Austin Party Calendar 2026 to 2027: Dates and Ideas

This Austin party calendar lists the big dates from mid October 2026 through September 2027: home football games, F1, SXSW, Rodeo Austin, and the holidays that fill Central Texas backyards. Every date links its official source, and every entry has a two-bowl frozen drink idea.

We checked each date on Oct 15, 2026. Schedules and kickoff times change, so check the source before you send invites.

Our machines are booked out Oct 29 to Nov 2, 2026, Nov 21 to Dec 3, 2026, and Mar 8 to 16, 2027. Those events are still listed so you can plan the weekend before or after.

Fall 2026

October 2026

Sat, Oct 17: triple game day. Texas hosts Florida at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium (Texas schedule), Texas A&M hosts The Citadel at Kyle Field (Texas A&M schedule), and Baylor hosts TCU at McLane Stadium (Baylor schedule). Idea: a team-color watch party with Lime Margarita and Orange Dreamsicle for burnt orange fans. More ideas in game day drinks.
Oct 22 to 25: Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas (COTA race page). Idea: a checkered-flag watch party with Blue Raspberry for kids and Lime Margarita for grownups.
Sat, Oct 24: Texas vs. Ole Miss at DKR (Texas schedule). Idea: make this your Halloween weekend with a Cherry Bomb "potion" bowl next to Mango Margarita. See Halloween frozen drinks.
Sat, Oct 31: Halloween, plus Texas vs. Mississippi State at DKR (Texas schedule). Our machines are booked out these dates; celebrate the weekend before or after.

November 2026

Sat, Nov 7: Baylor Homecoming vs. Iowa State at McLane Stadium (Baylor schedule). Idea: a green and gold homecoming party with Lemon Gold Margarita and Green Sour Apple.
Sat, Nov 14: Texas A&M vs. Tennessee at Kyle Field (Texas A&M schedule). Idea: an early Friendsgiving the same weekend, with Cherry slushies for maroon and Peach Margarita for the table.
Sat, Nov 21: Texas vs. Arkansas at DKR (Texas schedule) and Baylor vs. Texas Tech at McLane (Baylor schedule). Our machines are booked out these dates; celebrate the weekend before or after.
Thu, Nov 26: Thanksgiving (OPM federal holidays) and Fri, Nov 27: Texas at Texas A&M, Kyle Field (Texas A&M schedule). Our machines are booked out these dates; celebrate the weekend before or after.

December 2026

Fri, Dec 25: Christmas Day (OPM federal holidays). Christmas Eve, Thu, Dec 24, is also a Texas state holiday (Texas Comptroller holiday schedule). Idea: a cookie-swap party with Mocha Cappuccino on a Peppermint Cocktail Sugar rim and Strawberry Daiquiri.
Thu, Dec 31: New Year's Eve, the night before the New Year's Day federal holiday (OPM federal holidays). Idea: Peach Bellini for the midnight toast and Fruit Punch for an early kids' countdown.

Winter 2027

January 2027

Fri, Jan 1: New Year's Day (OPM federal holidays). Idea: a lazy bowl-game afternoon with Strawberry Margarita and Lemonade.

February 2027

Tue, Feb 9: Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday, Feb 10 (USCCB 2027 calendar). Idea: a purple, green, and gold party with Hurricane for grownups and Green Sour Apple for kids.
Sun, Feb 14: Super Bowl LXI and Valentine's Day (SoFi Stadium event page). Washington's Birthday follows on Mon, Feb 15 (OPM federal holidays). Idea: a red-and-pink watch party with Strawberry Margarita and Frosé, and Strawberry slushies for kids.

Spring 2027

March 2027

Tue, Mar 2: Texas Independence Day, a state holiday (Texas Comptroller holiday schedule). Idea: a Lone Star party with Cherry and Blue Raspberry in one machine and Lime Margarita in another.
Mar 12 to 27: Rodeo Austin (Rodeo Austin) and Mar 15 to 21: SXSW (SXSW 2027 dates). Our machines are booked out Mar 8 to 16; celebrate the weekend before or after. Idea for Mar 20 to 21: a boots-and-bandanas backyard party with Cherry Limeade and Lime Margarita.
Wed, Mar 17: St. Patrick's Day (USCCB 2027 calendar). Idea: an all-green bar with Green Sour Apple and Lime Margarita.
Sun, Mar 28: Easter (USCCB 2027 calendar). Idea: an egg-hunt brunch with Strawberry Kiwi for kids and Peach Bellini for adults.

April 2027

Wed, Apr 21: San Jacinto Day, a Texas state holiday (Texas Comptroller holiday schedule). Idea: a spring crawfish-and-Tex-Mex weekend with Lime and Strawberry margaritas.

May 2027

Wed, May 5: Cinco de Mayo. Idea: Lime and Mango margaritas on Tajín rims, with Watermelon for kids. Plan it with our Cinco de Mayo 2027 guide.
Sun, May 9: Mother's Day, the second Sunday in May (U.S. House History). Idea: brunch with Peach Bellini and Frosé, plus Strawberry Banana for kids.
Late May to early June: graduation season. Most Central Texas high school graduations fall in late May and early June; check your district. Idea: school-color bowls, such as Blue Raspberry and Lemonade. See the graduation party guide.
Mon, May 31: Memorial Day (OPM federal holidays). Idea: the first pool party of summer with Piña Colada and Blue Raspberry.

Summer 2027

June 2027

Sat, Jun 19: Juneteenth, Emancipation Day in Texas (Texas Comptroller holiday schedule). The federal holiday is observed Fri, Jun 18 (OPM federal holidays). Idea: a family cookout with Strawberry Margarita and Watermelon slushies.

July 2027

Sun, Jul 4: Independence Day (Texas Comptroller holiday schedule), with the federal holiday observed Mon, Jul 5 (OPM federal holidays). Idea: red, white, and blue bowls with Cherry and Blue Raspberry. Check local fireworks rules before the show.

August 2027

Tue, Aug 3: National Night Out, most of the U.S. It falls on the first Tuesday in August, but Texas celebrates on the first Tuesday in October (National Night Out). Austin's 2026 event was Tue, Oct 6 (Austin Police). Idea: plan your Texas block party for Tue, Oct 5, 2027, with Lemonade and Lime Margarita.

September 2027

Mon, Sep 6: Labor Day (OPM federal holidays). Idea: an end-of-summer pool party with Mango Margarita and Orange Mango.
Thu, Sep 16: Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Mexican Independence Day (City of Austin MACC). Idea: green and red bowls with Lime Margarita and Strawberry Margarita, or Green Sour Apple and Watermelon for kids.
Looking ahead: the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix returns Oct 22 to 24, 2027 (F1 2027 calendar).

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Questions

When are your machines booked out?

Our machines are booked out Oct 29 to Nov 2, 2026, Nov 21 to Dec 3, 2026, and Mar 8 to 16, 2027. Plan your party for the weekend before or after those dates.

Is National Night Out in August in Texas?

No. National Night Out is the first Tuesday in August in most of the country, but Texas celebrates on the first Tuesday in October.

When is SXSW 2027?

SXSW 2027 runs March 15 to 21, 2027, in downtown Austin.

When is Super Bowl LXI?

Super Bowl LXI is Sunday, Feb 14, 2027, which is also Valentine's Day.

What flavors work for a team watch party?

Match the team colors. Try Orange Dreamsicle for burnt orange, Cherry for maroon, and Green Sour Apple with Lemon Gold Margarita for green and gold. Every mix is alcohol-free until you add alcohol, so kids can have the same colors.