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Austin FC (Soccer) - Scan for Website

February 24 - October 31

Austin FC is an American professional men's soccer club based in Austin, Texas. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Founded in 2018, the club began play in the 2021 season.

Pecan Street Festival - Scan for Website

May 4 - May 5

The Pecan Street Festival is a free two-day arts festival held twice yearly in downtown Austin’s Sixth Street Historic District

Cinco de Mayo - Scan for Website

May 5 - May 5

Live Music, Arts & Food Fiesta Austin pays tribute to Hispanic history, heritage and tradition Fiesta Gardens - 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX

Fanatec GT World Challenge - Scan for Website

May 17 - May 19

Sports car racing at Circuit of the America’s 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX, 78617

Hot Luck Austin Food & Music Festival - Scan for Website

May 23 - May 26

BBQ & Music The festival consists of a wide variety of events and surprises that will be held at various locations centered around downtown Austin and throughout the city

Independence Day - Scan for website

July 4 - July 4

HEB Austin Symphony Concert & Fireworks Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores)

Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic - Scan for Website

July 4 - July 4

A popular way to celebrate America's Independence Day with good music, famous performers, and a relaxed atmosphere Circuit of the America’s - 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX

Zilker Summer Musical - Scan for Website

July 12 - August 17

Legally Blonde the Musical Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater in Austin’ beautiful Zilker Park

Hot Summer Nights - Scan for Website

July 20 - July 22

Hot Summer Nights is a free district-wide music and arts festival in Austin, Texas that takes place in the Red River Cultural District., with music starting at 7–8 PM nightly.

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival - Scan for Website

August 20 - August 20

Hot sauce festival, which is one of the largest in the world. The festival features hundreds of hot sauces, local food, and live music

UT Texas Football Season - Scan for Website

August 31 - November 30

University of Texas “Longhorns” football team

Lone Star Le Mans - Scan for Website

September 1 - September 1

Sixth round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX, 78617

Bat Fest - Scan for Website

September 7 - September 7

Home of the largest urban bat colony in the world as 2 million Mexican Free-Tail Bats live underneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Ave Bridge and fly out each night at dusk.

Pecan Street Festival - Fall - Scan for Website

September 14 - September 15

The Pecan Street Festival is a free two-day arts festival held twice yearly in downtown Austin’s Sixth Street Historic District

Fantastic Fest - Scan for Website

September 19 - September 26

Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film festival in the United States, and specializes in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action movies

Austin Museum Day - Scan for Website

September 21 - September 21

Free admission and includes special programs and activities at museums and cultural institutions across the area.

German Heritage Society Octoberfest - Scan for Website

October 12 - October 12

German-Texan Heritage Society certainly brings the most authentic Oktoberfest game in town German Free School - 507 East 10th Street, Austin, TX

Formula 1 Race - Circuit of the Americas - Scan for Website

October 18 - October 20

F1 race cars take to the track for the United States Grand Prix Circuit of the Americas - 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX, 78617

Austin Food & Wine Festival - Scan for Website

November 2 - November 3

From Central Texas favorites to the country’s top-rated purveyors, awaken your palate with delectable bites from iconic chefs and restaurants! Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park - 900 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX

Day of the Dead Festival - Scan for Website

November 4 - November 4

Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival, and one of the few in the country with a parade Oswaldo AB Cantu Pan American Park

Texas Craft Brewers Festival - Scan for Website

November 16 - November 16

Largest annual celebration of small and independent Texas craft breweries! Fiesta Gardens - 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX 78702

Texas Book Festival - Scan for Website

November 16 - November 17

Enjoy readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children’s activities and special exhibitors. The Festival is held in downtown Austin, in and around the Texas Capitol, and in nearby off-site venues

Blue Genie Art Bazaar - Scan for Website

November 17 - December 24

This unique holiday art show features handmade artwork and gifts from more than 200 local and regional artists. TBD Blue Genie Art Bazaar - 6100 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78752

Peppermint Parkway - Scan for Website

November 24 - December 30

Experience 6 million lights, dancing characters and so much more. Circuit of the Americas

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar - Scan for Website

December 13 - December 22

Visitors can shop national and local art, handmade gifts, stocking stuffers and more while enjoying live music from the Armadillo stage and sips from a full bar. Palmer Events Center - 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704

Austin’s New Years - Scan for Website

December 31 - December 31

This free and family-friendly event celebrates the New Year with a night of live entertainment headlined by local musicians, food trucks and beverage vendors, and a midnight fireworks show lighting up the downtown skyline Auditorium Shores - 800 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704