Looking for some fall fun? 10 things to do in Austin and Central Texas this November.
November is shaping up to be a busy one. Check out the events we found to fill up your calendars this month:
Día De Los Muertos at Waterloo Park
Celebrate the day of the dead from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 1 at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity St. The event includes live music, food, face painting, vendors, drinks and ofrendas to honor loved ones. It's free to attend, and people are encouraged to bring photos of loved ones for the community ofrendas, including one for pets. Information: waterloogreenway.org.
Wurstfest in New Braunfels
Wurstfest is back Nov. 3-12 in New Braunfels. We can't wait to chow down on porkchops on a stick, blooming onions and sausages, and sip lots of beer at the annual German fest. Wurstfest is at 120 Landa St. in New Braunfels and tickets start at $18. Information: wurstfest.com.
Creek Show
Creek Show is back Nov. 10-18 at Waterloo Park St. The show, which includes light sculptures from local artists and architects, runs 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night. The show is free Nov. 11-18. Opening night on Nov. 10 costs $25. New this year: no RSVP or reservations required for the free nights. The route starts at 700 E. Ninth St. and ends in the park at 500 E. 12th St. Information: waterloogreenway.org.
Michelada Festival in Kyle
Michelada Festival starts at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Railhouse Bar in Kyle, 107 East Center St. The event includes live music, a bounce house and michelada vendors from across Texas. The event is kid-friendly until 9 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door. Information: railhousebar.com.
Bulls in the Ballpark
Dell Diamond in Round Rock, 3400 East Palm Valley Blvd., will turn into a rodeo arena for two days starting Nov. 10. Dozens of top bull riders will face off with bulls each night, and kids will be able to participate in mutton busting. The nights will end with fireworks. Tickets start at $26. Information: milb.com.
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Doja Cat at the Moody Center
Doja Cat is bringing her "The Scarlet Tour" to Austin on Nov. 13 at the Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. Tickets start at $79. Information: moodycenteratx.com.
'The Book of Mormon' at Bass Concert Hall
"The Book of Mormon" runs Nov. 14-19 at Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive. The musical from the creators of "South Park," Trey Parker and Matt Stone, with composer Robert Lopez ("Avenue Q") follows a pair of missionaries as they "spread the Good Word," according to Texas Performing Arts. Tickets start at $40. Information: texasperformingarts.org.
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Morgan Wallen at the Moody Center
Morgan Wallen is bringing his "One Night At A Time" tour on Nov. 16 to the Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Drive. Tickets start at $250. Information: moodycenteratx.com.
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
ThunderCloud Subs' annual Turkey Trot is back for its 33rd year on Nov. 23, aka Thanksgiving Day. The race, which is 5 miles long, starts at 9:25 a.m. at the Long Center, 701 West Riverside Drive. Registration starts at $30. Information: thundercloud.com.
Zilker Park Tree Lighting
The annual Zilker Park Tree Lighting will be on Nov. 26 this year at the park, 2100 Barton Springs Road. The event starts at 5:15 p.m. with live music and the tree will be lit at 6 p.m. Food will be available at the event. Information can be found at: austintexas.gov.
More festivals to try this month:
Texas Book Festival: Nov. 11-12 in downtown Austin; texasbookfestival.org. Most sessions are free.
Austin Jewish Film Festival: Nov. 2-12 at Dell Jewish Community Campus, 7300 Hart Lane; austinjff.org. Fest passes start at $150, and tickets to individual films are available, too.
Austin Studio Tour: Three weekends, Nov. 4-19, citywide. austinstudiotour.org. Free to attend.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Check out these 10 fall things to do, November events in Austin
