Two days of pop culture, with vendors, gaming competitions, cosplay contests, a superhero-themed car show, superstar guests, kids' entertainment, and more.
July 9-10. Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $20-40 per day; $30-55 for two-day pass.
Join Oasis to welcome back Texas Artisan Markets and over 60 Austin and Texas vendors. From jewelry and pottery to spices, pickles, and art, there is something for everyone at this unique shopping experience at the beautiful family- and dog-friendly brewery on the lake.
Almost Real Things presents a showcase of Austin's creative communities, including interactive activities, networking, a vendor market, dance party, and more.
We Are Blood teams up with Whataburger to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free taquito. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.
Explore the hidden side of Austin with an event billed as "an escape room, but outdoors, with time travel." Guests will explore an iconic neighborhood, solve puzzles, and take memorable photos. Book online or call 512/633-9356.
Saturdays, 11am. $35/person; $15/person 10 and under.
Keep Austin Beautiful developed this event to invite Austinites to beautify the areas around their homes and neighborhoods. Pick up some litter, weed a garden bed, or rake some leaves; it’s up to you! Check out the website for details on cleanup kit registration and social media giveaways.
The city seeks volunteers for its event that collects gently used items from UT-Austin students during move-out season to divert items from the landfill. New this year is a Free Furniture Market (4901 Guadalupe), where Austinites can pick up completely gratis furniture (2:30-7pm each day). Sign up to volunteer and get plenty of perks from area businesses.
Support Austin Pets Alive! and stay cool this summer by purr-chasing a passport that gets you a free drink at a variety of locations offering beer, wine, coffee, and more. Buy online and pick up your passport at any of the APA! thrift stores.
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.
The annual competition between first responders returns, with the goal of seeing who can donate more blood: Austin Police, Austin Fire, Austin/Travis County EMS, the Travis County Sheriff’s Department, or the city of Austin. Donors can vote for any of these when they check in for their appointment.