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Pecan Street Festival
The long-running arts & crafts and music festival hosts hundreds of local artisans and vendors and multiple stages hosting dozens of local musicians. Food vendors offer everything from smoothies to funnel cake, and kids will enjoy rides, a petting zoo, face-painting, and more.Sept. 16-17. Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun., 11am-8pmSixth Street between Brazos & I-35 -
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Fiesta Austin Diez y Seis
An all-day fiesta with live music, special guests, art, and food to celebrate Mexican culture on the day that honors its independence from Spain. The day includes a washer tournament, over 40 vendors with carnival food and drinks, and a kids zone (noon-6pm) with games, face painting, hair braiding, and more.Sat., Sept. 16, 10am-10pm. $5-7; free until noon. -
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APA! No-Kill Anniversary Party
Celebrate the multitude of folks behind the no-kill animal shelter initiative at this pawty. Cast the final votes for Mayor of Pawstin (either feline General Erasmus Dickinson or canine candidate Mindy) and find out who won, and enjoy food, drinks, music, an adoptable kitten/puppy "petting zoo," vendors, a raffle, and more.Sat., Sept. 16, 5-8pm -
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DOGE ATX Parade: A Parade of Shiba Inus
The Japan-America Society of Greater Austin presents a fun and exciting parade of Japanese Shiba Inus at the park, plus family-friendly fun with origami, a dog talent show, lessons on how to speak Japanese to your dog, and yummy Japanese rice balls and snacks from Austin's own Asahi Imports.Sat., Sept. 16, 10am-noon. Free. -
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Viva México 2023: A Celebration of Independence
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center hosts its 16th annual Mexican Independence Day celebration at a new location due to construction at ESB-MACC. A lively celebration includes live music and dance performances, a community resource fair, family-friendly art activities, and a vendor market, plus special guest hosts from Univision and a Grito de Independencia from Mexican Consul General Pablo Marentes.Sat., Sept. 16, 5-9pm. Free; all-ages. -
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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Austin Ale Trail Launch Party
Pick up your Ale Trail brewery passport and some swag and win some great prizes, as well as trying Blue Owl's special frozen slushee Sour Switchback and a new seasonal, Tahitian Lime Pie.Sat., Sept. 16, noon-4pm -
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Austin Restaurant Weeks
Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.: A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.: (Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.)Through Sept. 17Community
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Backyard Comedy Show
A night of music, stand-up, and sketch comedy in a Southeast Austin backyard. BYOB if you wish!Sat., Sept. 16, 8pm. $10.Location and tickets through EventbriteCommunity
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Beat the Heat
With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.OngoingCommunity
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Black Austin History Tours at the Oakwood Chapel
Angela Thornton will lead tours to talk about the Historic Colored Grounds and the burials that were segregated by race and class in the 1800s. There are many individuals buried in this section that represent Black excellence and are inspirations today. Thornton can also offer history about the chapel and online resources to learn more.Through Dec. 16. Saturdays, 12:30pm. Free.Oakwood Chapel, 1601 NavasotaCommunity
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Brazil Day ATX: Festa Do 7
Nonprofit Cultural Brasil of Austin hosts a fun-filled outdoor fest with Brazilian music, art, cuisine, drinks, dancing, and more.Sat., Sept. 16, 6-11pm. Free, but donations appreciated.Community
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City-Wide Vintage Sale
Find tons of treasures among the vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, and more.Aug. 12-13; Sept. 16-17; Nov. 25-26. Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. Early shop: Sat., 8:30-10am. $9; children under 12, free. $12 for early bird (Saturday).Community
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Conscious Creators: Eco-Market + Workshops
Ani's Day & Night partners with an incredible lineup of eco-conscious companies and organizations for a market of sustainability-focused brands, plus workshops and opportunities to restore, repair and/or recycle your worn items. Procure new-to-you items at the market or clothing swap, learn to repair and dye materials, grab free mushroom fruiting blocks, and more.Sat., Sept. 16, noon-4pm. Free.Community
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Diez y Seis: Mexican Independence Comedy Showcase
Celebrate Mexican independence with the best Mexican comics in Texas, plus a DJ playing cumbias all night.Sat., Sept. 16, 10:30pm. $15.Community
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Donate Blood, Get a Free T-Shirt
We Are Blood wraps up September by offering rocking WAB T-shirts for blood and platelet donors.Sept. 15-30. Free.We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drivesCommunity
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Fresh for Less Mobile Markets
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.Community
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.OngoingCommunity
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Glazing & You Workshop
Level up your glaze knowledge at this three-hour pottery workshop that gets into chemistry and techniques.Sat., Sept. 16, 5-8pm. $125.Community
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Help Stock Your School Library
Austin Books and Comics has a neat deal for back to school: Get 15% off “all ages” graphic novels for a limited time, and use your coupon to vote for your school to receive a $250 gift card to stock the school library with graphic novels.Through Sept. 17Community
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Learn to Farm
Farmshare Austin's Farmer Starter program is an immersive training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Get more info and apply online.Applications due Oct. 1Apply onlineCommunity
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Live Band Karaoke With the Screamalongs
Sing your favorite punk, rock, metal, emo, and grunge songs with a live band and live your rockstar dreams. Plan ahead with the song list online.Sat., Aug. 19 & Sept. 16, 9pm-12mid (signups at 8:30). Free.Community
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Pioneer Ghost Tour
Explore one of the most haunted sites around at the historic farm with Austin Ghost Tours. If you're a fan of history and haunts, this one's for you!Third Saturdays, 7pmCommunity
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Texas State Parks Photo Contest
Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.Deadline: Nov. 27Submit online
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