Community members can make plans to check out dance performances, a fish fry and a hockey game across Austin and neighboring cities. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.
Austin
Baila Peruvian Dance Performance
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Austin Public Library will host community dancers from Tusuy Sonqo - Perú. Attendees will learn about traditional Peruvian dances in this English- and Spanish-presented program.
The Pancakes & Booze Art ShowThe 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
BastropLittle Hike
Bird City Coalition members will lead attendees on a walk through the area to identify birds. A bird expert will provide information, and a professional photographer will join to take photos.
- Oct. 10, 8-10:30 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Colorado River Refuge, 229 Riverside Drive, Bastrop
- Facebook: Bird City Bastrop Texas
Open House & Fire Plug Unveiling CeremonyFirefighters will offer free food, tours of the fire station and more at the unveiling of the city’s oldest fire hydrant.
ArtScape: A Saturday Escape to CreateVisual and performing arts will be highlighted at this day-long event near downtown Bastrop. Activities will include interactive workshops and installations, live performances and family-friendly activities.
Movies in the Park"The Addams Family" will be shown. Other activities will include bounce houses, kids’ games, snacks and more. Attendees should bring blankets or chairs.
Mina Masonic Lodge Fish FryThe lodge will host its annual fundraiser to support its community programs, which include educational programs, health and wellness initiatives, scholarship opportunities, food security efforts and recognition programs. Attendees will get to enjoy catfish, fries, beans, coleslaw and hush puppies.
- Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $13 (fish fry plates)
- Mina Masonic Lodge, 601 Main St., Bastrop
- www.minalodge.com
Cedar ParkGrand Rapids Griffins vs. Texas Stars
Hockey fans and community members can enjoy the home opener of the Texas Stars’ season at H-E-B Center. The American Hockey League team will be up against the Grand Rapids Griffins two days in a row in Cedar Park for an all-star hockey event. Ticket packages for the season are on sale now; individual tickets have yet to be released.
HuttoHutto’s 40th annual Olde Tyme Days
The city of Hutto’s annual festival will feature live music, food trucks, artisan vendors, local crafts, kids’ activities and more.
LeanderArtoberfest 2025
Residents are invited to don their best fall costumes and partake in a day full of music, food, shopping and exploring along the Sculpture Trail. There will be artist booths, food trucks and vendors, along with regular park amenities like the playground and splash pad.
San MarcosMonarch Fest & Fall Native Plant Sale
The family-friendly day will celebrate pollinators with activities and workshops. Native plants will also be available for purchase.
