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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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Homeschool Day
Enjoy a free day of discovery and learning just for homeschool families, including hands-on activities paired with the Imax doc "The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness," STEM classes from Mad Science, and animal activities.Wed., Oct. 12, 10am-5pm. Free; $10 per child for workshops. -
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Party for the Parks
Spoon headlines this fab fundraiser for the Austin Parks Foundation, which will also feature locally sourced food & beverages, a silent auction, and YETI raffle.Wed., Oct. 12, 7pm. $175 and up.
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"Tangible/Nothing"
In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.Through July 30, 2023Ruby City, San Antonio -
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"Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"
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.Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free. -
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ATX Yoga Girl: Yoga for Toddlers & Their Grownups
Stretch, breathe, move, dance, relax, create, and have fun with age-appropriate yoga, movement, and social/educational activities.Second & fourth Wednesdays through Nov. 23, 10am. Free. -
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Austin Foundation for Architecture’s ArchiTalks
Join the group for a talk titled “Ranch-ish: Designing in the Context of a Mid-Century City” by Pollen Architecture and Design founder Elizabeth Alford.Wed., Oct. 12, 6:30pm. $5.Articulture, 6405 Menchaca -
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Cavern Fall Fest
Just a short jaunt from town, this family-friendly fest features a host of free activities, including a mini hay maze, live music, seasonal menu items, and a free AMAZEn’ Ranch Round-Up maze ticket to those in costume. On Halloween weekend, the Cavern Crew hosts trick or treating in the Discovery Village area, 3-5pm.Sat.-Sun. in October, 10am-5pm -
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College Day at the Dock
The eyes of Texas are upon college students on Wednesdays. Have your student ID ready, because it'll get you half off a boat rental all day.Wednesdays -
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Conscious Breathwork & Sound Healing
Explore within, transcend your ego, open your heart, and safely alter your state of consciousness for healing.Wed., Oct. 12, 7-9pm. $30.LBJ Museum, 131 N. Guadalupe St., San Marcos -
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Cumbia Wednesdays
Get a dance class from Cumbia Austin then practice those moves to music from El Combo Oscuro and special guests.Wednesdays in October, 9pm. $8 cash at the door. -
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Donate Blood, Get Tacos
Treat yo'self to a damn good taco from Torchy's as a reward for the good deed of donating blood.Oct. 1-14We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids
Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.607 W. St Johns #10 -
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Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
A family-friendly, kid-focused event on a beautifully shaded farmstead, with tons of activities beyond the pumpkin patch: live music, art, games, a hay maze, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, and so much more. A portion of proceeds will go to the Friends of the Pound House Foundation.Through Oct. 31, 10am-7pm (closed Tuesdays). $5 weekdays; $10 weekends.Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead, 419 Founders Park Rd., Dripping Springs -
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Epilepsy Support Group
Listen to the experiences of other people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Tuesdays are for family group, and Wednesday is for adults.Second Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Fierce Whiskers Pumpkin Patch
Visit the distillery Friday evenings for Halloween movie screenings, and pick a pumpkin from the patch all month.Oct. 7-31. Thu.-Fri., 4-10pm; Sat.-Sun., noon-10pm. Free. -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night
A quiz covering Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Free. -
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Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit
More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023Houston -
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Halloween Costume Swap
Bring out your kids' too-small costumes and swap them for something new to you! Bring them anytime before the event and they'll be sorted into boxes, and then you can swap away and enjoy a movie and drink specials.Sat., Oct. 14, 6-10pm. Free. -
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House of Torment
The ultimate haunted house with three new themes featuring elaborate sets, iconic characters, towering animatronic monsters, and terrifying scenarios.Through Nov. 5. Open daily Oct. 12-31 and select weekend days otherwise -
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Monkeypox Resources
Monkeypox is still on the scene, and Austin Public Health has expanded the availability of vaccines; check your eligibility via a survey with Wellness Equity Alliance via the link below. If you have symptoms, see your health care provider for testing. If you do not have a provider, call APH at 512/972-5560.Ongoing -
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Paws & Pours for AHS
If you'll be out and about in October and you love animals, here's a chance to maximize your fun and support Austin Humane Society. Simply buy a passport and all month you'll get free glasses of wine, free flights, and other paw-some specials at more than two dozen spots, along with a beverage and koozie from Mighty Swell. Buy online or at a kickoff party at Hank's (5811 Berkman, Oct. 4, 4-6pm); Easy Tiger (1501 E. Seventh, Oct. 5, 5-7pm); or Jo's Coffee (1000 E. 41st, Oct. 7, 9-11am).Oct. 1-31. Passes available after Sept. 22. $40.Multiple locations -
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Pilates Strengthen & Sculpt Mat Workout
A class focusing on all the Pilates mat workout principles to develop a strong inner core and tone, sculpt, and strengthen the muscles.Sept. 12-Dec. 19. $5-28. -
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Platelet Donors Urgently Needed
A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Nov. 30We Are Blood donor centers -
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Pumpkin Nights
Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and more fantastical lands built using over 5,000 hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.Sept. 22-Oct. 30. Mon., Wed. & Thu., 6-11pm; Fri.-Sun., 6-11:30pm. $14-26; kids under 3, free. -
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Republic Square Park Fitness
A free total-body boot camp for all fitness levels.Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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Texas Pumpkin Fest
Tons of fall family fun beyond the patch: a Ferris wheel, "Tent of Terror," games, train rides, axe-throwing, and lots more. Attractions are limited Tue.-Thu., but it's free for all on Tuesdays, only $5 Wed.-Thu., and on Wednesdays is free for military, veterans, and first responders.Oct. 8-30. Tue.-Sun., 10am-7pm. $5-10.8760 FM 2243, Leander -
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The Austin Chronicle Halloween Costume & Home Display Contest
Dressing up this Halloween? Going all out decorating your digs? Send us pics of your spookiest, scariest, most outrageous costumes and home displays for a chance to win a prize pack curated by Culture Editor Richard Whittaker. Winners will be featured in the Oct. 28 issue.Through Oct. 25 -
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Volunteer With TCDP
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.OngoingVarious locations -
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Youth Poetry Contest
Orpheus Academy of Music invites students ages 6-12 to submit poems about either making music with friends or making music to change the world, with the winning poem being used as part of an original composition to be performed live at the historic Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Grand prize also includes $500 and a month of free lessons!Submissions due Nov. 1. Free.
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WIC Mobile Unit
Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.Check online for current schedule. Free.Various locations
