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Spooky Walking Tours And Fido Fest Kickoff First Fall Weekend
Take a look at the exciting weekend activities and events happening around Austin.
AUSTIN, TX — Whether you're looking for weekend events for the family, or you're needing ideas to get you out and enjoying the perfect Austin sunshine, we've got a roundup up of interesting and fun events in the community. Check out some of the featured events happening Sept. 27 - Sept. 29.
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Friday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.
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Take a walk and uncover crime locations, details, and theories surrounding America's first serial killer that stalked Austin in 1885. This true crime walking tour takes you back in time to find out who was the midnight assassin and how the murders forever changed Austin.
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American Indian Heritage Day 2019
Friday, Sept. 27 beginning at 9 a.m.
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Join the Bullock Museum and Great Promise for American Indians in celebrating the 7th Annual American Indian Heritage Day! The day will feature a range of activities with dancing and drumming performances and interactive experiences for school groups during the morning and an evening program that celebrates the traditional and contemporary performance arts of Texas's American Indian groups.
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Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
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Enjoy a day of free food samples, drinks and loads of activities for all ages from Aldrich Street businesses at the Aldrich St. Fair. The family-friendly event will debut a new aerial art installation. Free and open to the public.
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Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Benefitting Austin Pets Alive! the 1st annual Fido Fest hosted by Austin Monthly brings its September issue to life, where your furry friends will enjoy an afternoon of games, treats, drinks, and plenty of fun for all! This event is FREE with RSVP, however, a $10 donation at the door get you one drink ticket and a surprise activity at Yard Bar. All proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive! to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.
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Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. 
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The LifeKids Fall Festival is a great family event that celebrates the fall and is a fun experience for children of all ages! Attendees will enjoy a wide selection of food trucks, free carnival rides and bounce houses, college football on the big screen, and plenty more. This year, the event partners with Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child drive! The world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. If you are able, please bring small items such as colored pencils, markers, crayons, pencil sharpeners, pocket coloring books, or mini notebooks! There will be a drop off station open throughout the event.
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Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Sober Austin, a comprehensive directory of addiction and recovery resources, will host its Recovery in the Park event as part of the 5th annual Recovery Month Celebration. The event promises to be a fun, free family- friendly celebration of life, love, and community in recovery!
Featured Event:
2019 Komen Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk
Sunday, Sept. 29 beginning at 6:30 a.m.
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Susan G. Komen Greater Central & East Texas (Komen Greater CETX) works to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community. By strategically investing the dollars raised at the MORE THAN PINK Walk™ into our four pillars: Research, Care, Community, and Action. The 2019 Komen Austin MORE THAN PINK Walk takes place Sunday, Sept. 29 with:
6:30am Walk Village Opens and 7:30am Opening Ceremonies - Main Stage
Featured Event:
3rd Annual St. Elmo Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
Sunday, Sept. 29 beginning at 12 p.m. 
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Dust off your dirndl and lederhosen and join St. Elmo for its 3rd Annual Oktoberfest! Celebrating in true fashion with German style beer/ German influenced menu from Soursop/ live music and a stein hoist. Polka music and sing along with the Czech Melody Masters from 4-7PM. Join the hoist at 5pm with a chance to win some awesome prizes! There will be two rounds- one for Women and one for Men with a cap of 20 each so sign up early! Costumes strongly encouraged. This event is free and open to the public.
Cinematic Symphony, a non-profit community ensemble dedicated to performing the memorable scores of film, television, and video games, present Sound Waves, music from water-themed films performed live under the Capitol Rotunda at noon on Sunday, Sept 29. Now in its 13th year, Cinematic Symphony provides education, entertainment, and cultural enrichment, as well as promoting and renewing interest in the great music of motion pictures. This event is free and open to the public.
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