1 / Get Dressed Up for Halloween Events
Hey boo! Bring your ghoul and head to one of the amazing Halloween parties in town. From creepy pop-up bars and haunted houses to spooky outdoor light shows and hotel bashes, there are tons of festive ways to get into the ‘spirit’ in Austin. See our curated list of Halloween picks here. Oct. 31, various times and locations
2 / Explore “Mars” at Domain NORTHSIDE
Ever been to outer space? Now you have your chance to experience the red planet with Domain NORTHSIDE’s mesmerizing sculpture, “My Mars.” Visitors can see the 22-foot art piece created from NASA imagery by UK artist Luke Jerram Wednesday through Sunday at The Lawn. Through Nov. 2, various times, 11821 Rock Rose Ave.
3 / Catch a Show During Halloween Freakend
Put on a costume and get ready to boogie down at Levitation’s two-day Halloween weekend festival, featuring artists like Viagra Boys, Stereolab, Machine Girl, Clown Core, and The Black Lips at the Far Out Lounge. Oct. 31-Nov. 1, various times, 8504 S. Congress Ave.
4 / Chow Down at Texas Monthly BBQ Fest
Meat lovers, rejoice! Get your fill during Texas Monthly’s annual fest, which will feature the BBQ World’s Fair on Saturday and the Top 50 Picnic event on Sunday. Lucky attendees can sample bites from 40 barbecue spots that made the magazine’s latest “50 Best BBQ Joints” list. Get tickets here. Nov. 1-2, 12 p.m., various locations, Lockhart
5 / See The Beach Boys for Free at Longhorn City Limits
Pick up good vibrations after the Longhorns’ SEC opener against Vanderbilt as The Beach Boys perform a free show on the LBJ Lawn. The iconic group will play approximately 15 minutes following the Texas football game, which kicks off at 11 a.m. Nov. 1, mid-afternoon, 2300 Red River St.
6 / Get Outdoors for It’s My Park Day
Kick off November with a good deed: During Austin Park Foundation’s biannual day of service, volunteers band together to improve parks and green spaces around Austin. Register to volunteer here. Nov. 1, various times and locations
7 / Two-Step During Día De Los Dancers
Don your finest Día de Los Muertos attire as you dance to remember loved ones at this Saturday night bash. Native Texan Two Step hosts the lively event, which includes music by Kathryn Legendre and Mayeux & Broussard as well as bites from The Quesabirria House. Nov. 1, 6 p.m., 9401 Sherman Road