Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend

Festival moments, comedy shows, and a spooky shindig are getting top priority on our agenda over the next four days. Catch the second weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival, or celebrate Friday The 13th with friends at the Austin Central Library after dark. Check out the top seven things to do in Austin this weekend. For a complete list of events, go to our calendar.

Thursday, October 12

Big Laugh Comedy presents Jeff Arcuri
Viral comedian Jeff Arcuri brings his stand-up talents to the Vulcan Gas Company stage for a series of live performances throughout the weekend. He’s best known for his relatable and real-time takes inspired by the audience participation at his shows, as evidenced by his nickname the “Joke Machine.” Get ticket details at blcomedy.com.

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey present "Restless Leg" Tour
Comedic powerhouses Amy Poehler and Tina Fey team up and come to Austin for five live shows. The duo stops at Bass Concert Hall in support of their co-headlining "Restless Leg" Tour. Both Poehler and Fey are known for their career-launching stints on Saturday Night Live and their subsequent success on the projects Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock, respectively. Get tickets on at texasperformingarts.evenue.net.

Friday, October 13

APL After Dark: Creature Feature
The Austin Central Library keeps its doors open for after-hours thrills and cinema-inspired chills in celebration of spooky season. Highlights of this horror movie-themed night include SFX makeup workshops, a photo booth, music, drinks, an appearance by the Austin Reptile Show, a holographic effects activation, and more. This event is for adults aged 21 and up only. Get tickets and more information on Eventbrite.

Austin City Limits Music Festival
The second weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off at Zilker Park with more performances from some of the biggest stars in music. Headliners include Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, Maggie Rogers, The 1975, Alanis Morissette, Labyrinth, and more. Select day tickets and weekend wristband offerings are still available. Visit aclfestival.com for more information and a full schedule of events. Check out some of the best moments from the first weekend of ACL in our recap.

Saturday, October 14

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
Cat-themed cuteness rolls into The Domain with a free Hello Kitty mobile pop-up for fans old and new. Guests can shop exclusive collectibles and unique best-selling merch, and snap photos with the super-pink minibus, which will be located on Century Oaks Terrace & Rogers Road. Admission is free and open to the public. Get more details at sanrio.com.

Photo courtesy of Amy Poehler and Tina Fey

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey present the "Restless Leg" Tour.

Austin Camerata presents RocktoberFest
Music and booze blend together as part of this special concert event hosted at Celis Brewery. Visitors can enjoy two live music sets featuring a selection of classic rock hits performed by a live string quartet. Celis will also release a special beer, Celis Black Lager, as part of the evening’s entertainment. RocktoberFest admission is free and open to the public. Go to Eventbrite for more information.

Bonnie Raitt in concert
Legendary vocalist Bonnie Raitt performs live in concert at ACL Live. The voice behind top hits such as “Angel from Montgomery” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me” comes to Austin in support of her 2022 album, Just Like That.... Soul music artist Sunny War will also join Raitt as a special guest performer. Get tickets at acllive.com.

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Not Quite Reindeer

New Braunfels farm debuts cozy holiday fest with lights and animals

Photo from Sundrop Springs Farm Facebook page

Polly the Goat is one of many farm animals you can feed at Christmas at the Farm.

The holidays officially start November 30 at Sundrop Springs Farm in New Braunfels. Fans of the Hallmark vision of Christmas should feel warmed by this 22-acre, family-owned farm, which is getting festive with lights, family-friendly activities, live music, and more.

This is the first time "Christmas at the Farm" will be held at Sundrop Springs Farm, but the organizers hope this will become a new holiday tradition, according to a recent press release.

Visitors can expect a dazzling trail of lights that will wind through the woods on the property and light up the farm. There will be lots to do for all ages like feeding the farm animals, racing tricycles on the Tricycle Raceway, a playground, fire pits, and a giant jumping pillow for kids to bounce on. All the while, live holiday music fills the air.

Visitors can also take photos with the two giant troll sculptures on the land, Hugo and Pumpkin Jack. These two weren't crafted by renowned artist Thomas Dambo, who recently put a troll in Pease Park, but they do have a similar look.

Hugo at Sundrop Springs Farm Hugo, a 17-foot Troll sculpture, at Sundrop Springs. Photo from sundropsprings.com

There will also be hot chocolate, apple cider, food trucks, and of course, no holiday event would be complete without a visit from Santa himself.

Santa will stop by from 6-8 pm, but the event itself will last from 5-9 pm on the following weekends:

November 30 and December 1
December 7 and 8
December 14 and 15
December 21 and 22

Tickets start at just $7 for adults and $5 for children.

The people behind this event are the owners and operators of Sundrop Springs Farm, the Williams family. This family of four tends to goats, ducks, chickens, and a beloved donkey named SweetPea. The farm also hosts birthday parties, field trips, and seasonal events like this one.

Sundrop Springs Farm is located at 953 Hueco Springs Loop Road.

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