Petrowski's Picks October 31
This post is not sponsored. These are my picks for events and happenings in the Austin area for the week.
**If you’re still looking for Halloween plans, check out my post on Halloween fun in Austin here.
Garage & Estate Sale benefiting The Settlement Home
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.
Nov. 1-3
Browse thousands of items in 21 departments including furniture, jewelry, tools, toys and holiday supplies.
F1 United States Grand Prix
Circuit of the Americas
Nov. 1-3
The pinnacle of motorsports returns to Texas for a weekend of racing and live performances from P!nk and Imagine Dragons.
F1 Fan Party Hosted by ESPN
Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden
Sat., Nov. 2
Live music from Leopold and His Fiction, Mobley, Black Pistol Fire, craft beer, food and activities. Plus, an Aston Martin Red Bull F1 car on display and a replica of Pixar’s life-size Lightning McQueen from Cars.
Fareground Trick or Treat Family Fare
111 Congress Ave.
Sat., Nov. 2
Live music, costume parade, Halloween face painting, kids meal specials
Barton Hills Farms
1115 Farm to Market 969, Bastrop, TX
Open through Nov. 3
Pumpkin patch, fall festival with games and activities for the kids, corn maze, giant jumping pillow, adult beverages, food
Austin Parks Foundation It’s My Park Day
Sat., Nov. 2
Volunteer projects include tree mulching, trail maintenance, as well as park and creek cleanups. Volunteers will receive discounts at participating bars and restaurants.
Gazelle Foundation Run for the Water
Nov. 3, 7am
Seaholm Power Plant, 800 W. Cesar Chavez St.
5k to 10 miles, as well as a Kids K. The event has helped bring clean water to nearly 100,000 people in Burundi, one of the world’s poorest nations.
Red, White & Blues 512: House Our Heroes Music Fest
Stubb’s Indoors
Wed., Nov. 6
Proceeds from the concert help Austin’s veterans facing homelessness. The night will feature live music from Tameca Jones and more. Tickets are $25. VIP tickets are $100 and include access to a VIP lounge & bar, drink tickets, light food and valet parking.
Utopian Shift Wine Down Wednesdays
2521 Rutland Dr. Suite 600
Wed., Nov. 6 at 4pm
Complimentary wine tasting every Wednesday. Guests will be able to sample 10+ delicious wines.
Lauren’s Look Ahead..
Aroma Coffee & Tea Festival
The Domain Central Park, 11100 Alterra Pkwy
Sat., Nov. 9
Unlimited coffee, tea and baked goods samples.