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Formula 1 is roaring back into Austin this weekend, bringing racing fans, live music and plenty of parties to town.

Catch up quick: The U.S. Grand Prix takes over Circuit of the Americas tomorrow through Sunday, but you don't need a race ticket to get in on the action.

We've gathered up some ways to celebrate F1 weekend around Austin.

🏎️ The Atlassian Williams F1 Team is hosting a free fan zone with driver appearances, Q&As and racing simulators at 800 Congress Avenue.

• 11am-7pm daily through Saturday.

🏁 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team will bring their fan hub at 400 Congress Avenue, featuring giveaways, food and the opportunity to be a pitstop mechanic.

• Times vary daily through Sunday.

🎶 Sports Illustrated will host their Circuit Series afterparty at 304 E. 3rd with Canadian DJ Blond:ish, DJ UnKommon and Markos beginning 8:30pm Saturday.

🏓 The Padel Grand Prix will takeover Padel39 for two days, with cocktails, music and a viewing lounge tomorrow and Saturday.

• RSVP is a request and does not guarantee entry.

📍 If you go: Tickets are still available on F1's website if you're ready to head to the Circuit of the Americas this weekend.

Here's what other events are happening around town.

Friday

🎨 The three-day Open-Air Artisan Festival features handmade crafts, bites and music at Auditorium Shores. | 8am-6pm | Details

🏀 The San Antonio Spurs host the Houston Rockets for a regular-season game at the Moody Center. | 8:30pm | Details

Saturday

🛍️ Kendra Scott and LoveShackFancy are hosting a pop-up at Victory Lap Rainey ahead of the Texas vs. Ole Miss game. The first 100 customers will receive complimentary twillies, embroidery, and a signature drink ticket while supplies last. | 4-6pm

Sunday

🎃 UMLAUF's free fall festival features pumpkin painting, art-making, a costume parade, live demonstrations, and family activities. | 11am-4pm | Details

🔮 Nomadic Outpost hosts a free, all-ages market featuring more than 200 rotating vendors specializing in witchcraft and magic. | 2-6pm | Details

Looking for something to watch? Here are new streaming picks to consider.

U.S. Grand Prix — Live Friday through Sunday on Apple TV.

• Formula 1 returns to Circuit of the Americas for the Austin race weekend. Watch it from the comfort of your own home.

Spurs on Prime — Live Friday on Prime Video.

• The Spurs host the Rockets at Austin's Moody Center.

"The Invite" — Comedy-drama available Friday on HBO Max

• Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen play a married San Francisco couple who invite their upstairs neighbors (Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton) to dinner, where the conversation exposes trouble in both relationships.
• Catch up quick: The A24 comedy has earned rave reviews since its January premiere at Sundance.

More to watch

Our weekend picks:

🐾 Asher plans to stop by Dia de Las Mascotas, a parade of animal shelter pets with vendors, mariachis and Halloween cartoons, on Saturday evening.

🐶 Nicole wants to watch the ugly dog contest at Jo's Red River.

Thanks to Bob Gee for his edits.