\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ Chow Down at Hot Luck Fest<\/p>\n
It\u2019s back! Formerly a summertime staple in Austin, this foodie meetup<\/a> has been reimagined as a fall festival. Check out gatherings like Giddy Up, Hot Luck\u2019s signature live-fire feast at Franklin Barbecue, and House Party, the festival\u2019s largest culinary event. Participating local chefs in\u00adclude Edgar Rico (Nixta Taqueria), Evan LeRoy (LeRoy & Lewis Barbe\u00adcue), Tavel Bristol-Joseph (Canje), and Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel (Birdie\u2019s). Oct. 16-17, various locations and times, hotluckfest.com<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2 \/ Take the Family to Uhland Fall Festival<\/p>\n A perfect event for families, this nearby festival<\/a> features dozens of fall-inspired activities and attractions to entertain little ones and adults alike. Enjoy a petting zoo, balloon art, train rides, pumpkin carving, hair braiding, and so much more. Through Nov. 1, 10 a.m., 2400 Cotton Gin Road<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 3 \/ Mix and Mingle at a North Lamar Block Party<\/p>\n Kick off the weekend with a lively Friday night block party with businesses such as Barton Springs Nursery Design Studio and Showroom<\/a>, Orion Custom Framing, RATH, Little Tipsy, Christina Cole Interiors, Canvas Showroom, and J&L Hardware Studio. Orion will host a photography showing, and the party include a large charcuterie spread by Bottega Boards as well as wine and cocktails. Oct. 16, 5 p.m., 910 N. Lamar Blvd.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 4 \/ Feast Your Eyes on Uncanny Valley<\/p>\n Growing up in Austin in the \u201990s, the Haas Brothers<\/a>\u2014fraternal twins Nikolai and Simon\u2014experienced a childhood awash with inspiration. Now based in Los Angeles, the brothers are bringing things full circle with a touring retrospective on display at The Blanton. Haas Brothers: Uncanny Valley<\/a> showcases how Austin\u2019s fabled oddity helped shape the pair\u2019s charmingly off-kilter art. For more than 15 years, the twins have created whimsical sculptures and furniture, crafted with unexpected materials like automotive paint and 3D-printed nylon. Through Jan. 17, various times, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5 \/ Watch Scary Movies at Ethereal Horror Fest<\/p>\n Get in the spooky spirit during this indie genre film festival<\/a> at Violet Crown Cinema. The seventh annual event features spine-chilling screenings, live Q&As, and networking events. Don\u2019t miss the live pitch competition on opening night. Oct. 16-18, various times, 434 W. Second St. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 6 \/ Check Out Women of Today\u2019s Glam Event<\/p>\n Celebrate all things beauty at this first-ever summit<\/a>, featuring presentations from board-certified dermatologist Dr. Norren Galaria, makeup artists Lauren Anderson, hairstyle Fabio Petri, and a fireside chat with Camila and Kay McConaughey (MaMac). Oct. 18, 11 a.m., 5330 Bluffstone Lane<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 7 \/ Get in the Fall Spirit at Pumpkin Nights<\/p>\n Discover fire dancers, tarot card readings, a live pumpkin artist, and more at this outdoor festival<\/a> filled with carved, painted, and all-natu\u00adral pumpkins. Bring walking shoes to traverse the grounds at Pioneer Farms, which has special sections like the Forbidden City and Pirate\u2019s Cove. Sept. 17-Oct. 31, various times, 10621 Pio\u00adneer Farms Drive<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t