AUSTIN, Texas — ACL Fest might be one of the biggest events of the year, but some locals would rather avoid Zilker Park altogether.
For those who want to do something away from the festivities, here’s a list of events happening in Austin and the surrounding area.
All Weekend
Gruene Music and Wine Fest - Gruene Historic District, New Braunfels, Texas
Friday, October 5
Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta - Empire Control Room, Austin, Texas
Born This Way Baby: Lady Gaga Drag Show - Barrel O’ Fun, Austin, Texas
Chalk Walk Arts Festival - 301 W. Bagdad Street, Round Rock, Texa
Movies at Lake Park: The Little Mermaid - 4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas
Steve Martin and Martin Short - Bass Concert Hall, Austin, Texas
Saturday, October 6
ADP Beer Pairing Dinner Series - Austin Daily Press, Austin, Texas
The Bubble Run - Travis County Fairgrounds, Austin, Texas
Chalk Walk Arts Festival - 301 W. Bagdad Street, Round Rock, Texas
Come and Take It Live: Domino Tournament - 2015 East Riverside Drive, #bldg 4, Austin, TX
Ditch the Fest - Cheer Up Charlies, Austin, Texas
First Saturdays at the George Washington carver Museum - 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, Texas
Outside the City Limits - Vista Brewing, Driftwood, Texas
Red River Showdown Fair Frenzy Watch Party - Doc’s Backyard,
Rosita y Conchita - Austin Scottish Rite Theater, Austin, Texas
The Spazmatics - Cedar Street Courtyard, Austin, Texas
Texas Teen Book Festival - St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas
Sunday, October 7
Antone’s Blues Brunch - The Driskill Bar, Austin, Texas
The Austin Flea - Jester King’s, Austin, Texas
H-E-B Free First Sunday - Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, Texas
Hops & Grain 7th Anniversary - Hops and Grain Brewing, Austin, TX
In Brunch We Trust: Teen Witch - Alamo Drafthouse Ritz, Austin, Texas
Jazz Brunch - Geraldine’s, Austin, Texas
Oktoberfest - Bluebonnet Beer Company, Round Rock Texas
Yacht Rock Sundays - Empire Control Room, Austin, Texas
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