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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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Austin African American Book Festival
The fest returns for its 17th year, bringing an interactive community gathering and cultural celebration of African American writers and their work through literary-based programming that includes author talks, book discussions, pop culture conversations, children's activities, and a vendor marketplace. Highlights include special guests Kwame Alexander, a New York Times bestselling author and multiple award-winning poet, producer, and educator, and Gayle Jessup White, former NYT journalist and current author and community engagement officer at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s legendary estate.Sat., June 24, 10am-4pm -
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Games Y'all
A meetup for game fans with a new roundup of indie games to play and new digital arts projects from Welcome to My Homepage to explore, plus a panel called "Playing Fair: Access & Accountability in Gaming Ecosystems."Sat., June 24, 2-5pm -
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Greater Austin Comic Con
With open gaming and e-sports tournaments, board games, celebrities, and cosplay contests. Among those slated to appear: George Takei (Sulu, Star Trek), James Hong (Big Trouble in Little China, Kung Fu Panda), and the voice actors for many anime characters, including Katara, Naruto, and more.June 24-25. Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. $40. -
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Second Annual Midsummer Festival
Join a celebration honoring the OBE's Swedish American heritage, with live music, wood carving demos, treats from Fika Table, a flower crown craft station, a traditional Swedish maypole, and more family-friendly fun.Sat., June 24, 1-4pm. Free. -
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The Way of Water: Onion Creek
Ah, this is perfect for a local summer night! Surrounded by the landscape of Onion Creek, you'll see movement and moving-image vignettes made by Forklift Dance Company in collaboration with youth and city workers.Fri.-Sat., June 23-24, 8pm. Free.6824 Onion Creek -
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Watermelon Thump
You won’t want to miss the World Championship Seed Spitting Contest as well as watermelon eating contests, music, a carnival, vendors, and the grand parade.Thu.-Sun., June 22-25Luling
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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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4th Annual Pride in Local Music
The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce brings you this full-scale outdoor live music and creative festival event celebrating the rainbow heartbeat of our town. The festival will take place on Fourth Street with a full street closure.Sat., June 24, 3pm. Suggested $10 donation.Fourth Street -
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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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AISD Classified Career Fair
Austin ISD Human Capital hosts an event focused on classified positions: teacher assistants, clerical, transportation, food service, warehouse, facilities & maintenance, A/C mechanics & plumbers, and Police Department personnel.Sat., June 24, 9am-noon -
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Austin Flea
Two chances to catch the local vendor market this weekend: Saturday at Lazarus and Sunday at Meanwhile.Sat.-Sun., June 24-25, 11am-4pmLazarus Brewing, 4803 Airport; Meanwhile Brewing, 3901 Promontory Point -
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Baby Bloomers
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.Saturdays, 8-10am -
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Black West Austin Driving Tour
Join Neill-Cochran House Museum for a tour of West Austin African American history beginning at the museum and winding through historic sites of Wheatville and Clarksville, two of the original fifteen freedman communities established in Austin after the end of the Civil War. The tour includes access to videos for each stop that explore the history of the site and create connections between the past and present.June 14-25 -
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Blue Star Museums
The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.May 20-Sept. 4 -
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Cepeda Library Silver Anniversary
The library celebrates 25 years with family activities, entertainment, and a special ceremony.Sat., June 24, 10am-1pm. Free. -
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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). -
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Community Swap: Games/Board With Books
Meet up to trade games, then play your new finds or try the ones at the library.Sat., June 24, 11am-3pm. Free. -
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Fall Registration Open
Austin Community College is now registering for the fall semester, offering more than 100 programs including associate degrees, workforce certificates, and more. ACC offers free support and resources to students like tutoring, advising, and financial guidance. Classes start Aug. 21.Ongoing -
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Family Guide: Drawing the Motion Picture
Visiting the Harry Ransom Center with kids? Ask for a family guide at the Visitor Services desk, designed to enrich children's experience of the current exhibit, "Drawing the Motion Picture," perfect for budding filmmakers and curious minds.Through July 16. Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., noon-5pm -
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Farm Yoga at Boggy Creek
Enjoy a peaceful morning vinyasa on the farm preceded by a quick class with East Austin Succulents and followed by exploring Austin's oldest homestead and shopping fresh local goods, produce, and eggs.Saturdays, 8:30am. Free. -
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Fort Velasco Day
Often called the “Boston Harbor of the Texas Revolution,” see a reenactment of the June 26, 1832, Battle of Fort Velasco and then drive the 15 minutes to a reconstruction of the fort at Surfside Beach.Sat., June 24, 10am-4pmFreeport -
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FrankenBike 18th Anniversary Event
A free bicycle swap meet where you can buy, sell, or trade bikes, gear, and parts.Sat., June 24, 10am-4pm. Free. -
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Fredericksburg & Stonewall Peaches
It's peach season! Find flavorful, orchard-ripe peaches via Hill Country Fruit Council's handy guide with a map to all those tasty local peaches, as well as other delicious seasonal fruits and veggies.OngoingHill Country area -
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Free Meditation Classes
Get a brief intro and experience Sahaja Yoga, a method of meditation that takes you beyond mental, emotional, and physical activity and allows you to experience the true self which lies within.Tuesdays, 7:15pm; Saturdays, 10:30am. Free.Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center, 8711 Burnet Rd. Suite A-12 -
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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. -
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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.Ongoing -
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Grounded Dance Cardio
Pump up the jams and get moving with a dance fit cardio series blending freestyle, choreography, and toning grooves.Saturdays, 10am. Free, but RSVP. -
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Howler Brothers Warehouse Sale
The local apparel and outerwear shop offers its largest sale to date, with a bounty of goods from the Howler Brothers’ minds of years past at up to 70% off! Take your pick of heavily discounted merchandise alongside rare finds from special collections and unreleased samples.June 22-25Howler Brothers, 7301 Burnet Rd. -
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Market Days
There’s all kinds of treats and treasures waiting for you among the vendors around the old Blanco County Courthouse.Sat.-Sun., June 24-25. Free.Johnson City -
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MathHappens at the Millennium All Summer
Join MathHappens in the MYEC atrium for free activities, games, and interactive demonstrations for the whole family.Through Aug. 19. Thu. & Sat., noon-6pm -
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MFTX Pride Fest
Happy Pride, y'all! Celebrate with a beer garden hosted by Bear King Brewery, oven-roasted pizza, live entertainment, an adoption event hosted by the Hill Country Humane Society, kids' crafts and fun hosted by the Texas Hill Country Homeschoolers, 30+ vendors to shop from, and more.Sat., June 24, 10am-2pmMarble Falls -
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Night Golf
A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20. -
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North Loop Pop Up
Shop some of Austin's best small businesses offering vintage clothing and decor, art, jewelry, plants, records, and lots more, soundtracked by DJ Tropicana Joe.Sat., June 24, 10am-4pm. Free.Beard Brand Campus, 1000 E. 51st -
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Old Jail Tours
The Kendall County Historic Jail that was constructed in 1887 and served for a century as the county calaboose has been painstakingly restored, bringing it back to life as a one-of-a-kind museum.Sat., June 24 & July 1, 10am-5pm. $5.Boerne -
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Pets and Pride Parade
Sign your pet up to strut their stuff in rainbows, glitter, and style with the Dougherty Arts Center.Sat., June 24, 1-4pm -
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Pollinator Pride
Celebrate Pride Month and Pollinator Week with the library. Events include making upcycled starter pots, Pollinator Pride Zine Night, guest speakers from the city's Office of Sustainability and Two Hives Honey, seed bombs and stories, and making your own pollinator starter garden with supplies from the Seed Collection.Through June 24. Free. -
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Public Forum on Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
Get answers from leading experts in the field of neurotrauma. Sponsored by the Centre for Neuro Skills, Four Points Neurology, St. David's Rehabilitation, and National Neurotrauma Society.Sat., June 24, 2-4pm. Free. -
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Roaring 20s: Immersive Circus Theater
This fully immersive experience will take guests through a night of love, seduction, laughter, and fun at a cocktail party filled with amazing acrobats, contortionists, and high-flying aerialists diving into an era of speakeasies.Sat., June 24, 8pm -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Sacramento. Bring two canned goods for Central Texas Food Bank and get free admission Tuesday. Thursday is dog-friendly for Pints & Pups, and Friday is Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Night, with special uniforms and a visit from Iron Man and Black Panther, ending with fireworks. Sunday is Kids' Day, with pregame activities and a postgame run around the bases.June 20-25. Tue.-Sat., 7:05pm; Sun., 6:05pm -
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Skills Classes at Pioneer Farms
The historic farm offers several fun courses this weekend, including birdwatching, knifemaking, archery, and harmonica lessons.Sat.-Sun., June 24-25 -
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Stop the Bleed
Learn how to control life-threatening bleeding as a bystander at a course designed to teach tourniquet application, direct pressure, and wound packing.Sat., June 24, 9:30am-noon. Free.St. David's, 2400 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock -
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Story Starts: Interactive Improv Show for Kids & Their Adults
ColdTowne's youth program, Excused Absence Comedy, wraps up the season of its fully improvised, interactive, original improv comedy show for kids, performed by an adult cast with the help of the audience.Through Sept. 2. Saturdays, 11am. $5. -
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Super Family Fund Run
Join a chip-timed 5K or 1-mile fun run ending with a water slide to benefit Brady's Bridge, an afterschool program for kids of all abilities. Superhero capes and costumes encouraged!Sat., June 24, 8am -
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Texas Rollergirls
The Hell Marys battle it out on the track against the Hustlers at a fun, family-friendly event complete with vendors, concessions, and entertaining halftime shows.Sat., June 24, 7pm -
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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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Volunteer to Clean Lady Bird Lake
The Clean Lady Bird Lake program invites volunteers to cleanups of the lake every other month. Each event offers a variety of locations to clean, including sites along the shoreline or on the water.Sat., June 24, 9-11amLady Bird Lake -
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We Are Blood Giving Away Coolest T-Shirt In Town
You know what else is cool? Helping the community through blood and platelet donations. Find a center or drive online or call 512/206-1266.June 16-30. Free.We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives -
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We Are Blood Giving Double Campaign
Double your giving this month in one fell swoop: Blood and platelet donors at We Are Blood can choose either Central Texas Food Bank or Austin Humane Society as recipients of a $5 donation from WRB. As part of the campaign, they'll host blood drives at Austin Humane Society (124 W. Anderson, Thu., June 15, 11am-1:30pm) and at the Central Texas Food Bank (6500 Metropolis, Tue., June 20, 11am-2pm).June 1-30. Free.We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Wimberley Metaphysical & Holistic Fair
Enjoy a day with wonderful healers, practitioners, and vendors offering a variety of modalities and products for anyone looking for guidance and healing, no matter where you are on your spiritual path.Sat., March 4 & June 24, 11am-5pm. Free.Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR 12, Wimberley -
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World Refugee Day
Established by the United Nations in 2000 and first celebrated on June 20, 2001, World Refugee Day raises awareness of the plight of refugees throughout the world. The celebration begins with a naturalization ceremony, followed by a reception with free samples of world cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities.Sat., June 24, 11am-2:30pm -
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Yoga at Republic Square Park
Welcome the weekend with a balancing and renewing yoga class surrounded by the beautiful views of Downtown. Come early or stay late to explore the SFC market.Saturdays, 11am. 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
