Attendees at the Austin Taco and Margarita Festival will enjoy samples, live music and a raffle. (Courtesy International Margarita Organization)
Throughout September and October, the Southwest Austin community can help fundraise for local organizations, enjoy a group singles event and sample tacos and margaritas at a festival.
This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.
September
Art in the Park
Young community members can enjoy crafting nature-inspired art at the free community event hosted by Austin Parks Foundation and nonprofit Painting Pandas.
Sept. 6, 10-11 a.m.
Free
Mary Moore Searight District Park, 907 W. Slaughter Lane, Austin
Rain or shine, attendees can expect vendors, live music, stick horse barrel races, bounce houses and more. All funds raised will benefit the Dripping Springs High School Scholarship Fund and Rotary Club of Dripping Springs.
Sept. 6, noon-6 p.m.
Free (admission), $250 and up (sponsorship opportunities)
Dripping Springs Distilling, 5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs
The coffee shop’s backyard will be set up for baby goats ready to cuddle and pose for pictures with participants. Adult tickets include admission to the event and a coffee of the attendee’s choice.
Sept. 7, 2-3:30 p.m.
$10 (ages 3-15 admission), $22 (ages 16 and up admission)
At this small group singles event, attendees will complete puzzles, look for clues and talk about all things literary tropes. The event is recommended for individuals ages 25 to 40.
Over 30 bands will perform at this stoner rock and metal music festival across two Austin venues. Some performers include Mothership, Luna Sol and Desert Suns.
Sept. 18-21, performance times vary by day
$71 and up (admission)
The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin; Sagebrush, 5500 S. Congress Ave., Austin
Competitors will compete in the new weight classes and qualify to compete in the virus weightlifting finals in Daytona Beach. Awards will be presented to first through third place overall, youth male and youth female, and more.
Community members can help make meals for locals at Tango Charities's Sept. 27 event at South Austin Beer Garden. (Courtesy Tango Charities)
Feed The City Austin: Making Meals for People In Need
Community members can gather with supplies to make 25-30 sandwiches per attendee including deli meat, cheese, bread, yellow mustard, tangerines, large bags of chips and Ziploc bags.
Sept. 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Free
South Austin Beer Garden, 10700 Menchaca Road, Austin
Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of tacos and margaritas while enjoying live music, street food, frozen drinks and a raffle to win a trip to Mexico.
Participants will bring at least one plant to share at this come and go event. All plants are welcome from outdoor annuals and indoor plants to veggie starts.