February Events in Austin & Central Texas

February 1st - Jo’s Chili Cook-Off📍 Jo’s Coffee – South Congress (1316 S. Congress Ave)

A beloved Austin tradition featuring live music, cold beer, and chili tastings from local restaurants and amateur cooks. Free entry; tasting wristbands available on-site. Proceeds benefit Free Lunch ATX.

February 7th - Carnaval Brasileiro📍 Speakeasy – Downtown Austin

One of the largest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside of Brazil, featuring samba dancers, live music, colorful costumes, and high-energy festivities hosted by Austin Samba School.

February 7th - Austin Humane Society Puppy Bowl📍 Austin Humane Society, 124 W. Anderson Lane

A feel-good community event with puppy races, tailgate snacks, Super Bowl-style fun, and adoptable dogs. Free to attend with optional VIP experiences.

February 8th - Super Bowl

February 14th - Valentine’s Day

February 15th - Austin Marathon & Half Marathon📍 Downtown Austin

The Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Weekend brings runners and spectators together for the marathon, half marathon, and 5K through downtown neighborhoods.

February 17, 2026 - Mardi Gras / Fat Tuesday📍 Austin & Central Texas

New Orleans-style celebrations including themed parties, Cajun food specials, live brass bands, and parades at venues across Austin and surrounding towns.

February 18th - Ash Wednesday/Start of Lent📍 Churches & communities across Central Texas

Marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Many local restaurants and churches observe the day with fish specials and services.

February 18th-22nd - OUTsider Festival📍 The VORTEX

A progressive, multidisciplinary arts festival celebrating Austin’s LGBTQ+ community with film, performance art, music, visual art, and creative collaboration.

February 19th - 21st -San Antonio Spurs I-35 Series📍 Moody Center – Austin

The Spurs take on the Phoenix Suns and the Sacramento Kings 

February 21st – March 1st - ATX Open📍 Westwood Country Club

Austin’s premier professional women’s tennis tournament, part of the WTA 250 Tour, featuring top international players in singles and doubles competition.

February 27th – March 1st - NASCAR at COTA📍 Circuit of The Americas

A high-energy race weekend featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge on COTA’s 17-turn road course.