Weekend Watch: Food, wine, and Day of the Dead celebrations
Oct 31, 2024
AUSTIN (KXAN) — This weekend we plan to see some rainfall continue but that should not stop you from enjoying all of Austin's weekend events.
The rain chances will stay until just after Halloween, but that doesn't mean you should stay indoors. With a front flying through and clouds sticking around, this weekend should be nice, even with the threat of a few showers off and on. Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 80s, so put on some shoes and let's get outside.
FORECAST: Tricky rain to start Halloween, all treats by evening
Día on DIA
Kicking off Día de los Muertos this year is Día on DIA, a FREE event taking place on Friday, Nov. 1. It will be a day to celebrate the Day of Inclusion Awareness (DIA) on Día de los Muertos (Día). This will be at Pershing Hall.
Expect to see plenty of bands performing for the event including Kalu James & JT Holt, Vanessa Del Fierro, Adi Rao, and so many more. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. This event is a 21 and older event.
Día de los Muertos Festival & Parade
Round Rock continues the festivities with its Día de los Muertos Festival & Parade on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Centennial Plaza in downtown Round Rock.
Starting at 12 p.m. and lasting through 9 p.m. the family-friendly event will have a main stage and kids stage with plenty of performances from mariachis, dancing, singing and games. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to dress in their finest calaca, catrina, Selena, and Frida costumes.
Austin Food & Wine Festival
The Austin Food & Wine Festival is taking place on Nov. 2 and 3 at Auditorium Shores in Austin and features some of the best food and wine Central Texas has to offer.
Sample unique food, sip on some wine, spirits, and brews, plus meet with chefs! Doors open at 1 p.m. with demos and testing taking place all day long in different tents.