Seriously, is there a better season than fall?
There's a chill in the air. Well, okay, not quite, but we're getting there soon enough! We may not have people hitching rides to drive through our covered bridges and experience the "foliage", but there are fun things to do just about every weekend, and we get to enjoy Thanksgiving, pumpkin spice lattes, and lazy Sundays watching football in shorts until November. In honor of the Fall Equinox, we're here to help you take full advantage of this beautiful season. Bookmark this How to Do Fall in Austin page and use it as your guide for how to have the best autumn this year.
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THINGS TO DO
(You can leave the comfort of your A/C)
What's Happening this Week: Awesome things happen every single day here. See what's happening This Week.
The Hottest Tickets This Fall: When in the Live Music Capital of the World, you absolutely must see live music. You can find music of all kinds on the East Side, the Red River Cultural District, Rainey Street, South Congress and dozens of venues around town. For a list of just-announced shows this fall, we've got you covered here.
Football Watch Parties: NFL and College Football are back. Don't show up to the wrong bar for your favorite team; we've got the lowdown on where to see your faves.
Spooky Season: Embrace the approaching Halloween season in Austin by checking out some Haunted Places in Texas.
GET OUTSIDE
(It's finally not triple-digit weather)
Pick your Pumpkin: Is there any gourd more beloved that the plump orange Pumpkin? Pick a patch to pop in and come home with future Jack O Lanterns by exploring a local Pumpkin Patch.
Go on a Day Trip: Fall is beautiful in more places than just Austin, you know. Here are the Best Day Trips to take outside of town.
Enjoy Texas Football: In Texas, fall means football. Have you seen Friday Night Lights? It's exactly like that. But, there is nothing bigger than Texas Football. And with any football game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium comes an even better tailgate party. Find out all about it with our Guide To Longhorn Tailgating.
Immerse Yourself in Nature: With all the trees turning these beautiful colors, this is a perfect time to go sleep underneath the stars! Check out our guide on where to Camp Around Austin.
Hop on Your Bike: There's nothing better than going for a nice breezy bike ride in the fall and feeling the crunch of autumn leaves under your tires. Take a look at our comprehensive guide on Biking in Austin.
Take a Hike: Austin's nature pathways are ideal for this season, so get out there and Hike!
See the Stars: "The stars at night Are big and bright Deep in the heart of Texas." See the best places for Stargazing
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THANKSGIVING
(You better be hungry)
Plan Your Thanksgiving Meal In Advance: Our Thanksgiving Food To-Go Guide will help you prepare for the big meal with the family, and hopefully save you a lot of time and stress!
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Austin: Check out our list of Where To Dine On Thanksgiving In Austin (historically, we usually update this as we get more info, leading up to the holiday) and leave your feast to the professionals.
Discover Ways You Can Give Back: The annual Thanksgiving feast is usually followed by the annual spend-a-thon that is Black Friday. It would be a lot cooler if you were giving back to those in need and supporting the local community. Discover where you can Donate, Volunteer, and Give Back this Thanksgiving season.
PARTY SMART
(We'll show you how)
Have Some Free Fun: If you want to enjoy Austin on a budget, see our big list of Free Things To Do in Austin. There's no shortage of great stuff to do for free!
Win Tickets to Fall Shows: This fall will have some amazing shows in Austin. Check out our Fall Giveaways and win tickets to them!
Drink Cheap Beers: The only thing better than a beer is a Cheap Beer. Check out our list of places to get 'em and other cheap stuff.
Happy Hours by Neighborhood: Drinking is the most enjoyable when it's stumbling distance from your warm bed. Here's our roundup of Happy Hours, broken down by Neighborhood.
The Best BYOB Spots: Bringing your own beer is a beautiful thing. This fall, check out the Best Spots to BYOB.
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Photo credit: Roger Ho
DELICIOUS FALL EATS & DRINKS
(Mmmmmm)
Happy Hours: Need we say more? Stay up to date on all of the best Happy Hours in town this Fall.
Best BBQ: Given the cooler weather, we think Fall is the perfect time to explore the Best BBQ in Austin.
Pub Crawls & Brew Tours: When it comes to craft beer, we’ve got you covered. Take a tour of local breweries at one of these Austin Brewery Tours.
Chai: Enjoy the flavor of the season at one of these spots with the Best Chai in Austin.
The Best Patios: Prime patio weather is finally upon us. Stay cool at some of the Best Patios in town.
Comfort Food: Dropping temperatures means warming up with Austin's best Comfort Food.
