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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