Fall is Austin's busiest stretch. Here's what's on from mid-October through November. Dates and details come from each event's organizer — check their page before you go.
October
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix (Oct 22–25) — Race week at Circuit of the Americas, with fan programming from Thursday.
Viva la Vida Festival & Parade (Sat, Oct 24) — Mexic-Arte Museum's free Día de los Muertos celebration at 4th Street and Congress Avenue. The Grand Procession starts at noon.
SAFE's Truck-or-Treat (Sat, Oct 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.) — Trick-or-treating at Q2 Stadium, benefiting The SAFE Alliance.
Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (Oct 29–Nov 5) — The festival's 33rd year, at venues across the city.
November
Austin Food + Wine Festival (Nov 6–8) — At Auditorium Shores, Saturday and Sunday 1–5:30 p.m.; the Friday evening event is ticketed separately.
Texas Book Festival (Nov 14–15) — Two days downtown.
Austin Studio Tour (Nov 14–15 and 21–22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.) — Free. Artists open their studios across the city.
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