1 / Enjoy Free Fun with Fido at Wags & Wellness
Looking to treat your pup—and yourself? You and your furry best friend can enjoy a free “spaw” day on Saturday morning during this dog-friendly wellness event. Canines can experience splash pools, pawtraits, dog tarot card readings, paint parties, and nail trims, while humans can partake in cold plunges, chair massages, dog jogs, and other wellness activations. For ultimate bragging rights, enter the Dog & Owner Look-Alike Contest. The first 100 pups to arrive will get a free “wag bag” filled with goodies. Presented by Austin Monthly and Swift Fit Events. Sept. 27, 9 a.m., 422 Guadalupe St.
2 / Feel the Vibes at Levitation
Dreamed up by members of The Black Angels while in a tour van, Levitation has been a cornerstone of the live music capital for more than 15 years, celebrating the best garage rock, indie, psych, and experimental music in the world. This year, the event takes over the Palmer Events Center and various venues on Red River Street from Sept. 25-28. Don’t miss a trio of standouts: metal heroes Mastodon on Friday, NYC rockers TV on the Radio on Saturday, and indie legends Pavement on Sunday. For more on the fan-favorite festival, click here. Sept. 25-28, various times and locations
3 / Explore The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
What’s this? What’s this? Yes, Tim Burton fans, your time has most definitely come! Inspired by the timeless ’90s classic, this immersive experience will feature more than 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installations as you enter the world of Jack Skellington. Look for Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and all the other iconic characters of The Nightmare Before Christmas outside at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center during this nighttime spectacle. Sept. 25-Nov. 30
4 / See Stylish Frocks at A Good Night For Goodwill
Savor sustainable style as models showcase curated Goodwill finds in a vibrant fashion show. Featuring KEYE’s Allison Miller as the emcee, the lively annual benefit for Goodwill Central Texas will also include dinner, cocktails, and dancing for guests. Sept. 25, 6 p.m., 5330 Bluffstone Lane
5 / Feast Your Eyes on WaterWork
Watch the beautiful façade of the Seahom Intake Facility turn into a gorgeous canvas of art, light, and motion at this annual art experience co-created by the Trail Conservancy and Design Austin. Using state-of-the-art projection mapping technology, the Seaholm Waterfront will come alive with captivating artworks from 15 talented Austin artists. The immersive display will take place at dusk on Friday and Saturday. Ideal viewing locations include Auditorium Shores and the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge. Sept. 26-27, 8:30 p.m., various locations
6 / Get Your Honky-Tonk Fix at Sagebrush
Austin Monthly is inviting the whole dang town for a two-stepping lesson with Double or Nothing Two-Step and honky-tonk music by Matt Tedder. Don your best cowboy boots, throw on that bolo tie, and head to Sagebrush this Sunday evening. The lesson begins at 6 p.m., and music follows at 7 p.m. There’s a $10 cover at the door, and you can RSVP at the link in bio to let us know you’re comin’. Sept. 28, 5500 S. Congress Ave.
7 / Celebrate Fall at the Uhland Fall Fest
A perfect event for families, this nearby festival features 50 fall-inspired activities and attractions to entertain little ones and adults alike. Ring in the autumn season with a corn pit, camel rides, giant air pillow, bubble extravaganza, and pumpkin jamboree. Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Nov. 1-2
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