Movie Nights on Tuesdays

Movie Nights at Lou’s

Lou’s hosts movie nights every Tuesday, bottles of wine are half off.

Nov. 7th Rudy
Nov. 14th Almost Famous
Nov. 21st Fantastic Mr. Fox
Nov. 28th Nightmare Before Christmas


Movie Night at Irene’s

Enjoy the movies, drink specials, movie candy, and free popcorn!

Nov. 7th The Holiday
Nov. 14th Love Actually
Nov. 21st Just Friends
Nov. 28th Elf


November 3rd

Open Canopy

Looking to explore the Austin art scene this weekend? Check out Open Canopy this Saturday from 1-4 p.m.  Open Canopy takes place on the first Saturday of every month as artists and creatives welcome you into their studio spaces.

Made up of 57 studio spaces with over 72 artists, Open Canopy is the place to find original artwork and experience the vibrancy of the Austin creative scene

November 3rd–12th

Wurstfest

Why risk the hour drive from Austin to New Braunfels when you can take our Wheels to Wurstfest?

Wurstfest was voted the number two Oktoberfest in the country by USA Today! This “10-Day Salute To Sausage” in New Braunfels is one of our favorite festivals of the year. With sausage, beer, polka and potato pancakes as far as the eye can see, it’s a Bavarian wonderland that’s not to be missed.

We offer round trip, luxury transportation and we make getting to New Braunfels easier than fitting into last year’s lederhosen.


November 4th and 5th

Travis Heights Art Trail

Stroll the streets of Travis Height and shop local artists at their various home studios on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. It’s free to attend!


Austin Food and Wine Festival 

Austin Food & Wine Festival returns this weekend to Auditorium Shores! Experience delicious bites and sips from top-rated culinary talent. Get first-hand advice from the pros at the live Fire Pit, Chef Demo Tent, Tasting Sessions and more.

VIP Tickets are running low—grab your tickets here and get access to luxury perks such as early entry to the daytime festival, access to the VIP-exclusive event Made In Texas, a dedicated lounge with relaxed seating and much more before the festival sells out for good!


Texas Monthly BBQ Fest

Photo: Julia Keim

Texas Monthly is excited to bring TM BBQ Fest benefiting Feeding Texas back to Lockhart during the first weekend of November. The historical downtown will create the backdrop for the second annual BBQ World’s Fair on Saturday, November 4th, and the Top 50 Picnic will return to Lockhart City Park on Sunday, November 5th.


The 48th Annual Garage and Estate Sale

Do you love one-of-a-kind pieces or on the hunt for quality items for bargain prices? Discover treasures at The 48th Annual Garage & Estate Sale benefitting @settlementhome on Nov. 1st and 3rd–5th at the Palmer Events Center. Shop the deals before anyone else at The Sale’s Preview Party on Nov. 1st from 7–10 p.m.  Free admission on specific days and times.


November 4th–19th

Austin Studio Tour

Divided into three categories, tour-goers can select between Artists that include studios or spaces featuring one or more artists, Dedicated Art Spaces that have Arts programming year-round, or Temporary Art Experiences with group exhibitions or space interventions created for the tour.

Free and open to the public, the studio tour combines the former East and West Austin Studio Tours into one citywide event presented across three weekends in November.

Weekend 1: November 4th–5th (WEST of IH-35) noon–6 p.m.
Weekend 2: November 11th–12th (WEST & EAST) noon–6 p.m.
Weekend 3: November 18th–19th (EAST of IH-35) noon–6 p.m.


November 8th

Made In x Holiday Bar Cocktail Making Class

On November 8th, join the Made In and Holiday team to create cocktails that will make your holiday hosting that much easier. Whether you’re looking to learn how to make high-quality drinks at home, start creating your own unique cocktails, or if you want to learn all about your favorite spirit, we’ve got you covered.

Light bites from Chef Peter. Martinis, Margaritas, Old Fashioned’s and more!


November 9th–January 6th

Mozart’s Annual Light Show 

This one-of-a-kind light show is a MUST see to get you in the holiday spirit.


November 10th and 11th

Bulls In The Ballpark

Rodeo Austin and the Round Rock Express are proud to announce that “Bulls in the Ballpark,” presented by Lone Star Ag Credit, will be returning to Dell Diamond for the fourth consecutive year! The venue will transform from a baseball diamond into a rodeo arena for the two-night bull riding event from Friday, November 10th to Saturday, November 11th. Tickets start at $20 and are available now via RRExpress.com.


November 10th–18th

Waterloo Greenway’s Creek Show

Waterloo Greenway invites you to experience 9 nights of FREE dazzling, illuminated art along Waller Creek this fall.
In addition to six new light-based art installations, Creek Show 2023 will feature free activities each evening at Waterloo Park, including nightly live music, food & beverages, and family-friendly fun. As always, this event is free and open to the public. Tickets/reservations are not required. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the show!

November 11th and 12th

Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival is a dream for literally lovers. This two day festival features writer panels, signings, an expansive selection of books to shop.


Texas Bred Holiday Market

American Field is thrilled to be back in Austin! Join us November 18th and 19th at Distribution Hall in East Austin for 2 days filled with anything and everything for the outdoor lover, backyard BBQ enthusiast, quality-chasers and adventure seekers of the world. Find one of a kind gifts for the hard-to-shop-for folks on your list while sharing stories with the founders behind your new favorite brands.
Dogs are welcome!


November 16th

A Franklin Friendsgiving

As the holiday season approaches, Franklin BBQ wants to give a hearty thank you for the incredible support our community has shown us. What better way to express our gratitude than with the biggest Friendsgiving celebration Austin has ever seen!


November 23rd

Thundercloud Turkey Trot

The ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot, one of Austin’s most beloved Thanksgiving traditions, started in 1991 with just a handful of volunteers and 600 participants. Today it has grown to be the largest 5-mile run in Texas, with more than 700 volunteers and over 20,000 participants from all over the U.S. and beyond.


November 26th

57th Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting

An Austin holiday tradition not to be missed!


Pecan on The Lawn at Pecan Square Cafe

Pecan on the Lawn makes its pizza-filled, wine-pouring return. Join them from 4–7 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month for a spread of Pecan Square Cafe favorites including seasonal salads, pizzas, and bottles of featured wines. They provide blankets and a DJ—you bring the fun. No reservations required.


November 28th and November 29th

City-Wide Vintage Sale

Located at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas, City-Wide Vintage Sale has served generations of treasure hunters over four decades

Kristy Owen
In her previous life, Kristy was an uninspired realtor who was feeling a little bit bored with her day to day. So on January 1, 2010, she made a New Year’s resolution to write about one thing to do each day in her beloved city of Austin, Texas. And thus, 365 Things Austin was born.