October & November Calendar
Our event picks for October & November
Words by Alison Bryce
Oktoberfest
October 12, 11am-7:30pm
Enjoy German beer, food, and music at Austin’s Oktoberfest. Traditional music will be played by Austin Polka Band, Walburg Boys, Sunshine Willie, and Off the Grid. Kids can get into the spirit with storytelling, pumpkin painting, and a bounce house. Tickets start at $10.
507 E 10th St. | germantexans.org/events/oktoberfest
STAPLE! Independent Media Expo
Oct. 12,11am-6pm Oct. 13, 12-6pm
The expo is back at Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex with more than 200 vendors showcasing independently made comics, zines, art, and games. Visitors can interact with artists, sit in on workshops and panels, and enjoy refreshments from the full-service food court. Tickets start at $10 (cash only).
1156 Hargrave St. | staple-austin.org
Austin Fermentation Festival
October 20, 10am-4pm
The Austin Fermentation Festival is an educational event that celebrates all things fermented. Join hourly workshops, try new food, enjoy live music, and participate in a silent auction featuring prizes from local businesses. Tickets are free, but guests must register online with a $10 suggested donation to benefit the Texas Farmers’ Market Ag Producer Support Fund.
4209 Airport Blvd. | eventbrite.com
Travel the Vine
October 25, 5:30pm
The annual Travel the Vine for Rise Dinner & Wine Auction is back! Come enjoy an evening of fine wine, delicious food, entertainment, and a live and silent auction benefiting the students of The Rise School of Austin. Tickets start at $250.
605 Davis St. | riseschoolaustin.org
Halloween Hootenanny
October 26, 6-9pm
Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume, and join the fall celebration at Thinkery’s Halloween Hootenanny Family Night. Enjoy a variety of spooky, gross and silly hands-on STEAM activities for kids and adults while getting into the spirit of the holiday. Tickets are $16 per person.
1830 Simond Ave. | my.thinkeryaustin.org
Texas Fireworks: Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
October 31, 9:30pm
Gather with Planet K to rejoice and celebrate the lives of loved ones passed with a grand display of life affirming fireworks at the Krieg Baseball Field. This celebration for Dia De Los Muertos will leave viewers in awe.
517 S Pleasant Valley Rd. | planetktexasfireworks.com
Formula 1 Pirelli 2019 U.S. Grand Prix
November 1-3, All Day
Formula 1 is making its only stop in the United States at COTA and gives guests from all over the world a weekend-long celebration of speed and sound featuring high-adrenaline racing and electrifying performances from P!nk and Imagine Dragons. Day passes start at $65 while weekend tickets start at $195.
9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd. | thecircuit.com
Austin Celtic Festival
November 2-3, 12-7pm
Join the fun of Celtic traditions at the Austin Celtic Festival. This two-day family-friendly event will have everything from exciting combat demonstrations by the Viking Invasion to Irish Step Dancing. Tickets are $20, $7 for children 5-16, and under 5 are free.
10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. | austincelticfestival.com
Past Present Pease
November 7, 6-9pm
Past Present Pease hosted by the Pease Park Conservancy will be an evening to remember. Guests will enjoy a keynote speech from Outdoor Voices Founder and CEO, Ty Haney along with delicious cocktails, good food, live music and a raffle with outstanding prizes. This event will also include an exclusive update on the latest news about the Kingsbury Commons project taking place in the lower 10 acres of the park.
710 W Cesar Chavez St. | peasepark.org
East Austin Studio Tour
November 16-17 & 23-24
Big Medium’s E.A.S.T. is back! The free, self-guided art tour in which visitors will have the chance to explore different galleries and studios around town will take place over two weekends. See a variety of creative works, meet the artists behind each one to learn more about their creative process, and invest in some art.
Locations vary | east.bigmedium.org
The Bloody Mary Festival
November 17, 12-3:30pm
The craftiest and most delicious Bloody Mary’s will be together in one place during the Bloody Mary Festival. Enjoy drinks created by the finest restaurants and bars around while supporting the Boneshaker Project, a program helping to keep local kids active and healthy. The festival includes food and drink tastes from local eateries, photo ops, temporary tattoos, and more! Tickets range from $45-$60.
1100 E 5th St. | thebloodymaryfest.com
