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Good Party ATX Brings Food, Festivals and Fall Activities to Austin This Weekend

Good Party ATX’s Sarah Wolf previewed Austin’s plans for Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, on *We Are Austin*, alongside Birdie, an adoptable puppy from Austin Pets Alive! The weekend calendar covers food, music, neighborhood events and outdoor activities. Friday…

Austin, Pittsburgh and Raleigh Lead US Work Breaks for Young Professionals

Young professionals are increasingly working remotely from another city for days or weeks while keeping up with their jobs. An article in Travel And Tour World ranks Austin first among ten US destinations for these stays, citing its technology and professional services sectors,…

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Austin Grand Prix Weekend Expands Citywide With Downtown Events and Nightlife

The United States Grand Prix weekend runs from October 23 through October 25 in Austin. Visitors coming for the race can also expect busy restaurants, bars and downtown nightlife, with events before and after the sporting schedule extending activity beyond the track. LoneStar…

10+ Austin F1 Events and Free Pop-Ups Ahead of the U.S. Grand Prix

A Williams show car and racing simulators are among the race-week attractions arriving in Austin ahead of the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. The free Williams Fan Zone runs October 19–24 at 800 Congress Ave., with merchandise and scheduled Q&As featuring…

Austin Business Tourism in 2026: $1.6B Convention Center Expansion

Austin’s business tourism landscape is changing as the city redevelops its convention center and expands its hotel and meeting options. Construction on the $1.6 billion convention center project began in December 2025, with reopening targeted for early 2029. The plan calls for…

A Georgetown morning at Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Tudor Place offers a different way to read Georgetown. At 1644 31st Street NW, a Federal-period house stands within 5½ acres of grounds in the heart of the neighborhood. If a morning walk brings you to its address, save the house visit for later: the published self-guided…

2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Set to Boost Austin Tourism and Economy

The 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix runs October 23–25 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. Qualifying is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. local time, followed by the main race Sunday at 3 p.m. The event is round 18 of the championship and will use a…

Austin, Texas, Offers Year-Round Travel With Festivals, Food and Culture

Austin’s visitor calendar stretches across much of the year, with events devoted to sport, technology, film, food and nature as well as live music. In February, the Austin Marathon takes thousands of runners through city neighborhoods, past live bands and spectators. South by…

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39th Annual Hogeye Festival in Downtown Elgin, October 22–24

October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Downtown Elgin

The 39th Annual Hogeye Festival is scheduled for October 22–24, 2026, in downtown Elgin. Hosted by the Elgin Main Street Board, the festival is free. Its verified schedule includes a Friday street dance and a full day of Saturday activities. Friday’s street dance takes place…

Austin and New Orleans Festivals Drive Hotel Stays and Local Tourism Spending

Austin’s autumn tourism calendar extends beyond Austin City Limits Music Festival, which ran at Zilker Park on October 2–4 and 9–11, 2026. The Austin Film Festival is scheduled for October 29 to November 5, followed by the Austin Food & Wine Festival on November 6–8. The events…

Austin LGBTQIA+ Nonprofit OutYouth Breaks Ground on New Youth Center

OutYouth broke ground October 6 on a new Blue Bungalow at 909 E. 49th ½ St. in Austin. The center will replace the longtime home of its programs for LGBTQIA+ young people after extensive water damage. OutYouth has used the bungalow since 1998, initially for after-school programs.…