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167Events this week
31Free things to do
92New spots
83New stories

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This week in Austin

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 167 events, day by day →

Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation

Tuesday 8:30am · Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation · Free

DISCOUNT TUESDAY: $27.99 Per Player

Tuesday 12pm · Round Rock

HMS Spirit Night

Tuesday 5pm · Chipotle Mexican Grill

Fiber Friends

Tuesday 5:30pm · The Story Emporium & Bookshop

Wine and Wills - MUST RSVP

Tuesday 6pm · Falcon Pointe Clubhouse

New in Austin

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Freytag's Florist

Shopping

Treat yourself to blooms: Since 1974, Freytag's Florist has been Austin’s go-to for designer’s choice magic, seasonal stunners like Sweetberry Sun, and even floral subscriptions when your home needs a standing mood boost.

freytagsflorist.com ↗

Monkies Vintage & Thrift

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Level up your tees: Monkies Vintage & Thrift is the Austin spot for heavyweight, vintage-wash graphic tees with rare, worn-in soul.

monkiesvintagethrift.com ↗

Sloan + Parker

Nightlife

Neighborhood wine night: Steer your week toward Sloan + Parker, a chill Steiner Ranch lounge pouring interesting wines and easygoing beers, plus shareable bites like charcuterie.

sloanandparker.com ↗

Austin’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

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Most read in Austin

The five stories Austin readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Fire, fresh starts and fried chicken: Austin restaurants had a busy September

    September was a busy month for restaurant openings and closings in Austin, with a fire shutting down a seafood restaurant on South Congress Avenue and two others choosing not to renew their leases.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  2. Tesla Now Has 300+ Cybercabs in Austin, Dallas Rides Next

    Tesla's Cybercab fleet in Austin, Texas, has increased by around 8x in 30 days, according to the official Robotaxi account on X.

    Full story at notateslaapp.com ↗

  3. Austin Roots and Wings Festival 2026: Free Nature Events

    Austin's Roots and Wings Festival, 2026, began with over 100 events across the city, including free tree giveaways, mulch handouts, live music, and a monarch butterfly release.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  4. Texas Military Forces Museum Highlights Rich History at Camp Mabry

    The Texas Military Forces Museum, Director Jeff Hunt, has highlighted the rich history of Camp Mabry in central Austin, Texas.

    Full story at audacy.com ↗

  5. Hispanic Heritage: Advocate remembers Austin’s Rainey Street ‘how it was’

    Anita Quintanilla, a former resident of Austin's Rainey Street District, has spoken about her memories of the neighborhood, which is now gentrified.

    Full story at kxan.com ↗

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