September 25, 2025 • 3 mins
Austin is buzzing with vibrant events this week and weekend, offering something for everyone in the heart of Texas. Starting today, film enthusiasts can catch the grand finale of Fantastic Fest at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. This iconic genre film festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with world premieres in horror, sci-fi, and fantasy, plus star-studded red-carpet events and late-night surprises according to Move Smart Pros and Alamo Drafthouse.
If you’re looking for something enchanting, tonight marks the beginning of the Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. As reported by Move Smart Pros, visitors will stroll through illuminated sculptures and immersive displays set to Danny Elfman’s iconic score, making it a magical after-dark escape perfect for families and fans through the weekend.
Friday brings American Indian Heritage Day at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, where listeners can engage with Native American culture through interactive programs and performances between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For an out-of-this-world outing, the Texas Science & Natural History Museum is hosting Astronomy Afternoon, featuring hands-on demos and the “Big Eye on Dark Skies” exhibit from 1 to 2 p.m., according to Kids Out and About.
The Mediterranean Festival kicks off Friday evening at Saint Elias Orthodox Church from 6 to 11 p.m. AustinTexas.org highlights the delicious cuisine, live music, and family friendly activities celebrating Mediterranean cultures. If a classic musical is more your vibe, Fiddler on the Roof is live Friday night at Bastrop Opera House, a short drive from Austin.
Saturday lets families explore SAFE’s Touch-a-Truck at Q2 Stadium where kids climb on big vehicles, bounce in inflatables, and enjoy live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., confirmed by Kids Out and About. Meanwhile, the Austin Oktoberfest season is in full swing with local breweries and biergartens hosting lively events packed with music, food, and plenty of craft beer, as Austinot notes.
Music lovers have plenty to choose from, with concerts throughout downtown and classic venues like Antone’s and ACL Live hosting both local acts and national headliners, according to Austin City Limits and Downtown Austin Alliance.
This weekend is also your chance to dive into spooky season early; Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park opens its doors just outside Austin with haunted houses, a scary hayride, live music, and special eats. House of Torment near Highland is another must-visit for thrill seekers, with three haunted attractions, zombie shooting, and a neon bar experience for adults. Both are highlighted on Austinot and offer plenty of frights and fun through November.
On Sunday, bike lovers will want to roll over to the South Austin Custom & Vintage Bicycle Show at Independence Brewing Company. Austinot says the showcase features wild custom creations, BMX and electric bikes, raffles, and live entertainment—all free from noon to 6 p.m.
No matter your mood—movie buff, foodie, live music seeker, thrill lover, or family adventurer—Austin has you covered. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for more local happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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If you’re looking for something enchanting, tonight marks the beginning of the Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. As reported by Move Smart Pros, visitors will stroll through illuminated sculptures and immersive displays set to Danny Elfman’s iconic score, making it a magical after-dark escape perfect for families and fans through the weekend.
Friday brings American Indian Heritage Day at the Bullock Texas State History Museum, where listeners can engage with Native American culture through interactive programs and performances between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For an out-of-this-world outing, the Texas Science & Natural History Museum is hosting Astronomy Afternoon, featuring hands-on demos and the “Big Eye on Dark Skies” exhibit from 1 to 2 p.m., according to Kids Out and About.
The Mediterranean Festival kicks off Friday evening at Saint Elias Orthodox Church from 6 to 11 p.m. AustinTexas.org highlights the delicious cuisine, live music, and family friendly activities celebrating Mediterranean cultures. If a classic musical is more your vibe, Fiddler on the Roof is live Friday night at Bastrop Opera House, a short drive from Austin.
Saturday lets families explore SAFE’s Touch-a-Truck at Q2 Stadium where kids climb on big vehicles, bounce in inflatables, and enjoy live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., confirmed by Kids Out and About. Meanwhile, the Austin Oktoberfest season is in full swing with local breweries and biergartens hosting lively events packed with music, food, and plenty of craft beer, as Austinot notes.
Music lovers have plenty to choose from, with concerts throughout downtown and classic venues like Antone’s and ACL Live hosting both local acts and national headliners, according to Austin City Limits and Downtown Austin Alliance.
This weekend is also your chance to dive into spooky season early; Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park opens its doors just outside Austin with haunted houses, a scary hayride, live music, and special eats. House of Torment near Highland is another must-visit for thrill seekers, with three haunted attractions, zombie shooting, and a neon bar experience for adults. Both are highlighted on Austinot and offer plenty of frights and fun through November.
On Sunday, bike lovers will want to roll over to the South Austin Custom & Vintage Bicycle Show at Independence Brewing Company. Austinot says the showcase features wild custom creations, BMX and electric bikes, raffles, and live entertainment—all free from noon to 6 p.m.
No matter your mood—movie buff, foodie, live music seeker, thrill lover, or family adventurer—Austin has you covered. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for more local happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Austin is buzzing with vibrant events this week and weekend,
offering something for everyone in the heart of Texas. Starting today,
film enthusiasts can catch the grand finale of Fantastic Fest
at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. This iconic genre film festival
is celebrating its twentieth anniversary with world premieres in horror,
(00:20):
sci fi, and fantasy, plus star studded red carpet events
and late night surprises. According to Move Smart Pros and
Alamo Draft House, if you're looking for something enchanting, Tonight
marks the beginning of the Tim Burtons The Nightmare Before
Christmas Light Trail at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
As reported by Move Smart Pros, Visitors will stroll through
(00:42):
illuminated sculptures and immersive displays set to Danny Elfman's iconic score,
making it a magical after dark escape perfect for families
and fans through the weekend. Friday brings American Indian Heritage
Day at the Bullock, Texas State History Museum, where lists
can engage with Native American culture through interactive programs and
(01:04):
performances between ten am and two thirty pm for an
out of This World outing, The Texas Science and Natural
History Museum is hosting Astronomy Afternoon, featuring hands on demos
and the Big Eyeon Dark Skies exhibit from one to
two pm. According to Kids Out, Out and About, The
Mediterranean Festival kicks off Friday evening at Saint Elias Orthodox
(01:26):
Church from six to eleven pm. Austin, Texas dot Org
highlights the delicious cuisine, live music, and family friendly activities
celebrating Mediterranean cultures. If a classic musical is more your vibe,
Fiddler on the Roof is live Friday night at Bastrup
Opera House, a short drive from Austin. Saturday, lets families
explore Safe Touch a Truck at Q two Stadium, where
(01:50):
kids climb on big vehicles, bounce in inflatables, and enjoy
live music from ten am to two pm, confirmed by
Kids Out and About. Meanwhile, the U the Austin Octoberfest
season is in full swing, with local breweries and beer
gardens hosting lively events packed with music, food, and plenty
of craft beer. As AUSTINAUT notes, music lovers have plenty
(02:12):
to choose from, with concerts throughout downtown and classic venues
like Antone's and ACL Live, hosting both local acts and
national headliners. According to Austin City Limits and Downtown Austin Alliance,
this weekend is also your chance to dive into spooky
season early scream Hollow Wicket Halloween Park opens its doors
(02:32):
just outside Austin with haunted houses, a scary hayride, live music,
and special eats. House of Torment near Highland is another
must visit for thrill seekers with three haunted attractions, zombie
shooting and a neon bar experience for adults. Both are
highlighted on austinat and offer plenty of frights and fun
through November. On Sunday, bike lovers will want to roll
(02:55):
over to the South Austin Custom and Vintage Bicycle Show
at Independence Brewing Company Austin. Nott says. The showcase features
wild custom creations, BMX and electric bikes, raffles and live entertainment,
all free from noon to six p m. No matter
your mood, movie, buff, footy, live music seeker, thrill lover
or family adventurer, Austin has you covered. Thanks for tuning in,
(03:18):
and don't forget to subscribe for more local happenings. This
has been a quiet please production. For more check out
Quiet please dot ai
Austin is buzzing with vibrant events this week and weekend,
offering something for everyone in the heart of Texas. Starting today,
film enthusiasts can catch the grand finale of Fantastic Fest
at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. This iconic genre film festival
is celebrating its twentieth anniversary with world premieres in horror,
(00:20):
sci fi, and fantasy, plus star studded red carpet events
and late night surprises. According to Move Smart Pros and
Alamo Draft House, if you're looking for something enchanting, Tonight
marks the beginning of the Tim Burtons The Nightmare Before
Christmas Light Trail at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
As reported by Move Smart Pros, Visitors will stroll through
(00:42):
illuminated sculptures and immersive displays set to Danny Elfman's iconic score,
making it a magical after dark escape perfect for families
and fans through the weekend. Friday brings American Indian Heritage
Day at the Bullock, Texas State History Museum, where lists
can engage with Native American culture through interactive programs and
(01:04):
performances between ten am and two thirty pm for an
out of This World outing, The Texas Science and Natural
History Museum is hosting Astronomy Afternoon, featuring hands on demos
and the Big Eyeon Dark Skies exhibit from one to
two pm. According to Kids Out, Out and About, The
Mediterranean Festival kicks off Friday evening at Saint Elias Orthodox
(01:26):
Church from six to eleven pm. Austin, Texas dot Org
highlights the delicious cuisine, live music, and family friendly activities
celebrating Mediterranean cultures. If a classic musical is more your vibe,
Fiddler on the Roof is live Friday night at Bastrup
Opera House, a short drive from Austin. Saturday, lets families
explore Safe Touch a Truck at Q two Stadium, where
(01:50):
kids climb on big vehicles, bounce in inflatables, and enjoy
live music from ten am to two pm, confirmed by
Kids Out and About. Meanwhile, the U the Austin Octoberfest
season is in full swing, with local breweries and beer
gardens hosting lively events packed with music, food, and plenty
of craft beer. As AUSTINAUT notes, music lovers have plenty
(02:12):
to choose from, with concerts throughout downtown and classic venues
like Antone's and ACL Live, hosting both local acts and
national headliners. According to Austin City Limits and Downtown Austin Alliance,
this weekend is also your chance to dive into spooky
season early scream Hollow Wicket Halloween Park opens its doors
(02:32):
just outside Austin with haunted houses, a scary hayride, live music,
and special eats. House of Torment near Highland is another
must visit for thrill seekers with three haunted attractions, zombie
shooting and a neon bar experience for adults. Both are
highlighted on austinat and offer plenty of frights and fun
through November. On Sunday, bike lovers will want to roll
(02:55):
over to the South Austin Custom and Vintage Bicycle Show
at Independence Brewing Company Austin. Nott says. The showcase features
wild custom creations, BMX and electric bikes, raffles and live entertainment,
all free from noon to six p m. No matter
your mood, movie, buff, footy, live music seeker, thrill lover
or family adventurer, Austin has you covered. Thanks for tuning in,
(03:18):
and don't forget to subscribe for more local happenings. This
has been a quiet please production. For more check out
Quiet please dot ai
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