Folklórico de Austin dances Día de Muertos Sunday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m.; the Austin Jazz Hall of Fame Awards follow at 6 p.m.; Reel Science screens Particle Fever in the Rollins Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. ZACH Theatre’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe runs through Feb. 14, 2027 at the Whisenhunt, and A Charlie Brown Christmas opens at the Kleberg Nov. 6.
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Why it matters Free and family Halloween nights ring the city all week.
Round Rock Music on Main Wednesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 7–9 p.m. Dripping Springs’ Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda, calendar listing hours 8 a.m.–7 p.m. daily, Oct. 28–Nov. 5. Georgetown Trick or Treat Trail Thursday, Oct. 29, 5–7 p.m. Cedar Park Spooktacular Thursday, Oct. 29, 5–8 p.m. Round Rock Hometown Halloween Friday, Oct. 30, 3–7 p.m. San Marcos Farmer Fred’s Harvest Fall Carnival Friday, Oct. 30, 5–8 p.m. Cedar Park Fall Roundup Saturday, Nov. 7, 12–4 p.m. Full cards in Kids and Nearby.
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Why it matters A city art award, a weekend plant sale, and East Austin rec centers carrying Halloween week.
The city’s Art in Public Places program won the 2026 IAP2 USA Core Values Award: Project of the Year for Creativity and Innovation for the public artwork Absolute Equality: Unity Tunnel. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., opens its Fall Native Plant Sale to the public Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Neighborhood Fright Night & Haunted House (Metz Park) Thursday, Oct. 29, 6–8 p.m. at Rodolfo “Rudy” Mendez Recreation Center, 2407 Canterbury St.: free trunk-or-treat and a costume contest for ages 0–12 at 7:30. The city says: “Cash event. Must purchase tickets for table games, concessions & haunted house.” Howl-O-Scream at Turner-Roberts Saturday, Oct. 31 (Kids). Veterans Parade, Cyclovia and Run for the Water close streets Nov. 7–8 (Civic strip). The Austin Food & Wine Festival is listed at Auditorium Shores, 800 W. Riverside Dr., Nov. 7–8, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
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Austin
Why it matters Halloween morning outdoors with live monarch releases before the evening trick-or-treat.
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd. A Roots & Wings Festival day that opens with a 9 a.m. bird walk with Travis Audubon and a 10 a.m. pollinator walk. Kids’ tree climbs run 10 a.m.–12:45 p.m., monarch butterfly releases are at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and the Singing Zoologist plays the Oak Grove Stage at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Guided nature walks run on the hour, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Food vendors. Outdoor.
Roots & Wings at ZilkerAustin
Why it matters A neighborhood Halloween-night carnival on the holiday itself.
Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, 7201 Colony Loop Dr. A Halloween-night carnival at the East Austin rec center.
Howl-O-Scream at Turner-RobertsAustin
Why it matters A Sunday-evening walk through the forts to close Halloween weekend.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave. Fortlandia after dark in the Family Garden, with live music from The Latin Dukes, face painting and food trucks. Bring a flashlight. Ticketed; advance registration required. Outdoor.
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Why it matters Free exhibition admission downtown the day after Halloween.
Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave. Exhibition admission is free on the first Sunday of every month for H-E-B Free First Sunday; films stay ticketed. Indoor.
Bullock calendarPlan your visitAustin
Why it matters A hands-on museum day on a Monday, when it is usually closed.
Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave., is usually closed Mondays but lists special hours Monday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. General admission. Indoor.
ThinkeryAustin
Why it matters A free after-dark nature night for the whole family.
Austin Nature & Science Center, 2389 Stratford Dr. Live nocturnal animals and guided night hikes with Capital Area Master Naturalists, Austin Bat Refuge and the American Chemical Society. Free outdoor fun and education for all ages. Outdoor.
Moonlight Nature NightAustin
Why it matters A weekday morning for the smallest kids.
Rodolfo “Rudy” Mendez Recreation Center, 2407 Canterbury St. A free toddler play morning for ages 1–3. Indoor.
First Fridays Toddler PlayGeorgetown
Why it matters A Saturday-morning nature hour north of the city.
Garey Park. Staff bring baskets of leaves, pinecones, sticks and other natural items for supervised free play. All ages; free with park entry. Outdoor.
Garey Park programsAustin
Why it matters Free Sunday family day in the sculpture garden.
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, 605 Azie Morton Rd. Sculpture searches and performances in the garden. Free and open to all. Outdoor.
UMLAUFUMLAUF programsRound Rock
Why it matters Free downtown Halloween the Friday before the holiday.
East Main Street and Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St. Trick-or-treating with local businesses, a kiddie train, face painting, balloon twisting, and music and trivia from Raphina Austin. Admission is free to this fun and family friendly event. Outdoor.
Hometown HalloweenGeorgetown
Why it matters A free early Halloween night in the park.
San Gabriel Park Event Lawn. The city’s free Trick or Treat Trail. Outdoor.
Georgetown newsCedar Park
Why it matters The same Thursday as Georgetown’s trail, on the other side of the county.
Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Dr. Candy, food and Halloween fun. Outdoor.
Cedar Park calendar
Round Rock
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 3–7 p.m. on East Main and Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St. Trick-or-treating with local businesses, a kiddie train, face painting, balloon twisting, and music and trivia from Raphina Austin. Admission is free to this fun and family friendly event. Also in Kids. (Hometown Halloween)
Round Rock
Wednesday, Oct. 28 (Rock House), Wednesday, Nov. 4 (Lix Box) and Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Dysfunkshun Junkshun), 2026, 7–9 p.m. at Prete Plaza. Free. (Music on Main Oct. 28 · Music on Main Nov. 4 · Music on Main Nov. 11)
Round Rock
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at 3300 E. Palm Valley Rd. Free. (Palm House)
Round Rock
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 3–10 p.m. at Old Settlers Park. (Día de los Muertos)
Round Rock
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Stage and Pavilion, Old Settlers Park. (Veterans Day Celebration)
Round Rock
From Nov. 9 to Dec. 18, Round Rock residents can ship holiday packages to the Round Rock Police Department, 2701 N. Mays St., and pick them up Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.–7 p.m. No weekend pickup; no pickup Nov. 26–29; bring a government-issued ID and proof of receipt. The city says the service is provided at no cost. (Operation Front Porch)
Cedar Park
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 7–9:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Hotel Transylvania at sundown, then A Quiet Place. (Friday Night Flix · Cedar Park calendar)
Cedar Park
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 12–4 p.m. at Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Dr. Bumper Country Music 12–1, The Western Express Band 1–4, armadillo racing from 12:30 every 45 minutes. All activities are free. Overflow parking at Reed Elementary, 1515 Little Elm Trail. (Fall Roundup · FAQ)
Cedar Park
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 5–8 p.m. Also in Kids. (Cedar Park calendar)
Georgetown
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 7–9 p.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. Free. (Georgetown news)
Georgetown
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 10–11 a.m. Free with park entry. (Garey Park programs)
Georgetown
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, 5–7 p.m. at San Gabriel Park Event Lawn. Also in Kids. (Georgetown news)
Georgetown
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 7–9 p.m. A fee applies and pre-registration is required. (Garey Park programs)
San Marcos
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, 5–8 p.m. at City Park, 170 Charles Austin Drive. (San Marcos calendar)
San Marcos
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, downtown San Marcos. The parade begins at 10 a.m.; Children’s Bicycle Brigade decorating and music start at 9 a.m. in front of the Historic Courthouse. The city says: “Free! Parking at City Park is free until noon.” (Veterans Day Parade · Veterans Month of Service)
Dripping Springs
Calendar listing hours 8 a.m.–7 p.m. daily, Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Events Center, 1042 Event Center Dr. (Dripping Springs calendar)
Dripping Springs
Thursday–Friday, Oct. 29–30, 2026, 7:30–10 p.m. at Ranch Park & Events Center. A haunted hayride and haunted house; proceeds go to the Burke Center for Youth. (Dripping Springs calendar)
Dripping Springs
Wednesdays, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, 2026, 3–6 p.m. at the Ranch Park Vendor Hall. (Dripping Springs calendar)
Lakeway
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 8 a.m.–noon at the Lakeway Activity Center. “Entry is FREE, but canned food donations will be accepted.” (City of Lakeway)
Lakeway
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 11 a.m. at the Lakeway Activity Center. (City of Lakeway)
Austin
Why it matters Home football on the focus Saturday with a set kickoff and network.
Longhorns football hosts Mississippi State at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Halloween night.
Texas footballAustin
Why it matters The rivalry on network TV leads a two-game home Sunday.
Texas volleyball meets Texas A&M at Gregory Gym. Texas soccer hosts Auburn the same hour at Mike A. Myers Stadium, 12 p.m., SEC Network+.
Texas volleyballTexas soccerSan Marcos
Why it matters A Halloween-noon home match before the evening football kickoff in Austin.
Texas State hosts Boise State at Strahan Arena.
Texas State volleyballAustin / San Marcos
Why it matters Home matches and the first hoops of the season before focus weekend.
Austin FC hosts Real Salt Lake at Q2 Stadium Wednesday, Oct. 28; the city event listing runs 7:30–10 p.m. Texas volleyball hosts Georgia at Gregory Gym Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Texas women’s basketball plays Eastern New Mexico in an exhibition at Moody Center Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Texas State women’s basketball plays UTRGV in an exhibition at Strahan Arena Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.
Austin FC vs. Real Salt LakeTexas volleyballTexas women’s basketballTexas State women’s basketballAustin / San Marcos
Why it matters Season openers for both campuses in one week.
Texas men host Chicago State at Moody Center Monday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m., SEC Network, and Gardner-Webb Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m., SEC Network+. Texas women host FDU Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., and Northern Colorado Saturday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., both SEC Network+. Texas State men host Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Monday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., and Howard Payne Thursday, Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Texas State women host LIU Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
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Why it matters A full home weekend across hockey, soccer, volleyball and the G League opener.
The Texas Stars host the Chicago Wolves at H-E-B Center Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7, 7 p.m., for Military Appreciation Weekend; Saturday is a Mini Stick Giveaway. Austin FC hosts Portland at Q2 Stadium Saturday, Nov. 7; the city event listing runs 6–9 p.m. Texas State volleyball hosts Fresno State for SWT Throwback & Senior Day Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m. Concordia volleyball hosts the University of St. Thomas at 12 p.m. and East Texas Baptist at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Deb & Don Christian Fieldhouse. The Austin Spurs open at home against the Laketown Squadron Sunday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m., at H-E-B Center.
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Why it matters Three more home nights to start the following week.
Texas men host Grambling State at Moody Center Monday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m., SEC Network. The Texas Stars host the Manitoba Moose at H-E-B Center Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 10–11, 7 p.m. Texas women host South Dakota State at Moody Center Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m., SEC Network.
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Why it matters College hockey on Halloween night in Cedar Park.
Michigan State and North Dakota play the Hockey Hall of Fame Game at H-E-B Center.
Hockey Hall of Fame Game
Austin
Why it matters Real country music in a home listening room on the holiday itself.
Dale Watson plays the Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd., at 8 p.m. on Halloween; the Saxon calls him an award-winning real country musician who has performed live for more than 40 years. The bill runs all evening: Lost Austin Band at 4, Davy Knowles at 6, Dale Watson at 8 and Westbound Hearts at 10.
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Why it matters Austin’s own rooms carry Halloween weekend from the listening rooms to the punk clubs.
Friday: Sophie Gault & Gurf Morlix with Garret Owen at Cactus Cafe, 7:30 p.m.; West Texas Exiles at the Saxon, 8 p.m.; English Teeth’s “Dumbest Show on Earth” at Hole in the Wall, 8:30 p.m., then Soul in the Hole at 10:30; Playlunch indoors at Mohawk, 8 p.m.; the Body, Burn Slowly poetry book release at Hyde Park Theatre, 8 p.m. Saturday: Dale Watson at the Saxon, 8 p.m.; Surely Tempo indoors at Mohawk, 8 p.m.; Twin Peaks Hole’O’Ween at Hole in the Wall, 9 p.m. Sunday: Gospel Brunch with The Levites at Stubb’s, 10:30 a.m.; Ballet Folklórico de Austin’s Día de Muertos at the Long Center, 5 p.m.; The Resentments at the Saxon, 6:30 p.m.; KUTX Riley Reely Happy Hour at Hole in the Wall, 7 p.m.
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Why it matters Local release shows and residencies on the weeknights.
Hole in the Wall: Gully Boys Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Specific Thing single release with Jammy Violet Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 p.m. Haight Ashbury Medical Clinic residency Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9 p.m. Songwriter’s Happy Hour with the Azarians Wednesday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Stonefruit Thursday, Nov. 5, 9 p.m. Andrew Duplantis’ Happy Hour Fest Saturday, Nov. 7, 4 p.m. Lavender Scare album release Sunday, Nov. 8, 9 p.m. Haight Ashbury Medical Clinic with Eddie Angel & Street Peach Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9 p.m. Songwriter’s Happy Hour with the Azarians Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. Mohawk: Daring Greatly indoors Thursday, Nov. 5, 9 p.m. Tommy Fleece indoors Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
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Why it matters Local songwriters and a neighborhood choir lead the second weekend.
Bad Books opens at Hyde Park Theatre Nov. 5. A Charlie Brown Christmas opens at ZACH’s Kleberg Nov. 6. Sunny Sweeney at the Saxon Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.; Jeremy Nail featuring William Harries Graham at Cactus Cafe Friday, Nov. 6. Courtney Patton at the Saxon Saturday, Nov. 7, 6 p.m.; Malford Milligan & Tin Cadillac Acoustic at Cactus Cafe Saturday, Nov. 7. Barton Hills Choir at 3TEN ACL Live Sunday, Nov. 8; Gospel Brunch with Gospel Stars at Stubb’s Sunday, Nov. 8, 10:30 a.m.
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Why it matters Indie and electronic tours through the two big Red River–area rooms.
Emo’s: Club 90s Presents Thrillerween Friday, Oct. 30. Knox Tuesday, Nov. 3. Slow Pulp Wednesday, Nov. 4. Bonobo Thursday, Nov. 5. They Might Be Giants Friday–Saturday, Nov. 6–7. Rival Sons Monday, Nov. 9. Medium Build Tuesday, Nov. 10. José Madero Wednesday, Nov. 11. Stubb’s: Dinosaur Jr. Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Turnover Saturday, Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.
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Why it matters The big touring dates, after the local rooms.
Moody Center: Teddy Swims Wednesday, Oct. 28. Doja Cat Tuesday, Nov. 3. John Summit Friday, Nov. 6. Maná Sunday, Nov. 8. KATSEYE Tuesday, Nov. 10. Antone’s: Olivia O’Brien Monday, Nov. 9. ACL Live: NoDak Palooza Friday, Oct. 30. Madeon Saturday, Oct. 31. Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert Sunday, Nov. 1. At 3TEN: Goodbye June Friday, Oct. 30; All Get Out Tuesday, Nov. 3; Stephen Day Wednesday, Nov. 4; Ike Dweck Thursday, Nov. 5; OCT (On Company Time) Friday, Nov. 6; Jervis Campbell Saturday, Nov. 7. Concourse Project: Chris Stussy Thursday, Oct. 29, 21+. Dombresky with Cartfish and Shep Friday, Oct. 30, 18+. Four Tet Saturday, Oct. 31, 18+. Mohawk: Blade Rave outdoors Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. The Linda Lindas outdoors Sunday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. Ceremony outdoors Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. Puma Blue outdoors Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.
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Austin
Why it matters Two local kitchens on one night, for a cause.
Emmer & Rye, 51 Rainey St., Suite 110, hosts Chef Bob Somsith of Lao’d Bar for Breaking Bread. Proceeds benefit OneKitchen, a Wholesome Wave initiative. The restaurant says: “No preset menu or pre-payment required in advance.”
Emmer & Rye Breaking BreadAustin
Why it matters A dated one-night pour at a local Rainey Street kitchen.
Emmer & Rye’s Breaking Bread series hosts a Judith Beck wine edition.
Emmer & Rye Breaking BreadAustin
Why it matters A local brewery’s birthday party on the second Saturday.
Lazarus Brewing throws its 4th Annual Drink Like a Pirate Anniversary Party at Lazarus on Airport Blvd, 4803 Airport Blvd.
Lazarus Brewing
Austin
Why it matters A new shop opening on South Lamar.
Obi, a records, books and objects shop, opens at 2055 S. Lamar Blvd. Its site reads “OPENS NOV 7.” Hours not yet posted.
ObiAustin
Why it matters Regular hours are back for Halloween weekend.
The park is open again Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
COTALAND hoursElection Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Travis County voters can find election information at the county elections site; Williamson County voters at the county elections department. CapMetro offers fare-free rides on Election Day.
Travis County ElectionsWilliamson County ElectionsCapMetroSaturday, Nov. 7: the parade runs 9–10 a.m. on Congress Avenue, a resource fair follows 10–11 a.m., and the ceremony is at 11:11 a.m. on the south steps of the Capitol.
Austin Veterans ParadeSaturday, Nov. 7; city event listing hours 10 a.m.–2 p.m., starting from Windsor Park Branch Library, 5833 Westminster Dr.
Cyclovia ATXSunday, Nov. 8; city event listing hours 7–11 a.m. downtown, with street closures.
Run for the Water