Sweet Deals and Spooky Events: Your October Guide to The 2nd Street District
Spooky Seasonal Spirits: October in the 2nd Street District is the perfect time to paint the town red with exclusive happy hour specials.
2nd Street District Block Party: In honor of Austin’s legendary festival, enjoy 20% off your favorite participating retailers during the 2nd Street District’s ACL Block Party October 5th & 12th.
Barry’s Birthday: Sign up for either 12 or 25 classes at Barry’s for 5 weeks to earn exclusive prizes as part of the October birthday challenge.
Ballet at a Bargain: For October, Ballet Austin is offering $5 off your first lesson when you choose from one of the center’s more than 60 classes and workshops.
Scream Screens: Starting October 10th, brace yourself for a hair-raising cinematic experience at the Violet Crown.
Keeping it weird has always been Austin’s claim to fame. Things are bound to get even weirder this October with the 2nd Street District’s selection of sweet deals and spooky events. Get in the Halloween spirit by enjoying the most delectable treats downtown Austin has to offer.
Strange Brews and Frightful Feasts: October Dining at its Best
Savor October’s scarily delicious brews with a tour of the 2nd Street District’s tastiest eateries. For Happy Hour at The Well, two new frighteningly good dishes have been added to the menu – the excellent Local Mushroom Ceviche and the Honey Pasture-Raised Chicken Wings. You’ll also get half off all specialty cocktails and select wines every Mon-Fri from 4-6pm.
If that got your mouth watering, then come and quench your thirst at Barchi Sushi's Sake Special Monday with 20% off all flavored sake. This Japanese establishment also hosts a Wine Special Tuesday with 20% off 750 ml bottles of wine – a surefire way to have a blast with your friends!
La Condesa is saying goodbye to summer with their new fall menu including a frozen Habanero Mangonada with chamoy guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling. Get half off this and other specialty cocktails at La Condesa’s Happy Hour every weekday from 5-6pm.
Lastly, the fall season would be incomplete without some Halloween-themed refreshments. Yummi Joy has two seasonal beverages worth checking out. Their Witches Brew Frappe has earthy notes of Matcha and is topped with a limited time Ube whip and spooky sprinkles. Follow it up with a new take on an old autumn classic – Yummi Joy’s Pumpkin Spice Latte comes with a deliciously creamy Pumpkin spice oat milk, vanilla, and spiced brown sugar!
2nd Street ACL Block Party
In celebration of Austin’s legendary music festival, the 2nd Street District’s most deluxe shopping venues are offering a range of discounts and savings you don’t want to miss. On October 5th and 12th, the 2nd Street ACL Block Party kicks off with retailers marking down all items by 20% starting with Eliza Page.
On October 5th, this jewelry boutique unveils its exclusive men’s jewelry collection with a 20% discount in-store for one day only. At the Blue Dot, there’s a 20% off furniture sale from October 5th to 29th. Meanwhile, Hemline, Austin Rocks, and Toy Joy are all having a 20% off sale for you to stock up on your favorite goods.
October Events in The 2nd Street District
Here’s a list of the most thrilling events in the 2nd Street District this October. The fine folks at Sugar + Bronze are hosting a giveaway for free tickets to the first Sunday of Austin City Limits.
You’ll also have the chance to join in on the birthday challenge at Barry's, where you can sign up for either 12 or 25 classes for 5 weeks from October 6th-November 9th. When you finish the 12 class challenge, you’ll earn an exclusive hat, $50 online retail credit, and 300 bonus starts. For the 25 class challenge, you’ll receive a limited edition hoodie, a $100 online retail credit, and 625 Bonus Stars.
Ballet Austin's Butler Center will be offering $5 off your first dance classes, with over 60 classes and workshops at every skill level to choose from.
Lastly, get ready for a thrilling cinematic experience at the Violet Crown. This local theater is hosting Scream Screens - a spine-chilling lineup of all your favorite Halloween movie favorites, culminating in a special screening of John Carpenter's Halloween on Halloween night.
Conclusion
While the big October draw is Austin City Limits, there’s no better place to keep you busy from now until Halloween than the 2nd Street District. Party it up with your friends on a spooky bar crawl at one of the District’s many Happy Hour specials. Or stock up on all of your favorite items with 20% off at select retailers during the 2nd Street ACL Block Party. The possibilities are endless for an unparalleled dining, shopping, and movie-watching experience at the 2nd Street District.
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