Looking for ways to spend the weekend? Check out these six events happening from Nov. 6-8. Check out local art at the Bastrop Art Fest, watch live cooking demonstrations at the Austin Food & Wine Festival or head to Cedar Park for a fun fall event.
This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change.
Austin Food & Wine Festival
The 15th annual food and wine festival will highlight national and local chefs, restaurants, spirits and wines. Attendees can expect to see live demonstrations, tastings and hands-on grilling.
Bastrop Art Fest
The family-friendly festival will feature local galleries, museums and vendors, plus live music and a self-guided Bastrop Bird Junction tour. Local experts will also demonstrate blacksmithing, pyrography and glassblowing.
Deck the PAWS
Pet owners can head to Dripping Springs Distilling for a holiday fundraiser benefiting PAWS Shelter of Central Texas. The event is family and pet friendly. Attendees who make a $15 donation to PAWS will get a holiday photo taken by Carissa Hoopes Photography. The fundraiser will also feature a raffle, live music from Frank Iarossi and cocktails.
Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs
$15 donation (photo session)
www.pawsshelter.org
Fall Roundup
The Cedar Park Fall Roundup is a full day of Western fun. The event includes armadillo races, crafts, a mechanical bull, a petting zoo and live music.
Mission Able Volunteer Social
Mission Able Volunteers can get together at First Baptist Church for free food, a corn hole tournament and a Sunday football watch party. Attendees are encouraged to bring their families and a lawn chair. If individuals have not volunteered yet but would still like to attend, the Mission Able team directs people to their Community Work Day on Nov. 7.
Stars, Stripes & Symphony
The Central Texas Philharmonic and the CTP Youth Orchestra will perform as a salute to veterans.
