The Austin Celtic Festival will feature Celtic music, dancing, highland games and a Celtic animal parade. (Courtesy Austin Celtic Festival)
Whether individuals are interested in shopping for local gifts for the upcoming holiday season or spending an afternoon checking out independent breweries, there are several events in November for community members with various interests. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.
Spicewood Springs Branch 40th Birthday Party
Community members can enjoy an afternoon of snacks, crafts, games, information booths with local resources and meet the city’s first Poet Laureate Zell Miller III. Attendees can also catch a magician show performed by John O'Bryant at 11:30 a.m.
Attendees can shop for handmade products just in time for the giving season with vendors such as 4 Kids & A Kiln, Noonday, Praxis Coffee, Remnant Studios and The Bead Project.
The 35th annual market will exhibit over 60 curated vendors. Individuals can pre-order food items such as whole cakes and broccoli cheddar soup, which will be picked up the day of the event. All proceeds from food sales and booth rentals will go toward funding Hillcrest Church’s youth mission activities.
An estimated 20 local independent breweries will be in attendance accompanied by food trucks and live music. Proceeds made by cup sales and donations will benefit nonprofit Violet Crown Community Works.
Nov. 8, noon-4 p.m.
Free (admission)
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 2200 Justin Lane, Austin
With a handful of musical performances, dance showcases, a dog parade and highland games including open stone and caber toss, the annual event will feature a variety of entertainment for attendees.
Nov. 8-9
$25 (daily entry for ages 17+), $10 (daily entree for ages 5-16), free (ages 4 and under)
India Music Festival will highlight music showcases from a variety of genres, including semi-classical vocal and instrumental. (Courtesy India Music Festival)
India Music Festival
Hosted by Kala Darpan, the event will feature young artists from around the Austin community. Attendees can expect a variety of genres, including devotional music.
Nov. 9, 2 p.m.
Free (ages 10 and under), $20 (ages 11+)
Covenant United Methodist Church, 4410 Duval Road, Ste. 6808, Austin
The business’s biannual bazaar is back with aura photos, crystal and jewelry vendors and discussions about rock identification presented by Austin Gem & Mineral Society.
As part of the library’s free movie series, families can look forward to a showing of the Christmas film, which tells the story behind “A Christmas Carol.”
The event will highlight local artists and international gourmet food trucks. Families can find handmade items while checking out the venue’s giant chess set and fenced children’s play area.
