Things to do in Austin this weekend

Pick of the week

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

• Culture Wars
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · Emo's Austin · See tickets

  With softly.

• Dax - The Anger Management Tour
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · Scoot Inn, Austin · See tickets

  with Gifted Hands

• DREAMS - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
  Sat, Oct 24 · 8pm · Antone's Nightclub, Austin · See tickets

Eat & Drink

Bring stretchy pants

• JAPAN Fes Texas Unlimited
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Republic Square, Austin · See tickets

  A Japanese summer festival is coming to Austin! All-you-can-eat Takoyaki, Gyoza, Yakisoba, Onigiri, and so on. Let's have fun together!❤️‍

• Gospel Brunch: The Moriah Sisters
  Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30am · Stubb's Indoors, Austin · See tickets
• Bourbon Tastings at the Speakeasy
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · Mama Merlot's Speakeasy, Buda · See tickets

  Get ready to sip and savor some smooth bourbon vibes in a chill speakeasy setting.

Family & Kids

Tire them out by 8pm

• Nature Festival & Spooktacular-part of the Roots & Wings Festival
  Sat, Oct 24 · 3pm · North Austin Community Garden/YMCA Pedestrian Walkway · See tickets

  Celebrate trees, pollinators and the magic of fall with our free, family‑friendly, outdoor festival!

• The Austin Stone Fall Fest 2026
  Sun, Oct 25 · 4pm · The Austin Stone South · Free

  Join us for our Fall Festival on October 25th, 2026! Come enjoy a free, family-friendly event with food, activities, and a trunk or treat!

• Free Autism Indoor Trick or Treat Event
  Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · SOS Wells Branch, Austin · Free

  Join our staff and families for a fun celebration of Halloween with an indoor Trick or Treat! Come and use our indoor play rooms!

Outdoors & Sports

Touch grass, officially

• 2026 Formula 1 MSC Cruises USGP - Saturday Admission
  Sat, Oct 24 · 8am · Circuit of The Americas, Austin · See tickets
• Texas Longhorns Football vs. Ole Miss Rebels Football
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6:30pm · Darrell K Royal - Memorial Stadium, Austin · See tickets
• San Antonio Spurs v Houston Rockets
  Fri, Oct 23 · 8:30pm · Moody Center ATX, Austin · See tickets

Arts & Nightlife

Culture, with a cocktail

• Greg Fitzsimmons
  Sat, Oct 24 · 6pm · Brushy St. Commons, Austin · See tickets
• Waitress (Touring)
  Fri, Oct 23 · 8pm · Bass Concert Hall, Austin · See tickets
• Ananya Chakraborty Live - GABB Annual Concert, Austin, Texas
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · Parkside Elementary School, Georgetown · See tickets

  Get ready to groove to the soulful tunes of Ananya Chakraborty as they take the stage for an unforgettable concert experience!

Free This Weekend

Good things that cost nothing

• Mural Supply Co.'s Anniversary Party
  Sat, Oct 24 · 7pm · Mural Supply Co., Austin · Free

  Celebrate Mural Supply Co.'s shop anniversary with a muralist paint jam, live music and various vendors!

• Ooni Pizza Ovens Tailgate on Bevo Blvd | Texas vs. Ole Miss
  Sat, Oct 24 · 2pm · Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin · Free

  Fire up Game Day on Bevo Blvd with Ooni Pizza Ovens! Free chef-crafted bites, live ESPN stream, game-day swag, and 950° pizza oven demos.

• Heritage Day
  Sat, Oct 24 · 10am · Ideal Barber Shop, Austin · Free

  Celebrate Austin’s heritage with genealogy, art, community activations, and more at this free Heritage Weekend gathering.

• Red Bull Austin Race Nights
  Sun, Oct 25 · 4pm · 1501 E 7th St, Austin · Free

  Experience the thrilling world of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls at Red Bull Austin Race Nights! From 10/22 to 10/25.

• BookPeople Presents: Boook Bash & Tattoo Flash
  Sun, Oct 25 · 9am · BookPeople, Austin · Free

  Celebrate the Halloween season and all things scary at your local bookstore!