Texas, October 12, 2025
News Summary
October brings a lively array of events in Texas, featuring the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Texas Jazz Festival, and intriguing museum exhibitions. San Antonio celebrates DÃa de Muertos with festive activities, while Fredericksburg highlights its Food & Wine Festival. Visitors can explore art, culture, and culinary delights throughout the state, making this month an exciting time for Texans and tourists alike. Key attractions include new exhibitions in Arlington and San Antonio that cater to various interests.
Austin — October is packed with vibrant events throughout Texas, with major music festivals, new museum exhibitions, cultural observances and food-and-wine programming happening across the state.
Key events and openings in October
The Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Texas Jazz Festival in Corpus Christi are among popular music festivals happening this month. The Texas Jazz Festival returns to Corpus Christi from October 17-19 with live performances and local vendors.
New museum exhibitions are opening in Arlington and San Antonio. The Arlington Museum of Art will debut its Game of Thrones exhibition on October 4, featuring costumes and props from the HBO series. Non-member tickets for the Game of Thrones exhibition are $20 for children and $25 for adults, running until April 5, 2026.
San Antonio’s Briscoe Western Art Museum will unveil the “Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps” exhibition starting October 3. The exhibition features 64 maps from 1548 to 2006 and runs until January 19, 2026, with admission prices ranging from $8-$16.
Cultural observances and festivals
San Antonio’s DÃa de Muertos celebrations begin October 5 with boat cruises along the River Walk, and the annual Day of the Dead River Parade and Muertos Fest take place on October 24-25. The 2025 Muertos Fest in San Antonio will feature a tribute to Flaco Jiménez. DÃa de los Muertos festivities in San Antonio are available for Austin travelers seeking regional cultural events.
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival is scheduled from October 21-26, offering a multi-day focus on regional food and wine. Texas Wine Month is also celebrated in October, featuring a Wine Month passport for exploring Hill Country wineries. Texas Wine Month Passport event costs $85 for individuals and $120 for couples, providing complimentary tastings at over 45 wineries.
Home and garden tours, plus ticketing details
The Austin Landscape Artistry Showcase & Residential Garden Tour takes place on October 18. Tickets for the Austin Landscape Artistry Showcase cost $23.17, and AIA Austin Homes Tour tickets range from $16.82 to $132.87. The AIA Austin Homes Tour showcases custom-designed homes on October 25-26.
Hotel and hospitality notes
Hotel and spa updates include the Joule hotel in Dallas, which has newly renovated guest rooms designed by Tihany Design. The Thompson Houston hotel spa offers new pampering treatments. Blossom Hotel Houston has rebranded under the Curio Collection by Hilton. The Adolphus hotel is opening reservations for Holiday Tea season on October 7, priced at $85 per person; Holiday Tea events at The Adolphus hotel have quickly sold out in the past.
What this means for visitors
October’s calendar offers overlapping opportunities for live music, museum visits, cultural celebrations, wine tasting and design-focused tours. Several events carry set ticket prices or admission ranges; visitors planning trips across multiple Texas destinations should note dates and purchase tickets or passports in advance where available.
Supporting details and logistical notes
- Austin: Austin City Limits Music Festival (date-specific programming varies during October).
- Corpus Christi: Texas Jazz Festival, October 17-19.
- Arlington: Game of Thrones exhibition at Arlington Museum of Art, opens October 4, runs until April 5, 2026; non-member tickets $20 for children and $25 for adults.
- San Antonio: Briscoe Western Art Museum exhibition opens October 3 and runs through January 19, 2026; DÃa de Muertos programming begins October 5 with River Walk cruises; Day of the Dead River Parade and Muertos Fest on October 24-25.
- Fredericksburg: Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, October 21-26.
- Hill Country / Wineries: Texas Wine Month Passport provides complimentary tastings at over 45 wineries; passport costs listed above.
Background
Texas historically hosts a dense fall festival calendar combining music, food and cultural heritage events. October is a traditional month for wine-region activity, museum exhibition openings timed for fall travel, and cultural festivals tied to regional observances, including DÃa de los Muertos. This October’s slate continues those trends across multiple Texas cities.
FAQ
How much does the Texas Wine Month Passport cost?
Texas Wine Month Passport event costs $85 for individuals and $120 for couples, providing complimentary tastings at over 45 wineries.
When does San Antonio’s Briscoe exhibition open and what does it include?
San Antonio’s Briscoe Western Art Museum will unveil the “Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps” exhibition starting October 3.
The exhibition features 64 maps from 1548 to 2006 and runs until January 19, 2026, with admission prices ranging from $8-$16.
When does the Arlington Museum of Art Game of Thrones exhibition open and what are the ticket details?
The Arlington Museum of Art will debut its Game of Thrones exhibition on October 4, featuring costumes and props from the HBO series.
Non-member tickets for the Game of Thrones exhibition are $20 for children and $25 for adults, running until April 5, 2026.
When do San Antonio DÃa de Muertos events begin and what are key dates?
San Antonio’s DÃa de Muertos celebrations begin October 5 with boat cruises along the River Walk.
The annual Day of the Dead River Parade and Muertos Fest take place on October 24-25.
The 2025 Muertos Fest in San Antonio will feature a tribute to Flaco Jiménez.
What are ticket prices and dates for the Austin Landscape Artistry Showcase and AIA Austin Homes Tour?
The Austin Landscape Artistry Showcase & Residential Garden Tour takes place on October 18.
Tickets for the Austin Landscape Artistry Showcase cost $23.17, and AIA Austin Homes Tour tickets range from $16.82 to $132.87.
The AIA Austin Homes Tour showcases custom-designed homes on October 25-26.
When does The Adolphus open Holiday Tea reservations and what is the price?
The Adolphus hotel is opening reservations for Holiday Tea season on October 7, priced at $85 per person.
Key features at a glance
| Event / Feature | Location | Date(s) | Price / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Jazz Festival | Corpus Christi | October 17-19 | Live performances and local vendors |
| Game of Thrones exhibition | Arlington Museum of Art | Opens October 4; runs until April 5, 2026 | Non-member tickets $20 children / $25 adults |
| “Going to Texas” maps exhibition | Briscoe Western Art Museum, San Antonio | Starts October 3; runs until January 19, 2026 | Features 64 maps; admission $8-$16 |
| Austin Landscape Artistry Showcase | Austin | October 18 | Tickets $23.17 |
| AIA Austin Homes Tour | Austin | October 25-26 | Tickets $16.82 – $132.87 |
| Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival | Fredericksburg | October 21-26 | Regional food and wine programming |
October timeline of key events
| Date | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| October 3 | “Going to Texas: Five Centuries of Texas Maps” exhibition opens at Briscoe Western Art Museum | Scheduled; runs until January 19, 2026 |
| October 4 | Game of Thrones exhibition debuts at Arlington Museum of Art | Scheduled; runs until April 5, 2026 |
| October 5 | San Antonio DÃa de Muertos celebrations begin with River Walk boat cruises | Scheduled; ongoing through October events |
| October 17-19 | Texas Jazz Festival in Corpus Christi | Scheduled |
| October 18 | Austin Landscape Artistry Showcase & Residential Garden Tour | Scheduled; tickets $23.17 |
| October 21-26 | Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival | Scheduled |
| October 24-25 | Day of the Dead River Parade and Muertos Fest in San Antonio | Scheduled; includes 2025 Muertos Fest tribute to Flaco Jiménez |
| October 25-26 | AIA Austin Homes Tour | Scheduled; tickets $16.82 – $132.87 |
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- Google Search: Lubbock Weekend Lineup
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