Listeners, Austin is truly buzzing this weekend, and you will not want to miss out on the incredible line-up of events happening across the city. Starting off, families can put on their costumes and enjoy free fall festivities as the Greater Austin YMCA hosts its annual Spooktacular, featuring pumpkin decorating and plenty of themed games at multiple YMCA locations tonight and tomorrow. Friday night from 7 to 11 p.m, Vacancy Brewing and Easy Day Coffee are bringing an After Hours Night Market at 415 East St Elmo, serving up a brand new dark lager infused with local coffee and welcoming shoppers to browse a curated vendor market with DJ tunes and festive brews.
Culture lovers will find the city alive with the 42nd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade thanks to Mexic-Arte Museum this Saturday, running noon to 6 p.m at 419 Congress Ave. Expect dazzling art activities, lively lowrider showcases, retail from Austin artisans, traditional fare, and vibrant performances celebrating Día de los Muertos. For those who adore live storytelling, the Austin Film Festival is underway through next Wednesday. Downtown venues will host red-carpet screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and hands-on workshops.
Feelin’ festive? Dive into Halloween with the UNDEAD Haunted House of Dances at ESPA on Springdale Road, running nightly through October 31, or brave the wild haunted attractions at Bat City Scare Grounds, a sprawling 15-acre fright complex in Buda featuring live music, circus acts, and multiple haunted haunts. Austoberfest takes center stage at Scholz Garten on Saturday, bringing stein-holding contests, sausage samplings, and a hefty dose of Bavarian cheer with music and kid-friendly activities at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show promises laughs and suspense downtown Saturday night at Hotel Indigo, while comedy seekers can catch Jane Austin Improv’s Jane of The Dead at Fallout Theatre, a nimble mashup of classic literature and spooky improv. For arts and design fans, the 39th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour opens doors to ten stunning homes Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Long Center’s Sunday Halloween Children’s Concert is perfect for families wanting orchestral adventure—come in costume and take part in the Spooktacular Costume Contest as you enjoy themed symphonic tales of pirates and monsters. As dusk falls, wander Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms for a magical walking trail illuminated by thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, and don’t miss The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, bringing Tim Burton’s quirky film to life daily through November.
Whether you’re here for thrills, culture, great music, or delicious food, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy in Austin this weekend. Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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