Austin hosted the biggest sports weekend in America, drawing more than 588,000 fans across F1, Texas football and the Spurs, with F1 confirming a record 467,000 fans across the Grand Prix weekend at COTA. (read more)

Austin-Bergstrom set its all-time single-day record Monday when TSA screened 46,963 people, beating the mark set the Monday after last year’s Grand Prix. (read more)

Texas climbed eight spots to No. 11 in the AP Top 25 after beating then-No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27, and now hosts Mississippi State, which is 4-3 and on a three-game skid. (read more)

The Arboretum’s new owner, Asana Partners, released expansion plans with construction starting in the spring on a 14,000-square-foot retail building, plus new patios and play structures. (read more)

Jester King Brewery is looking for new ownership. (read more)

Archer Aviation unveiled plans for air taxi networks in Austin, Dallas and Houston, aiming to turn 60–90 minute drives into 10–20 minute flights on its all-electric Midnight aircraft. (read more)

U.S. News ranked Austin the 14th best large city in the U.S. to retire for 2027. (read more)

Statesman critic Matthew Odam unveiled his list of Austin’s best restaurants of 2026. (read more)

The 33rd Austin Film Festival opens Thursday with Jesse Eisenberg’s “The Debut,” starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, and runs through Nov. 5. (read more)

Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (Oct 29–Nov 5) (Badges & Passes)

Third Annual Mosaic Fest (Free Drop-Ins) at The Mosaic Workshop, 11am–6pm daily (through Oct 31) (Details)

Freaky Deaky: The Revival w/ Illenium, Slander, Sidepiece & more at Travis County Expo Center (Oct 30–31) (Tickets)

Teddy Swims: The Ugly Tour w/ Avery Anna & Marclo at Moody Center, 7pm (Tickets)

Austin FC vs. Real Salt Lake at Q2 Stadium, 7:30pm (Tickets)

Tiniest Dog Party in Texas w/ Costume Contest & Witches Market (Free, 21+) at Hotel Vegas, 6–11pm (Details)

Pitch-A-Friend: Find Your Boo! Halloween Edition (Free, 21+) at Cabana Club, doors 6:30pm (RSVP)

A Séance at the Driskill: Dialogues with the Dead w/ Brandon Hodge at The Driskill, 6pm & 9pm (Tickets)

The Dumbest Show on Earth w/ Costume Contest ($10, 21+) at Hole in the Wall, 8pm (Tickets)

Freaky Deaky Day 1 w/ Sidepiece, Liquid Stranger & Whethan at Travis County Expo Center (Tickets)

4th Annual Texas Wienerfest: Halloween Edition at Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, 10am–5pm (Tickets)

The Morning Spin w/ Andrew Laeddis & Clay Goldin at Gibson Street Bar, 11am–2pm (Tickets)

Body Language Vol. 7: Midnight Mirage Halloween Spectacular at East End Ballroom, 6pm–2am (Tickets)

Texas vs. Mississippi State at DKR, 6:30pm (Tickets)

HeartByrne: Talking Heads Dance Party + Psycho Thriller MJ Set (Free) at Central Machine Works, 7pm (RSVP)

Madeon: Victory Live w/ Anamanaguchi at ACL Live, 8pm (Tickets)

Secret Disco Society’s Monster Mash: Face 2 Face at The Baths, 9pm–late (Tickets)

Four Tet (Extended Set) at The Concourse Project, 9pm (Tickets)

Freaky Deaky Day 2 w/ Illenium, Slander & Odd Mob at Travis County Expo Center (Tickets)

Día de los Muertos Celebration (Free) at Waterloo Park, 4–8pm (Details)

Jim Henson’s Labyrinth 40th Anniversary in Concert at ACL Live, 8pm (Tickets)

Fear Fair at Sign Bar (through Oct 31) (Tickets)

Twisted Carnival at Gibson Street Bar (through Oct 31) (RSVP)

Texas Pumpkin Fest in Leander (final weekend, Oct 31–Nov 1) (Tickets)

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

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