October '20 Events

OCTOBER 1-31 - Texas Wine Month Bring your passport! Just kidding — we mean your winery passport! With the purchase of a winery passport from Texas Hill Country Wineries, each participant is able to visit up to four wineries a day for a tasting, plus added discounts on bottles. This event will last through the end of October and includes a virtual passport, making it easier to change your plans at your convenience.

OCTOBER 1 - Full Moon Paddle Join Rowing Dock for a nighttime, moon-view paddle from 8-10 p.m. Each rental will come equipped with a boat light and a glow lanyard — though the more glow the better, so come dressed to impress in your favorite glow gear! Tickets are limited, so get yours while you can!

OCTOBER 1 - Zumba at the Pavillion Block House Creek residents are invited to sign up for a Zumba dance workout series at the Pavilion starting October 1st. Although the sign up is only required for the first class, each sign up gets you nine classes total. Hurry and register as the spots are limited!

OCTOBER 3-NOVEMBER 29 - Texas Renaissance Festival The magical season is upon us! Check out the several themed weekend events coming up with the Texas Renaissance Festival, including Roman Bacchanal, Pirate Adventure and All Hallows Eve. Tickets are weekend specific, and in the event of a cancellation of a weekend, ticket holders can roll over into 2021 or opt for their refund policy.

OCTOBER 10 - Oktoberfest Join in the traditional fun this October at the German Free School located in the Red River Cultural District. The day includes live polka music and performances, kids activities and deciduous German food and drinks.

OCTOBER 17 - Victory Cup Hot Air Balloon Festival & Polo Match Spend the day with the whole family (including dogs) at this event full of activities and entertainment. Watch the polo games and air balloons, try all sorts of foods from the seafood tents, listen to live music and so much more! Check out the event page for ticket pricing and more details.

OCTOBER 17 - O. Henry Pun-Off World Championship This event has been going on for 43 years, the first taking place in 1977. Ever since, it’s drawn punsters from all around to compete in word-play fun! Located at the O. Henry Museum in Austin, stop by to watch this hilarious competition. Check out their website for updates and more information!

OCTOBER 22-29 - Austin Film Festival This year, the largest film festival in North America goes virtual, meaning you can hear from 32 panels full of top writers for the lowest price ever! The purchase of a virtual badge includes five days of virtual panels and eight days of virtual film screenings. Perfect for anyone interested in the film world!

OCTOBER 24 - Soul Food Truck Festival This festival isn’t just about amazing food. Here you can find fun for the whole family! A day packed with entertainment, activities and, of course, food, you don’t want to miss out. Find out more about tickets and updated schedule on their website.

OCTOBER 24 - Austin Heart and Stroke Walk Register yourself or your work as a team, and get walking in support of the American Heart Association! Now with a virtual activity tracker, it’s easier than ever to raise funds as you move. For more information on how to register, check out their website.

OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 15 - Texas Book Festival For the first time, the Texas Book Festival will be held totally online, offering two whole weeks of free programming. This event is open to the public and has over 125 authors scheduled for virtual sessions. The Texas Teen Book Festival will include author conversions perfect for young readers! For a full schedule and line up, check out their website.

OCTOBER 31 - Austin Symphony Orchestra Presents: Halloween Children’s Concert The Austin Symphony Orchestra will put on a virtual show for families that includes scores from Harry Potter and Peter and the Wolf! A great way to add some spooky tunes to your Halloween celebrations at home. For the event password, buy your tickets online at the event page.

OCTOBER 31 - Halloweek: An Aerial Cabaret S&S brings back the classic soldout show at the Belmont. With two shows on October 31st, you can choose either the early or late time to fit perfectly into your Halloween schedule. The show is filled with amazing performances of burlesque, trapeze, vocals and more! To find out more, or snag your ticket, check out their event page.