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2026 Austin Veterans Parade Honoring Our Heroes

Join us on November 7, 2026, for the Austin Veterans Parade, a proud local tradition honoring military veterans. Starting at 9:00 AM from the Congress Avenue Bridge, march with us to the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Texas Capitol. Following the parade, join us for the Veterans Resource Event at 10:00 AM on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol, followed by the Veterans Day Ceremony at 11:00 AM. Celebrate, support, and salute our veterans in a community that honors their service and sacrifice.
Dates: 
11/07/2027
9 am
Location: 
Austin, TX, USA
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Austin Sister Cities International Passport to the World Festival 2026

Sunday, November 8, 2026. The Passport to the World Annual Festival hosted by Austin Sister Cities International features FREE programming exploring Austin's Sister Cities through a parade of cultures, live performances, interactive games and crafts, and much more!
Dates: 
11/08/2026
12 pm
Location: 
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library, West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, USA
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El Nino y El Cuento Spanish Storytime

Sat, 11/7/2026. Erika Martinez and volunteers from El Niño y El Cuento bring a wonderful Spanish storytime to BookPeople.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
10:30am - 11:00am
Location: 
BookPeople, 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703, United States
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Fall Roundup

Get ready for a wild west adventure at the Fall Roundup in Lakeline Park! This western-themed extravaganza is packed with exciting activities like armadillo races, a petting zoo, and live music. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy tasty food trucks and beer/wine vendor. The event is FREE to attend!
Dates: 
11/07/2026
12-4 pm
Location: 
Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park, TX, USA
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TAPS: A Musical Salute - at Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site invites you to join us virtually for a Veterans Day Salute to all American Veterans past and present on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 starting at 5:30 and ending at sunset. The Presidential Site is organizing a live virtual event, to be broadcast from the porch of the 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison. At sunset, a lone bugler from the Indiana National Guard will sound Taps to honor all veterans who have passed. We will broadcast the event from the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site on Facebook Live. We hope the bugle call inspires everyone who hears it to pause and reflect on the dedication and important service of our veterans, and how their efforts have helped preserve the American system of self-government we enjoy today. Please join us in this honoring of veterans past and present—and if you are a veteran, please know how grateful we are for your service!
Dates: 
11/11/2026
5:30 pm
Location: 
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 1230 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, United States
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Fossil Fest 2026

The Paleontological Society of Austin (PSoA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and we, along with our UT advisors, study and seek to understand what the climates and environments of our area were like in the past and what life existed in those environments. Once a year we hold a show called Fossil Fest to display and share what we have learned with the public.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
9 am- 5 pm
Location: 
3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA
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for KING + COUNTRY A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS 2026 Arena Tour

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY is bringing its beloved A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS tour to H-E-B Center on Dec. 4, 2026, delivering an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling and celebration. Following the release of the band's brand-new Christmas album and theatrical film, DRUMMER BOY, brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will once again invite audiences to experience one of the season's most cherished holiday traditions.
Dates: 
12/04/2026
7 pm
Location: 
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX 78613, United States
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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Texas Monthly BBQ Fest

Texas Monthly BBQ Fest presents: The BBQ World’s Fair! This open-to-the-public event is a smoke-filled extravaganza of all things barbecue. We line the streets of downtown Lockhart with an impressive lineup of barbecue joints, artisan market vendors, cooking demos, live music, and more. It’s a true celebration, right in the heart of the barbecue capital of Texas. The BBQ World’s Fair takes place on Saturday, November 7 from noon to 6pm in the Lockhart square. The event is open to the public and completely FREE to attend. We recommend securing an RSVP to stay informed on any event updates.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
12-6 pm
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Organization:

Texas Monthly

Location:

P.O. Box 1569
Austin, TX, 78767-1569
United States

Phone:

512-320-6900

Annie

Friday, December 4, 2026 -Sunday, December 20, 2026. Set in New York City during the Great Depression, Annie follows a fiercely optimistic orphan who refuses to give up on finding her parents — or a better life. When billionaire Oliver Warbucks takes her in for the holidays, neither of them expects how much the other will change them. With some of the most recognizable songs in musical theater history, it's a story about hope that feels just right at Christmastime. Don't miss the magic — this one is going to light up the stage.
Dates: 
12/04/2026
12/05/2026
12/06/2026
varies
Location: 
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St, Bastrop, Bastrop, TX 78602, United States
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Austin Celtic Festival

The Austin Celtic Festival is a premier celebration of Celtic culture, music, and arts, held annually in Austin, Texas. This vibrant festival brings together top-tier performers, musicians, dancers, and artists from around the world to showcase the rich traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other Celtic nations. A friendly family event, fun for all ages, and open to all. Get your tickets today.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Noon to 7 pm on Saturday and Noon to 6 pm on Sunday
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Location:

Pioneer Farms in Austin
10621 Pioneer Farms Dr,
Austin, TX, 78754
United States

Phone:

(512) 477-1566

Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony 2026

The City of New Braunfels invites residents to honor local veterans at this year’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, in downtown New Braunfels. The celebration begins with a 9 a.m. ceremony at Main Plaza (500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130), followed by the parade at 10 a.m. The event will feature local veterans’ organizations, community floats, nonprofit groups, and more.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
9 am- 12 pm
Location: 
Main Plaza, Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
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