Austin and its surrounding areas offer a variety of events this weekend. Individuals can listen to live music, learn about Japanese culture, enjoy fireworks and more. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.

Austin

RippleFest Texas 2025

Over 30 bands will perform at this stoner rock and metal music festival across two Austin venues. Some performers include Mothership, Luna Sol and Desert Suns.
  • Sept. 18-21, performance times vary by day
  • $71 and up (admission)
  • The Far Out Lounge & Stage, 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin; Sagebrush, 5500 S. Congress Ave., Austin
  • www.lickofmyspoon.com/ripplefest-texas


Oita Japan Summer Festival


The family-friendly festival immerses participants in Japanese culture with food, kids’ activities, music, dance, fashion, cultural presentations and travel tips.
  • Sept. 20, 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • $25 (early bird ages 12 and under general admission), $37 (early bird 13 and up general admission), $198 (VIP level one), $127 (VIP level two)
  • The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
  • www.austinoita.org


Austin Museum Day

Community members can enjoy a day of free admission to dozens of museums featuring art, science, music, nature, history and culture.
The Contemporary will be one of the participating museums in Austin Museum Day 2025. (Courtesy The Contemporary/Photo by Brian Fitzsimmons)
The Contemporary will be one of the participating museums in Austin Museum Day 2025. (Courtesy The Contemporary/Photo by Brian Fitzsimmons)
Austin Taco and Margarita Festival

Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of tacos and margaritas while enjoying live music, street food, frozen drinks and a raffle for a trip to Mexico.


Bastrop

Calvary Art Fest: At the intersection of art and soul

The two-day family-friendly festival will feature painting, sketches, stitchwork and more from local artists. Live music and snacks will also be available.
  • Sept. 20, 4-8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Free
  • Calvary Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1028 Main St., Bastrop
  • www.cecbastrop.org/artfest


Georgetown


2025 Georgetown Fall Festival

A general admission ticket to the Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo fall festival includes access to the corn maze and daily pig races. On weekends, admission includes access to the candy cannon, a fireworks show and community campfires. Patrons can also pick their own pumpkins for $0.85/lb.
  • Sept. 20-Nov. 7, during business hours
  • $14-$33 (admission)
  • 14400 E. Hwy. 29, Georgetown
  • www.sweeteats.com


Hutto

Cottonwood Creek Brewery’s Oktoberfest


The brewery will host its first Oktoberfest, featuring local vendors, live music, beer and food specials, and a stein-holding contest.

Asian-style dumpling workshop

Power Brewing Project will host a workshop to teach guests how to make their own dumplings. Each guest will receive pre-made filling and wrappers, learn the traditional dumpling folding method and be able to take home 8-12 dumplings.

Pflugerville


Rock the Block

The Tool tribute band Learn to Swim will perform in downtown Pflugerville. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs, pets, blankets and friends for an evening of music. Food vendors will also be available.

Cardboard Boat Regatta

The city of Pflugerville will host its 5th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, inviting participants of all ages to build a boat and paddles using only cardboard and duct tape. On the day of the event, participants will board their boats and race to the finish line at Gilleland Creek Pool. Boats must be built in advance of the race and participants are encouraged to register online.
The city of Pflugerville will host its annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on Sept. 20. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)
The city of Pflugerville will host its annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on Sept. 20. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)
Lakeway

Lakeway Players Present "Pump Boys & Dinettes"

The musical set in a small North Carolina town follows the story of four gas station workers and two diner waitresses as they serve up performances of country, rock and pop music.

TexARTS Professional Production “Greater Tuna”

Greater Tuna is a two-actor, fast-paced comedy play that celebrates small-town Southern life in a Texas town called Tuna.
  • Sept. 19-Oct. 5, Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
  • Tickets start at $45
  • 1110 RR 620 S., Lakeway
  • www.tex-arts.org


20th Annual Austin NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes

The self-guided, two-day showcase features 13 professionally remodeled homes. VIP tickets include an invitation to the 20th Anniversary VIP Party at Facets Austin on Sept. 18. Kids 15 and under can attend for free, but strollers and non-service animals are prohibited on the tour.
  • Sept. 20-21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • $50 (general admission), $100 (VIP tickets)
  • Various addresses
  • www.austinnari.org


Lakeway Photo Festival reception

The reception will honor winners of Lakeway’s 23rd annual photo festival in a variety of categories. Winning photos will also be showcased at the Lakeway City Hall Art Gallery in November and December.

San Marcos

Main Street Market

Shoppers can browse vendors for clothing, gardening items, jewelry, home decor, food and more.
  • Sept. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • $6 or $5 and a nonperishable food donation
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos
  • Facebook: Texas Market Guide