September 18, 2026 edition
This is an archive of the original Weekender selections for the dates above. Schedules and property details describe that edition, not current events or availability.
Pumpkin displays and a day on Lake Austin gave this edition two very different ways to spend the weekend outdoors. Museum visits and karaoke rounded out the selections, with an agave tasting at Distribution Hall for Friday night.
The weekend’s events
Pumpkin Nights
Original schedule: All weekend; times vary
Pumpkin Nights put the focus on an illuminated walking trail and the activities at Pumpkin Village. It was the seasonal outing in this issue, with evening hours that varied by date.
Austin Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival
Original schedule: Friday, September 18; times vary
Distribution Hall was the setting for the Arte Agave selection. The newsletter described tequila and mezcal tasting alongside folklorico performances, music, and an artisan market.
Get Out Girl Surf & Paddle Jam
Original schedule: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20; times vary
Get Out Girl paired Saturday surf sessions with Sunday paddling on Lake Austin. The program focused on women and girls, with recognition of female first responders, military personnel, and nurses.
Austin Museum Day
Original schedule: Sunday, September 20; times vary
Austin Museum Day offered a reason to spend Sunday exploring museum collections and exhibitions. Tours and hands-on activities were part of the original selection; participating institutions set their own schedules.
Karaoke Sundays at Augustine
Original schedule: Sunday, September 20; 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
The Sunday evening selection was karaoke at Augustine on Rainey Street. It gave this issue a smaller, participatory music option alongside the weekend’s larger organized events.
Homes featured in this edition
These are the properties highlighted in the original newsletter. Figures and labels below are reproduced as historical newsletter details; they do not establish a current asking price, a completed sale price, or present availability.
Lakehaven | 1540 County Road 262
*Original label: Exclusive Listing*
5 bedrooms · 4 full baths · 1 half baths · 5,218 square feet · $3,295,000
6213 Edwards Mountain Cove
*Original label: Exclusive Listing*
4 bedrooms · 3 full baths · 1 half baths · 3,307 square feet · $1,500,000 · 0.308 acres
2702 Lakehurst Road
*Original label: Exclusive Listing*
4 bedrooms · 3 full baths · 1 half baths · 4,132 square feet · $1,300,000 · 1.5 acres
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