North Austin residents can look forward to a fall season packed with events. Events will be hosted between Sept. 2-Oct. 6 and include live music, fundraising runs, a pinball tournament and more.

Swiftie Cookie Decorating Class

Penny Royal Bakery will host a Taylor Swift-themed cookie decorating class at Erin Condren at Domain Northside. All cookies will be prebaked and icing premade. Participants will be taught how to decorate six scratch-made cookies. Cookies can be made with gluten-free flour for an additional $8 fee. All ages and skill levels are welcome for the 1-3 p.m. class and there will be a second class for ages 15 and up from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with a mimosa bar.
  • Sept. 7, 1-3 p.m. (all ages), 4:30-6:30 p.m. (ages 15 and up)
  • $59 (1-3 p.m. admission and supplies), $65 (4:30-6:30 p.m. admission and supplies)
  • Erin Condren, 11601 Rock Rose Ave., Ste.128, Austin
  • www.pennyroyalbakery.com/cookieclass
Belles and Chimes Let’s Glow Pinball Tournament

Belles and Chimes will host their fall pinball tournament at The Original Pinballz Arcade. The tournament is neon-themed and the event is restricted to women and nonbinary players only. Players will pay the $10 admission fee at the location. All ages and skill levels are welcome.Touch-a-Truck

SAFE will have their annual Touch-A-Truck event at Q2 Stadium. Children of all ages will be able to touch and explore various kinds of trucks including fire trucks, ambulances and bulldozers. The event will feature face painting, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, bounce houses and more. VIP ticket holders will have one-hour early access to the event at 9 a.m. and be given coffee, a breakfast taco and be allowed to sit in the air-conditioned VIP section for the event.Candle Making Workshop


Real Queen’s Fix Each Other’s Crowns will host a candle making workshop in partnership with Blow Candle Co. The event will feature custom candle making, self-care discussion, snacks and refreshments. All experience levels are welcome and all materials will be provided. Tickets for the event are purchased through donations set at a minimum of $10.Liane Moriarty Book Signing

Meet Liane Moriarty, the author of “Here One Moment,” a book focused on free will, destiny, grief and love. Liane Moriarty is known for her book series “Big Little Lies.” Participants will be able to get their copies of “Here One Moment” signed by Moriarty and a picture with her. There will be approximately 200 chairs and seating for the event will be on a first-come, first-serve basis for ticket holders. Participants without tickets will not be guaranteed a signed copy of the book and will be in the standing section of the event.Domain Northside Free Concert Series

Domain Northside will host their free concert series with performances from indie rock/pop bands flor and Krooked Kings. In addition to the musical performances, the event will feature streetside pop-up bars, photo ops and yard games. The event begins at 5 p.m. and music starts at 6 p.m. The performances will also be live streamed through Veeps for those who cannot make it to the in-person event.Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC

Catch Austin FC play against the Houston Dynamo FC team in a Texas rivalry match.Metaphysical and Holistic Life Expo


Learn about different psychic, metaphysical, and holistic disciplines at Spiritual Life Productions’ Metaphysical and Holistic Life Expo. The event will have interactive lectures, vendors, free door prizes every hour, meditation, astrology, numerology, coffee cup readings, aura photography and more.St. Jude Walk/Run

St. Jude will celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by hosting their annual walk/run. The event will take place at The Pitch and is presented by Window World of Austin. Individuals can participate in-person, virtually or volunteer and register for the event online. While the event is free to participate in, fundraising is encouraged.
  • Sept. 28, 7:30 a.m. (on-site registration), 9 a.m. (walk/run starts)
  • Free (admission)
  • The Pitch, 13000 Harris Ridge Blvd., Austin
  • www.stjude.org/walkaustin
Diwali and Garba at The Domain

Livvie Star Company is hosting the fourth annual Diwali and Garba at The Domain sponsored by SFG, a Mass Mutual Company. There will be over 50 dance performances, fashion shows, Bollywood Garba music, live music, punjabi dhol and maharashtra dhol, over 50 vendors, Diwali shopping and more. Admission for all performances is free except for the Garba dance.
  • Oct. 5, noon-10 p.m.
  • Free (admission), $10 (Garba dance admission)
  • IPic Theaters, 3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, Austin
  • www.livviestar.com
5k Beer Run x Austin Beerworks

Join the Texas Brewery Running Series at their 5k Beer Run located at Austin Beerworks. The run will start and end at the taproom and will feature live music, games and goodies from sponsors and partners. Each participant will receive a craft brew at the finish line, their choice of a pint glass or seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series, a chance to win prizes and access to the event’s activities. Underage participants will receive a token for a free non-alcoholic beverage.