AUSTIN, Texas — The weekend is here and, as always, there are a ton of things going on in the Austin area! From fast cars to spooky 'fits, there's no shortage of fun activities happening over the next few days.
Here’s a breakdown of just some of the events you can attend this weekend.
It's race weekend, Austin! The Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix will be held at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Friday through Sunday. In addition to all the racing festivities, there will also be the usual concert series, featuring performances by The Killers, Queen + Adam Lambert and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
Wondering what the weather will be like this weekend? We've got you covered. Need to know how to get to COTA? No worries. We even have a breakdown of what's new this year.
When: Friday through Sunday
Where: Circuit of the Americas, located at 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
Halloween may be more than a week away, but you can celebrate whenever you want. How about at the Undead Decades Fashion Show + Vintage Market? Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite fashions or as their favorite characters from any decade, or come ready to get inspired for their Halloween look.
The free-to-attend event will feature a market, a fashion show and music by DJ ChiknBiskit. The event actually kicks off Central Machine Works' annual Phantomfest event. Learn more about the other events planned through the rest of the month.
When: Friday starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Central Machine Works, located at 4824 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Events with heart
Looking for something fun to do that's also good for the soul? You're in luck: there are several events planned this weekend that serve a good cause.
First, there's Y'all Out Boy Presents: Pop Punk & Pups! Saturday at the Far Out Lounge and Stage, located at 8504 S. Congress Ave. The concert will be packed with pop punk favorites, and a portion of the show proceeds will go to Austin Pets Alive! There will also be dogs available for adoption.
Next, there's Austin Animal Center's 3rd Annual Adoptober Fest. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at AAC, located at 7201 Levander Loop. It will feature more than a dozen local vendors, a DJ and 18 adoptable dogs (and maybe a cat) decked out in costumes, strutting their stuff down the runway.
Finally, there is the Art From the Streets 31st Annual Show and Sale at Blue Genie Art Bazaar, located at 6100 Airport Blvd. According to the event page, Art From the Streets has been offering creative supplies and art sales opportunities for people experiencing homelessness in Austin for more than three decades. This show is a culmination of their artists' work over the past year.
Other events happening this weekend:
- Chris Stapleton – Friday and Saturday at Moody Center
- Stoney LaRue – Friday at Buck's Backyard in Buda
- "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" – Friday at The Community Cinema at Mobile Loaves and Fishes
- Morris Day & The Time – Saturday at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
- "The Exorcist" in the Church – Saturday at Central Presbyterian Church
- Jones Brothers – Sunday at Moody Center
- 6LACK – Sunday at Stubb's