North Central Austin Edition | October 2022

TODO LIST

October & November events

COMPILED BY KATY MCAFEE

NOV. 19

SUPPORT PUPS IN NEED THE FAIRMONT

NOV. 19

SEE SOME SOCCER ACTION Q2 STADIUM

NOV. 24

GOBBLE, GOBBLE AS YOU RUN THE LONG CENTER

The Austin Humane Society will host its annual Rags to Wags Gala—including a cocktail hour, auctions and a seated dinner. It will benet Austin animal shelters. The gala will be ’70s-themed in honor of its 70th anniversary. 6 p.m. Sponsorships start at $500. 101 Red River St., Austin. www.ahsragstowags.org

Q2 Stadium will host an exhibition match between German Bundesliga soccer teams FC Koln and VfB Stuttgart. This will be the rst match between two European sides on Q2’s pitch. 3 p.m. $32-$130. 10414 McKalla Place, Austin. 512-953-2858. www.austinfc.com

The 32nd annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot 5-mile and 1-mile run will return this year. The proceeds benet Caritas of Austin, a nonprot dedicated to ending homelessness in Austin. Event begins at 7 a.m. $12-$30. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.thundercloud.com

04 THROUGH 06 ENJOY THE CULINARY ARTS Try some new bites this fall at Austin’s annual Food and Wine Festival, a three day celebration oering food and drinks from top rated chefs in Central Texas and throughout the country. The event will include grill demonstrations and a taco competition from the nation’s top chefs. Three-day tickets start at $625. Age 21 and up only. Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Dr. Austin. www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com 04 THROUGH 13 CELEBRATE SAUSAGE Take part in this annual German-style festival in the heart of New Braunfels. Guests can enjoy German food, music, dancing, beer and more during the 61st Wurstfest Celebration. 4-11 p.m. (Nov. 4), 11 a.m.-midnight (Nov. 5 and 12), 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Nov. 6 and 13), 5-10 p.m. (Nov. 7-10), 5-11 p.m. (Nov. 11). Free (Nov. 7-10 and 3-10 p.m. on Nov. 13, children age 12 and under), $20 (general admission). 120 Landa St., New Braunfels. 830-625-9167. www.wurstfest.com 05 WALK FOR A CAUSE The Huntington Disease Society

08 HEAD TO THE POLLS Austin voters have the opportunity to weigh in on the governor, attorney general, state senators, county judge, and many other contested races this fall. Early voting ends Nov. 4. Polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Learn more at www.votetravis.com 11 SEE HORNS SHOOT HOOPS The University of Texas women’s basketball team will play at the newly opened Moody Center against Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. Previously, UT basketball has called the Frank Erwin Center home since 1977. 7 p.m. $9-15. 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin. www.moodycenteratx.com 27 LIGHT UP THE TREE The 56th Zilker holiday tree lighting will take place the Sunday after Thanksgiving. A tradition started in 1967, the illuminated tree is made up of light strings meeting at the top of the moonlight tower in Zilker Park. Children ages 5-10 may take part in an art contest, with submissions due Nov. 1, to win the chance to help light the tree. 5:30 p.m. Free. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin. www.austintexas.gov

OCTOBER 31 ATTEND A PUMPKIN PARADE Lake Travis Community Library will host a spooky library parade. Children are encouraged to wear a costume and parade around the library to visit dierent spooky stations. The library will provide sweets, snacks, treats and prizes. 10-11 a.m. Free. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org WALK THROUGH A FIELD OF LIGHT The Lady Bird Johnson Wildower Center is the site of renowned artist Bruce Munro’s art installation, “Field of Light.” The nature-themed installation is made up of 28,000 colorful, ber- optic lights placed in the eld. This seasonal event is held weekly Thu.-Sun. 6:15-9 p.m. Free (ages 0-3), $20 (ages 4-10), $45 (general admission), $85 (VIP). 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin. www.eldoightaustin.com NOVEMBER THROUGH DEC. 30

of America’s South Region will host its annual Austin Team Hope Walk, a grassroots fundraising event to raise money supporting people who live with Huntington’s Disease, a fatal brain disorder. The event is one of 100 walks occurring throughout cities in the United States. 9 a.m. Martin Middle School, 1601 Haskell St., Austin. www.south.hdsa.org 05 THROUGH 06 STOP BY THE BOOK FAIR Downtown Austin will be the site of the Texas Book Festival. More than 250 authors will have their work showcased. Many genres and literature appropriate for all ages will be represented. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Nov. 5), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Nov. 6). Free. Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin. www.texasbookfestival.org 05 THROUGH 20 CHECK OUT ART Austin Studio Tours will take place across three weekends in November. A self- guided tour around Austin’s many art galleries features installations from 520 artists. Free. Times vary. 916 Springdale Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. 101, Austin. www.bigmedium.org/austinstudiotour

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NORTH CENTRAL AUSTIN EDITION • OCTOBER 2022