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Austin Celtic Festival

The Austin Celtic Festival is a premier celebration of Celtic culture, music, and arts, held annually in Austin, Texas. This vibrant festival brings together top-tier performers, musicians, dancers, and artists from around the world to showcase the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other Celtic nations. A friendly family event, fun for all ages, and open to all. Get your tickets today.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Noon to 7 pm on Saturday and Noon to 6 pm on Sunday
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Location:

Pioneer Farms in Austin
10621 Pioneer Farms Dr,
Austin, TX, 78754
United States

Phone:

(512) 477-1566

2026 Austin Veterans Parade Honoring Our Heroes

Join us on November 7, 2026, for the Austin Veterans Parade, a proud local tradition honoring military veterans. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Congress Avenue Bridge, march with us to the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Texas Capitol. Following the parade, join us for the Veterans Resource Event at 10:00 AM on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol, followed by the Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:00 AM. Celebrate, support, and salute our veterans in a community that honors their service and sacrifice.
Dates: 
11/07/2027
9 am
Location: 
Austin, TX, USA
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Texas Monthly BBQ Fest

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest presents: The BBQ World’s Fair! This open-to-the-public event is a smoke-filled extravaganza of all things barbecue. We line the streets of downtown Lockhart with an impressive lineup of barbecue joints, artisan market vendors, cooking demos, live music, and more. It’s a true celebration, right in the heart of the barbecue capital of Texas. The BBQ World’s Fair takes place on Saturday, November 7 from noon to 6pm in the Lockhart square. The event is open to the public and completely FREE to attend. We recommend securing an RSVP to stay informed on any event updates.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
12-6 pm
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Organization:

Texas Monthly

Location:

P.O. Box 1569
Austin, TX, 78767-1569
United States

Phone:

512-320-6900

Austin Sister Cities International Passport to the World Festival 2026

Sunday, November 8, 2026. The Passport to the World Annual Festival hosted by Austin Sister Cities International features FREE programming exploring Austin's Sister Cities through a parade of cultures, live performances, interactive games and crafts, and much more!
Dates: 
11/08/2026
12 pm
Location: 
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library, West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, USA
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Fossil Fest 2026

The Paleontological Society of Austin (PSoA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and we, along with our UT advisors, study and seek to understand what the climates and environments of our area were like in the past and what life existed in those environments. Once a year we hold a show called Fossil Fest to display and share what we have learned with the public.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
9 am- 5 pm
Location: 
3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA
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Fall Roundup

Get ready for a wild west adventure at the Fall Roundup in Lakeline Park! This western-themed extravaganza is packed with exciting activities like armadillo races, a petting zoo, and live music. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy tasty food trucks and beer/wine vendor. The event is FREE to attend!
Dates: 
11/07/2026
12-4 pm
Location: 
Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park, TX, USA
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Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony 2026

The City of New Braunfels invites residents to honor local veterans at this year’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, in downtown New Braunfels. The celebration begins with a 9 a.m. ceremony at Main Plaza (500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130), followed by the parade at 10 a.m. The event will feature local veterans’ organizations, community floats, nonprofit groups, and more.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
9 am- 12 pm
Location: 
Main Plaza, Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
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ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving, Nov 26, 2026. One Community. 36 Years. What started in 1991 with 600 runners has grown into the largest 5‑mile run in Texas. Every Thanksgiving morning, thousands of Austinites lace up before the turkey goes in the oven — and every dollar raised goes straight to Caritas of Austin’s work to end homelessness in our community.
Dates: 
11/26/2026
8:15 AM (NEW TIME) Stepping Stone School Kids K 8:30 AM Timed 5-Mile Run Starts 9:15 AM Untimed 5‑Mile Run 9:50 AM 1‑Mile Walk / Run
Location: 
The Long Center for the Performing Arts, West Riverside Drive, Austin, TX, USA
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Hill Country Turkey Trot

We hope you will join us on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Thursday, November 26, 2026 for our 10th Annual Hill country Turkey Trot 5k and 1-mile Puffin' for Stuffin'! You will join 2,300 participants starting their Thanksgiving with a healthy and very fun experience! Run, walk, or jog with family and friends to raise funds for Lake Travis schools!
Dates: 
11/26/2026
8 am
Location: 
The Hills Country Club - Flintrock Falls Clubhouse, Jack Nicklaus Drive, Austin, TX, USA
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