October
Central Texas Musical Arts concert
Officials with the Central Texas Musical Arts and the Bluebonnet Philharmonic Orchestra will present an assortment of family-friendly musical pieces in a concert titled “Familiar Favorites.”
- Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m.
- Free
- Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park
- www.centraltexasmusicalarts.org
The all-day festival is geared toward dogs and their owners, and will feature an “amazement” park, photo opportunities and activities for both dogs and their owners.
- Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $35
- Pease District Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin
- www.puptopiafestival.com
Benefiting service members and first responders, Heroes Night Out will host a family-friendly car show featuring various vehicles. Event organizers will be available during the show to provide more information about Heroes Night Out in addition to other local nonprofits.
- Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (entry), $20 (registration)
- Cedar Park soccer fields, 1150 S. Bell Blvd., Bldg. 5, Cedar Park
- www.heroesnightout.org/car-show
Hosted by the South Asians' International Volunteer Association in partnership with Navrus School of Performing Arts and Munira Umetia, the festival will showcase Indian culture with live entertainment, classical and Bollywood dancing, crafts, henna, food, and a fashion show.
- Oct. 21, 3-9 p.m.
- Free
- IPIC Theaters, 3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin
- Facebook: SAIVA0
This annual fundraiser offers food from local chefs, cocktails, entertainment, auctions and more to help local children and families.
- Oct. 22, 5-8:30 p.m.
- $225-$1,600
- Junior League of Austin Community Impact Center, 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin
- www.candlelightranch.org
Austin Food & Wine Festival
The two-day festival will offer those attending the chance to taste food, wines, beers and spirits from experts on the local, regional and national levels. During the festival, eventgoers will have access to cooking demos, live music and guided tasting sessions.
- Nov. 4-5, times vary
- $195 and up
- Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com