What’s Happening in Austin This Weekend + Market Insights You Should Know

What’s Happening in Austin This Weekend + Market Insights You Should Know

If you're thinking about buying, selling, or just settling into life in Austin, this weekend offers a lot—from new food openings and festivals to family-friendly fun. Plus, the real estate market and mortgage rates are shifting, making it a great time to stay informed.

 Events & New Openings Around Austin (Weekend Highlights)

1. Fantastic Fest
   Running September 18–25 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Fantastic Fest is one of Austin’s biggest genre film festivals. Expect horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and special screenings plus immersive events. Statesman

2. Juntos Festival
   On Sunday at Fair Market in East Austin, this free celebration kicks off Austin’s Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be Latinx food vendors, live performances, kid-friendly activities (including hosted by the Thinkery), and community arts. Statesman

3. Live Music Options

   • Lorde’s Ultrasound World Tour begins in Austin on September 17 at the Moody Center. Songkick+2The Austin Chronicle+2

   • There are also free or lower-cost local acts like Pride In Local Music at ACL Live at 3TEN. Austin City Limits Live

4. Austin Museum Day
   On Sunday, September 21, over 30 museums and cultural sites will offer free exhibitions, guided tours, and kid-friendly programming. Great for families looking for no-cost fun. Kids Out and About Austin+1

5. Food / Restaurant News

   • HokkaiSan, a Japanese-style deli and market, recently opened downtown at 609 Congress Avenue. They offer fresh sushi, hot meals, snacks & a grocery element. Statesman

   • Franklin Barbecue is expanding with a new events space (Anchor Lane) that will offer smoked meats, side dishes, tex-mex options & salad items. Projected to open in November 2025. Eater Austin

 Real Estate Market & Interest Rate Snapshot

Here are the latest data points relevant if you’re considering buying or selling in Austin or Texas more broadly:

• Austin Median Home Price: Approximately $555,000 as of August 2025. That’s about a 3.7% increase year-over-year. Redfin

• Days on Market: Homes are staying listed longer compared with last year. The median days on market in Austin is around 77 days vs lower in past year. Redfin

• Market Balance: More inventory is available, and there are signs of balancing between buyer and seller power. Pendings in Austin rose ~16% over last year, indicating demand remains solid in many neighborhoods. Statesman+2Redfin+2

• Interest Rates:

  • Fed Meeting today!  Lets see what happens!

  • Rates have eased slightly lately, prompting more refinance activity and more buyers watching the market. Reuters+2AP News+2