America’s biggest sports weekend lands in Austin: the F1 U.S. Grand Prix runs Sunday at COTA, the Rockets and Spurs play the Moody Center on Friday, and the Longhorns host Ole Miss Saturday at 6:30 p.m., with the airport bracing for Monday as its single busiest day, with more than 35,000 departing passengers. (FREE EVENT GUIDE)

Texas blew a 17-3 first-half lead in a 27-24 loss to Florida, and redshirt freshman KJ Lacey Jr. is expected to get more first-team reps this week ahead of Saturday’s matchup with No. 7 Ole Miss. (read more)

Veracruz All Natural is taking over the former Garbo’s space at 626 N. Lamar, aiming to open Dec. 1, and adding a coffee and in-house pastry program alongside its tacos and juices. (read more)

Antone’s is teaming up with its new neighbor Hotel Trinity, launching themed rooms and entertainment packages when the hotel opens in November, with twice-weekly shows starting in February that will lean heavily on Austin musicians. (read more)

Austin Film Society is opening a third theater on Oct. 24, with the Paper Tiger premiere, starring Adam Driver, following Oct. 27. (read more)

Michelin-recognized Cuantos Tacos is leaving its East 12th Street trailer after seven years for its first brick-and-mortar at 808 Justin Lane in North Austin, opening in early 2027. (read more)

Still Austin Whiskey Co.’s new 15,000-square-foot music and cocktail venue, the Still Austin Quarter in the St. Elmo district, throws a free grand opening Nov. 5, with a Shakey Graves show in the Music Room and an Adrian Quesada DJ set in the Vinyl Lounge. (read more)

October 2026 ranks among Austin’s 20 warmest on record so far, with 10 of the first 18 days hitting 90 degrees or higher and a peak of 97 last Tuesday. (read more)

Mercedes F1 Fan Hub at 400 Congress Ave. (Oct 22–25) (Register)

Williams F1 Fan Zone at 800 Congress Ave. (through Oct 24) (Register)

Red Bull Austin Race Nights at Riviere (Oct 22–25) (RSVP)

Lando’s Original Service Dept. at 1500 San Jacinto Blvd. (through Oct 25) (Details)

Enchanté x Ford Racing at Distribution Hall (Oct 22–25) (Details)

Official F1 Hub Store at 1504 S. Congress Ave. (through Oct 25) (Details)

Every F1 week event in one place (Full Guide)

Duracell Power Paddock w/ Alex Albon (Free) at Brazos Hall, until 8pm (Details)

Alex Albon Q&A (Free) at Williams F1 Fan Zone, 5:25pm (Details)

Road to the Race: COTA’s Official Kickoff w/ 100+ Supercars at The Long Center, 5–9:30pm (Tickets)

Spurs Fit Club: Ball Up Top 3-on-3 Pickup (Free) at Lustre Pearl East, 6–9pm (Details)

Pink Paddock Club x Aston Martin: Champagne Cowgirls (Free) at The Bungalow, 7–11pm (Sign Up)

Aiello’s Uptown Race-Week Pop-Up Dinner at Birdie’s (Reserve)

Grand PrixView Thursday at COTA, gates 11:30am (Tickets)

Vince Staples at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, 7pm (Tickets) seatgeek

Esses Bazaar + Racing Bulls Garage Sessions w/ Liam Lawson (Free) at Inn Cahoots (RSVP)

Black & White Party powered by Audi (Free) at Central Machine Works (RSVP)

Spurs Road to I-35 Kickoff Concert (Free) at Armadillo Den (Details)

The Paddock Bar by Formula 1 (Free, 21+) at Sagebrush (RSVP)

Benny Benassi at Mayfair (RSVP)

F1 US Grand Prix Practice + Maroon 5 at COTA (Tickets)

Damon Hill Q&A (Free) at Williams F1 Fan Zone, 10am (Register)

Spurs Pregame Tailgate (Free) at Scholz Garten (Details)

Spurs vs. Houston Rockets at Moody Center, 8:30pm (Tickets)

Cameron Whitcomb: Kingdom of Fear Tour at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater (Tickets) ticketmaster

The Paddock Bar: House 44 Night w/ Kameron Marlowe (Free, 21+) at Sagebrush (RSVP)

F1 Gran Premio: Practice Day (Free, 21+) at Hotel Vegas & Volstead (Details)

MINI Coopers & Coffee (Free) at Always Something (Register)

40th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour (Oct 24–25) (Details) culturemap

Aston Martin F1 Garage on Bevo Blvd. (Free) at UT Campus (Details)

F1 US Grand Prix Qualifying + Post Malone at COTA (Tickets)

Texas vs. Ole Miss at DKR, 6:30pm (Tickets)

The Paddock Bar: Jack Whitehall (Free, 21+) at Sagebrush (RSVP)

Sports Illustrated Circuit Series w/ BLOND:ISH at 304 E. 3rd St. (Tickets)

Rolling Sculpture Car Show (Free) at Hill Country Galleria (Details)

F1 US Grand Prix, 3pm + Alesso at COTA (Tickets)

The Race on IMAX at the Bullock Museum (Tickets)

F1 Gran Premio: Race Day Watch Party w/ Free Tacos (Free, 21+) at Hotel Vegas (Details)

Joe Kay Sunset Party at Mayfair (RSVP)

Fear Fair at Sign Bar (Tickets)

Twisted Carnival at Gibson Street Bar (RSVP)

Texas Pumpkin Fest in Leander (through Nov 1, Sat & Sun) (Tickets)

Sat, Oct 31: Texas vs. Mississippi State at DKR (Tickets)

Thu, Nov 5: Still Austin Quarter grand opening w/ Shakey Graves & Adrian Quesada (Free) (Details) culturemap

Dec 10–23: Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park (Tickets)