Apropos
This exhibit features contemporary art that addresses an aspect or aspects of Charles Umlauf’s work from artists that include Reynaldo Alaniz, Darcie Book, Janet Brooks, Bryan Trainor and more.
- Sept. 7-Nov. 26, gallery hours
- Admission can be up to $7.
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, 605 Azie Morton Road, Austin
- www.umlaufsculpture.org
This one-hour event is for prekindergarten-age children, 2 1/2 years old, with an accompanying adult caregiver. There will be sensory, multidisciplinary, process-based art activities.
- Nov. 3, 10-11 a.m.
- Free; registration recommended; drop-ins accepted if vacancies are available
- Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.eventbrite.com/e/art-in-cahoots-dougherty-november-2023-tickets-706926545327?aff=oddtdtcreator
There will be a plethora of different wines to taste and pair with different dishes.
- Nov. 4-5, times vary
- Tickets start at $195.
- Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com
This annual gala, hosted by Folklore y Ritmos de Panamá, aims to celebrate the vibrant rhythms and rich culture of Panama. There will by traditional dance showcases and live music.
- Nov. 4, 7 p.m
- $35 general admission; $40 at the door; kids 5-12 years old $10; kids under 5 years old are free
- Wyndham Garden Austin, 3401 S. I-35 frontage road, Austin
- www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6122500
This annual event benefits Dripping Springs’ food pantry, Helping Hands. Attendees can select a number of bowls from the 1,200 ceramic bowls created by local artists and fill them with gourmet soups donated by 30 restaurants. Aside from soup, participants can also enjoy live music and dessert.
- Nov. 5, time TBD
- $25 donation
- Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
- www.drippingspringsemptybowls.org
This annual event will feature more than 300 distinguished, award-winning national and Texas authors, including Roxane Gay, Stacey Abrams, Kenny Gilbert and more. The festival is family-friendly and offers programming for all ages and interests including poetry, nonfiction, fiction, cooking and poetry. There will be ticketed sessions for certain authors that will include a copy of the author’s book. Ticket pricing and sales will be available in October.
- Nov. 11-12, times TBD
- Free admission
- Downtown Austin
- www.texasbookfestival.org
One of the Kids offers a multidisciplinary approach of applied behavior analysis, speech, occupational and swim therapy for children with autism. This event will have a petting zoo, bouncy house, face painting and balloon animals. There will also be storytime, an outdoor playground and an indoor gym.
- Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free admission
- One of the Kids-South Austin, 8534 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 400, Austin
- www.ootks.com/fall-fest
This five-day holiday market will have over 200 retail merchants from across the country. The Junior League of Austin uses funds raised from the event to provide funding and volunteer hours to programs like Coats for Kids and FIT-Food In Tummies. There will also be food and drinks.
- Nov. 15-19, times vary
- Tickets are $25 per day.
- Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.jlaustin.org/events-a-christmas-affair
Attendees can shop for handmade and handcrafted items from over 50 local artists. There will be drinks, live music and food trucks. Free parking.
- Nov. 18, noon-5 p.m.
- Free admission
- Dripping Springs Distilling, 5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs
- www.destinationdrippingsprings.com/events/2023/sip--shop-holiday-vibe-market
Run a 5K on Thanksgiving morning.
- Nov. 23, 8 a.m.
- Registration is $35.
- Circle C Ranch Community Center, 7817 La Crosse Ave., Austin
- www.circlec.run
This annual event will have a variety of arts and crafts, food vendors, live music and children’s activities.
- Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free admission
- Downtown Dripping Springs
- www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/christmasonmercer
Sibby Barrett of Onion Creek Kitchens will host a holiday baking and gift-making workshop where attendees will learn new recipes. Attendees will take home an assortment of what is made in the class and will be served lunch with champagne cocktails.
- Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Tickets are $175; deadline to purchase is Nov. 6.
- Mystic Sky Ranch, 5818 Ranch Road 165, Dripping Springs
- www.mysticskyranch.com/event/holiday-baking-gift-making-workshop