# Things to do in Austin this weekend (Oct 23–25, 2026) 59 events around Austin, picked by Thursday Drop. Updated 2026-10-23T21:01:15.489Z. Web version: https://thursday.kandr.io/email/austin ## Forecast - Fri: 86°F, Partly cloudy - Sat: 84°F, Foggy - Sun: 80°F, Cloudy ## Pick of the week - **Black Outside Fest**: Sat, Oct 24 · 12pm · Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, Austin · See tickets. Come shop Black-owned businesses, discover local artists and creatives, enjoy live music + performances, experience the flavors and stories. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/c61d7a0480e0489d?m=austin&c=seo) ## Live Music - **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+ [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/304dbebc2f50bd49?m=austin&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/7bf6a474f72b858f?m=austin&c=seo) - **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 [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/0340710bb08f3c48?m=austin&c=seo) ## Eat & Drink - **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!❤️‍ [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/8c51d28561749d5f?m=austin&c=seo) ## Family & Kids - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/435857eb07e0c2b3?m=austin&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/734d57b2dfd6160a?m=austin&c=seo) - **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 [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/92c7f2834e672055?m=austin&c=seo) ## Outdoors & Sports - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/4c7e9e169e17027f?m=austin&c=seo) - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/69128deedf293a6c?m=austin&c=seo) ## Arts & Nightlife - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/2572f5bb770f39ed?m=austin&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/737cadc84ea548f1?m=austin&c=seo) - **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. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/7b8a2af1588b3060?m=austin&c=seo) ## Free This Weekend - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/966c5b775e4a6a70?m=austin&c=seo) - **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! [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/da611f0c11f03f7b?m=austin&c=seo) - **Join Us For Our Annual Fall Family Photos with Santa!**: Sun, Oct 25 · 9am · Pease District Park, Austin · Free [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/4affdd43b8b4906c?m=austin&c=seo) - **Free Kids Event: Fantastical Fun Featuring Kwik Stix™ (Austin)**: Sat, Oct 24 · 11am · Lakeshore Learning Store, Austin · Free. Make one-of-a-kind crafts and explore hands-on activities! Ages 3+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. [Details](https://thursday.kandr.io/r/1deb213a82fab342?m=austin&c=seo) --- Get this lineup by email every Thursday, free: https://thursday.kandr.io/