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OCTOBER Events in ATX
10/2/19 – 10/6/19
U.S. Vintage National Championships
Circuit of The Americas
Old meets new in Austin when more than 400 competitors test iconic racing machines on COTA’s state-of-the-art track! Come see some of the craziest, most charismatic and passionate racing to hit Circuit of The Americas this year.
www.svra.com
10/4/19 – 10/6/19 and 10/11/19 – 10/13/19
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park
One of the largest celebrations of music, this six-day festival brings the magic of the famed public TV series Austin City Limits outside the studio and into Austin’s most beloved park with more than 140 musical acts on eight stages over two weekends.
www.aclfestival.com
10/11/19
Texas Teen Book Festival
St. Edward’s University
This free annual festival celebrates the teen reading experience by inviting fans to engage with some of the most popular and critically acclaimed young adult authors in the country. Check out the schedule which is full of panels and signings with some of the best YA authors in the world.
www.texasteenbookfestival.org
10/12/19
Oktoberfest
German Free School
The German-Texan Heritage Society holds this annual festival where there will be live music, food, a biergarten, kid’s activities and more!
www.germantexans.org
10/24/19 – 10/31/19
Austin Film Festival
Paramount Theatre & Various Locations
Recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, this cinematic event shines the spotlight on both top-billed films and indies alike!
www.austinfilmfestival.com
10/26/19
Viva La Vida Festival & Parade
Downtown Austin
Hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum, Viva La Vida is Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival, and one of the few in the country with a parade.The festival features a Grand Procession, hands-on art activities and artist demos, and a celebration with traditional foods, local artist and retail booths, a low-rider exhibition, live music and performances throughout the day.
www.mexic-artemuseumevents.org
10/26/19 – 10/27/19
Texas Book Festival
Texas State Capitol Building
The Texas Book Festival has evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country and hosts about 250 authors each year. More than 40,000 book lovers of all ages attend the Festival annually, enjoying readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities and exhibiting vendors from across the state.
www.texasbookfestival.org
10/26/19 – 10/28/19
Banger’s Oktoberfest
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden
This is one of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations in town, spanning three days. Eat, drink, dance and play to your heart’s desire at this all-out party on Rainey Street.
www.bangersaustin.com
10/27/19
Austin Symphony Orchestra Presents: Halloween Children’s Concert
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
This concert is a wonderful chance for you to introduce your children to the wonders of live orchestral music and also a great opportunity to wear costumes and have tons of fun. The concert hall will be decorated top to bottom to enhance your little one’s concert experience!
www.austinsymphony.org