Events
BY DACIA GARCIA
Blue Genie Art Bazaar The Austin holiday season staple is coming back to town with in-person and virtual shopping options where community members can check out original works perfect for holiday gift shopping while supporting local art.
Still Standing Comedy Festival Comedians will perform live standup with a mix of live music. Participating acts include Morgan Jay, Robby Hoffman, William Montgomery and more. • Nov. 8, 2 p.m. • $99 (general admission), $215 (VIP admission) • 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.thefaroutaustin.com 2025 Ride to End Alzheimer’s Participants can ride routes between 13 and 100 miles to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association’s efforts in supporting Alzheimer’s research. • Nov. 8, 7:15 a.m. • Free (volunteer), $500 (fundraising minimum) • 7100 Creek Road, Dripping Springs • https://act.alz.org Autumn Walkabout 2025 Community members can see what The Yard has to offer while enjoying specials from local businesses. • Nov. 8, noon-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 440 E. St. Elmo Road, Austin • Facebook: Autumn Walkabout 2025 Texas Book Festival Featuring over 300 authors, the festival will give community members an opportunity to experience presentations, panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, kids programs, activities and more. • Nov. 8-9 • Free (admission) • Downtown Austin, near Texas State Capitol • www.texasbookfestival.org 2025 ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Interested individuals can participate in the race in a variety of ways, including the timed or untimed 5-mile run, 1-mile walk/run or the kids’ 1K. The event will benefit nonprofit Caritas of Austin, which works toward preventing and ending homelessness in Austin
by providing homes and tailored services. • Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m. • $12 (kids’ 1K), $22 (1-mile walk/run), $25 (untimed 5-mile run), $30 (timed 5-mile run) • 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.thundercloud.com/turkeytrot
• Nov. 14-Dec. 24 • Free (admission) • 6100 Airport Blvd., Austin • www.bluegenieartbazaar.com
Veteran’s Day Dinner & Dance Hosted by Rotary Club of Dripping Springs, veterans and their families can enjoy a program honoring veterans with a catered dinner and live music. • Nov. 11, 5-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 5330 Bell Springs Road, Dripping Springs • www.drippingspringsrotary.org Stronger Together: An Event for Military Families With Kids Ages 8-15 Military families can engage in activities and workshop sessions focused on creating trust, cooperation and joy. • Nov. 14, 5-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 31 Patriots Hall Blvd., Dripping Springs • Eventbrite: Stronger Together: An Event for Military Families With Kids Ages 8-15 Central Texas Youth Ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ The youth ballet will present the holiday classic featuring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum
September
Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christ- mas’ Light Trail Attendees can enjoy an immersive experience through Halloween Town and Christmas Town. • Sept. 25-Nov. 30 • $31 (children admission), $41 (adult admission), $51 (flex entry admission) • 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin • www.texasperformingarts.org/events
October
Austin Film Festival & Conference Attendees can enjoy watching feature films and short films as well as attend filmmaker Q&A’s. • Oct. 23-30 • $80+ • Locations vary • www.austinfilmfestival.com
Fairy and the Mouse King. • Nov. 22, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. • $10-$25 (admission) • 5901 Southwest Parkway, Austin • www.ctyballet.com
November
28th annual Empty Bowls Project The largest annual fundraiser for the Dripping Springs Helping Hands food pantry returns where attendees can pick a handmade ceramic bowl of soup. • Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • $30 (admission, bowl and soup) • 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs • www.drippingspringsemptybowls.org
2025 ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot The race will benefit nonprofit Caritas of Austin. • Nov. 27, 8:30 a.m. • $12-$30 • 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.thundercloud.com/turkeytrot
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