The latest news from the city.
A look at the Pecan Street Fall Festival, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 at the Hill Country Galleria with around 200 artists and 50 musical acts, and is already set for its 51st edition on September 12-13, 2026.
The Texas Women Songwriters Festival returns to downtown Lockhart from September 18 to 20, 2026, presented by Girl Guitar. Keynote Tish Hinojosa and headliners BettySoo, Patrice Pike, Patricia Vonne and Susan Gibson lead a weekend of workshops, performances and free song-swaps.
Austin's biggest German festival celebrates its 50th anniversary at Pfluger Park on October 16 and 17, with traditional music, a Biergarten, the Pfun Run and a free kids' Wunderpark. Includes ticket info, the full music lineup and the shuttle parking plan.
The Contemporary Austin’s free “Listening to the Land – Laguna Gloria” tour combines audio and augmented reality with the history, architecture and art of Laguna Gloria. Here’s what to know before adding it to a weekend in Austin.
The Austin Steel Guitar Fest 2026 runs October 1 to 3 at the Austin Marriott South, with two stages of performances, workshops and a Steel Guitar Hall of Fame induction on Saturday. Tickets are available online for three-day, single-day or evening access.
RichesArt Gallery combines a curated exhibition, art classes, a boutique, and a busy community event calendar in East Austin. This overview covers the current exhibit, September 2026 programming, hours, contact details, and rental pricing.
Austin Film Festival returns October 29–November 5, 2026, with 175 films, more than 200 panels, workshops, Q&As, and awards. Here’s what to know about the Writers Conference, announced honorees, venues, and the October 28 Film & Food fundraiser.
A look at The Green Mesquite BBQ & More on Barton Springs Road, open since 1988 near Zilker Park. Covers the mesquite-smoked meats by the pound and on plates, the chicken fried steak and catfish, family packs, $1 weekday wings, and hours.
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to Austin's vintage and thrift scene, from curated boutiques like Big Bertha's Paradise and Charm School Vintage to western-wear hubs and the city's established resale and consignment shops.
Austin Restaurant Weeks runs August 28 through September 13, 2026, with $25 lunch and brunch menus and $50 or $75 dinners. Here is how the pricing works, how the event supports the Central Texas Food Bank, and which Austin restaurants are participating.
