Top 13 October & November 2022 Events in Austin
13 Things We Love this Fall
Words by Alison Bryce
There is plenty to look forward to in Austin this season, even if you don’t plan to attend ACL. Here are just a few events that we are looking forward to!
Inspirational Women’s Event
October 27, 6:30-9:30pm
EASTside Magazine’s annual Inspirational Women’s Networking Event is back and ready to help women share their story, make connections, and become part of the success story in this thriving community. The evening will include time for mingling, sampling complimentary light bites and cocktails, and art and music from local creators. The networking event will be presented by locally women-owned clothing company HarperSage at The Cathedral, a beautiful refurbished church, which will be decked out in colorful art from atxGALS. Tickets are limited and start at $25.
eastsideatx.com/womensevent2022 | 2403 E 16th St.
Pumpkin Night
Now-October 30, 6-11:30pm
Pumpkins will be rolling nightly as spooky season approaches. Head to Pioneer Farms for a night of bewitching art, thrilling fire shows, and more than 5,000 hand-crafted pumpkin displays. Tickets, ranging from $14 for children ages 4-12 and $18 for 13 and older, are available every night (except Tuesdays) leading up to Halloween. All tickets must be purchased in advance.
pumpkinnights.com/austin | 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr.
Walk to Defeat ALS
October 15, 9am-noon
Get your walking shoes on to help raise awareness and funds for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Join in at Mueller Lake to walk one mile in an effort to bring more attention to finding a treatment and ultimately a cure. Participants can sign up to walk as a team or as individuals. While there is no cost to walk, participants are encouraged to make a donation to the cause.
alstexas.org/event/austin-walk-to-defeat-als | 4550 Mueller Blvd.
Beethoven’s 5th Symphony: Philharmonie Austin
October 22, 7:30pm
Take the whole family to Arts on Alexander to enjoy Philharmonie Austin’s rendition of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. Philharmonie Austin is a 50-piece ensemble that plays on period instruments. This concert will be conducted by Mark Dupere. Mark is the Director of Orchestral Studies at Lawrence University. He is a passionate educator and hopes to impart a love of music-making and active engagement with audiences in the performance of music from all periods. Be sure not to miss out on this chance to connect with the arts in a new way.General admission tickets are priced at $25, with discounts for both students and seniors available.
artsonalexander.org | 2111 Alexander Avenue
Formula 1 Aramco U.S. Grand Prix
October 21-23, times vary
Get in on the action by snagging a day pass for the Grand Prix to watch one of the most popular races of the year at Circuit of the Americas. Whether it’s watching practice and rocking out to Green Day on Friday, enjoying the qualifying round and a serenade by Ed Sheeran on Saturday, or witnessing history as the lights go out on Sunday, each day of the event is sure to be fueled by exhilarating energy. Tickets start at $150.
circuitoftheamericas.com/f1/tickets | 9201 COTA Blvd.
Oktoberfest of Sound
October 21-22, 8pm
Spend a night with Austin Symphony while listening to musical pieces led by Elisabeth Kufferath on violin while Peter Bay conducts each set. Songs of the evening will include “Genoveva Overture,” “Violin Concerto in D Minor,” and “Symphony No. 1 in C Minor.” Attendees will be able to choose from one of two nightly performances before this show closes. Tickets start at $62.
my.austinsymphony.org/oktoberfest | 701 W Riverside Dr.
Austin Halloween Fireworks
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 Krieg Baseball Field. This free celebration for Dia De Los Muertos will leave viewers in awe as colors fill the night sky. The event is free to attend for the whole family.
planetktexasfireworks.com | 517 S Pleasant Valley Rd.
Texas Book Festival
November 5-6, times vary
The Texas Book Festival is back for their 27th year. Grab another book enthusiast or venture out on your own to attend this free event with more than 250 authors of the year’s best books. While no registration is required for the festival in general, some of the author sessions will require advanced registration due to limited space.
texasbookfestival.org | locations vary
Austin Celtic Festival
November 5-6, Noon-6pm
Join the fun of Celtic traditions at the Austin Celtic Festival. This two-day family-friendly event will have everything from the highest quality regional and international Celtic artists to workshops to discover new hobbies. Tickets will not be sold at the gate so make sure to purchase before the festival. Daily tickets range from $12-25 and weekend passes are $20-42.
austincelticfestival.com | 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr.
Tenebrae: A Hymn of Heavenly Beauty
November 11, 7:30pm
This program, by Arts on Alexander, celebrates some of the finest choral works from the Renaissance to the present day, ranging from the haunting Allegri “miserere mei, Deus,” to Whitacre’s resplendent “I Thank You God.” Featuring a number of familiar favorites, the program showcases the work of the Russian orthodox, contemporary English masters and the masterpieces of the late Renaissance. Closing with Harris’ spectacular “Faire is the Heaven,” this program is a true homage to choral greats past and present. General admission tickets are $25, with discounts for both students and seniors.
artsonalexander.org | 2111 Alexander Ave.
East Austin Studio Tour
Nov. 12-13 & 19-20, times vary
View art in a variety of pop-up locations throughout the Eastside during Big Medium’s Austin Studio Tour. With two weekends and a plethora of studios to visit, art enthusiasts will have plenty to explore for this free, self-guided art tour with all of Austin’s creativity on display.
bigmedium.org/austinstudiotour | locations vary
The Front Market
Nov. 12-Dec. 4, 11am-5pm
Support small businesses while finding creative items at The Front Market, which opens every weekend from November 12 through December 4. With more than 400 vendors, shoppers will be able to browse without paying an entry fee. This is a pet-friendly event, so feel free to bring your furry friend along.
thefrontmarket.com | 7107 E Riverside Dr.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Nov. 18-Dec. 24, 10am-10pm
It is never too early to start shopping for the holidays, and Blue Genie Art Bazaar’s storefront will be opening with plenty of time to find the perfect gifts. With a variety of vendors to browse, shoppers will find unique items for all of the people in their lives. Don’t want to travel to the market? Blue Genie offers online shopping and delivery options as well.
bluegenieartbazaar.com | 6100 Airport Blvd.
