Outdoor festivals and vintage arcade games are just a few offerings to check out in the Lake Travis-Westlake area this fall.

This list is not comprehensive.

Barton Fest

The outdoor celebration at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa will have live music from Ruthie Craft and artisan goods from local vendors. Selections from local breweries and distilleries will be available, alongside gourmet bites and handcrafted wares. The family-friendly event will additionally have activities for kids.6th Annual Caboose Cup Fundraiser

Hosted by Steve Robertson, the charity golf event will feature 18 holes of championship golf, breakfast, lunch, refreshments, raffle prizes and more. The event at Lakecliff Golf Course will benefit the Colon Cancer Coalition.West Lake Hills City Hall Grand Opening


The city will hold a public grand opening for its new municipal building featuring a building dedication and ribbon cutting with the Westlake Chamber of Commerce. The building was funded by the city’s 2021 voter-approved bond. The event time is subject to change, per city officials.9/11 Memorial Tower Climb

The event will honor the first responders who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks alongside the events that followed. Participants can walk up the 25-foot Observation Tower at Circuit of the Americas, which represents the 110 floors of the World Trade Center Towers when walked four times. The event benefits Samaritan Center and its mental health services for veterans, first responders and their families.Austin Arcade Trolley @ Laura's

The Austin Arcade Trolley will bring a mobile video game arcade to the library, offering ‘80s and ‘90s classic arcade games.Lakeway Players Present "Pump Boys & Dinettes"

The musical set in a small North Carolina town follows the story of four gas station workers and two diner waitresses as they serve up performances of country, rock and pop music.TexARTS Professional Production “Greater Tuna”


Greater Tuna is a two-actor, fast-paced comedy play that celebrates small-town Southern life in a Texas town called Tuna.
  • Sept. 19-Oct. 5, Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
  • Tickets start at $45
  • 1110 RR 620 S., Lakeway
  • www.tex-arts.org
20th Annual Austin NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes

The self-guided, two-day showcase features 13 professionally remodeled homes. VIP tickets include an invitation to the 20th Anniversary VIP Party at Facets Austin on Sept. 18. Kids 15 and under can attend for free, but strollers and non-service animals are prohibited on the tour.
  • Sept. 20-21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • $50 (general admission), $100 (VIP tickets)
  • Various addresses
  • www.austinnari.org
Lakeway Photo Festival reception

The reception will honor winners of Lakeway’s 23rd annual photo festival in a variety of categories. Winning photos will also be showcased at the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery in November and December.3rd Annual Taste Lake Travis Food and Beverage Festival

The event from the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce will bring together dozens of local businesses for a night of free food, drinks and activities with the purchase of a ticket. Early bird prices end Sept. 1. Children 3 and under enter for free, while $10-$15 tickets are available for attendees 4-20.
  • Sept. 27, noon-4 p.m.
  • $50 (early bird), $100 (early bird VIP), $75 (general admission), $125 (VIP)
  • 5973 Hiline Road, Austin
  • www.tastelaketravis.info