What's New in Austin, TX
Sunday, May 31
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Oct 23-25 at COTA. Viva la Vida Festival & Parade at Mexic-Arte Museum Oct 24. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
Austin's Park: $8-35. Ages 0+. Go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, and bumper boats — all in one spot
Worth knowing this week
Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Oct 23-25 at COTA
The Formula 1 US Grand Prix returns to Circuit of the Americas with COTALAND, a new theme park featuring the Circuit Breaker roller coaster.
Austin American-Statesman · 2026-10-16
Viva la Vida Festival & Parade at Mexic-Arte Museum Oct 24
Day of the Dead celebration with parade, live music, food, and art at Mexic-Arte Museum from noon to 11pm.
CultureMap Austin · 2026-10-15
Wasa Opens in East Austin with Just 14 Seats
Walk-in only restaurant with 14 seats brings an intimate dining experience to East Austin, part of a wave of new openings east of I-35.
Heart of Austin · 2026-10-10
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Mohawk Austin
Red River Cultural District — Tiered outdoor patio with sightlines from every spot — Red River anchor since 2006
Stubb's Bar-B-Q
Red River Cultural District — BBQ + 2,100-cap amphitheater + Sunday Gospel Brunch
Paramount Theatre
Downtown — 1915 vaudeville house on Congress Ave — the interior alone is worth it
The Broken Spoke
South Lamar — Austin's last real dance hall — $10 two-step lessons Wed-Sat at 8pm
Esther's Follies
Sixth Street — 40+ years of political satire and magic on Sixth Street — 90-minute shows
Open right now
The Continental Club
Nightly, shows typically start 9-10pm
Esther's Follies
Show times typically 7pm and 9pm, check schedule
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Viewing
Nightly at sunset, Mar-Oct
Radio Coffee & Beer
Mon-Sat 7am-midnight, Sun 7am-11pm
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