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ABC Kite Fest
This is one of Austin's most beloved family-friendly traditions, with activities all day: a kite contest and showcase, a children's activity area, a pet zone, and MossFest, a children's music concert sponsored by the Moss Pieratt Foundation. New this year, store-bought kites are allowed in all seven contest categories, including Most Unusual and Largest Kite. Get ready to soar into spring!Sat., April 1, 10am-5pm. Free; VIP tix available. -
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HONK!TX
This big band bonanza is a nonprofit community festival bringing dozens of artists to perform in public spaces, dissolving the line between crowd and performers. Find them at Central Machine Works Friday, Mueller Lake Park Saturday, and Pan Am Park Sunday. Get more lineup details in our Music listings.March 31-April 2. Fri., 6-10pm; Sat., noon-7pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Free.Central Machine Works, 4824 E. Cesar Chavez; Mueller Lake Park, 4550 Mueller Blvd.; Pan Am Park, 2100 E. Third -
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April Pooches Day
Adoption fees will be waived at the animal shelter all day, and a special showcase from noon to 2pm will let you meet your mutt match on the lawn outside. Austin Public Library will also be on hand to help folks get a library card and check out materials to learn about pet care, training, and more.Sat., April 1, 11am-7pm -
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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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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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APH Vaccination Event With Visa Gift Cards
Get a free COVID-19 vaccine with an added bonus of a $50 Visa gift card. No proof of citizenship or insurance required.Sat., April 1, 9am-1pmAll Star Grocery, 5305 Nuckols Crossing -
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April Fools' Day Karaoke With Katelynn & Dustin
Join K&D for karaoke, and bring some dollars to donate to help replace Dustin's stolen gear.Sat., April 1, 9pm. $5 donation. -
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Asian World Night Market
Visit the largest showcase in Texas of Asian food, art, music, and entertainment, with 50 vendors serving cuisine from Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Korea, Japan, India, and more. Proceeds benefit Partnership for Children.March 31-April 1 -
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Austin Parks & Rec Summer Camps Now Hiring
Multiple positions at a variety of camps are currently hiring for the summer, starting at $20 an hour.Ongoing -
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Austin Shred Day
Every two seconds, someone’s identity gets stolen. Shredding confidential documents you no longer need is an excellent way to protect yourself, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network can help with this free paper shredding event. Bring up to four boxes per car; no taped boxes accepted.Sat., April 1, 9am-noon. Free, but registration required.Better Business Bureau Serving the Heart of Texas, 1805 Rutherford -
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Books and Bees Festival & HoneyFest
Have a bee-autiful time at this two-day celebration with Bee City USA affiliate Bee Cave. The mission is twofold: share fantastic literature with kids and adults, and teach everyone more about bees. There'll be panels, booksignings, crafts, storytimes, live music, and lots more family fun.April 1-2. Sat., 11am-5pm; Sun., 10am-2pm. Free, but RSVP. -
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Citizenship Info Session
Interested in becoming a U.S. citizen but are unsure if you are eligible? Do you have questions about what documents and information you will need? Meet with experts from American Gateways at this info session with interpretation provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.Sat., April 1, 10:30am -
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CMT Music Awards Week
The 2023 CMT Music Awards broadcasts from Austin this year, and there's a host of live and local programming surrounding the April 2 main event at Moody Center: multiple performances on Downtown stages, TV tapings with some of country music's biggest stars, block parties, and more. Pre-registration required for some events; get the full schedule and RSVP online.Through April 2Various locations -
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Conscious Breathwork & Sound Healing
De-stress, reset, and upgrade at this restorative session that heals negative experiences, resentments, and blockages from the body to improve sleep and reduce anxiety and depression.Sat., April 1, 7-9pm. $30.Willow Gardens Yoga, 302 S. Main St. #103, Buda -
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Diaper Drive
One in three American families struggles to afford diapers, so Catholic Charities is hosting a diaper drive through the end of Lent. You can purchase diapers online and ship to their office or drop them off.Through April 6Catholic Charities of Central Texas, 1625 Rutherford Ln., Austin, TX 78754 -
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Discovering the Soil Food Web
Fungi are among seven life forms in the complete soil microbe biome, and are crucial for gardens and urban forests across central Texas. In this workshop, learn more about the science and potential of the soil food web with ACC professor of horticulture Ellen Beaman, scientist Andie Marsh from Rhizos, and Gabriel Miller from Central Texas Mycological Society.Sat., April 1, 2-4pm. Free with registration.Austin Community College Riverside Campus, 1020 Grove Blvd., ACC Greenhouse -
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Donate Blood, Get Torchy's Voucher
We Are Blood partners with Austin fave Torchy's Tacos to reward blood donors with $5 in Torchy's bucks, which can get you one of many delicious tacos or other treats on their menu.April 1-15We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Doom Metal Goat Yoga
Jester King partners with Oak + Lotus Yoga for sessions where you can sink into doomy and melodic sounds while being guided through a yoga session surrounded by JK's glorious goat herd. Bring forth the beasts!March 4-May 27. Saturdays, 10am. $25. -
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Elisabet Ney April Landscape Learning Day
Spend the morning learning about local flora and fauna, then help work in the landscape to plant native seeds and remove invasive plants. Bring gardening snips and gloves if you have them, and it's advised to wear pants, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and a hat.Sat., April 1, 9-11am. Free. -
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Free Tax Preparation
Certified volunteers offer free tax prep from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, with service by appointment and walk-ins welcome at many sites. No age or income level restrictions, and no AARP membership required.Through April 18. Free.Various locations -
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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
Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.Saturdays, 2pm. Free. -
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.Saturdays, 7pm. Free.Coffee Shark Espresso & Pints, 7300 RR 2222 -
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Weekly trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul.Saturdays, 8pm. Free. -
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Hill Country Galleria Saturday Night Concert Series
Austin City Limits Radio hosts a seven-week music series featuring local faves like Bob Schneider, Rosie Flores, Two Tons of Steel, and more. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy music on the lawn, as well as dining options like Buenos Aires Cafe, Cafe Blue, and the League Kitchen & Tavern.Saturdays through May 6, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Kinda Tropical Crawfish Boil
Load up a plate from the 400-pound bounty (noon till sold out)and enjoy tunes from Tropicana Joe (2-6pm).Sat., April 1, noon-6pm. Free. -
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Lockhart Sip & Stroll
Stroll around the thriving downtown square with a signature branded souvenir glass and tote bag while tasting wines inside each curated business. Funds raised go toward the Lockhart Downtown Business Association, which supports nonprofits like the Women's Shelter, along with promoting and beautifying historic downtown Lockhart.Sat., April 1, 2-6pmDowntown Lockhart -
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Pluckers March Badness
Pluckers is giving a special NCAA fan a $1,000 gift card during March Madness, aka March Badness, if they correctly guess the losing teams of the first 32 games. Beginning March 14, come down to your local Plucker Wing Bar and keep up with each game while chugging beer and cramming wings.Through April 1. Free.Austin-area Pluckers Wing Bar locations -
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Register to Vote in the May 6 Election
April 6 is the last day to register to vote in the May 6 election, which includes Austin propositions about police oversight and several Travis County bond propositions and local offices. Early voting will begin April 24.Through April 6 -
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Roughhouse Crawfish Boil
Their final boil of the season will go until the mudbugs are sold out, but music will go on all day: Adam Johnson Duo (1-4pm), then Hannah Barakat Duo (5-8pm). RSVP is not required but can help them plan. Arrive early to guarantee a plate.Sat., April 1, 11am-3pm. $25-35. -
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Sip & Swap
Clean out your closet and refresh your wardrobe at Austin's finest and most fun clothing swap. For every item you bring, you'll get a ticket to swap for another item (up to five per person). Don't have anything to swap? That's OK; items will be available for sale for $3 apiece. Complimentary bevvies provided by the Yard's stellar selection of purveyors. Get more deets online.Sat., April 1, 11:30am-1pm. $7.Madabolic South Austin, 440 E. St Elmo Ste. E-1 -
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SomeBunny to Love
Hop through the Domain NORTHSIDE to get chummy with the blossoming bunny topiaries sprouting up throughout the center, and share a photo on Instagram to be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.Through April 30 -
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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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That Takes the Cake Sugar Art Show & Cake Competition
The largest cake competition in North America will feature hundreds of cookies and cakes on display, with classes for adults and children, vendors offering sugar art supplies and tools, live demos, and a decoration station for kids.March 31-April 2. $15-25; kids under 12 free. -
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The Amazing Acro-Cats
A troupe of trained housecats will purr-form feats of agility and entertainment like riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, and playing instruments in the band Tuna and the Rock-Cats. All shows are sold out, but they still seek volunteers, which is a great chance to see the show and help the kitties of Rock Cats Rescue.Various dates April 3-14 -
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Urban Cultural Fest
For the last 16 years the Urban Music Fest has been rooted mainly in music, but this year expands to include Afrocentric aspects of culture such as ethnic dance, food, clothing, visual arts, and spoken word.Sat., April 1, 11am-11pm. $75-159. -
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Weary Boys Reunion
The Weary Boys are back for a rare reunion show, playing two nights at the Continental Club with Lucas Hudgins Friday and with Croy and the Boys Saturday. Wearies play 9-midnight both nights.Fri.-Sat., March 31-April 1 -
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Woodland Walk With Jill Nokes
Join Jill Nokes, a horticulturist specializing in native plants and an experienced conservation manager, on a guided nature walk through the woodlands of beautiful Pease Park.Sat., April 1, 9:30-11am. Free.
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