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Working for the Weekend | ACL Festival and more

From markets to Oktoberfest, hockey and history museums, this weekend has events for everyone.

AUSTIN, Texas — There's always a lot going in Central Texas, so we decided to make your life a little easier by compiling a list of some great things you can check out this weekend. 

Here you go!

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Austin City Limits Festival Weekend One

Austin City Limits Festival 

Weekend one of the ACL Festival features Guns N' Roses, Childish Gambino, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and so many more artists. This year the festival includes a new stage, more entry lanes and the "Hi, How Are You" Lounge, in honor of Austin's own Daniel Johnston.

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Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest in Fredricksburg

German food and drink, local artists and music on four stages are just a few of the things you can expect at this festival. For ticket information click here

Texas Stars Opening Weekend

The Texas Stars will begin their 11th season of play at the HEB Center at Cedar Park as they face off against the Tucson Roadrunners at 7 p.m. If you can't make Friday's game, they play on Saturday at home against the Manitoba Moose. Tickets run from $28 to $61 depending on your seats.

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Credit: Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, Texas
Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, Texas

HEB Free First Sunday at Bullock Texas State History Museum

Families can explore the story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase artifacts from around the state. It's happening from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 

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Frida Friday ATX (Credit: Frida Friday ATX)

Frida Friday ATX

Austin's first and only monthly women of color-centered market, this month's event focuses on a night of fashion, art, music and self-care. The event is taking place at the Austin Public Library from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre at Austin Film Society

Spooky season is upon us, which means it's time to enjoy your favorite scary movies. On Friday (10/4), Saturday (10/5) and Tuesday (10/8) Austin Film Society is showing a classic: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. 

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