The public is invited to attend the oath of office ceremony on the north side of the Capitol, followed by the Taste of Texas luncheon on the south lawn with cuisine from 10 restaurants across the state, family activities like a petting zoo and face painting, and live music from the Texas Trio.
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
We Are Blood partners with ThunderCloud Subs to reward blood donors with a free small sub. Do some good in exchange for an Office Favorite, Texas Tuna, Veggie Delite, or whatever strikes your fancy.
The Wildflower Center's annual exhibition of explorable secret hideouts designed by local artists will transport you to imaginary worlds and spark an appreciation for art and nature.
The GCAA program has recognized outstanding communities since 1969, with the Texas Department of Transportation providing landscaping award funding since 1985. This year, ten winning communities will share $2 million in landscaping awards from TxDOT, with the amount based on population size. The funds are used for landscaping projects along state rights of way. Applications are now being accepted.
Join fellow book lovers to dive into works by authors in the Asian diaspora, from new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites, fiction to non-fiction and everything in between. Get the full schedule online.
Every other month on a Tuesday, 6-7:30pm, beginning Jan. 17
Start the year learning a new old skill at the historic farm. They've got basic blacksmithing and leatherworking classes all month and you can learn to craft your own custom belt or a knife made from a railroad spike.
Join the Psychedelic Society of Texas, writer Zach Leary, and police lieutenant/psychotherapist Sarko Gergerian for an envelope-pushing conversation about the potential of psychedelics to heal PTSD for both civilians and law enforcement officers. This conversation will be recorded as part of the popular MAPS podcast.
Join the Austin Public Library in celebrating the seventh annual Day of Racial Healing with a transformational circle on the fourth floor in the main conference room.
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.