Community members will have six opportunities to check out a special thriller or horror movie screening as part of Paramount Theatre's Panic At The Paramount showcase. (Courtesy Paramount Theatre)
Locals and visitors alike can plan to attend a range of events in October including live music performances, Día De Los Muertos celebrations and card shows. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.
Kimmie and Friends Play for HOME
The concert and storytelling series will benefit Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers, a nonprofit which works to provide housing assistance for local musicians.
Individuals can get in the Halloween spirit by catching a screening of their favorite horror classics, slashers and thrillers at one of the series’ six showings. Featured films will include "Re-Animator," "Pet Sematary," "Hausu" and more.
Attendees can enjoy watching feature films and short films as well as attend filmmaker Q&A’s. The festival also offers volunteer opportunities where individuals can get a closer look at individual departments including registration, theater operations, conference, hospitality and transportation.
Viva la Vida will feature local vendors, traditional food and more to celebrate Día De Los Muertos. (Courtesy Mexic-Arte Museum)
Viva la Vida
The annual Día De Los Muertos event will include over 20 vendors, traditional foods, hands-on art activities, a lowrider exhibition and live performances.
Oct. 25, noon-6 p.m.
Free (admission)
Downtown Austin, Fourth Street and Congress Avenue, Austin
Bicycle lovers can enjoy an afternoon of admiring custom and vintage bicycles owned by local community members. Attendees can also enjoy tacos, beer, live music and raffles.
TreeFolks Rootball 2025 Sculpting Community Through Trees
The annual event will raise funds for TreeFolks to support reforestation and grow greener communities. Event highlights will include a dinner, a mystery bottle wine pull and a live DJ performance.
