Baila Peruvian Dance Performance
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the library will host community dancers from Tusuy Sonqo - Perú. Attendees will learn about traditional Peruvian dances in this English and Spanish-presented program.
- Oct. 11, 2-3 p.m.
- Free
- Pleasant Hill Branch, 211 E. William Cannon, Austin
- https://library.austintexas.gov
The family-friendly festival will feature over 50 attractions, over 40 photo opportunities and interactive activities including camel rides, kangaroo encounters, an inflatable bounce pad, the Kaleidozone and the corn pit.
- Sept. 27-Nov. 2, weekends only
- Free (admission for children under 3 and ages 65+), $20 (single-day admission), $35 (multiday admission)
- 2400 Cotton Gin Road, Uhland
- www.uhlandfallfest.com
Nonprofit Hungry Souls will host its annual gala with live music by Jared Johnson, a seated dinner, drink tickets and access to live and silent auctions. All proceeds will go toward the nonprofit’s mission to provide nutritious meals to children in the Central Texas community.
- Oct. 9, 6-10 p.m.
- $103 (admission, dinner and drinks)
- Pecan Springs Ranch, 10601 B Derecho Drive, Austin
- https://hungry-souls.kindful.com/e/bigfallevent
The 18 and up show will feature over 75 local artists showcasing their work paired with free all-you-can-eat pancakes, two stages of live music and live body painting and art.
- Oct. 11, 8 p.m.-midnight
- $15 (general admission), $20 (admission day of show)
- Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin
- www.pancakesandbooze.com

Attendees can enjoy 70 shows at various venues in downtown Dripping Springs, along with more than 35 songwriters performing in an “in the round” Nashville-style song-swap format. Young artists will also be featured on the youth stage located adjacent to the Stephenson Building from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
- Oct. 17-19
- Free (admission)
- Locations vary
- www.destinationdrippingsprings.com

The family-friendly 5K, 10K and Kids Marathon Dash takes place on a course in Sunset Valley, welcoming runners of all levels. The event will benefit The Girls Movement, a Marathon Kids program that supports young girls through running and more.
- Oct. 19, 7:30 a.m.
- $18.24 (Marathon Kids Dash), $50.49 (5K), $55.85 (10K)
- Ernest Robles Way, Sunset Valley
- www.austinrunners.org/daisy-dash
Vida la Vida
The annual Día De Los Muertos event will include over 20 vendors, traditional foods, hands-on art activities, a low-rider exhibition and live performances.
- Oct. 25, noon-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Austin, Fourth St. and Congress Ave., Austin
- www.mexic-artemuseum.org/event/viva-la-vida-2025
Country Fried Dance Lesson
Country Fried Dance will teach community members how to line dance.
- Oct. 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
- Free
- Menchaca Road Branch, 5500 Menchaca Road, Austin
- https://library.austintexas.gov