Austin Highlights: November 2 To November 5

Jump to: Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday

The best free and fun events in Austin, November 2 – November 5, include Doja Cat in concert, Austin Polish Film Festival, and more!

Austin turns up the energy long before the weekend hits, and this list rounds up the can’t-miss events keeping the city buzzing all week long. Explore what’s happening from September 28 to October 1, and keep your weekdays packed with Austin’s signature spirit and creativity!

Editor’s Note: We work hard to provide you with accurate and up-to-date information. However, all details are subject to change. Please verify information before heading out.

This post may contain affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

We only recommend experiences we truly believe in! Curious about how we choose our content? Here’s our process.

Check out our recent updates to our guides: Date Ideas in Austin, Things To Do with Teens in Austin, and Things To Do this Summer in Austin.

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Monday, November 2, 2026

BRONCO: Queer Linedance Night – Beginner Night!

Austin picks November 2 to 5 2026 - Queer Two-Step Night!

Image credit: neonrainbowstx

Head to Sagebrush for BRONCO, a queer line-dancing night designed for beginners and anyone who wants to spend an evening on the dance floor.

With lessons running throughout the event, you can learn the steps as you go rather than worrying about having prior experience. Come on your own or bring friends, follow the instruction, and enjoy a welcoming night of country dancing and community.

Where: Sagebrush, 5500 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
When: Monday, November 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
How Much: $10

Plant Bingo with The Social Greenhouse

Give bingo night a botanical twist at Plant Bingo with The Social Greenhouse at Meanwhile Brewing.

Instead of traditional prizes, the rounds feature rare and exotic plants. The organizers supply everything you need to play, and every attendee gets to leave with a plant, so nobody goes home empty-handed.

Arrive ready to play, grab a drink from the venue, and enjoy an evening that combines friendly competition with a chance to grow your plant collection.

Where: Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
When: Monday, November 2, 2026 | 7:00 PM
How Much: $30

Yoga & Sound

Re-center your mind and body amidst the natural beauty of Waterloo Park with a revolving series of energizing vinyasa flows, gentle yoga, mindful movement, and restorative sound experiences!

Open to all ages and abilities, with beginners and experts welcome, modifications are offered throughout each class to help every participant move, breathe, connect, and unwind.

Bring a yoga mat, water, and friends to enjoy this community-supported wellness program presented at no cost.

Where: Waterloo Park, 500 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
When: Monday, November 2, 2026 | 6 pm
How Much: Free

Fall Festival

Explore a massive 4.5-acre themed corn maze and a Texas-sized pumpkin patch boasting over 40 unique varieties of pumpkins.

Your ticket includes daily pig races, a petting zoo, pony rides, wagon rides, apple cannons, and over 30 exciting farm-themed activities, alongside thrilling fireworks displays every Friday and Saturday night in October.

There will also be weekend shows like Ember Fire Show, Sky Kings Falconry, and Zoofari.

Where: Sweet Eats Adventure Farm, 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown, TX 78626
When: Monday, November 2 – 8, 2026
How Much: Starts at $16

Austin Film Festival

Make room for a week of movies, screenwriting, and conversations about how great stories get made at the Austin Film Festival. The annual festival brings independent films, premieres, and screenings together with Q&As featuring filmmakers, writers, and actors.

The festival also puts screenwriting at the center of the experience. Its conference offers panels, workshops, and opportunities to connect with screenwriters, producers, agents, and other industry professionals.

Where: Multiple venues in Downtown Austin
When: Monday, November 2, 2026
How Much: Starts at $85

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Tuesday, November 3, 2026

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

Follow the remarkable journey of Neil Diamond, from a kid growing up in Brooklyn to one of America’s most celebrated rock icons, in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.

Created in collaboration with Diamond himself, this musical memoir tells the story of his rise to fame through the songs that made him a household name, including “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” and “Forever in Blue Jeans.”

With more than 120 million albums sold, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and inductions into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Diamond has a career worth celebrating.

Where: Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
When: Tuesday, November 3 – November 8, 2026
How Much: Starts at $48

Doja Cat in concert

Catch Doja Cat live in Austin as the chart-topping artist brings her latest album, Vie, to the Moody Center. Known for blending pop, rap, and R&B, Doja Cat has built a reputation for genre-hopping music and distinctive performances.

Where: Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM
How Much: Starts at $51

All Get Out w/ Motherfolk and Saint Blonde

Catch indie rock band All Get Out live at 3TEN alongside Motherfolk and Saint Blonde. The South Carolina-based band built a devoted following with its 2011 debut album, The Season, earning fans with its raw emotion and memorable songwriting.

After taking time away to regroup, the group returned with Movement, an EP that embraces a heavier, rougher sound while exploring how people change and find their way forward.

Where: Austin City Limits Live (ACL Live & 3TEN ACL Live), 310 W Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM
How Much: Please check website for available tickets

Tuesday Twilights

Spend a peaceful evening surrounded by stunning blooms as the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center stays open late every Tuesday this fall. Make it a charming date night, pack a relaxing picnic with friends, or enjoy some quiet solo time soaking in the beauty of nature.

Every single visit features delightful live music from local artists to serenade your stroll through the gardens.

Where: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
When: Tuesday, November 3 – 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How Much: $15 for adults | $12 for seniors | $9 for kids 3 – 17 | Free for kids 2 and under

House of Torment

Venture into three terrifying haunted attractions where cutting-edge special effects and original horror storylines collide to test your absolute courage.

You can navigate the deadly realm of Jason Universe: Survive The Night, fight your way through the post-apocalyptic mutant tribes of Return of the Abominations, uncover forbidden secrets in Beyond the Veil, and enjoy extra thrills like axe throwing and the Nocturne Sanctum Secret Bar.

Where: House of Torment, 2632 Ridgepoint Dr, Austin, TX 78754
When: Tuesday, November 3 – 8, 2026 | 7:00 PM
How Much: Starts at $19.99

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Wednesday, November 4, 2026

High Noon Talk: Rewind 1999

Take a lunchtime trip back to 1999 and explore how Texans imagined the future as the new millennium approached.

At this free High Noon Talk, Katharine Austin, curator for the Texas Archive of the Moving Image, will examine Texas news media from the 1990s and the stories featured in the archive’s Rewind 2000 online exhibit.

Discover how television and other media reflected the excitement, uncertainty, and predictions surrounding the transition into the year 2000.

The talk also offers a timely introduction to the Bullock Texas State History Museum’s upcoming exhibition, The 90s: Last Decade Before the Future, opening November 14.

Where: Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
How Much: Free

The 51st Annual Garage & Estate Sale

Image credit: The Settlement Home for Children

Get ready to hunt for bargains at the 51st Annual Garage & Estate Sale at Palmer Events Center.

With 21 departments packed with thousands of items, there’s plenty to browse, whether you’re searching for jewelry, tools, vintage collectibles, children’s clothing, or unexpected finds for your home.

The sale begins with a Preview Party on Wednesday, November 4, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Your ticket includes first access to the merchandise, along with dinner, drinks, and entertainment.

Where: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
When: Wednesday, November 4 – 8, 2026
How Much: Please check website for tickets

Austin Underground Collective presents The Wild Party

Step into a lively 1920s apartment party with Austin Underground Collective’s debut production of Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party.

This immersive staging does away with the traditional theater setup: instead of sitting in rows facing a stage, you’ll find yourself among cocktail tables and fellow guests as the action unfolds around you.

Set at a party hosted by Queenie and Burrs, the musical brings its characters, relationships, and drama into the same space as the audience.

The experience starts before the first song, with pre-show entertainment that sets the mood for the evening. After the performance, continue the night with a post-show cabaret in the neighboring speakeasy at Pershing Hall.

Where: Pershing Hall, 2415 C. E. 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
When: Wednesday, November 4 – 8, 2026
How Much: Starts at $25

Zach Theater presents The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Step through the wardrobe and enter Narnia, a frozen world full of magic, adventure, and Turkish delight in this highly imaginative adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic tale at Zach Theater.

You will see two actors bring four siblings, the noble lion Aslan, the White Witch, and an entire kingdom locked in winter to life onstage through theatrical magic, illusion, and boundless creativity, inviting you to shine your light, radiate kindness, and watch the darkness melt away.

Where: Zach Theater, 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – February 14, 2027
How Much: Please check the website for available tickets

Two-Step Lessons at Sagebrush: Beginner + Intermediate

Step onto the dance floor and learn Austin’s signature honky-tonk two-step style with drop-in classes hosted by Double or Nothing Two-Step.

Whether arriving solo, as a couple, or with a group, no partner or prior experience is required to join the beginner lesson at six in the evening or the intermediate class at seven.

Your partners will rotate throughout the session, and your admission covers both the instruction and the live country music that follows.

Where: Sagebrush, 5500 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745
When: Wednesday, November 4 – 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How Much: $10

Free and Fun Events in Austin this Thursday, November 5, 2026

Austin Polish Film Festival

Spend a few days exploring Polish culture through cinema at the 21st Austin Polish Film Festival.

The annual festival showcases contemporary Polish filmmaking through feature films, documentaries, and short films. All screenings include English subtitles.

Beyond the screenings, look out for question-and-answer sessions with visiting filmmakers and exhibitions of iconic Polish film posters.

Where: AFS Cinema, 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752
When: Thursday, November 5 – 8, 2026
How Much: Varies

Murder at the Museum: 1919

Step into Austin in 1919 for an immersive murder mystery at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. Presented by local theater company Working Poets, this interactive production places you in the middle of a gathering attended by some of the city’s most influential residents.

Your guest of honor is R.C. Voss, a wealthy oil speculator whose fortune has attracted plenty of enemies. As the evening unfolds, you’ll discover that his final night alive holds a mystery that needs solving.

Explore the historic house, study the suspects, question fellow guests, and compare clues with other attendees as you work to uncover the killer.

Where: The Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705
When: Thursday, November 5 – 7, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
How Much: $25

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival

Image Credit: Out of Bounds Comedy Festival FB Page

Make room for a few nights of laughter at the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, an Austin-grown event bringing together local performers and comedy troupes from around the country.

The festival features a packed schedule of comedy performances across multiple venues in Austin, offering opportunities to discover familiar local talent and performers visiting from elsewhere.

Where: Various locations in Austin
When: Thursday, November 5 – 8, 2026
How Much: $129 for all-access badge

Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right

Image credit: classpop

Swap your usual night out for an evening of painting, drinks, and creative fun at Blue Owl Brewing.

This beginner-friendly paint-and-sip experience pairs step-by-step instruction from a local artist with plenty of room to experiment and enjoy the process. You don’t need painting experience to participate; just pick up a brush, follow along, and put your own spin on the artwork.

Your ticket includes the painting materials you’ll need, including a canvas, brushes, paints, and an apron, plus guidance throughout the session. At the end of the night, you’ll have a finished canvas to take home.

Where: Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E Cesar Chavez St #300, Austin, TX 78702
When: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How Much: $43.99

That Arena Rock Show Live

Turn up the volume for That Arena Rock Show at Haute Spot in Cedar Park. The live music event promises an evening centered on arena-rock energy. Check the ticket listing for additional details about the performers and any event updates before you go.

Where: Haute Spot, 1501 E New Hope Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78641
When: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Doors open at 5:00 PM; headliner at 7:00 PM
How Much: Starts at $21.49

Already planning for the weekend? Browse our latest picks for Friday through Sunday in Austin — concerts, food festivals, date ideas, and more await!