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FALL GUIDE Oct. 1 Nov. 6 Get lost in a corn maze at Barton Hill Farms
fastest race car drivers, there will also be performances by artists including Ed Sheeran, along with child-centered activities throughout the event. The event will start at 8 a.m. on Friday. Ticket prices vary. Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin. 512-301-6600. www.circuitoftheamericas.com 23 ENJOY A HALLOWEEN CONCERT The Austin Symphony will present its annual Halloween Children’s Concert. Families are encouraged to dress in costume for the one-hour concert. Tickets can be purchased online. 3 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Long Center for the Performing Arts Dell Hall, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. 512-476-6064. www.austinsymphony.org 24 FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING STARTS The ballot will include state races such as Governor, as well local races. Both Austin and Dripping Springs residents will be asked to weigh in on respective school bonds. The last day of voting by personal appearance is Nov. 4. The last day to register to vote is Oct. 11. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.), noon-6 p.m. (Sun.). www.votetravis.com 27 ATTEND THE AUSTIN CITY LIMITS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Songwriter and performer Sheryl Crow along with Texas music artist Joe Ely will be inducted into the ACL Hall of Fame. The event will feature a lineup of performances leading up to the induction ceremony. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $103. 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin. www.acltv.com 27 THROUGH NOV. 3 ENJOY CINEMA SEASON The Austin Film Festival and Conference will return for eight days of movies, television, panels and parties. The celebration of screenwriting will include Q&A sessions with writers, actors and lmmakers. Passes start at $70. Times and locations vary. www.austin lmfestival.com
Visit a family-owned farm for the Austin Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch. Visitors can pick pumpkins, complete a 5-acre corn maze, play with farm animals, take a hayride, listen to live music and nd more fall activities. There is also a craft beer and cider garden. The festival is open Saturdays, Sundays and on Oct. 10. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $21.95 (per person). Barton Hill Farms, 1115 FM 969, Bastrop. 855-969-1115. www. bartonhillfarms.com/austin-pumpkin- patch Sept. 17 Nov. 6 Pick a pumpkin at Sweet Berry Farm Visit Sweet Berry Farm to pick owers, stu scarecrows, ride ponies and paint pumpkins. All events are family-friendly. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.), 11 a.m-5 p.m. (Sun.), closed Wed. $4 (hayrides), $5.25 (pumpkin painting), $3.25 (candy corn kid maze). 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls. 830-798-1462. www.sweetberryfarm.com Oct. 29 Taste Lake Travis Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce is starting a new tradition with its rst annual Taste Lake Travis Food and Drink Festival. This food and wine festival will bring together the region’s leaders in wine making, cuisine, brewing and makers of artisan goods. 6-10 p.m. Information on pricing and location will be made available on the Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce website closer to the event. Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce, 14425 Falcon Head Blvd., Bldg. E, Ste. 100, Austin. 512-387- 3180. www.laketravischamber.com
OCT. 01
ENJOY A CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL FIESTA GARDENS
The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is hosting a sampling-focused festival. The event will be centered around sampling craft beers brewed in Texas. Noon (VIP tickets), 2 p.m. (general admission), closes at 6:30 p.m. $45 (general admission). 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin. www.texascraftbrewersfestival.org (Courtesy Roger Ho)
14 THROUGH 16 ENJOY THE DRIPPING SPRINGS SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL The festival will bring together singers and songwriters for a free three-day event that features over 30 shows a day. The event will take place in historic downtown Dripping Springs at seven di erent locations. Times vary. 509 Mercer St., Dripping Springs 512-858-4740 www.destinationdrippingsprings.com 14 THROUGH 29 TAKE YOUR KIDS TO BOO AT THE ZOO The Austin Zoo will host a Halloween- themed event Oct. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29. The event will feature train rides, music, entertainment and unlimited haunted house visits. Times vary. $16.95 for adults, $13.95 for children 2-12. 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin. 512-288- 1490. www.austinzoo.org 21 THROUGH 23 EXPERIENCE CAR RACING The Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix, one of the biggest motor racing events in the world, will return to Austin this October. In addition to seeing some of the world’s
world champion punslinger. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 600 River St., Austin. 512-974- 6723. www.austintexas.gov 08 THROUGH 09 ATTEND THE ANNUAL HILL COUNTRY HARVEST MARKET The 10th annual market will feature vendors selling home and holiday decor, jewelry, gourmet food, gifts, art, accessories and candles. 10 a.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sun.). Free (age 12 and under), $5 (with nonperishable food donation), $6 (general admission). Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center. 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. 512-894-2390. www.destinationdrippingsprings.com 08 THROUGH 09 ENJOY A SERIES OF TRAILS AND OBSTACLES ON HORSEBACK The Silver Spurs Series will feature a set of trails and obstacles open to ages 7 and over and all breeds of horses. The trails cover 6 miles with six obstacles of varying levels of di culty, and riders can choose the level of di culty for each obstacle. 10 a.m. $28-$55. 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs. 512-894-2390. www.destinationdrippingsprings.com
Find more or submit Southwest Austin or Dripping Springs events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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