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BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration
Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pmBookSpring -
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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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2020 Virtual State of the City Address
Mayor Steve Adler delivers the annual "State of the City" address. The speech will be livestreamed on Austin's government access channel, ATXN, with feeds in both English and Spanish.Wed., Aug. 5, 6pmATXN -
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Next Generation: Youth Leadership & Environmentalism
Austin Parks Foundation presents a chat with Asvini Thivakaran, an award-winning environmental activist and fifth grade student at Brushy Creek Elementary. Hear about her mission to save the environment, how kids can get involved in big and small ways, and how Little Hummingbird Society is helping get kids engaged in protecting our parks and our planet.Wed., Aug. 5, 10-11am. Free.Virtual -
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Teach On! Virtual Fair
Austin Community College presents this virtual fair about teaching and learning online. If you're a parent trying to support an online learner, or you’re looking to connect with experienced online teachers and up your online game, Teach On! is here to help. And if you have online teaching tips or tricks to share, this is a great way to help your colleagues and the community. Head to the event page to complete a survey to share your needs, and if you have something to offer, sign up for a booth or submit instructional material.Sun., Aug. 9, 1-5pmOnline -
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60th Anniversary Summer Celebration
All summer long, Natural Bridge Caverns is celebrating six decades of discovery. There are several tours and attractions, including the new Twisted Trails adventure course and a chance to pan for treasures just like gold miners.Through Aug. 23. $10-30. -
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Austin Public Library Virtual Summer Reading Program
Download an age-appropriate "Quest Log" (children, youth, teen, or adult), then submit a form whenever a challenge is completed and earn a digital badge. Use the Austin Public Library's curbside pickup or virtual catalog to check out materials to complete your quest.Through Aug. 31Online -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Bergstrom Spur Platinum Planning Study Virtual Open House
Share input on potential urban trail and transit concepts for the Bergstrom Spur corridor, a former rail line located in South Austin.July 28-Aug. 14Online -
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Breath & Body Yoga Online
Austin's Breath & Body Yoga owner and director Desirae Pierce is available via phone or Skype to provide tips and guidance to Austinites looking to stay physically active and strengthen mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breath & Body is also offering live remote Zoom classes daily that are available to the public.OngoingOnline -
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CarverMuseumATX Survey
The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking community input on the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center master planning process ahead of the project's first virtual meeting on August 8.OngoingOnline -
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Child Care Provider Relief Grant Application Period Open
The Austin Child Care Provider Relief Grant provides immediate one-time financial assistance to eligible child care centers, including home providers. In partnership with the city of Austin, United Way for Greater Austin will accept applications and provide consultation and case management services to grant applicants. Join a webinar on Wed., July 22, at 9am to get more information.Open July 21 to Oct. 1 or when funding is expended, whichever is firstOnline -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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Confidence & Grit to Face School 2020
A workshop to help kids prepare for all that the 2020-21 school year may bring. Learn how to find resilience, grit, and flow to keep going when things get hard, deal with the anxiety and stress of all the unknowns and changes, and find your inner confidence to be your best self.Mon.-Wed., Aug. 3-5, 10-11am. $69.Online via Zoom -
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Connect Over Cocktails
Mix a cocktail (or mocktail) and join Women Communicators of Austin's virtual happy hour to connect, converse, and cheers to the community. Members and nonmembers welcome; just RSVP to get the link.Wed., Oct. 7, 5:30pmOnline via Zoom -
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Crux Climbing Center Online Classes
Austin’s local climbing gym and fitness center is now offering online classes including training for climbing, yoga, HIIT, and circuit training to keep Austinites mentally and physically healthy. Classes are free and open to the public, with Venmo tips encouraged for trainers. Check out Crux’s Instagram stories to see how members are actually climbing the walls while their favorite neighborhood gym is closed. Ever seen someone climb a door frame?March 25-Aug. 20Online -
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Donate to PEAS Resiliency Gardens Program
Donations to PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability) will go to support outdoor learning and edible education programming in the community. Choose your level of funding, from seeds to an entire garden for an Austin family.June 8-Oct. 1Online -
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Flight of the Bats
The bats have returned to the 350-foot-deep cavern three hours from Austin. Evening tours of the bat emergence have begun with social distancing. Reservations required.Wed.-Sun., through Oct. 31, 7:30pm. $6-14.Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, Rocksprings -
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Free Produce Boxes From AISD
Austin ISD will be providing produce boxes to AISD families The boxes will feature locally grown produce, such as peppers, melons, squash, carrots, and other seasonal staples. The Common Market Texas, a mission-driven distributor of sustainable, local farm foods, will prepare and deliver the produce boxes to various AISD locations each week.Wednesdays through Aug. 12, 9-11amVarious locations -
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Free Women's Self-Defense Class
Anyone who identifies as a woman and is interested in learning some hands-on self-defense techniques is welcome to join.First Wednesday of every month, 7:30-8:30pm. Free. -
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High 5 Kids Club
Kids bowl free all summer long with High 5 Kids' Club. Register online for your summer pass.Through Aug. 29High 5: 2700 W Anderson; 1502 RR 620 S., Lakeway -
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Lend a Hand ATX
Lend a Hand ATX, created by Austin Tech Alliance, is a platform to help skilled tech volunteers and those in need make critical community connections during the COVID-19 crisis. Create an account, make an offer or request, and find a match!April 24-Dec. 15Online -
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Make Your Mark at Pease Park
Pease Park Conservancy is accepting donations for their new Ribbon Wall. Through Dec. 31, for contributions of $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 (which can also be made monthly at $84, $208, or $467 per month), the first 300 people to sign on can have their name etched on the Ribbon Wall that will wind throughout the lower seven acres of Pease Park known as Kingsbury Commons. Become a part of Austin history and make your mark today.OngoingOnline -
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Media Chica
Do you have a young writer at home? Someone who loves to report on the stories around the world? Sign them up for Media Chica, Latinitas' free one-week journalism boot camp. Girls will have the opportunity to become digital producers, learn from professionals in the field, and enhance their writing skills.Mon.-Sat., Aug. 3-8, 1-3pmOnline -
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Project Connect Virtual Open House
The virtual open house is designed to welcome a new round of feedback on Austin's high-capacity transit plan.Ongoing. Free.Online -
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Restaurant Month
Due to the pandemic, the annual culinary celebration has been extended from two weeks to four with some of the top eateries in town offering prix fixe lunch or dinner meals with an emphasis on to-go dining. Funds raised go to support the organization’s fund to aid the hospitality industry.Aug. 1-31San Antonio -
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Shakespeare at Winedale
The 50th anniversary of the student productions of the bard’s plays has been canceled because of the pandemic, but the show must go on. The organization will be livestreaming conversations with former students, musical performances, films, and more to make up for the closure.July 23-Aug. 13Round Top -
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Shape Austin's Future: Redistrict ATX
City Council district boundaries are redrawn every 10 years, and now is your opportunity to get involved by applying for the Applicant Review Panel or the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Get all the details at RedistrictATX.org.June 1-Sept. 30Online -
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Studio Satya Online Yoga Classes
Local yoga studio Satya has live and recorded classes available online so you can get the exercise and meditation we all so desperately need right now. Donate any amount to get access, and keep your eyes peeled for short free classes coming soon via Instagram.March 17-Aug. 14. $12 suggested donation.Online -
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Texas Folk & Traditional Arts Relief Fund
In response to the substantial economic and social impact of the ongoing pandemic, a group of Texas folk and traditional arts organizations have come together to help offset the immediate and ongoing needs of the community. This fund will support artists from marginalized and at-risk communities that may not be in line for assistance by other Covid-19 relief funds. You can donate to the fund or apply online if you qualify for a grant.Through Aug. 14Online -
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The Escape Game Remote Adventures
Play the Escape Game’s newest game, "Ruins: Forbidden Treasure," from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed camera, search 360° images of the room, and use items in your online dashboard to progress through the game. An expert game guide will be there to help along the way, just like the typical escape room. Assemble a team of friends, family, or co-workers, and see if you can escape within an hour!May 5-Dec. 20. $25/person.Online -
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We Are Blood & Blue Bell’s Annual Pint for Pint
Summertime calls for ice cream, and for Texans there’s nothing better than Blue Bell. When you donate blood or platelets with We Are Blood, you'll get a pint of the sweet stuff in return. Donors at blood centers can pick up their ice cream after donating; mobile drive donors will receive a voucher redeemable at any We Are Blood donor center. Appointments are mandatory; schedule online or call 512/206-1266.Through Aug. 14We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives -
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Yoga With Adriene
Local YouTuber and multiple "Best of Austin" winner Adriene Mishler has enough online classes to keep you busy through an extensive quarantine. There are videos specifically for kids and teens, and targeted sessions for any ailment you might be experiencing (anxiety, anyone?).March 17-Aug. 28Online -
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.Ongoing. $50.
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