Kimmie and Friends Play for HOME
The concert and storytelling series will benefit Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers, a nonprofit which works to provide housing assistance for local musicians.
- Sept. 8-Oct. 27, Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m.
- $15 (general admission)
- Saxon Pub, 1320 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
- www.homeaustin.org
Individuals can get in the Halloween spirit by catching a screening of their favorite horror classics, slashers and thrillers at one of the series’ six showings. Featured films will include "Re-Animator," "Pet Sematary," "Hausu" and more.
- Oct. 6-Nov. 9
- Prices range by showing
- The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin
- www.austintheatre.org
Community members can check out over 350 tables filled with various cards including Pokémon to memorabilia and collectibles.
- Oct. 17-Oct. 19
- Free (ages 10 and under), $10 (one-day general admission), $20 (one-day VIP admission), $25 (three-day general admission), $50 (three-day VIP admission)
- Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.austincardshow.com
The festival will feature local and national restaurants and food trucks accompanied by live music, games, contests and giveaways.
- Oct. 18, 2-10 p.m.
- Free (ages 8 and under), $8 (general admission)
- Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St., Austin
- Eventbrite: Austin Food Fest
Attendees can enjoy watching feature films and short films as well as attend filmmaker Q&A’s. The festival also offers volunteer opportunities where individuals can get a closer look at individual departments including registration, theater operations, conference, hospitality and transportation.
- Oct. 23-30
- $80+
- Locations vary by specific event
- www.austinfilmfestival.com
The annual Día De Los Muertos event will include over 20 vendors, traditional foods, hands-on art activities, a lowrider exhibition and live performances.
- Oct. 25, noon-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Austin, Fourth Street and Congress Avenue, Austin
- www.mexic-artemuseum.org/event/viva-la-vida-2025
Bicycle lovers can enjoy an afternoon of admiring custom and vintage bicycles owned by local community members. Attendees can also enjoy tacos, beer, live music and raffles.
- Oct. 25, noon-5 p.m.
- Free (general admission), $10 (bicycle registration)
- Trek Bicycle Lamar, 517 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin
- Facebook: Tacos and Tires 3rd Annual Bicycle Show, Swap Meet and Ride
TreeFolks Rootball 2025 Sculpting Community Through Trees
The annual event will raise funds for TreeFolks to support reforestation and grow greener communities. Event highlights will include a dinner, a mystery bottle wine pull and a live DJ performance.
- Oct. 23, 6-10 p.m.
- $250 (admission), $1,000+ (sponsorship opportunities)
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Azie Morton Road, Austin
- www.treefolks.org
