October 31
ASO’s Virtual Halloween Children’s Concert
Austin Symphony Orchestra hosts its annual Halloween children’s concert virtually this year. The one-hour program’s theme is “Fantasy and Fable: A Fantastic Fabulous Mix of Sorcery, Enchantment and Magic,” and it features the music of Harry Potter and “Peter and the Wolf.” All are welcome to tune in, but the program is geared toward families with children ages 2-10. 3 p.m. $20 (per household). 512-476-6064. www.austinsymphony.org
October 31
Asleep at the Wheel at Austin City Limits
Texas band Asleep at the Wheel will partner with Austin to celebrate five decades in the music industry with nationwide airing of “ACL Presents: 50 Years of Asleep at the Wheel” on KLRU. Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and the Avett Brothers will also perform. The program kicks off a year-long career retrospective and celebration with additional events to come. 11 p.m. Free. www.acltv.com
October 31
Fab-BOO-lous Full Moon Paddle
Rowing Dock on Lady Bird Lake hosts a socially distanced, paddle-up trick-or-treating event. Guests can use paddle boards and kayaks to access trick-or-treating stations. The event includes spooky music, a photo booth and a costume contest. 5-9 p.m. $5-$20. Rowing Dock, 2418 Stratford Drive, Austin. 512-459-0999. www.rowingdock.com/happening-fab-boo-lous-halloween
October 31-November 15
Texas Book Festival
Featured authors and speakers at the virtual festival include Matthew McConaughey, Isabel Wilkerson and many others. Free. 512-477-4055. www.texasbookfestival.org
November 4
Austin Moms Night Out
Austin Moms, a local blog and parenting resource, hosts Austin Moms Night Out at Inn Cahoots. Moms in the Austin area are invited to enjoy an open bar, music and food during this 1920s speakeasy-themed event. 6-9 p.m. Free. Inn Cahoots, 1221 E. Sixth St., Austin.www.austinmoms.com/moms-night-out
