Austin October Events GuideOctober is among us, so you know what that means – fall festivals, corn mazes, haunted houses, and all things pumpkin! This October, Austin has exciting celebrations for everyone to enjoy. Here is a list of some of the top events going on this month:

10/6-10/8 & 10/13-10/15
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park
Back for its 16th year, Austin City Limits Music Festival features a diverse lineup of acts every year with 8 stages, more than 140 bands – and best of all, two weekends.
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10/14
Oktoberfest
German Free School
The German-Texan Heritage Society holds this annual festival, featuring live music, food, a biergarten, kid’s activities and more at the German Free School.
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10/20-10/22
FORMULA 1 United States Grand Prix
Circuit of The Americas
Experience the power of motorsport’s premier series, witness the passion and intensity of the world’s greatest drivers, and dance along to two of the most acclaimed and decorated performers of all time.
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10/26-11/2
Austin Film Festival
Paramount Theatre & Various Locations
Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.
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10/29
Ironman 70.3 Austin
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor, there is still plenty of time to put in another decent training block and achieve your goals in the “capital of cool.”
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10/31
Texas Fireworks Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Kreig Baseball Field
Light up your Halloween night with pyrotechnics at Kreig Softball Fields, presented by Planet K.
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