November 2022 Events and Happenings

11/4/22 - 11/6/22
Austin Food + Wine Festival
Auditorium Shores and Republic Square Park
Pamper your palate in one of the hippest cities in the country at the Austin Food + Wine Festival. Join top chef talent, sommeliers and winemakers from across the nation and Austin's own acclaimed gourmet scene for an indulgent, three-day epicurean adventure unlike any other, topped off with live musical performances.
austinfoodandwinefestival.com

11/4/22 - 11/13/22
Wurstfest
New Braunfels, Texas
Here, you'll enjoy good food, music, dancing, exciting carnival rides and games, German, Texan and domestic beer, special events, and the finest in Alpine and Bavarian Style Entertainment. It all happens at Wurstfest!
wurstfest.com

11/5/22 - 11/6/22
Austin Celtic Festival
Pioneer Farms
This annual festival returns to Pioneer Farms this November, along with the 2022 Scottish Highland Games World Championships. Check the website for the full schedule of events, music lineup, special guests, and more.
austincelticfestival.com

11/5/22 - 11/6/22
Fossil Fest
Old Settler's Heritage Association
Bring the kids to the 29th annual Fossil Fest to meet scientists, dig for fossils, check out specimens from around the world and participate in family-friendly workshops
austinpaleo.org

11/5/22 - 11/6/22
Texas Book Festival & Texas Teen Book Festival
Texas State Capitol Grounds
The Texas Book Festival has evolved into one of the premier literary events in the country and hosts about 250 authors each year. Join in with other bookworms for readings, panel discussions, signings, cooking demonstrations, live music, local food, YA authors, children's activities, and more. 
texasbookfestival.org

11/5/22-11/20/22 (weekends)
Austin Studio Tour
Studios Across Austin
The Austin Studio Tour is a free, self-guided art event that takes place over three weekends and combines the West Austin Studio Tour and East Austin Studio Tour. The Tour provides opportunities for artists all over Austin to connect with each other and for the public to experience art in person.
bigmedium.org

11/10/22-1/6/22
Mozart’s Light Show
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
At Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, sip on a steaming cup of hot chocolate while watching the shop’s dazzling lights display choreographed to lively music nightly from November through January.
mozartscoffee.com

11/11/22 - 11/13/22
Austin Fashion Week
The Domain
The annual Austin Fashion Week, hosted by Fashion by Texas, returns this December for in-person, outdoor runway shows. More details to be announced later in the year.
fashionbyevents.com

11/12/22
Austin Powwow
Travis County Expo Center
For more than 25 years the Austin Powwow is the largest of its kind in Texas, featuring American Indian dancing, singing, arts and crafts, and food.
austinpowwow.net

11/12/22 - 12/4/22 (weekends)
The Front Market
Ani's Day & Night
Shop a rotating lineup of 170+ Texas-based women and LGBTQ+ vendors each Saturday and Sunday from 11/12-12/4, 2022. While you shop, snack on treats from Ani's and the on-site food trucks. 
thefrontmarket.com

11/16/22 - 11/20/22
A Christmas Affair
Palmer Event Center & Online
A Christmas Affair is a five-day holiday market benefiting The Junior League of Austin. The annual event hosts 200+ retail merchants and attracts 25,000+ patrons.  As a new tradition started in 2020, The Junior League of Austin has also launched A Christmas Affair Virtual Marketplace.
jlaustin.org

11/17/22 - 12/27/22
Miracle on 5th Street
The Eleanor
Miracle on 5th Street is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in the most festive and nostalgic setting in the city. Featuring wall-to-wall Christmas decor, multiple bars, cheery social experiences and a whole lot of Christmas spirits.
miracleon5thst.com

11/18/22 - 12/24/22
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a fixture of the Austin holiday season. With in-person and virtual shopping alternatives, shoppers can browse thousands of original works ranging from serious art to fun and kitschy items. A great way to buy hassle-free holiday gifts and support local artists.
bluegenieartbazaar.com

11/19/22
FC Köln and VfB Stuttgart Match
Q2 Stadium
A friendly match between German Bundesliga sides FC Köln and VfB Stuttgart will mark the first time European teams have played at Q2 Stadium.
austinfc.com

11/19/22
Texas Hemp Harvest Festival
Distribution Hall
Celebrate this year's hemp harvest with Texas farmers, producers, manufacturers, and retailers. Enjoy live music, food trucks, adult (and kid-friendly) beverages, games, and great vendors at this family-friendly festival.
texashempharvestfestival.com

11/20/22
Kalahari Food & Wine Festival
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Round Rock
Set out on a culinary adventure at Kalahari's annual Food & Wine Festival. Taste bites from each of Kalahari's dining outlets, sip on beverages from some of Austin's top brands and enjoy an experience with Texas' Michelin Star and Top Chef alum, John Tesar. 
kalahariresorts.com

11/24/22
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
The Long Center
ThunderCloud Subs' annual 5-mile run/1-mile walk is a great way to work up a Thanksgiving-sized appetite. Compete with the best of Austin or head outside with the kids for a more relaxed holiday jog.
thundercloud.com

11/25/22-12/30/22
Peppermint Parkway
Circuit of The Americas
Peppermint Parkway is a magical experience at Austin's Circuit of The Americas. This year, the holiday spectacular will be transformed into a one-mile driving attraction that immerses visitors in millions of holiday lights synchronized to joyful holiday classics.
peppermintparkway.com