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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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Carpenter BBQ & Pool Party
Enjoy a plate of hearty barbecue, boozy snow cones, live music from Spliff Kazoo and Teenage Cavegirl, and even two-stepping lessons in the pool with Double or Nothing.Sun., Sept. 5, 3-8pmCarpenter Hotel, 400 Josephine -
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Clear the Shelters
Now's a great time to add to your fur family! Local shelters are waiving adoption fees for a limited time as part of the "Clear the Shelters" initiative, and have several upcoming adoption events. Check out pet profiles and find your next buddy at austinpetsalive.org or austintexas.gov/department/adopt-pet.Through Sept. 19Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop; Austin Pets Alive!, 1156 W. Cesar Chavez -
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Ford Parade of Lanterns
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.Fri.-Sun., Aug. 27-29 & Sept. 3-5, 8-10pm. Free.San Antonio -
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Labor Day Karaoke With Katelynn & Jim
If you've got Labor Day off work, go sing your heart out into the wee hours the night before with KJs K&J!Sun., Sept. 5, 9pm-1am. free. -
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Round-Up
Let the cowboy in you out for two days of ranch rodeos, a longhorn parade, music, and arts & crafts.Sat.-Sun., Sept. 4-5Bandera -
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Shoal Creek Social
Celebrate the beauty of Shoal Creek with two weeks of fun and education, including a fundraiser, hangouts, and a scavenger hunt. Hangouts are scheduled for Saturdays, 9am-1pm, at Duncan Park and Northwest District Park, and will include lots of family fun like games and tours. Throughout the social, contribute to help reach the $25k fundraising goal, and learn about the area by finding items on the scavenger hunt like flora & fauna, structures, and natural features.Sept. 1-15Shoal Creek Trail -
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Urban Axes Marathon League
Compete for fun and prizes at UA's first Marathon League, with 28 axe-throwing matches followed by a double-elimination playoff using standard IATF rules. The league will be capped at 20 participants (everyone makes the playoffs!), and they need at least 12 signed up to run the league. Practice begins a half-hour before start time.Sun., Sept. 5, 11am-9pm -
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Vintage Village
A variety of pop-up vendors will offer vintage and retro threads, jewels from times past, and adornments for your abode, and stellar vinyl DJs take it old school, bringing the good vibrations. Get spiffed up in your favorite vintage garb from the era you should have been born in. Get some funky photos or enter the "best dressed" contest for a chance to win gift cards, and shop hand-selected vinyl from Waterloo Records’ discerning staff.First Sundays, 4-10pm -
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Yoga in the Yard
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.Sundays, 10am. $10 suggested donation.
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Austin FC Pub Club
If you can't be at the game, the next best thing is watching it at one of Austin FC's bar partners. Check out the list to find one near you.OngoingVarious locations -
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Austin Fire Youth Explorers
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.Deadline: Oct. 1. Free.Apply online -
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Austin Flea
Browse for handmade and vintage wearables, housewares, bath and body products, and more. Find them on the Eastside at De Nada Saturday, noon-5pm, and to the west at Oakmont Sunday, 10am-3pm.Sat.-Sun., Sept. 4-5. Free.De Nada Cantina, 4715 E. Cesar Chavez; Oakmont Food Company, 1106 W. 38th -
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Barton Creek Farmers Market
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.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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Beyond Van Gogh
Cutting-edge projection technology creates an engaging journey into the world of Van Gogh.June 25-Sept. 5 -
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CANCELED: Keep Austin Weird's Labor Day Weekend Concert
Close out the summer with Jamestown Revival, Jane Leo and Aaron Stephens. Raising awareness and funds for Banding Together ATX, an emergency relief fund supporting Austin’s live music community, the event also features local art, photo booths, local spirits, samples from area businesses, yard games, cash bars, some of Austin's favorite food trucks, and more.Sun., Sept. 5, 6-11pm. $35, early bird.keepaustinweird.live -
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Cedar Park Scavenger Hunt
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.Through Sept. 30Various locations -
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Concordia Men's Soccer
Vs. Nebraska Wesleyan.Sun., Sept. 5, noonSt. Michael's Academy, 3000 Barton Creek Blvd. -
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Disaster Preparedness Art Contest
September is National Preparedness Month, so what better time to create art about preparing for emergencies? The city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is putting together a calendar that will feature elementary schoolchildren's artwork that's focused on the topic of disaster preparedness. Get out the art supplies and submit by Oct. 1.Deadline: Oct. 1Submit online -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free Car Wash
Blood and platelet donors get a special bonus this month: a free Lucy's Express Wash from Arbor Car Wash. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Sept. 1-15We Are Blood donor centers -
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Escape the Box
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. -
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Ground Game Texas Petition Signatures Tabling: North Austin
Travis County Dems and Ground Game Texas are tabling to collect signatures to put GGT’s “Austin Freedom Act of 2021” on the ballot. The measure seeks to eliminate the enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and ban “no knock” warrants.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 4-5, various times -
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Ground Game Texas Petition Signatures Tabling: South Austin
Travis County Dems and Ground Game Texas are tabling to collect signatures to put GGT’s “Austin Freedom Act of 2021” on the ballot. The measure seeks to eliminate the enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and ban “no knock” warrants.Sat.-Sun., Sept. 4-5, various times -
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Jurassic Quest
Tons of family-friendly dino fun awaits, including more than 100 lifelike dinosaurs, dinosaur-themed rides, live dino shows, interactive science and art activities, the “Triceratots” soft play area for little explorers, animal art tattoos, bounce houses and inflatable attractions, photo opportunities, and more. Raaawr!Thu.-Mon., Sept. 3-6. $19 and up. -
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Museum of Ice Cream
Experience the joy of ice cream at this imaginative and immersive museum filled with installations and fun for kids and adults.Aug. 21-Sept. 30; open daily except Tuesdays, 10am-8pm. $39.11506 Century Oaks Terrace #128 (at the Domain) -
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Pop-up Market and Live Music
Shop local artisan vendors and enjoy live music and poetry at the open mic.Sun., Sept. 5, 10am-2pm. Free.Trianon Coffee, 3654 Bee Caves Rd. -
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Project Walk Fundraiser
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.Aug. 25-Sept. 5Online -
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Trivia With Get It Gals
"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.OngoingVarious locations -
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University of Texas Women's Volleyball
Vs. Stanford: Sun., Sept. 5, 1pm. Vs. Texas State: Tue., Sept. 7, 7pm -
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Westfest
Celebrate the Czech heritage of Central Texas with polka music, kolache-eating contests, a carnival, and: more.Fri.-Sun., Sept. 3-5West
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Central Health 2022 Budget Engagement
Submit your questions or comments on Central Health’s proposed FY 2022 budget and a member of Central Health’s staff will get in touch.OngoingOnline -
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays -
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Palm District Planning Survey
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.OngoingOnline
