13 Things to Do in Austin This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Riley Green at Moody Center

Country star Riley Green performs live at Austin's Moody Center arena.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin

Desi Banks at Cap City Comedy Club

Social media star and comedian Desi Banks takes the stage for multiple shows at Cap City Comedy Club.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 7:00 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin

Arts & Culture

Funniest Person In Austin

Cap City Comedy Club's annual competition crowns Austin's funniest comedian across multiple nights of stand-up.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Cap City Comedy Club, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin

Austin Pancakes & Booze Art Show

Over 75 local artists display their work alongside pancakes and drinks at this one-of-a-kind art show mash-up.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Austin

Panic at the Paramount 2026

The Paramount Theatre's month-long horror film series runs through October 28, screening classics like Friday the 13th, Carrie, It, and more on the big screen.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin

Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti at TexARTS

The farcical French comedy Boeing Boeing plays through October 4 at TexARTS in Austin.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:00 PM · TexARTS, Austin

Austin Forum Sessions: Building with Intelligence - AI-Powered Website Design

An interactive in-person meetup exploring AI-powered website design, analysis, and updates at The Sail Tower.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 3:00 PM · The Sail Tower, Austin

Date Night

A24's TONY Screening + Live Set by Fathergreen & Menu Inspired by Anthony Bourdain

A special A24 film screening of TONY is paired with a live music set by Fathergreen and a food menu inspired by Anthony Bourdain at Hole In The Wall.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Hole In The Wall, 2538 Guadalupe, Austin

Friday the 13th (Classic Film Screening)

The Paramount kicks off Panic at the Paramount with a screening of the original Friday the 13th followed by A Bay of Blood.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin

Food & Drink

AustOberfest at Scholz Garten

Austin's beloved Oktoberfest celebration returns to historic Scholz Garten with German food, beer, and music.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Scholz Garten, Austin

Festivals & Special Events

Austin Oktoberfest

Austin's official Oktoberfest celebration features German food, beer, music, and stein hoisting competitions.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Austin

Free Events

Austin Forum Presents: Silicon, Systems, and Supercomputers

Free in-person tech presentation exploring the past, present, and future of compute infrastructure, followed by complimentary networking drinks.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:15 PM · Austin Energy Headquarters, Austin

Family-Friendly

Fall Festival at Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

Explore a 4.5-acre themed corn maze and Texas-sized pumpkin patch with over 40 varieties, plus pig races, petting zoo, pony rides, and wagon rides.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Austin area