October is the single best month of the entire year to plan a bachelorette party in Austin. The summer heat has broken. The Hill Country is shifting into fall colors. The lake is still warm enough for swimming. ACL Fest fills the city with music every weekend. And the outdoor adventures on Lake Travis are […]
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Things to Do in Austin for Columbus Day Weekend 2026
By Rebecca · Local Austin Expert · Updated October 2026 · 8 min read Columbus Day weekend falls on October 10 to 12, 2026. In Austin, the day is officially observed as Indigenous Peoples Day following a 2017 Austin City Council vote. Regardless of how you observe the holiday, the long weekend is one of […]
Things to Do in Austin for Indigenous Peoples Day 2026
By Rebecca · Local Austin Expert · Updated October 2026 · 7 min read Indigenous Peoples Day falls on Monday October 12, 2026. Austin is one of the first cities in Texas to officially observe it. In 2017, the Austin City Council voted to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day. This year the holiday […]