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Looking for ways to spend the weekend? Check out these six events happening from Oct. 16-18. Check out local art at the Autumn Art Show in downtown Georgetown, watch Austin Creative Reuse’s runway show in Austin or take an Organic Gardening Class in Kyle.
This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change.
Ghoul’s Night Out
Punch Bowl Social will host a Halloween-themed night with pumpkin decorating and raffle prizes.
Oct. 16, 7-10 p.m.
Free (admission)
11310 Domain Drive, Ste. 100, Austin
Autumn Art Stroll
The Georgetown Art Stroll allows participants to explore the Downtown Cultural District through interactive arts experiences, live music, artist demonstrations and shopping.
Oct. 16, 4-8 p.m.
Free (admission)
Downtown Georgetown
Organic Gardening Class
The class is led by Master Gardener Holly Wilson and introduces composting and vermicomposting. Participants will gain the knowledge needed to create their own composting system and garden soil.
Oct. 17, 9-10 a.m.
Free (admission)
201 Goddard, Kyle
https://kylerec.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=736
Barktoberfest
The 24th annual Barktoberfest, hosted by the Central Texas Tails of Hope, will include a one-mile walk, kid and dog costume contests, a silent auction and a variety of food vendors. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the organization.
Oct. 17, 10 a.m. (dog walk begins), 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (festival)
Free (admission)
2525 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
10th Annual Día De Los Muertos Festival
This event, hosted by the New Braunfels Hispanic Business Alliance, will feature kids’ activities, live music, food trucks, dancing, art activities, face painting, local vendor booths, shopping opportunities and other entertainment.
Oct. 17, noon-10 p.m.
Free (admission)
500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels
Reuse on the Runway: A Night of Fashion, Costume and Drag
Nonprofit craft store Austin Creative Reuse will host its fifth annual fashion show at the Mueller Branch Park Pavilion. Designers will show over 50 looks, each one incorporating reuse materials or techniques. The event will also feature a photo booth, bar, DJ, food for purchase and a meet and greet with the fashion show models and designers.
Oct. 17, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
$20-$40 (general admission), $80-$120 (front row)
2201 Aldrich St., Austin
