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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-2pm  
    Butler Park
  • 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 5  
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    Austin Pond & Garden Tour

    See what waterworks are hiding in the backyards of your neighbors. Admission grants you entrance to any of the stops on this self-guided tour. They're not just mosquito magnets, they can be miniecosystems, aquariums, or just a cool place to sit and enjoy the water.
    Sat.-Sun., June 1-2, 9am-5pm. $20.
    Multiple locations
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    Bubblepalooza

    The kickoff to the All Summer Long series of free community events, this annual celebration of open play on the Long Center’s front lawn is perfect for families of all ages, with live music, games, arts & crafts, trailer food, and of course – tons of bubbles!
    Sat., June 1, 9am. Free.  
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    National Learn to Row Day

    Austin Rowing Club is offering a 90-minute course to cover an introduction to rowing, as well as a few basics of the sport. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning about and trying out rowing for the first time.
    Sat., June 1, 8am-1:30pm. Free.  
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    National Trails Day Cleanup at the Country Club Creek Trail

    The Buzz Mill's Lumber Society has officially adopted the Country Club Creek for the next two years and they're celebrating National Trail Day with this cleanup of the land. Followed by a drink on the house at the Buzz Mill afterward.
    Sat., June 1, 9am-noon. Free.  
    Country Club Creek Trail, S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
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    Soul of Austin Culture Fest

    A fest honoring Austin's multicultural communities, neighborhoods, businesses, and residents. There'll be live music and artist showcases, free health screenings, vendors, and more. This is a great opportunity to nurture local artful and economic relationships, as well as celebrate cultures with other communities.
    Sat., June 1, noon-6pm. Free.  
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    Amazon Treasure Truck Pup Fest

    Amazon's popping up IRL this weekend with this "amusement park of activities and treats" to celebrate four-legged Fidos and their owners. Expect obstacle courses and a tasting kitchen, as well as free dog products including water bowls, treats, and grooming services. Plus, there'll be local dogs up for adoption.
    Sat.-Sun., June 1-2, 10am-6pm. Free.  
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    Art in the Park at the Arboretum

    A family-friendly event where participating artists will paint on-site outdoors (aka plein air) then display their works, which will be available for purchase. Live painting demos will be held, and kiddos can create their own artwork in the Kids' Corner tent.
    Sat., June 1, 8am-5pm. Free.  
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    ATLAS Ride

    With 25- and 50-mile ride options, all levels of cyclists have the opportunity to ride with this year's Texas 4000 Team on day one of their seventy-day journey from Austin to Anchorage. Texas 4000 is an annual charity bike ride where UT-Austin students raise funds and awareness for cancer-related orgs.
    Sat., June 1, 8:30am. $70-100.  
    Lampasas
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    Austin Flea at Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

    Shop local handmade items and vintage wares, including jewelry, bath & body products, textiles, and more.
    Sat., June 1, 11am-5pm. Free.  
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    Brady Henricks Lonestar FootGolf Tournament

    Teams will participate in a scramble tournament for team and individual prizes, including: Best Team, Hole in One, Longest Drive, and Closest to the Pin. What is FootGolf, you ask? It's just like golf, but swap in a soccer ball for a golf ball and your kicking foot for clubs.
    Sat., June 1, 8am-noon. $30 per player.  
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    Building Bridges Town Hall

    A community conversation on crime enforcement strategies and community outreach, with Austin Police Department’s Region 3 District Representatives.
    Sat., June 1, 1:30-3pm  
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    Call for Applications: Visiting Justice of the Peace

    Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt is currently accepting applications for a visiting justice of the peace to hear class C misdemeanor cases and more. Those selected – a legal background is required – will be part of a roster available to serve when a sitting Travis County judge is away.
    Deadline: Mon., June 10, 5pm  
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    Code Chica Certification Program for High School Girls

    Code Chica is Latinitas' free eight-week session for girls ages 14-18 to gain knowledge about HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create their own websites.
    March 30-June 29. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Free.  
    Springdale General Complex, 1023 Springdale Rd., Bldg. 9-E
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    Community Health Fair & Walk for Sickle Cell

    Join the Sickle Cell Association of Texas for a free community health fair and fundraising walk. There will be raffles, giveaways, and free health screenings. The walk supports children with special needs going to camp, scholarships, and sickle cell families.
    Sat., June 1, 9-11am. Free.  
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    Free Fishing Day

    One day a year you don't need a fishing license to drown a few worms in city, county, or state waters. Fishing in all state parks is always free, and they sometimes have starter gear to loan.
    Sat., June 1. Free.
    Various locations
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    Garden Club of Austin Plant Show & Sale

    Family-oriented event featuring an amateur, juried plant show plus a sale. Individuals don't need to be members of a garden club to enter the show. See website for entry details.
    Sat.-Sun., June 1-2. Free, but there is an entrance/parking fee.
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    Garden Fest

    The internationally known lotus and water lily garden opens it gates for a weekend of tours, food, and gardening programs.
    Sat.-Sun., June 1-2  
    Buu Mon Buddhist Temple, Port Arthur
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    Girl Scout Zipline Extravaganza

    Bring the troop, a friend who's not a Girl Scout, or the family to the zip line! The ticket covers your entrance to McKinney Roughs Nature Park, along with a three-hour private zip line tour.
    Fri.-Sun., May 31-June 2, 9am-6pm. $70.  
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    Grand Reopening Summer Splash at Tomlinson's Feed

    Tomlinson's throwing a party to celebrate the local pet products chain's new location, and you're invited! Enjoy pet caricatures, agility & training demos, a meet and greet with adoptable dogs from Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue, and a whole lot more.
    Sat., June 1, 10am-4pm. Free.  
    Tomlinson's Feed & Pets, 3300 Bee Caves Rd. #490
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    Hatchling Release

    Baby sea turtles are released in batches, with late June and early July being the busiest. The turtles decide when they want to break from their shells and dash into the surf.
    June 1-July 18. Free.  
    Padre Island National Seashore, Corpus Christi
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    Home Buyer Fair

    This free event provides folks in every stage of the home buying process with useful workshops on budgeting, qualifying for a mortgage loan, down payment assistance, and the ins and outs of shopping for a home.
    Sat., June 1, 9am-1pm. Free.  
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    House Plants 101 Workshop

    The Eastside sour beer purveyor hosts Tillery Street Plant Co. for an evening of brews and plant care tips for the summer.
    Sat., June 1, 7-9pm. Tasting glass with four pours, $9-20.  
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    Jewelry Workshop

    Jeweler Yleana Martinez will conduct a pearl bracelet workshop. In addition to the workshop, attendees can shop for locally crafted fine jewelry, ceramics, and more. Materials provided free of charge.
    Sat., June 1, 11am-1pm. Free.
    Old Bakery and Emporium, 1006 Congress
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    Kerrville Folk Festival

    Celebrating their 48th year, the Kerrville Folk Festival will be hosting more than 100 musicians and will have enough plucking to frighten away chickens for miles around.
    May 23-June 9
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    Kids Obstacle Challenge

    Kids Obstacle Challenge is an adventure and obstacle course event series for kids ages 5-16 that's both really fun and really dirty. Participants can rope swing into a mud pit, army crawl through tough terrain, scale up rugged cargo nets, and slide into a muddy paradise. (Parents run for free.)
    Sat., June 1, 9am. $36-54.  
    Dripping Springs Ranch Park
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    Lamar Senior Activity Center Spring Art Show & Sale

    Learn more about the LSAC beginner, intermediate, and professional artists' vision while browsing items for sale.
    Fri.-Sat., May 31-June 1
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    Last Day to Register for Clean Creek Camp Session A

    Parents and kids (ages 9-14) alike are invited to help explore and scrub local creeks and caves!
    Deadline to register: Sat., June 1, 11pm. Camps run June 3-6 (Session A) & June 25-27 (Session B), 9:30am-noon.. Free.  
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    Library Love Story Writing Workshop

    This free, all-ages writing workshop offers time, space, guidance, and inspiration to help you craft your library love story about how the library has changed your life. Selected stories will air on KUT 90.5.
    Sat., June 1, 10am-noon. Free.  
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    Pearl Bluegrass Festival

    The first-Saturday-of-the-month jam and stage show includes a country cafe, lessons, and a lot of family fun.
    Sat., June 1. Free.
    Pearl Community Center, Pearl
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    Pink Pilates

    Pink Pilates is a postoperative exercise and rehabilitative program for women recovering from breast cancer.
    June 1-Aug. 3. Saturdays, 10-10:40am. Free.  
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    Power Dance: A Cardio Dance Fitness Workout

    A high-energy cardio dance fitness class, with a strong focus on core and posture.
    June 1-Aug. 17. Saturdays, 10-11am. $5-25.  
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    Real Austin Tour

    This “bucket list tour” gives you a city overview in just two hours. Get acquainted with Austin's art, music, culture, food, history, parks, and famous people while touring major landmarks, lesser-known gems, neighborhoods, and food trucks. And, with the Mercedes tour van, you'll be riding in style.
    Multiple tours daily, starting at 10:30am. $35.
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    Round Rock Express

    Fri., May 31, is Mental Health Awareness Night, and on Sun., June 2, the Express transform into the Round Rock Chupacabras.
    Vs. Iowa: Thu.-Sat., May 30-June 1, 7:05pm; Sun., June 2, 1:05pm  
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    The EatingWell & Health Fit Foodie Festival & 5K

    Celebrate the benefits of an active and balanced lifestyle as you eat your way to the finish line with healthy bites along the course. The fest portion includes cooking demos, workout classes, tasting stations, and more.
    Sat., June 1, 8-11am. $19-55.  
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    The Wandering Vegan Market

    This regular pop-up brings together all the best vegan vendors in town. The markets offer plant-based foods as well as skincare products, makeup, jewelry, and more.
    Sat., June 1, 10am-2pm. Free.  
    Vida Pura Juicery, 2610 Manor Rd. Ste. B
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    Violet Crown Trail Ribbon Run

    Join Hill Country Conservancy on National Trails Day to celebrate the grand opening of the Slaughter section of the Violet Crown Trail. Choose from a 5K run or a 1K walk, then celebrate with tacos, coffee, and swag bags afterward.
    Sat., June 1, 7:30am. Free.  
    VCT Slaughter Trailhead, 5011 W. Slaughter
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    Volunteer on National Trails Day

    Work alongside AmeriCorps members as they help preserve local outdoor spaces in celebration of National Trails Day. Volunteer in the morning, then celebrate at a party in the afternoon.
    Sat., June 1  
    Various locations
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    Walk for Sickle Cell

    All proceeds from the walk will benefit Walk for Sickle Cell's annual summer camp for children with sickle cell disease.
    Sat., June 1, 8am. $25; children ages 6-15, $15; children under 5, free.  
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    West Side Story

    The Adderly School presents the classic (yet modern) retelling of Romeo and Juliet as set to the music of Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein.
    May 31-June 1. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 4 & 8pm. $21-36.  
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    Workday at Blunn Creek Nature Preserve

    Assist the Blunn Creek Partnership with the ecological restoration of the 38-acre preserve. The day will consist of cutting ligustrum and stacking it in a brush pile for chipping. Note: There is a short hike to the work site.
    Sat., June 1, 8:30am-noon. Free.  
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