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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  
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    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  
    get tickets
    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    November 2022 General Election

    Vote anywhere you see a "Vote Here/Vote Aquí" sign, and learn about what's on the ballot at austinchronicle.com/elections. Need help getting to the polls? Capital Metro is waiving all fares on election day, including bus, rail, and pickup services, and bike rental service MetroBike is free with the code BIKETOVOTE2022. Lyft is offering half-price rides to the polls with the code VOTE22. You can also request a ride from RideShare2Vote.com. Remember: If you're in line by 7pm, you are allowed to vote. Learn more about voting rights here.
    Election day: Tue., Nov. 8  
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    Travis County

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    Austin Celtic Festival

    Two days of all things Celtic, including music, dance, storytelling, workshops, historical exhibits, the Highland Games, and even Celtic dog and mini horse breeds.
    Nov. 5-6. Sat., noon-7pm; Sun., noon-6pm  
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    Pioneer Farms

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    Modern Times Lecture Series

    Join online or in person for a talk titled "From Cotulla To Capital City: O. Henry in the 1880s," about the ranch hand Will Porter who came to be the short story writer known as O. Henry.
    Sun., Nov. 6, 2:30pm. $10.  
    get tickets
    Neill-Cochran House Museum

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    Out of Town

    Wurstfest

    Join the biggest salute in Texas to German culture and sausage with plenty of food, dancing, and carnival rides.
    Fri.-Sun., Nov. 4-13
    New Braunfels
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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, 2023  
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    Ruby 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.
    Texas State Library & Archives

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    Sports

    Austin Ice Bats

    See the NA3HL ice hockey team face off for three home games against the New Mexico Ice Wolves.
    Nov. 4-6. Fri.-Sat., 7pm; Sun., 4:45pm  
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    Ice & Field at the Crossover

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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.  
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    4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot)

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    Barton Hill Farms Fall Festival, Pumpkin Patch, and Corn Maze

    Get in the fall spirit with BHF's dozens of fam-friendly activities, including their "Mazed and Confused" corn maze.
    Oct. 1-Nov. 6. Saturdays, 10am-6pm; Sundays & Indigenous Peoples Day, 10am-5pm  
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    Barton Hill Farms

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    Boot Camp

    Take yer two-step to the next level with a fun workshop wherein a rotating lineup of the city's finest two-steppers share their fave moves, tips, and tricks, followed by a social dance with live music.
    First Sundays, 5-8pm. $25.  
    get tickets
    Sagebrush

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    Buddy Block Walk With Blue Action Democrats

    Join in to walk with a voter registrar to gather registrations in apartment complexes.
    Weekends through Nov. 6. Sat., 10am-noon; Sun., 3-5pm  
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    4200 Avenue F

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    Special Screenings

    Coco (2017)

    Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special multisensory screening.
    Sun., Nov. 6, 2pm. $12 general, $8 members.  
    get tickets
    Bullock Texas State History Museum

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    Community Fitness Classes

    For the fitness-curious and those on a budget, Castle Hill offers a wide selection of discounted classes throughout the week – just look for the "Community" name in the title.
    Ongoing. $15 for one class, $100 for 10.  
    register
    Castle Hill Fitness

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    Kids

    Community Hours at Thinkery

    Thinkery provides admission by donation as part of its Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore STEAM concepts and develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means.
    Sundays, 3-5pm; Tuesdays, 3-7pm  
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    Thinkery

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    Cordyceps Cultivation Workshop

    Learn from the one and only William Padilla-Brown, the man who literally wrote the book on cordyceps cultivation, and get a recycled mushroom grow block.
    Sun., Nov. 6, 2-5pm. $25 and up.
    North Austin; location emailed with ticket

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    Kids

    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.  
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    607 W. St Johns #10

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    Drunk Yoga

    NY-based immersive wellness experience Drunk Yoga® comes to Austin for a weekendlong pop-up, bringing eccentric 90-minute yoga classes followed by discounted food and drink at the Water Trough to refuel.
    Nov. 3-6. $55-59.  
    get tickets
    Lone Star Court Hotel

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    Dungeons & Dragons Night

    Pinballz offers themed rooms, tavern music, an interactive drink menu, and more to help immerse you in the campaign experience.
    Sundays, 6pm-close  
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    Pinballz Kingdom

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    Eastside Pop Up Handcrafted & Vintage Market

    The market heads indoors to display wares from local artisans, makers, and vintage collectors at the brewpub with delish craft beers and food.
    Sun., Nov. 6, noon-5pm. Free.  
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    The Brewtorium

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    Fossil Fest

    Learn about the dinosaurs in our backyard at this show of fossils and minerals.
    Sat.-Sun., Nov. 5-6
    Old Settler's Assoc. HQ, 3300 E. Palm Valley, Round Rock

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    Free Basketball Skills Clinic

    Tavarus Blanchard Foundation offers free sessions to spark kids' interest in basketball and build their skills. Register and get details online.
    Sun. Oct. 2 & Nov. 6. Free.
    Pflugerville Rec Center, 400 Immanuel Rd.

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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.  
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    Online via Zoom

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    Gazelle Foundation Run for the Water

    Join a 10-mile, 5K, or kids' K benefiting Gazelle Foundation, which provides clean water to the people of Burundi.
    Sun., Nov. 6, 7am. $45 and up.
    Downtown

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    Out of Town

    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, 2023
    Houston

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    Grounded Yoga

    Enjoy an outdoor yoga class on the plaza with Swift Fit Events. Mats, towels, and water provided.
    Sundays, 10am. Free.
    Fareground

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    H-E-B Free First Sunday

    Explore the story of Texas through three floors of exhibits showcasing artifacts from around the state.
    First Sundays, 10am-5pm. Free.  
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    Bullock Texas State History Museum

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    Hill Country Galleria Ice Rink

    Find it between the Bee Cave Public Library and the Hill Country Galleria lawn.
    Through Jan. 2. $15 to skate; reservations encouraged.
    Hill Country Galleria

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    Holiday Mini Sessions With Krystal Eve Photography

    Gather the fam and your finest duds and get some darling holiday photos taken among the beautiful vines of Flat Creek Estate. Reservations required.
    Sun., Nov. 6, 3-5:30pm. $295.  
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    Flat Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery

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    NFL Sunday Watch Party

    Enjoy brunch from 10am to 3pm then $1 wings and $2 Tecates with NFL games on the big screens.
    Sundays, 10am-7pm
    Revelry on the Boulevard

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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.  
    register
    Ballet Austin

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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. 30  
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    We Are Blood donor centers

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    POSTPONED: Jefa Brunch & Frida Friday Market

    NOTE: Event has been postponed to March 2023. Join Las Ofrendas for their last Jefa Brunch of the season, with a panel of badass queer, BIPOC powerhouses plus a specialty cocktail included with your ticket purchase. No ticket needed for the Frida Friday ATX market.
    Sun., Nov. 6, noon-6pm
    Lustre Pearl South

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    Texas Book Festival

    A bibliophile's dream come true, TBF brings in 250+ authors of the year’s best books, with plenty of programming, activities, and books for sale.
    Nov. 5-6. Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 10am-5pm. Free.  
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    In and around the state Capitol

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    Out of Town

    Texas Renaissance Festival

    With 55 acres of shows, shops, food, and fun, this is the largest Renaissance festival in the country and the biggest weekend party in Texas.
    Sat.-Sun., Oct. 8-Nov. 27
    Todd Mission

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    The 47th Annual Garage & Estate Sale

    A unique opportunity to select from tens of thousands of items at bargain prices, ranging from jewelry to tools, vintage collectibles, and children’s clothing.
    Preview party Wed., Nov. 2, 7-10pm; sale Fri.-Sun., Nov. 4-6. Free and ticketed shopping events.  
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    Palmer Events Center

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    The Black Fund Now Accepting Applications

    The Austin Community Foundation has opened a request for proposals for the Black Fund, which will award 16 grants totaling $340,000 in first round of funding to "unleash the power of Black-led organizations and uplift solutions to benefit the Black community in Central Texas." Get details and apply online.
    Deadline: Nov. 18  
    apply now

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    Civic Events

    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.
    Ongoing  
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    Various locations
Ongoing

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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.  
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    Various locations
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