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From Austin Coffee Festival to the Texas football game, it’s a busy Saturday in Austin. If you don’t have plans yet, consider visiting one of these east Austin bars to see the East Side Mini Open, a charitable mini-golf showdown.
 
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A complete festival guide to ACL 2024 | We don’t mean to sound like a broken record, but ACL is just around the corner and we’re here to help you enjoy the festival to the fullest.

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Our Future 35 to unveil cap and stitch plans | Austinites are invited to take a first look at the Vision Plan during an event today, Sept. 28.

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State Fair of Texas dos and don’ts | The State Fair of Texas has officially opened its gates — here are a few things to keep in mind before your visit + some Austin musicians to see.
 
 
Events
 
This Weekend
  • QuiltFest | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $15 | Wander into the world of quilting to see stitched works of art.
  • Inaugural Uhland Fall Fest | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Uhland Fall Fest, Uhland | $20+ | Immerse yourself in an autumn paradise with 15 acres of fall festivities, including a pumpkin patch, food, live music, and attractions.
  • Austin Coffee Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $24+ | Sip brews from some of Austin’s best roasters at this event also featuring tea and food.
  • Mississippi State vs. University of Texas | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 3:15 p.m. | Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium | $83+ | Wear your burnt orange to cheer on the Longhorns while they take on the Bulldogs.
  • Garbo’s On Lamar’s End-of-Summer Lobster Boil | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 3-8 p.m. | Garbo’s on Lamar | $125 | Nosh on a freshly boiled whole lobster, corn, potatoes, shrimp, and clams at this boil.
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Drink
  • It’s wine o’clock somewhere. After closing its original location earlier this year, House Wine reopened yesterday. The new bar is located in the former home of the Art for the People Gallery, and will employ several staff members from shuttered restaurant Aviary Wine & Kitchen. (Eater Austin)
Eat
  • All that and dim sum? RedFarm, an upscale Chinese restaurant in Downtown Austin, is celebrating its inaugural Dumpling Week now-Thursday, Oct. 6 with a special dim sum platter featuring six different dumplings + more one-week-only specials. Make a reservation.
Festival
  • We’ve got an early Christmas present for you: the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar artist + live music lineup. This year’s winter arts festival at the Palmer Events Center runs Saturday, Dec. 14 through Monday, Dec. 23, featuring performances from Ray Benson, Shinyribs, Kelsey Wilson & Friends, and more.
Wellness
  • Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Wild Heart Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Austin yoga studios.
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Regional
  • If you’re an Austinite, you know that residents always wave when they merge on I-35. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the Capital City, according to ATXtoday readers.
Sports
  • Today’s the day — the Longhorns take on their first SEC opponent of the season at 3:15 p.m. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Finance
    • Experts say thousands of folks with credit card debt are flocking to this leading card, which now offers 0% interest on balance transfers and purchases until nearly 2026. Pay down debts + avoid fees? Sounds like a fall must-do.*
     
     
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    🍁 Falling for autumn
    A nighttime scene featuring a pathway lined with glowing jack-o'-lanterns hanging from trees. The lanterns illuminate the dark forest, casting an eerie yet enchanting atmosphere. A group of silhouetted people, including adults and children, walk toward the glowing lights, with mist rising in the background, enhancing the haunting, Halloween-like setting.
    Pumpkin Nights at Pioneer Farms is happening now and runs through Halloween. | Photo by ATXtoday
    Although sweater weather hasn’t arrived quite yet, autumn is here. For Austinites, that means there’s a lot to look forward to, including fall festivities, holiday happenings, live performances, and sports games.

    Without further ado, it’s time to pull out your calendar and plan your favorite fall yet.

    Pumpkin Nights | Now-Thursday, Oct. 31 | 7-11 p.m. | Pioneer Farms | $16+ | Walk through a Halloween wonderland with art made with over 7,500 hand-carved pumpkins.

    House of Torment | Now-Saturday, Nov. 9 | Times vary | 2632 Ridgepoint Drive, Austin | $20+ | This year’s scary experiences include “Torment ’99,” “The Arrival,” and “The Abandoned.”

    Boo at the Zoo | Friday + Saturday nights in October | 5:45-9 p.m. | Austin Zoo | $22+ | Wear your costume to see animal shows, explore a haunted mansion, and ride a haunted train.
     
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    The cutest tie-front denim jacket, for a new look on an autumn wardrobe classic that’s perfect for weekend outings.
     
     
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