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Waterloo Greenway's annual show takes over the newly renovated Waterloo Park for 10 days, with stunning light-based art installations by local designers, activities for kids and families, and live music each night from Austin's top talent of various genres. And it's free! Don't miss this one.

Meet up at Peddler for a scavenger hunt and food drive on two wheels, wherein participants will buy supplies for Central Texas Food Bank along the way to the afterparty and awards ceremony at Buzz Mill.

Join the Cathedral and atxGALS for an open bar, live music, and art by emerging women artists.

Looking for a Thanksgiving meal as memorable as it is delicious? Reserve yourself a feast at the smart and snazzy Hotel ZaZa right in the heart of Downtown Austin, where the talented kitchen of Group Therapy will treat you very well indeed, fête-ing: you with the likes of a surf-n-turf crostini duo, sweet corn and poblano soup, and a Texas apple salad before you even get to the mains. And those mains? Orange Butter Scallop, with cauliflower pilaf and chili-rubbed baby carrots, is just one of the choices. (They also have the classic turkey option, natch.) You can à la carte everything here, of course, but we are so tempted by that order-the-whole-menu deal.

Bring the whole family for a fest full of resources, info, and fun, including vaccines, community orgs, a carnival, vendors, live music, and even a petting zoo!

Shop Eastside Pop Up's local artisans, makers, and vintage collectors and enjoy killer coffee, lovely libations, and tasty bites.

Get a jump start on holiday shopping at the Junior League's curated market.

Featuring stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and other extension activities. Registration required.

A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Armadillo World Headquarters, wherein AusPop will display a selection of the museum's vast AWHQ poster collection along with some fabulous photos, album covers, and ephemera and play music by bands who performed at the AWHQ with a slideshow. Plus, a sneak peek at the in-progress AWHQ documentary, and a reunion for past employees Sunday. Donations will be accepted and the proceeds will benefit the Austin Museum of Popular Culture.

The Grand Prairie Mavericks and Fort Worth Rugby come to Burr Field for three matches: divisions 1, 2, and 3.

The 25th annual event is largely virtual, meaning two weeks to make an impact for those experiencing hunger. Go online to shop the store, bid on the silent auction, or make a donation to benefit Central Texas Food Bank and Meals on Wheels Central Texas. Those who buy bowls can pick them up at a drive-through Nov. 21 at CTFB.

A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.

Austin's fave shopping destination for the holidays is the place to find unique jewelry, art, home goods, and gifts with oodles of Austin flair.

Local farmers, food vendors, and artisans will be selling their wares at the historic site’s parking lot.

Stop by IRL or tune in virtually for an evening of inspiring tech art and music from the international dadageek community.

Join in to trim the Hearth & Soul Christmas tree and sample seasonal bites and bevs.

A weekly event series with a different theme each Saturday, benefiting Green Gate Farms and Black Women in Business, in a collaboration to support food security through fresh produce in East Austin. Nov. 6 features poetry, gospel, and stargazing; Nov. 13 includes blues from Birdlegg, bourbon & bites, and the Travis Audubon Society; Nov. 20 includes a concert from Eastside Kings and food from East Side King; and Nov. 27 closes the series with an ATX music showcase, art exhibit, and wine tasting.

Celebrate autumn with games, art activities, music, and more.

Enjoy a peaceful morning vinyasa flow session on the farm, then explore the homestead and shop produce, eggs, and local goods.

More than 150 floats and entries kick off the holiday season with this annual tradition.

Get hands-on working with leather from start to finish, and go away with your own project and a valuable skill you can use for years to create bags, belts, and more.

The mile-long walking trail of lights creates an enchanted garden of monumental light displays.

Austin's fave Christmas cocktail pop-up is back with a dizzying menu of creative concoctions. Grab a Dasher Pass to skip the outside line, and to-go orders can be taken online. A portion of proceeds from to-go sales will go to Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Children's Shelter.

Shop a couple dozen local vendors and enjoy music and yummy drinks.

Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Pease Park Conservancy brings you a presentation and native plant walk with Marika Alvarado.

Those pretty pumpkins that make such lovely fall displays can be repurposed as food for the porcine residents of Central Texas Pig Rescue. Donate your intact, undecorated gourds at various locations, and text 512/850-6825 if you have a big haul to give (30+).

Two days, three venues, and the best poets from across the U.S. Friday night at the Victory Grill, see an open mic and poetry showcase; Saturday afternoon at Native features the $500 slam competition hosted by Austin Poetry Slam; and a featured artist showcase closes out the fest at Antone's Saturday night.

Kids ages 9-12 can pick up an activity kit and hop online to learn how to make axolotl and sea anemone magnets.

This year, enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with a Mediterranean twist from Aba. They've got to-go meals for two, four or six guests, and these palate-pleasing packages include: classic hummus and pumpkin hummus, with crudites and house bread; salad, black truffle orzo; crispy Brussels sprouts; beef tenderloin kebab; crispy chicken thigh with sautéed greens and butternut squash, and a honey pie to finish. Note: Order by Sun., Nov. 21, at 9am; pick-up and deliveries are on Wed., Nov. 24, 10am-4pm; all items are delivered cold with reheating instructions.

The award-winning Emmer & Rye team led by Kevin Fink offers dinner meal kits that include a six-course meal and featuring a combination of fully prepared dishes and dishes that require minimal cooking. For instance, the kit for two people comes with a choice of protein (whole roasted heritage chicken or smoked lions mane mushroom) and all of the following sides & desserts: mixed green salad with hibiscus vinaigrette, sourdough stuffing, Deer Creek cheddar green bean casserole, roasted Kennebec potatoes; chicken gravy, Parker House rolls with cultured butter & pear jam, persimmon cobbler & rouge de Bourdeaux ice cream, and lavender cookies. Note: All orders must be picked up on Wed., Nov. 24.

Ah, the elegance of Fleming's. (We noted the restaurant's appeal in this review. This year, enjoy a three-courser featuring the traditional herb-roasted turkey, or adventure deliciously beefward and choose a classic filet mignon or prime bone-in ribeye instead. (Pro tip: You'll want to opt for the lobster bisque as a starter; it's smooth and creamy heaven in a bowl.) Note: Dining in is such a treat at this place, and both the Domain and Downtown locations will be open, but you can also pre-order for picking up.

Where will you eat on Thanksgiving day, citizen? How about at this classic Irish pub Downtown – locally owned and operated, no less – where they'll be celebrating the holiday with $10 traditional turkey plates and $3 Wild Turkey bourbon gravy boats (while supplies last). Just like at home, the meal will be buffet-style for dine-in only. Bonus: Guests are encouraged to help decorate for Christmas afterward. Now, that's some community fun right there, tell you what.

This year, let the flavor professionals at Goodall's Kitchen – you know: right there in the lovely Hotel Ella – let them handle your holiday foodie desires, whether it's an actual dine-in, family-style feast or one of their to-go Thanksgiving Meal Kits featuring turkey and all the trimming. You and, if you got 'em, your guests will be so happy you'll want to have another scotch and keep playing Uno all night long. Note: Pre-order by Nov. 20 for picking up on Thanksgiving day, from noon-5:30pm.

This epicenter of elevated downhome noms on Airport brings the turkey, turkey, turkey exuberance to full culinary force and accompanies the roasted bird with sides like wagyu excellente chorizo, garlic green beans, wild rice, Waldorf salad, and more. Note: Order by Nov. 22 for pickup on Wed., Nov. 24, 11am-5pm.

This powerful show, a traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society, explores the transformative years after the Civil War and the rise of Jim Crow, centering on stories of African Americans who pursued the ideals of Reconstruction and persevered in the face of a developing legal system promoting racial inequality.

An outdoor market with a new lineup of 30+ vendors each weekend, with rotating brunch menus and DJ sets to boot. Weekend one's theme is Art Date, with a lovely lineup of women and queer artists. Weekend two is Sustain Local in honor of National Small Business Weekend. The third will be Cozy Season, including a tamale pop-up and holiday vendors. The final installment is Santa, Baby, and will feature decadent brunch and two days of drag.

Food, live music, an artist market, and live painting to celebrate the East Austin Studio Tour.

Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, the longstanding tradition features the most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit in Texas, with trains rolling along 1,300 feet of track on a journey across America.

Join Transgender Education Network of Texas and their community partners for a virtual ceremony to honor the people killed by gender identity-based violence and celebrate their lives. Mental health support will be offered in Zoom breakout rooms.

"Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.

An annual Austin marketplace, now in its 17th year, that hosts artisan producers from women’s cooperatives all over the world. Sponsored by local nonprofit Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera (Austin So Close to the Border).