This list is not comprehensive.
Taste of West Austin
Held by the West Austin Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature 20 locally owned restaurants for a night of food, live music and more. The purchase of a $50 wristband includes unlimited food and two drink tickets.
- Oct. 8, 6-9 p.m.
- $50 (per wristband)
- 12550 Country Trails Lane, Austin
- www.westaustinchamber.org
Interested parties are invited to participate in the 23rd Annual Barktoberfest 5K or 1-mile walk. Those who register can enjoy the run, followed by food trucks, vendors, a vaccine clinic and a dog costume contest. There will also be live music from artist Bartly at the event.
- Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $25
- 2525 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
- www.centraltexasspca.org
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&As. The festival also offers volunteer opportunities for individuals to get a closer look at departments, including registration, theater operations, conference, hospitality and transportation.
- Oct. 23-30
- $80 and up
- Locations vary by specific event
- www.austinfilmfestival.com
The annual Dia 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
The Christi Center offers free support to individuals and families grieving a loved one. The luncheon is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser.
- Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
- $150 and up
- Junior League of Austin, Community Impact Center, 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin
- www.christicenter.org/heart-connections-2025
