★ Cobweb Cabaret
A late-night Cobweb Cabaret show at the Paramount Theatre.
14 Things to Do in Austin This Week · October 15–18, 2026
Top Picks This Week
★ The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
A film screening and panel hosted by the Austin Forum at Violet Crown Cinema.
★ Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
Austin's zipline adventure returns for the 2026 season, with a three-hour guided course of five ziplines.
Music & Nightlife
Adam Port (KEINEMUSIK) (3 Hour Set)
A three-hour extended set from Adam Port at The Concourse Project.
Friday, October 16, 2026 · The Concourse Project
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Cobweb Cabaret
A late-night Cobweb Cabaret show at the Paramount Theatre.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:00 PM · Paramount Theatre
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Festivals & Special Events
Hot Luck Live Food & Music Festival
A food and music festival with featured chefs and new programming, running Friday and Saturday.
Friday, October 16 – Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Buda Arts Festival
The 7th annual Buda Arts Festival at Inspired Minds Art Center.
October 12 – October 17, 2026 · Inspired Minds Art Center
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Eastside Kings Festival
A weekend of music, local vendors, workshops, and classic cars.
October 16 – 18, 2026
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Arts & Culture
The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist
A film screening and panel hosted by the Austin Forum at Violet Crown Cinema.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM · Violet Crown Cinema, 434 West 2nd Street, Austin
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Scream with David Arquette
A screening of Scream with David Arquette in person at the Paramount Theatre.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Paramount Theatre
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Ethereal Horror Fest
Indie horror films and a celebration of local creatives.
October 16 – 18, 2026
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Sports
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, listed on Austin's tourism events calendar.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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Family-Friendly
Fall Festival
A 4.5-acre themed corn maze and Texas-sized pumpkin patch with over 40 unique varieties.
October 12 – November 8, 2026
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Barktoberfest
A family-friendly dog event with a 5K, fun walk, and costume contests for dogs and people, benefiting Central Texas SPCA.
October 16 – 18, 2026
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Free Events
The New Map by Daniel Yergin (Austin Forum Bookmarked)
A free online book discussion of Daniel Yergin's The New Map.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM · Online
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Food & Drink
Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week: The Tavern Trail
Creative takes on the Old Fashioned cocktail for bourbon fans during Elijah Craig's seventh annual Old Fashioned Week.
October 12 – October 18, 2026
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Outdoors & Active
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
Austin's zipline adventure returns for the 2026 season, with a three-hour guided course of five ziplines.
October 12 – November 29, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Lake Travis
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