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Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pmButler Park -
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The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keep It Weird in Austin!
The Acro-Cats tour supports Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rock Cats Rescue is focused on saving cats "One Click at a Time" through cat welfare, rescue, and adoption. The Acro-Cats show promotes the importance of bonding and training cats with positive reinforcement, while also finding homes for rescued cats.Apr. 24-May 5Long Center for the Performing Arts
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2nd Street District Sidewalk Sale
Help support local businesses and enjoy a variety of promotions and sales from participating tenants. Make a stop at Republic Square Park or take a photo with the Willie Nelson statue, and keep an eye out for the traveling frosé trailer to stay refreshed.Sat., Sept. 26Second Street between Colorado & San Antonio streets -
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Anne McAfee Community Awards
Named for legendary local Democratic activist Anne McAfee, these awards honor activists and community leaders who follow in her footsteps. Join the virtual ceremony to celebrate this year's winners.Sat., Sept. 26, 11am -
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Austin Diaper Bank Bash
This virtual fundraiser celebrates the mission of the Austin Diaper Bank and supports over 15,000 families in Central Texas with diapers, wipes, and period supplies. Ticket includes dinner and dessert for two (ready to reheat) delivered to your home with a Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail pack, a bottle of wine, a gift bag, and invitation to the live happy hour, and the auction features lots of local goodies and fun getaway packages.Sat., Sept. 26, 6:30pm -
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Final Call for RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
This program through the city of Austin provides full rent payment for income-eligible renters financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the details on their FAQ and apply online.Applications due Tue., Dec. 8, noon -
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PPE Distribution Event: Travis County Community Center – Del Valle
Austin Public Health, CommUnityCare, and Central Health will be distributing hand sanitizer, masks, and educational materials.Sat., Sept. 26, 9-11am. Free.Travis County Community Center – Del Valle, 3518 FM 973, Del Valle -
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Precision Camera University
The local powerhouse of photographic excellence presents its annual convocation of learning, now gone virtual and featuring "our strongest line-up of world-class photo educators ever." Joe McNally. Ya'Ke Smith. Lindsay Adler. More and more. And you know there'll be plenty of classes, keynote talks, brand reps a-repping, and tons of registration bonuses, right? Yes!Sept. 26-27. $9.99. -
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Pumpkin Celebration
The pumpkins have arrived and there will be plenty of photo ops around the grounds and a chance to adopt a candidate for a jack-o'-lantern.Sat., Sept. 26, 9:30am-6pmWildseed Farms, Fredericksburg -
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Robot Building Party
Kindergartners through third graders are invited to a party with Girl Scouts of Central Texas, where they'll learn all about robots and how to build one.Sat., Oct. 10, 10:30-11:15amOnline -
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Texas Tribune Festival
For 10 years The Texas Tribune Festival has invited people from all over the state and country to talk about all things policy, politics, and current events. This year, the entirely virtual conference will feature a month of programming with more than 250 speakers and 100 engaging conversations. With speakers such as Hillary Clinton, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Ted Cruz, and Willie Nelson, you won’t want to miss it!Through Sept. 30. $49-199.
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Absolute Beginning Pilates Group Reformer Workshop
Pilates is one of the best workouts around, and if you're new to it and/or the Pilates Reformer equipment, this workshop is a perfect place to start. Everyone is a beginner in this workshop.Wednesdays, Oct. 7-Nov. 11, 6:15-7pm. $150 for six weeks. -
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AISD Launches New Support Web Pages
Austin ISD has launched new web pages full of resources, FAQs, and instructions to support Community Learning Spaces and caregivers as students begin learning remotely for the first four weeks of school. Community Learning Spaces are facilitated by community organizations, groups of parents, faith-based organizations, or public entities that provide in-person support to students during times of remote off-campus instruction, and you can find one online if needed.Beginning Sept. 8 -
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Anne McAfee Community Awards
The Travis County Democratic Party celebrates TCDP's most dedicated precinct chairs, volunteers, activists, and organizations.Sat., Sept. 26, 11am-1pmFacebook Live -
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Art Scared
The San Marcos Art League is seeking elementary to high school students for a temporary public art installation designed for windows of participating establishments on the historic downtown square. Kids will paint a: section of a designated window on Sat., Oct. 24, with a Halloween-themed image.Registration deadline: Oct. 10Apply online -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Austin Self-Guided Hemp Tour
Learn more about hemp while social distancing. Visit all seven retail locations for special discounts, education, and free swag.Through Oct. 22. Free.Citywide -
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Bach to Rock Grand Opening
Tour the newest location of Bach to Rock, a music school for students of all ages. Enjoy a free music lesson, try out Mommy & Me classes, enter prize drawings, and lots more.Sat., Sept. 26, 11am-2pm3219 E. Whitestone Blvd. #200, Cedar Park -
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Child Care Provider Relief Grant Application Period Open
The Austin Child Care Provider Relief Grant provides immediate one-time financial assistance to eligible child care centers, including home providers. In partnership with the city of Austin, United Way for Greater Austin will accept applications and provide consultation and case management services to grant applicants. Join a webinar on Wed., July 22, at 9am to get more information.Open July 21 to Oct. 1 or when funding is expended, whichever is firstOnline -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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City's Nonprofit Grant Program Closing Soon
The city's Economic Development Department reopened the Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant fund to reach additional local nonprofits facing hardships due to the pandemic, and applications are due this week. This $6.35 million fund provides grants of up to $20,000.Through Oct. 9, 5pm -
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Donate to PEAS Resiliency Gardens Program
Donations to PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability) will go to support outdoor learning and edible education programming in the community. Choose your level of funding, from seeds to an entire garden for an Austin family.June 8-Oct. 1Online -
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Education Austin Community Car Caravan
Teachers union Education Austin leads a car caravan to Austin ISD's Southfield headquarters to deliver questions and demands about AISD's response to the pandemic. Folks are encouraged to decorate their cars with questions. Cars will meet at 10:30am at either the Burger Activity Center (3200 Jones Rd.) or Nelson Field (7105 Berkman Dr.) before driving to AISD headquarters (4000 I-35 S.).Sat., Sept. 26, 10:30amCitywide -
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Flight of the Bats
The bats have returned to the 350-foot-deep cavern three hours from Austin. Evening tours of the bat emergence have begun with social distancing. Reservations required.Wed.-Sun., through Oct. 31, 7:30pm. $6-14.Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, Rocksprings -
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Garden Tours
Join a tour on the hour of the 39-acre former Peckerwood Gardens to view the 3,000 plants from Mexico, Asia, and the U.S.Sat., Sept. 26, 9-11am. $10.John Fairey Garden, Hempstead -
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Ghost Tours at Pioneer Farms
A nighttime walking tour through environs rich with stories about spirits, unexplained sightings, and things that go bump in the night, hosted by Austin ghost experts. A not-to-be-missed outing with history.Last Saturdays, 8pm, through Oct. 31 -
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How Is 10-1 Working for Austin?
In 2012, Austin voted to move away from an at-large City Council to single-member districts, and one of the reasons was to increase geographic and racial diversity. How has the 10-1 system lived up to these expectations, and how well are Austinites represented by Council? Hear from Nelson Linder, Peck Young, and Anthony Gutierrez in a conversation moderated by Mike Ignatowski.Sat., Sept. 26, 2-4pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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HSEM Calendar Contest
The city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management invites Travis County students in second through fifth grades to submit artwork for the first Emergency Preparedness Calendar. Themes include family emergency preparedness actions, Central Texas severe weather conditions, and man-made disasters.Deadline: Oct. 18Online -
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I Wish I Missed My Ex-President! Vote-by-Mail Phonebank
The TCDP is calling voters to make sure they know if they're qualified to vote by mail this November.Saturdays, 1-4pmOnline -
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Infuzzed
Come explore new ideas using honey, beeswax, and bees with hive tours at 9:30am and 12:30pm. Reservations required.Sat., Sept. 26Beeweaver, Navasota -
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Keep Austin Weird’s 5.12K Run to Brunch
Keep Austin Weird with scenic run courses throughout the city, unique restaurants, and local entertainment. Presented by Karbach Brewing Co. in partnership with Southern Smoke Foundation to help raise money and awareness for their Austin Relief Fund, helping people in the local food and beverage industry impacted by COVID-19.Sept. 20-Oct. 18. $45.Virtual -
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Lend a Hand ATX
Lend a Hand ATX, created by Austin Tech Alliance, is a platform to help skilled tech volunteers and those in need make critical community connections during the COVID-19 crisis. Create an account, make an offer or request, and find a match!April 24-Dec. 15Online -
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Our Future 35
Downtown Austin Alliance's engagement series intended to kick-start the process of co-creating a community vision for the I-35 corridor.Sat., Sept. 26, 4-6pmOnline -
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Pig Week 2020
OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue's compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR's social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business' account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It's an excellent way to "swine and dine," if you will, for a great cause.Through Oct. 31 -
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Planet Rock Distillery
This beautiful outdoor venue offers plenty of room to social distance and a variety of mixed drinks using locally distilled vodka. Book some time at their "glampground" or just check out some live music: This weekend features Sharon Bordain on Friday and the Honey Bees on Saturday, and every Saturday there's karaoke from 1-4pm.Sat.-Sun., Sept. 25-26Planet Rock Vodka Distillery, 5401 Hudson Bend -
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Puppy Petting Zoo
DogEmbark says puppies needs to meet 100 different people and dogs before they reach 16 weeks of age to learn the social skills they need to be happy, positive members of the community. So they're offering a COVID-conscious space at Barton Creek Farmers Market for dogs seven-16 weeks old to socialize. If you've got a potential puppy participant, register online. If not, you could be one of those important 100, so go pet the puppers!Saturdays, 9am-1pm -
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Richard Moya Park Volksmarch
Choose from noncompetitive 6K and 10K routes mostly on concrete trails in this pecan-shaded park named after Richard Moya, the first Latino elected to public office in Travis County.Sat., Sept. 26, 8am. $3. -
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Shape Austin's Future: Redistrict ATX
City Council district boundaries are redrawn every 10 years, and now is your opportunity to get involved by applying for the Applicant Review Panel or the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Get all the details at RedistrictATX.org.June 1-Sept. 30Online -
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Shoal Creek Social Distancing
Join Shoal Creek Conservancy for a two-week social distancing giving campaign. Safely enjoy the Shoal Creek Trail and celebrate with the conservancy with a self-led photo scavenger hunt and virtual happy hour. Get all the details, including how to win tons of cool prizes, on the website.Sept. 15-30Shoal Creek Trail -
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Shoal Creek Social Distancing 2020
In place of Shoal Creek Conservancy's annual in-person social, the org will be promoting several virtual and on-the-creek engagement opportunities, including a virtual happy hour, photo scavenger hunt, and pop-ups along the creek.Sept. 15-30 -
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St. Jude Walk/Run
Join in this virtual walk/run to help end childhood cancer by starting a team, joining one, or registering individually.Sat., Sept. 26Virtual -
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Suffrage Now: A 19th Amendment Centennial Exhibition
Contemporary Texas women photographers share photos commenting on the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.Aug. 6-Jan. 31Online -
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Texas State Women's Volleyball
Vs. ULM.Fri., Sept. 25, 11am & 6pm; Sat., Sept. 26, 1pmStrahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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The Escape Game Remote Adventures
Play the Escape Game’s newest game, "Ruins: Forbidden Treasure," from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed camera, search 360° images of the room, and use items in your online dashboard to progress through the game. An expert game guide will be there to help along the way, just like the typical escape room. Assemble a team of friends, family, or co-workers, and see if you can escape within an hour!May 5-Dec. 20. $25/person.Online -
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Videodance™ Lady Gaga’s "Bad Romance"
This one-hour workshop will teach steps from the music video. Experience the fun of putting together music video choreography and then dancing it out with the crowd.Sat., Sept. 26, noon-1pm. $10-26.Online and on-site at Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third -
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Virtual Hoppy Hour With Tiny Tails
Virtually hang out with the adorable animals of Tiny Tails to You and one of their animal experts, livestreamed via Facebook Live or Instagram Live (@TinyTailsToYou). Donations accepted at www.tinytailstoyou.com/donate.Saturdays, 9amOnline -
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Voter Registration Drive
Pain Stoppers Inc., the Douglass Club of Austin, the NAACP Austin branch, and the National Low Income Housing Coalition have partnered to host a COVID-19 safe voter registration drive.Sat., Sept. 26, 11am-2pmNAACP Austin Branch, 1709 E. 12th -
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We Are Blood Needs Donations
We Are Blood has a critical need for donations, and as a bonus this month they're giving donors a blood type wristband. Due to COVID-19, appointments are mandatory and masks or face coverings are required. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through Sept. 30We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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We Run the World
Academy presents a virtual relay race to get athletes of all ages running and walking 25,000 miles total, just over the circumference of the world, for Marathon Kids. Track and donate your miles with FitRankings, and follow along on the Leaderboard.Through Sept. 30. Free-$50.Anywhere -
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Weekend Workshop to End Corruption tn Politics
Wolf-PAC, a national, nonpartisan organization working to end corruption in our federal government, hosts its annual seminar virtually this year, so you can attend from anywhere.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 25-27. $10.Virtual -
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YMCA E-Sports Gaming Leagues
The Y will offer kids ages 8 and up an opportunity to compete in two of the world’s most popular games – Rocket League and League of Legends. Matches will be held on Saturdays beginning Oct. 3, and your team will play together virtually from home.Deadline to register: Sat., Sept. 26. $10.Online
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.Ongoing. $50.
