With round two of Austin City Limits Festival approaching this weekend, the hustle and bustle running through the city is expected to be even busier than usual. If you’re hoping to find fun, festive alternatives for your weekend, here are a few options.
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Friday, October 12
ACL Music Festival Late Night Shows
Various Times | Various Locations
Late night after-shows on the first day of the weekend include performances all around Austin from Sylvan Esso with Durand Jones & The Indications, Illenium with Trivecta, Reignwolf with Arkells, and Mobley. Click here for times, locations, and prices of these shows!
Doc’s Drive in Theater Grand Opening
7:35 PM | Doc’s Drive In Theater
Just in time for cooler weather and scary movies, Doc’s Drive In Theater is opening their gates! The theater is set with two screens showing double feature spooky movies this Friday. Show up early for parking, snacks, and drinks! Tickets and information can be found right here.
I Am The Waffle Beatles Brunch
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM | TRACE at the W Hotel
Enjoy Beatles tunes while eating fun dishes centered around the iconic pop band. Specialty cocktails such as “Penny Lane” and treats titled “Here Comes The Sun-dae” can be purchased during the brunch. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made at traceaustin.com.
Saturday, October 13
Pumpkin Hunt
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Evergreen Farms
Open every Saturday and Sunday in October, Evergreen Farms is hosting a family-friendly fall festival. Along with a pumpkin patch, there will be hay rides, pumpkin decorating, and concession stands. Admission and parking is free, however tickets for the activities vary. Find prices at evergreen-farms.com.
ACL Music Festival Late Night Shows
Various times | Various locations
Late night after-shows on the second day of the weekend include performances all around Austin from Odesza with Jai Wolf and Evan Giia, Manchester Orchestra with Ben Kweller, Parquet Courts with Sass, Trampled By Turtles with Phil Cook, and Harry Paradise. Click here for times, locations, and prices of these shows!
Celebrate Sweets – Chocolate Tasting
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Delysia Chocolatier Culinary Center
Just in time for National Dessert Day, there is a free chocolate tasting at the Delysia Chocolatier Culinary Center. Free truffles include the flavors of tart Cherry pie, sweet Pecan praline, and spiced Apple pie. No tickets or reservations needed for this tasty event!
Sunday, October 14
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Cereal Party
10:25 AM | Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline
Get into the Halloween spirit with R. L. Stein’s Goosebumps! There will be an all you can eat cereal buffet before the classic scary movie begins. Movie tickets can be purchased at Drafthouse.com!
Austin Writer’s Roulette
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Malvern Books
On every second Sunday of the month, Austin-based writers meet together to share stories and personal anecdotes. Writers can sign up for a slot to speak or volunteer during the open mic section. This month’s theme is called Otherworldly Intrigues: What in the WORLD do we have here?
