Austin’s Fall Gala Guide: Upcoming Fundraising Events
Discover the nonprofit events, galas and luncheons this fall that support local causes and the city’s vibrant social scene
Austin’s fall calendar is packed with galas, luncheons and celebrations that highlight the city’s generosity. These events bring the community together in support of local nonprofits and worthy causes. Mark your calendar to give back while experiencing some of Austin’s most anticipated social gatherings of the season.
September Austin Galas & Philanthropic Events
September 23: HAAM Day for Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
September 25: A Night In Verde Gala for 4ATX Foundation
September 25: A Good Night for Goodwill for Goodwill of Central Texas
September 26: Big Hearts, Bright Futures Luncheon for Any Baby Can
October Austin Galas & Philanthropic Events
October 2: Glow in the Park for Waterloo Greenway Conservancy
October 2: Bandana Ball for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
October 4: Fête 2025: La Vie De La Fête for Ballet Austin
October 7: Kind Cookie Competition for The Kindness Campaign
October 8: Party for the Parks for Austin Parks Foundation
October 18: Play Bingo Ladies Luncheon for Center for Child Protection
October 23: Champions for Children Luncheon for Helping Hand Home for Children
October 25: Lift-A-Fork For Forklift for Forklift Danceworks
October 25: Rags to Wags Gala for Austin Humane Society
October 26: Twilight On The Trail for The Trail Conservancy
November & December Austin Galas & Philanthropic Events
November 2: 2025 Swan Songs Serenade for Swan Songs
November 5: Good Apple Dinner for Texas Appleseed
November 5 & 7-9: Garage & Estate Sale for The Settlement Home for Children
November 6-7: FORE Kids ATX Weekend for Experience Camps, The UGLI Foundation, Dell Children’s Medical Center, Foster Village and Center for Child Protection
November 7: First Edition Literary Gala for Texas Book Festival
November 8: Art Dinner 2025 for The Contemporary Austin
November 8: Luminarium for Pease Park Conservancy
November 8: Austin Wine & Food Foundation Gala for Wine and Food Foundation
November 10: Andy Roddick Foundation Gala for The Andy Roddick Foundation
November 13: Beauty of Life 2025 for Hospice Austin
November 15: Lone Stars and Angels Gala for St. Jude
November 15: 7th Annual Equality Texas Gala: Together, We’re Unlimited! for Equality Texas
November 19-23: A Christmas Affair 2025 for Junior League of Austin
November 27: ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot for Caritas of Austin
November 28: Home is Here concert for Casa Marianella
December 3: Giving Tuesday for various local nonprofits through I Live Here I Give Here
December 6: Dancing with the Stars: Austin for Center for Child Protection
December 6: Slay Bells: Jammies at Sammie’s for Friends of the Children Austin
December 14: Austin Playhouse Winter Gala for Austin Playhouse
More Ways to Give
During the holidays season, especially, so many of our neighbors are in need of support. We will be sure to update our page of Where to Donate and Make a Difference in Austin This Holiday Season as we get closer to November and December giving campaigns and volunteer opportunities.