Austin Film Festival 2026

The annual Austin Film Festival (AFF) returns October 29 - November 5, 2026, bringing back its renowned Writers Conference alongside a full week of film premieres. Now in its 33rd year, AFF has built a reputation for bringing Hollywood talent to Austin for panels on screenwriting, production, and…

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Viva la Vida Festival & Parade

Each year, Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Austin's premier Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration: the 43rd annual Viva la Vida Festival & Parade. Taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Central Texas' largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos event brings together a vibrant mix of…

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Top Sports Events in Austin This Fall

Fall in Austin means cooler temps, passionate fans, and a packed calendar of sporting events. From the roar of Longhorn Football at DKR Stadium to the high-speed action of Formula 1 at Circuit of The Americas, Austin is the place to be for sports fans this season. Here’s your guide to the biggest…

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Austin’s Best Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals

There’s something magical about fall in Central Texas. The air cools (just a little), the sunsets turn golden, and Austin comes alive with music, food and family fun. Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin, wandering through a corn maze, or dancing the night away at a festival, Austin has…

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Top Things to Do in Austin This Fall

Celebrate fall in Austin with tons of seasonal activities, including pumpkin patches and corn mazes, spooky tours and amazing outdoor adventures in the scenic Texas Hill Country. Austin shows off some of its best qualities this time of year. From perfect weather and patio dining to amazing events…

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Things to Do for Halloween in Austin 2026

If you're looking for a good ghost story, not only does Austin have some ghoulish ones to tell, the city is also full of festive ways to celebrate Halloween. From scary movies, haunted houses and parties at your favorite local bars to kid-friendly events like corn mazes and Boo at the Zoo, here are…

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Best Patio Bars for Al Fresco Drinking

Austin is synonymous with breakfast tacos, watering holes (for drinking or swimming) and an obsession with patios. Triple-digit temperatures may slow us down, but they never stop us from rounding up our human and furry troops for ice-cold local craft beers, juicy burgers, ooey-gooey queso and the…

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Fall & Winter Film Festivals In and Around Austin

As the seasons shift and cooler weather settles over Texas’ capital city, Austin steps into the spotlight as an international destination for cinema. Known nationwide as the Live Music Capital of the World®, Austin also boasts a legendary film scene powered by visionary storytellers, historic…

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Texas Craft Brewers Festival

Celebrate Texas independent and small-batch brewers this November at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival. There’s no better way to spend a fall afternoon in Austin than enjoying some of the city’s top fermented offerings. The event will be held at Fiesta Gardens, next to Lady Bird Lake, on Saturday…

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ACL Music Festival Survival Guide

Everything You Need to Know Before Attending ACL Festival Fall is one of the busiest times in Austin, from annual food and music festivals to major sporting events. And, October is no different with perhaps the most iconic Austin event of all, the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Hosted by C3…

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