From football Saturdays and family weekends to concerts and campus milestones — here’s what’s happening while you’re in town.
21 SEP
Austin Museum Day
Location and info: Spend Sunday, September 21 exploring Austin’s cultural scene for free! Dozens of local museums and historic sites across the city open their doors with special programming and family-friendly activities.
3 OCT
Austin City Limits Music Festival – Weekend One
Location and info: From October 3–5, Zilker Park hosts one of the biggest music festivals in the country. Expect 140+ artists across eight stages, local food trucks, and that signature ACL energy under the Texas sky.
10 OCT
Austin City Limits Music Festival – Weekend Two
Location and info: The festival fun continues October 10–12 at Zilker Park. Weekend Two brings even more epic performances, food, and good vibes to Austin’s favorite green space.
23 OCT
Austin Film Festival
Location and info: From October 23–30, downtown Austin transforms into a hub for filmmakers and storytellers. Attend screenings, panels, and premieres during this nationally recognized celebration of screenwriting and cinema.
1 NOV
Texas Home Game vs. Vanderbilt
Location and info: SEC weekend hits home when Texas hosts Vanderbilt at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. Bulk up your schedule for family visits, alumni reunions, and game-day fun.
1 NOV
Texas Monthly BBQ Fest
Location and info: Make the short trip to historic downtown Lockhart, Texas — just 30 minutes south of Austin — on November 1–2 for two days of world-class BBQ, live music, and pitmaster showdowns, hosted by Texas Monthly.
7 NOV
Austin Food + Wine Festival
Location and info: Happening November 7–9 at Auditorium Shores in downtown Austin, this culinary event features tastings, demos, and appearances by top chefs and sommeliers. Come hungry, leave full of flavor and good memories.
22 NOV
Texas Home Game vs. Arkansas
Location and info: Host school spirit is at its peak when Texas faces Arkansas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. A great weekend for reunion travel, game‑day traditions, and Austin décor.
28 NOV
Texas Home Game vs. Texas A&M
Location and info: Kick off your long holiday weekend right as Texas hosts Texas A&M at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. A Friday night fall finale—ideal for families and visiting alumni.
1 DEC
Peppermint Parkway
Location and info: All throughout December, Circuit of The Americas turns into a glowing holiday experience for the whole family. Drive through millions of synchronized lights, wave to dancing elves, and celebrate the season — Austin-style.