Things to do in Austin this weekend

Pick of the week

Live Music

Loud, late, and worth it

• Live Emo Night @ The Rustic Tap | Jimmy Eat Brisket
  Sat, Oct 24 · 9pm · The Rustic Tap, Austin · See tickets

  Jimmy Eat Brisket is playing your favorite 2000s, 90s, Emo & Pop-Punk hits at the Rustic Tap. Free Show | 21+

• Sunday Funday Live Music
  Sun, Oct 25 · 8pm · Speakeasy, Austin · See tickets

  Sunday Funday! Live music starts at 8 PM. Chill vibes, great tunes, and the perfect way to end your weekend. Don't miss it!

• Yoi Toki [A Future Funk/Vaporwave Party] feat. Saint Pepsi
  Sat, Oct 24 · 10pm · 29th Street Ballroom, Austin · See tickets

  Coming to 29th St. Ballroom, Austin

Eat & Drink

Bring stretchy pants

• JAPAN Fes Texas Unlimited | First time! All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Festival
  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!❤️‍

• 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.

• Austin Bachelorette Party & Bachelor Party Bar Crawl-Bach Bar Crawl Austin
  Fri, Oct 23 · 4pm · Maggie Mae's, Austin · See tickets

  Get set to kick off your Austin Bachelorette Party bash, Bachelor Party Bach, Girls' night out, or Guys' night out with the Bach Bar Craw.

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 Kids' Public Speaking Workshop in Westlake | Grades 4–8
  Sat, Oct 24 · 11am · Uplevel Communication Training Center, West Lake Hills · Free

  A free, hands-on public speaking workshop helping kids build confidence and communication skills

Outdoors & Sports

Touch grass, officially

• 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.

• 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.

Arts & Nightlife

Culture, with a cocktail

• 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!

• 2026 AIA Austin Homes Tour
  Sat, Oct 24 · 10am · Austin · See tickets

  The AIA Austin Homes Tour features outstanding residential architecture by AIA Austin architects open to the public for a self-guided tour.

• Austin Vampire Ball: The Vampire Lestat
  Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30pm · Elysium, Austin · See tickets

  Get ready to sink your teeth into a night of vampire rockstar glam inspired by the legendary Lestat.

Free This Weekend

Good things that cost nothing

• 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!

• 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!

• 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.

• 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!

• Join Us For Our Annual Fall Family Photos with Santa!
  Sun, Oct 25 · 9am · Pease District Park, Austin · Free