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and food trucks accompanied by live music, games, contests and giveaways. • Oct. 18, 2-10 p.m. • Free (ages 8 and under), $8 (general admission) • Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St., Austin • Eventbrite: Austin Food Fest Austin Film Festival & Conference Attendees can enjoy watching feature films and short films as well as attend filmmaker Q&As. The festival also offers volunteer opportunities for individuals to get a closer look at departments, including registration, theater operations, hospitality and transportation.
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Taste of West Austin Held by the West Austin Chamber of Commerce, the event at Towne Square Park in Steiner Ranch will feature 20 locally owned restaurants for a night of food, live music and more. The purchase of a $50 wristband includes unlimited food and two drink tickets. • Oct. 8, 6-9 p.m. • $50 (per wristband) • 12550 Country Trails Lane, Austin • www.westaustinchamber.org Annual Barktoberfest Interested parties are invited to participate in the 23rd Annual Barktoberfest 5K or 1-mile walk. Those who register can enjoy the run, followed by food trucks, vendors, a vaccine clinic and a dog costume contest. There will also be live music from artist Bartly at the event. • Oct. 18, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • $25 • 2525 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park • www.centraltexasspca.org Austin Food Fest The festival will feature local and national restaurants
• Oct. 23-30 • $80 and up • Locations vary by specific event • www.austinfilmfestival.com
Viva la Vida The annual Dia 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) • Fourth Street and Congress Avenue, Downtown Austin • www.mexic-artemuseum.org/event/ viva-la-vida-2025
Heart Connections 2025 The Christi Center offers free support to individuals and families grieving a loved one. The luncheon is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. • Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • $150 and up • Junior League of Austin, Community Impact Center, 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin • www.christicenter.org/heart-connections-2025
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