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The University of Texas once again hosts the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, for the 96th time, in fact. Thousands of college track and field athletes and spectators will alight on the UT campus for races and skills trials of all kinds. And this year’s prestigious competition has a special honorary referee in Chris Plonsky, Longhorn chief of staff and executive senior associate athletics director, recognized on the last day of competition after 36 years working for UT. All-meet tickets are on sale now for $25, and Friday/Saturday meet tickets become available March 25. – Kat McNevins

You’ve driven on his namesake street, and now you can learn more about and celebrate the legacy of labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. United by Our Roots Coalition, composed of a host of local orgs and leaders including Austin City Council members, HABLA, PODER, and more, commemorates Chavez’s birthday for this 23rd annual ¡Sí Se Puede! Day, translating to “Yes, we can!” Meet at about 9:30 at the park for the march, to be followed by a program with speakers and a day of community connections with nonprofits, Latino-owned vendors, and more. – Kat McNevins

HTU once again pulls out all the stops for its Easter Egg Hunt, which turns 18 this year. Kids of all ages are invited to a brief storytime covering the meaning of Easter before joining their age groups to be unleashed on the campus in search of filled baskets and thousands of eggs stuffed with candy and coins, prize eggs for school supplies and gift certificates, and the Fabergé egg of the whole affair: a $500 scholarship prize egg. Meet at the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium at 10am, and in case of rain, postpone that to Monday, April 1, 4pm. – Kat McNevins

Over 40 local artists, artisans, and vendors combine forces to form North Loop Pop Up Market. Saturday marks Lone Wolf Vintage’s first pop-up market of 2024 and offers an eclectic collection of vintage clothing, antiques, handcrafted jewelry, books, records, and more. DJ Tropicana Joe soundtracks the market, dealing exclusively in 45 rpm vintage records. Chef Cibelli, Nico’s Nitro, and Picnic Party offer a variety of food and drink to feed shoppers as they peruse local goods. – Madeline Duncan

If you’ve ever admired the grounds at our city’s lovely Wildflower Center and wished your backyard bore a more striking resemblance, they’re making it easy for you to get started this April. At their seasonal plant sale, get your hands on all kinds of Texas natives, from Aesculus pavia to Yucca treculeana. Weekend one’s sale is reserved for Wildflower Center members only (sign up now and get 10% off purchases); everybody else will be able shop Fridays-Sundays, April 12-28, 9am-1pm. Want to browse their wares ahead of time? See what’s available at wildflower.org. – Kimberley Jones

Recent rumblings from TikTok cultural critics, unhappy X inhabitants, and my friends after two Aperol spritzes would have you believe we’ve no longer got any “subcultures.” Everything’s about aesthetics: to have the markings of a group without performing the actions necessary for said marks. But reality is not a Dark-Academia-Health-Goth Pinterest board, and subcultures thrive IRL – if you know where to look. For example, the Ballroom’s sweaty but spacious caverns. Filled by over 30 vintage, novelty, and etc. vendors, only the true freaks, geeks, and weirdos will be brave enough to get a tooth gem right next to the guy selling shrink-wrapped Son in Law VHS. Log off the video platforms, and log in to the real deal. – James Scott

Have all of those leg days paid off? Show off your best bench press, squat, and deadlift at Texas Barbell’s eighth annual Spring Showdown. Complete with a full electronic scoring system and International Weightlifting Federation-certified equipment, this meet will serve as a qualifier for USA Weightlifting National Championship Week and the top male and female lifters will take home the championship belt – and bragging rights, of course. Don’t forget your USAW singlet and membership card! – Miranda Garza

Some of you never had a mom who dragged you around antiquing, and it shows in your Ikea-stuffed apartments. How about you liven up the joint – and your outfits, your office, your life, even – by checking out this wide array of vintage, gifts, and more? Side Kitsch, attached to local coiffeur/ses Scissor Sisters Hair Show, contains tons of kooky artifacts from cool peoples past. Explore their indoor selection as well as a new slew of vendors outside. Gonna miss this Saturday’s affair? Check back in on March 30, when they’ll be doing it all again. – James Scott

A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.

This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.

A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.

The 15th annual Sherwood Forest Faire begins this Saturday and remains open on weekends from 10am to dusk, rain or shine, till April 21. Over 170 artisans will be peddling their wares and showing off demonstrations of the serious craft it takes to make them, ranging from glass blowers, blacksmiths, potters, and leather armor makers to weavers, jewelers, and visual artists. With over 150 live performances a day to choose from, you could witness full-contact jousting, falconry, swordplay, archery, juggling, comedy, or theatre. We all know the best part of the faire is the turkey legs though – so don yourself a cheeky costume, let the mead flow, and get thee to McDade this spring. – Lina Fisher