Westlake Weekly: October 29 – November 4, 2026
Halloween weekend gives way to a quieter, more reflective start to November around West Lake Hills, and this week holds both moods beautifully. Costumes and candy on Saturday, community altars and live music on Sunday, a film festival all week, and a couple of gentle midweek outings to round it out. Here is what is happening near you over the next seven days.
Events
Austin Film Festival — Oct 29–Nov 5
The 33rd Austin Film Festival opens this week, running through November 5 across downtown and central Austin venues, with its Writers Conference running October 29 through November 1. Known for putting writers at the center of the festival, it pairs more than 150 premieres with panels, filmmaker Q&As, and conference sessions, opening with Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut. An $85 Film Pass covers screenings across all eight days, making it easy to dip in for one film or plan a full festival weekend.
Source: https://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/blog/post/austin-film-fest/
Hill Country Galleria Halloween Treat Trail — Sat Oct 31, 11 AM–2 PM
Right here in Bee Cave, the Hill Country Galleria hosts its annual Halloween Treat Trail on Saturday morning, starting at Central Plaza where kids pick up a pumpkin bag before trick-or-treating along the open-air shopping strip. More than 80 shops take part, so it is a relaxed, family-friendly way to celebrate before the evening's neighborhood trick-or-treating. Arrive close to 11 AM, since bags and candy are available only while supplies last.
The Austin Halloween Parade: The Gravest Show on Earth — Sat Oct 31, 7:30–11:30 PM
On Halloween night, Pan American Neighborhood Park hosts a free, theatrical parade with a circus-of-the-supernatural theme, inviting costumed revelers to join the procession rather than just watch it. Follow the calliope, keep an eye out for the Skelephant, and expect clowns, creatures, and performers along the route. It is one of Austin's most distinctive Halloween traditions, and it costs nothing to join.
Día de los Muertos at Waterloo Greenway — Sun Nov 1, 4–8 PM
Waterloo Park's free Día de los Muertos celebration at Moody Amphitheater honors loved ones through community altars, including a main ofrenda where visitors may contribute photos and mementos, and a special pet altar. The evening adds mariachi, Danza Azteca, and ballet folklórico performances, cumbia dance lessons, face painting, a Mercado y Más artisan market, and local food. The altars remain on display through November 2, with a Día de los Muertos yoga and sound session that evening.
Source: https://waterloogreenway.org/fall-festivities-for-all-return-to-waterloo-greenway/
New openings
Never Better — now open at 10025 Burnet Rd
Better Half Coffee & Cocktails has teamed up with Hold Out Bar & Grill on a new to-go concept called Never Better, operating from the to-go window at 10025 Burnet Rd in North Austin. The menu is built for guests on the go, with sandwiches, burgers, fries, wings, and pastries, including the Better Half Breakfast Sandwich with a hashbrown, smoked paprika aioli, arugula, and a farm fried egg. Open daily 7:30 AM–3 PM, with brunch specials every Saturday and Sunday, on a kid- and dog-friendly patio.
Urban Egg — opened Oct 12 at 7600 Burnet Rd, Suite 250
Urban Egg, a small brunch chain with locations in Colorado, Missouri, and Texas, opened its first Austin location on October 12 at 7600 Burnet Rd, Suite 250. The menu leans classic diner, with local suppliers including Texas Coffee Traders and Fiesta Tortillas, plus breakfast cocktails such as Bloody Marys and espresso martinis. It is an easy, cheerful stop for a slow weekend brunch on the north side of town.
Source: https://whatnow.com/austin/restaurants/urban-egg-planning-two-austin-area-locations/
Outdoors & fitness
Tuesday Twilights at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center — Tue Nov 3, 5–8 PM
The Wildflower Center stays open late on Tuesday evenings through November 10, and this Tuesday's session features live music from The Jazz Daddies, along with food trucks and take-and-walk beverages for purchase. It is a gentle way to spend an autumn evening outdoors, whether as a date night, a picnic with friends, or some solo time among the gardens. Reservations are encouraged, and the evening winds down around 7:30 PM.
Source: https://www.wildflower.org/tuesday-twilights
Lakeway Nights Farmers Market — Wed Nov 4, 3–7 PM
Every Wednesday, Rooted Markets hosts an evening farmers market at 2300 Lohmans Spur in Lakeway, pairing fresh produce and local goods with live music as the workday ends. It is a relaxed midweek way to shop local near the lake without driving downtown. This Wednesday's market runs 3 to 7 PM.
Source: https://rootedmarkets.square.site/
After a full week out — costumes and candy, festival films, and quiet evenings in the garden — your body will likely be asking for a reset. Book a massage or head spa at Cove Spa, 5450 Bee Caves Rd Ste 2C, Austin, TX 78746, (512) 387-2186. We are open daily 9:00 AM–9:00 PM, right here in Westlake when you are ready to slow down.
