Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).
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.
Benefiting Austin Sunshine Camps, this 5/10K offers virtual and in-person options, including a "fastest dog" race and an option for pooch portraits from Zilker Bark as well. Kids will enjoy the kids' K and youth-friendly expo area. Austin Sunshine Camps provides free life-changing summer camp experiences for historically underserved youth.
Typically held in February to kick off the Chinese New Year celebration, this year’s parade was postponed due to the pandemic. Ten illuminated boats will make two laps around the downtown section of the River Walk.
While you are enjoying your lunch or dinner at Z’Tejas, stop by the bar to purchase a cool custom dog bandanna to help raise funds for the Austin Humane Society. Each bandanna sold sends money to AHS, and kicks your furry friend's fashion up a notch!
Uncommon Objects' big backyard is transformed into a dynamic marketplace for all things vintage, found and made. Come join the fun and feast on the bargains!
Black Swan Yoga presents an outdoor class and collects donations youth STEM education nonprofit Girlstart. Plus, enjoy JuneShine hard kombucha, Fowl Mouth brunch, and live music afterward.
City of Austin Fire Department is recruiting youth ages 14-20 to join Exploring, Boy Scouts of America's character and career development program for youth. The AFD Explorer Post #370 teaches youth about careers in fire rescue and helps them sharpen leadership skills.
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
Cedar Park Parks & Rec presents a scavenger hunt you do at your own pace at each of its 10 lovely parks. Find the QR code, solve the clue, and take a photo to submit for a chance to win prizes.
Donate blood or platelets this month to be entered in a drawing to win a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition graphics card, a hard-to-find and valuable item. Appointments are mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
End summer with some family-friendly fun. Spread out at the huge outdoor area with picnic tables, misters, and fans. Take in some live music, get some grub at the food truck park, and let the kids play on the playground next door.
Take a journey through time exploring the hidden clues of Austin with Escape the Box, an outdoor guided tour, scavenger hunt, and escape game all in one! It entertains groups of 2-6 at $75 per group. The box features a number of puzzles and clues that can all be found in wonderful Austin neighborhoods along with discounts to participating businesses.
Ongoing; see website for scheduled pickup times. $75.
Esquina Tango has a full calendar of socially distanced, donation-based outdoor classes like samba, salsa aerobics, and of course, tango. Check out the full calendar online.
Bid on items at the virtual silent auction to raise fund for Fortis Therapy Centers' Project Walk, which aims to support five families for six months with free physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy.
"Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.
Austin’s Palm District is located on the eastern edge of Downtown between I-35 and Trinity St., running from Rainey St. to 15th St. The city's Housing and Planning Department seeks public input on the future of the area as it develops the final Palm District Small Area Plan. Explore the area, take a survey, and ask questions on the city’s project website.