Austin-area events

Please refer to the calendar below for any cancellations. Hancock Recreation Center is typically closed for federal holidays.

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Weekly English country dance

When: Mondays, 7:15 – 9:30pm
First-time English country dancers should come at 7:15 for a 15-minute introduction to English country dancing. Dances after 8:30pm will be targeted for experienced dancers.
Where: Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St.
Cost: $5
A fragrance free event.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. To enjoy dancing, they need to be mature enough to dance with people other than their parents or friends.

3rd Saturday contra dance

When: The 3rd Saturday of each month, 7:00pm-9:55pm.
Where: Go Dance Studio
2525 W Anderson Ln. #530 (in Northcross Mall Plaza near First Watch and Guitar Center)
Cost: More details in the calendar below.

Monthly contra dance in San Marcos

When: The 2nd Sunday of each month, 1:00pm-4:00pm. *Schedule may vary so please check their San Marcos Contra Dance

Weekly contra dance sponsored by Austin Barn Dancers

When: Wednesdays, 7:30-9:45pm
Where: Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St
Cost: Free! Music by a volunteer jam band
More info: http://austinbarndancers.org/

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4	5 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock October 5, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated) This is a fragrance-free event. See more details	6	7 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 7, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Rich MacMath calling this week A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details	8	9	10 3rd* Saturday Contra Dance 3rd* Saturday Contra Dance October 10, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Go Dance Studio, 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530, Austin, TX 78757, USA Caller: Ann Jenneman Band: Calliope Featuring: Pam Pruitt, violin, recorders; Jon Donaldson, violin, autoharp, bodhran; Patty Collier, violin, piano; Mike Savercool, violin; Robert Brandon, violin and tenor banjo, Rose St Anthony, guitar; Eric Vormelker, upright bass Go Dance Studio 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530 in Northcross Mall Plaza (near First Watch and Chaparral Ice.) No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:00pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! Admission $10 Please wear (or even better, bring) clean dance shoes to protect this lovely dance floor. Thanks! This is a fragrance-free event. Dance sponsored by TAADA See more details
11 Early bird discount ends for Fire Ant Early bird discount ends for Fire Ant October 11, 2026 See more details San Marcos Contra Dance San Marcos Contra Dance October 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm United Campus Ministry, 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666 Caller: Dorcas Hand Band: Toci Featuring: Michael Savercool and Patty Collier on fiddles; Raul Diaz on guitar $10 per dancer No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 1:00pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! You may park on the lower level of "The Tower" parking garage directly across Guadalupe Street from the UCM Wesley Center dance venue. This is a fragrance-free event. Dance sponsored by TAADA and San Marcos Contra Dance See more details	12 ECD with live music @ Hancock ECD with live music @ Hancock October 12, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Live music with Common Scents. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated) This is a fragrance-free event. See more details	13	14 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 14, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Dale Rempert calling this week A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details	15 TAADA board meeting via zoom TAADA board meeting via zoom October 15, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm TAADA board meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend, email the board (board@taada.us) at least 2 hours beforehand and they will send you a link. See more details	16 Austin String Band Festival Austin String Band Festival October 16, 2026 - October 18, 2026 Camp Ben Mc Culloch, 18301 Ranch to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA The Austin String Band Festival is held annually on the third weekend of October at Camp Ben McCulloch in nearby Driftwood, Texas. Sponsored by Austin Friends of Traditional Music. It is one of their major initiatives. Bringing local and national talents to a three day festival. Camping, workshops, dances, stage show, and a LOT of jamming! For more info see website. See more details	17 Austin String Band Festival Austin String Band Festival October 16, 2026 - October 18, 2026 Camp Ben Mc Culloch, 18301 Ranch to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA The Austin String Band Festival is held annually on the third weekend of October at Camp Ben McCulloch in nearby Driftwood, Texas. Sponsored by Austin Friends of Traditional Music. It is one of their major initiatives. Bringing local and national talents to a three day festival. Camping, workshops, dances, stage show, and a LOT of jamming! For more info see website. See more details
18 Austin String Band Festival Austin String Band Festival October 16, 2026 - October 18, 2026 Camp Ben Mc Culloch, 18301 Ranch to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA The Austin String Band Festival is held annually on the third weekend of October at Camp Ben McCulloch in nearby Driftwood, Texas. Sponsored by Austin Friends of Traditional Music. It is one of their major initiatives. Bringing local and national talents to a three day festival. Camping, workshops, dances, stage show, and a LOT of jamming! For more info see website. See more details	19 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock October 19, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated) This is a fragrance-free event. See more details	20	21 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 21, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Ann Jenneman calling this week A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details	22	23	24
25	26 ECD with live music @ Hancock ECD with live music @ Hancock October 26, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Live music with Max and Pamela. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated) This is a fragrance-free event. See more details	27	28 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock October 28, 2026 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Marc Airhart calling this week A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details	29	30	31

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