Check out these events happening in the Austin and San Antonio area this weekend. This list is noncomprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix

The 2024 Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix will return to the Circuit of the Americas for another year. This year's live music entertainment following the race events will be Eminem and Sting.13th Annual Burton Ball

The Tim Burton-themed event will feature costume contests, independent artists, vendors, treats, toys, collectibles and more.
  • Oct. 18, 5-9 p.m.; Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Free (general admission)
  • Wonderland of The Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Balcones Heights
  • www.socialrevoltstore.com
Deutschen Pfest

The city of Pflugerville will hold its 48th Annual Deutschen Pfest at Pfluger Park. The festival celebrates German culture and features shopping booths, live music, a stein-holding contest, a pretzel-eating contest and other activities.
  • Oct. 18, 5 p.m.-midnight; Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-midnight
  • $10 (Friday); $15 (Saturday)
  • 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville
  • www.deutschenpfest.com
Family Campout Night


Hutto Parks and Recreation will host a campout at Adam Orgain Park, with s’mores, a movie and more.Schertz Movies in the Park

The final movies in the park event for the year will be held in October. The movie being played will be “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refreshments.
  • Oct. 18, 8 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Wendy Swan Memorial Park, 4601 Cherry Tree Drive, Schertz
  • www.schertz.com
Hometown Holiday Market

The market will feature clothing, home and holiday decor, gourmet food, and more.
  • Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct. 20, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
  • Free (ages 12 and under)
  • Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut St., Ste. B, Bastrop
  • www.texasmarketguide.com
Austin Record Convention

Held twice a year, over 300 dealers sell records, CDs and other music memorabilia at this convention.
  • Oct. 19-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Saturday), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday)
  • $5 (general admission)
  • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
  • www.austinrecords.com
South Main Arts Festival


The city of Georgetown is hosting the third annual festival with artist booths, chalk art, food trucks, dance performances, live music, interactive drumming and printmaking. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite chalk art and the winner will be announced at the end of the event. Featured food vendors include El Hombre Tacos and Crepe Crazy. The Suffers will headline the live music part of the festival.
  • Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Near the Grace Heritage Center, 17 S. Main St., Georgetown
  • www.visit.georgetown.org
Dia de Los Muertos Festival

The New Braunfels Chamber’s Hispanic Business Alliance will host the annual event with kids activities, live music, food trucks, vendors and more.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
Oktoberfest at Hill Country Galleria

Participants can enjoy a full live music line-up, a festive food menu, face painting, balloon art, yard games, imported beers, local lagers and festival contests.Sculpture Festival


The event will have live music, sculpting demos, an inflatable kids zone, a pet costume contest and more. All money raised through the event will support Sculpture Park, which is freely accessible and features creations from artists across the world.Spirits of Bagdad

The 50-minute historic tour will teach attendees about five individuals who once lived in Leander.
  • Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m.
  • Free (ages 2 and under), $18-$23 (ages 3 and up)
  • Bagdad Cemetery, 350 N. Bagdad Road, Leander
  • www.leandercc.org
Halloween Children’s Concert

This year’s annual concert from the Austin Symphony Orchestra will feature “The Composer is Dead,” a musical murder mystery where every orchestra member is a suspect.