Fall-elujah! Time to celebrate cooler temps by breaking out those cozy sweaters, grabbing a spiced latte, and taking in all the autumnal sights and sounds. From good old-fashioned pumpkin patches and haunted houses, family-friendly fairs and festivals, wine tasting, outdoor jaunts and more, Austin fall events do not disappoint!

Some people start getting in the Christmas spirit after Halloween, others after Thanksgiving, and some not at all. The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Austin’s long-running artist and artisan marketplace, says why not start now?

Explore Austin-area museums — for free September 17th! The 26th Annual Austin Museum Day is a free celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science.

Let CapMetro be your designated driver to the Hot Sauce Festival on September 10 so that you can spend your parking money on a cold drink and tacos instead! Download the CapMetro App on your phone to buy a 24-hour bus pass for $2.50 and ride as much as you want.

Thrifting in Austin, Texas can be a treasure hunt, with eclectic boutiques and flea markets showcasing a mix of vintage cowboy boots, tie-dye shirts, on-a-budget decor, and unique Texan finds.

As all around cool Texan and champion of Austin Matthew McConaughey puts it in the 2013 film Dallas Buyers Club, “a little tequila sunshine and tacos never hurt anybody.” Agreed. So what if National Tequila Day falls on a Monday? July 24 to be exact.

Record Store Day is an annual event that celebrates the culture of the independently owned record store. The event brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores across the world.

April 16 marks the birthday of two iconic figures: Selena, the “Queen of Tejano,” and Frida Friday ATX, the event organizer leading the way for fun, intersectional affairs in Austin. Both share the spotlight this Sunday at the Anything for Selena’s Celebration, noon-6pm, at the Brewtorium.

At the heart of a healthy, thriving and equitable city is a reliable transportation network that allows its residents and visitors to get to work, appointments, school, and other destinations without needing a single-occupancy vehicle.