Petrowski's Picks October 16
The following post is not sponsored. This is my selection of events & happenings in the Austin area this week.
Fortlandia at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX
Explore an exhibition of 10 forts custom designed and built by local architects, designers and artists for the Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum. Stop and build your own fort at Fort Build too.
Now - Jan. 26, 2020
Fareground Friday Night Lights
111 Congress, Austin, TX
Family friendly indoor/outdoor food hall and bar downtown. Kick off UT football weekend 7-10pm
Zach Theater’s Dracula
202 S. Lamar, Austin, TX
“A chilling fantasy with a surprising twist.” Go early for fun in the lobby including ghost stories and tarot readers
House of Torment
2632 Ridgepoint Dr, Austin, TX
It’s been called the scariest haunted house in the country.
Click HERE to see me walk through House of Torment on TV years ago… get ready for lots of screaming…
Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park 1
49 Split Rail Lane, Smithville, TX
4 haunted houses, vampire themed bar
Nightmare on Jail Hill
Old Williamson County Jail
312 Main St.
Georgetown, TX 83239
Oc. 18, 19, 25, 26
AIA Homes Tour
The public has the chance to step inside incredible works of residential architecture. There are 12 homes on the tour this year.
Oct. 19 & 20
Texas Trucklandia Fest
Austin American Statesman parking lot
Sat., Oct. 19
Food truck taste off. Judges vote for best truck and winner gets $10,000.
Gracious Garlands
Holiday order deadline Oct. 20
Gracious Garlands is an online greenery boutique that delivers fresh garlands, wreaths and even trees to your doorstep. Holiday pop-up shops in Austin and Nashville. They also offer decorating services.
Click HERE to see how I used Gracious Garland greenery to decorate for a shower and dinner party.
Lauren’s Look Ahead:
Masquerade Ball benefiting Austin Angels, Hosted by Jen Hatmaker
Austin American Statesman
Oct. 26
Ella’s Haunted Mansion
1900 Rio Grande
Oct. 27, 10-2
Halloween tricks and treats for the whole family. Games, food, special cocktails and mansion tours. Costumes are encouraged!
Brunch buffet specials, $40 for adults, $15 for kids 12 and under