09/02/2026
Only in Austin do 1.5 million bats taking flight turn into a full-blown festival!
Bat Fest takes over the Congress Avenue Bridge on September 5 with live music, food, local vendors, a bat costume contest, and—of course—the famous Austin bats making their nightly appearance at sunset.
📍 Congress Avenue Bridge
📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 3–11 PM
If you’re looking for something that feels uniquely Austin, this one belongs on the list. Keep Austin weird!