Dachshund races, costume contests and a wine tasting festival—there’s a North Austin event for everyone to check out between Oct. 5 and Nov. 12.

October

Dachtoberfest Weenie Races

Dachshunds will race at the business’ first ever Dachtoberfest. Prizes will be awarded to places first through fourth and there will also be a Best Dog Costume Contest. Proceeds from the event will go to the winner’s charity of choice. Races will be followed by an Oktoberfest-themed street festival with live music and drinks.
  • Free (admission), $10 (dachshund race participant fee)
  • Oct. 5, 11 a.m. (registration), 1 p.m. (races start)
  • The Dogwood Domain, 11420 Rock Rose Ave., Ste. 130, Austin
  • www.thedogwoodrockrose.com
Oktoberfest at Little Woodrow’s

The North Austin bar will host an Oktoberfest event featuring stein hoisting competitions with cash prizes for winners. Attendees can expect drink specials for the occasion.
  • Free (admission)
  • Oct. 5, 7 p.m.
  • Little Woodrow’s, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd., Ste. 700, Austin
  • www.littlewoodrows.com
Halloween Bubble Cauldron Workshop


This Halloween-themed Cork and Craft workshop will show individuals how to create their own bubble cauldron. The class will be led by instructors and participants are encouraged to customize their creations with faux spider webs, LED lights and mini skulls. All materials will be provided.St. Stephens Baptist Church Anniversary Festival

The church will celebrate their 137th anniversary at their annual festival featuring a classic car show, The Big Pink Bus, a video game truck, line dance lessons and food trucks.
  • Free (admission)
  • Oct. 12, noon-5 p.m.
  • St. Stephens Baptist Church, 12300 Amherst Drive, Austin
  • www.ststephensmbc.org
Women’s Wellness Symposium

Austin Oaks Hospital is presenting their fifth symposium. The event will include educational speakers from across Central Texas and will offer seven hours of continuing education units.Fall Pop-Up Maker’s Market

Slow North gift shop will host eight local business vendors including Haus Apothecary, Little Ugly Pots, Bee Company Creatives and more. The market will feature a diverse set of art mediums through the vendors’ self-made merchandise.
  • Free (admission)
  • Oct. 19, 1-5 p.m.
  • Slow North, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 410, Austin
  • www.slownorth.com
The Perfect Person Podcast Live


Podcast host Miles Bonsignore will answer live-call advice questions as part of The Perfect Person Self Help Tour. Bonsignore is most known for his appearance on The Try Guys YouTube channel. The venue is ages 18 and up only and there is a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom.
  • $32
  • Oct. 22, 8 p.m.
  • Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Bldg. B, Unit 100, Austin
  • www.capcitycomedy.com
Halloween Hoppy Hour

The annual Halloween event will be full of activities including a costume contest, a kid-friendly haunted house, food and drinks.
  • Free (admission)
  • Oct. 24, 5:30-8 p.m.
  • Forest Family Dentistry, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Austin
  • www.forestfamily.com
Riverfest

The Riverbend Church festival will include a trunk-or-treat car show, a haunted house, a pumpkin patch and games. Individuals can also look forward to live music and food trucks including Simpson's BBQ, Casey's New Orleans Snoballs, DonutNV and NADC Burger. Attendees are welcome to wear Halloween costumes to the event.BBB Top Golf Tournament

The Better Business Bureau is hosting a golf tournament to raise money for its nonprofit education foundation. The foundation offers services to educate Texas small business owners in business areas such as growth, financing, licensing and scamming, and fraud prevention strategies. Attendees can look forward to golf matches, a silent auction and networking. Tickets for the event come with a barbecue lunch and a goodie bag.November


Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend

This will be the 25th year the nonprofit event has been hosted and the weekend will feature music by Lake Effect with Matt Sloboda, Catherine Sloboda, Chuck Abell and Larry Unger. Rich Goss and Koren Wake will be the callers for the event. There will also be a silent auction, various workshops including caller and band workshops, an open jam session, and a potluck brunch on Sunday.
  • Free (ages 12 and under), $45 (per individual session), $70 (ages 13-25 full weekend), $145 (ages 26 and up full weekend)
  • Nov. 8-10, schedule times vary by day
  • Ben Hur Shriners Ballroom, 7811 Rockwood Lane, Austin
  • www.fireantfrolic.org
OESD Embroidery Party

Embroidery company Oklahoma Embroidery Supply and Design will host a two-day event and teaching participants how to decorate celebration-themed items with embroidered accessories. All materials will be provided as well as lunch.
  • $129 (admission and lunch)
  • Nov. 9-10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Northwest Sewing Center, 5448 Burnet Road, No. 1, Austin
  • www.nwsewingcenter.com
Grapes to Glass

The Italian restaurant Juliet Italian Kitchen is hosting its first inaugural wine tasting festival. The festival will feature wine tasting at all three locations, including The Arboretum. Attendees will taste 16 Italian wines, led by ambassadors throughout the entirety of the tasting, and try seasonal Italian dishes.Dr. Death: A Closer Look at Paramount Theatre


A panel of experts and Dr. Death podcast host Laura Beil will discuss with event host Matthew Shaer the stories of medical malpractice highlighted in the podcast. Dr. Death is a podcast that sheds light on cases of medical malpractice. There will be an opportunity for interactive discussion in which experts will answer questions. Photography and recording are not permitted