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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 5  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts

  • 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  
    More Info
    Butler Park

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    "Rewriting Architecture" Lecture

    Join UT's School of Architecture for a livestreamed lecture by New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman.
    Mon., Oct. 4, 12:30pm. Free.  
    YouTube Channel
    Online

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    AHS Paws and Pours

    Grab a passport and find your purr-fect pour as you taste your way around town at participating venues offering wine, free flights, and other paw-some specials with proceeds going to Austin Humane Society.
    Oct. 1-31. $40.  
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    Multiple locations

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    Sports

    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.
    Ongoing  
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    Various locations

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    Austin Startup Week

    Four days of celebrating startups and the people and organizations that make them happen. Participate in workshops, hear speakers, and network with other startup folks.
    Oct. 4-7. Free.  
    register
    Online

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    Civic Events

    City Council Special Called Meeting

    Council meets with the Capital Metro Board of Directors and the Austin Transit Partnership Board of Directors for a staff briefing and discussion on partnership agreements and potential amendments and waivers to City Code, regulations, and fees to implement Project Connect.
    Mon., Oct. 4, 1pm  
    Agenda
    City Hall

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    Out of Town

    Día de los Muertos Exhibit

    The annual exhibit features ofrendas commemorating loved ones who have passed in highly personal and artistic altars.
    Fri., Sept. 17-Sat., Oct. 16. Free.  
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    Nave Museum, Victoria

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    Donate Blood, Get an Egg Burger

    P. Terry's teams up with We Are Blood to reward blood and platelet donors with a voucher for a free egg burger while supplies last. Appointments required; call or schedule online.
    Through Oct. 15  
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    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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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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    Austin Visitor Center

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    Habitat for Humanity Needs Volunteers

    Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking individual volunteers age 18 and up for seven new homes being built in Northeast Austin. Sign up online, and email volservices@ahfh.org with questions.
    Ongoing  
    sign up
    Citywide

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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    Halloween by Design Online Challenge

    Submit photos of your best Halloween decor for the chance to win prizes and raise funds for HBD’s beneficiaries, the Shade Project and To Cure a Rose Foundation.
    Oct. 1-31. $10 donation to enter; $1 to vote.  
    enter contest
    Virtual

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    Hays County Master Gardeners Plant Sale

    The annual plant sale is online and in-person this year, with the sale website open Oct. 4-12 and pickup available at two locations. Shop seedlings and transplants of Texas Superstars, Texas native and adapted perennials, grasses, shrubs, and succulents.
    Oct. 4-12  
    shop online Oct. 4-12
    Pickup: Sat., Oct. 9, Kyle Public Library; Wed., Oct. 13, Dripping Springs Farmers Market

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    Pilates Mat Workout: A Weekly Wellness Class

    Pilates is a great workout, and mat exercises are adaptable to any fitness level. Start anytime and drop in for a class when you can to unwind after work.
    Mondays, Aug. 30-Oct. 25, 5:15-6pm  
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    Ballet Austin

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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    Pumpkin Nights

    A half-mile walking trail lined with displays dedicated to the glorious gourd, including giant jack-o'-lanterns, the world’s largest pumpkin guitar, a flying 40-foot handmade dragon, a life-size pumpkin pirate ship, and more fantastic surprises built by artists using over 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins.
    Through Oct. 31; closed Tuesdays  
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    Pioneer Farms

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    Halloween and Dia de los Muertos

    Pumpkin Patch

    Pumpkins? Pickle ball? Putt-putt? Dreamland offers all things Halloween, all things fun. Buy a pumpkin and get 50% off mini golf. Stay tuned for news about more spooky games, food, and drinks.
    Oct. 1-31  
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    Dreamland Dripping Springs

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    Riverbat Paddle Battle

    This kayak race on Lady Bird Lake supports the Austin Community College Foundation, and due to COVID-19 has shifted to a virtual format for everyone's health and safety. This means you can paddle at your own pace and time it yourself, then submit your time by Oct. 25 for a chance to win a prize pack. There are three course options: 1-mile novice, 2-mile intermediate, and a 500-yard for kids. Registration for the race gets you a rowing pass valid for six months, a T-shirt, and a swag bag, and it benefits ACC.
    Sept. 25-Oct. 25. $25-45.  
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    Rowing Dock

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    Out of Town

    State Fair of Texas

    Go for the food, stay for the excitement, exhibitions, and rides on the midway as Big Tex greets guests back to the biggest show on earth.
    Fri., Sept. 24-Sun. Oct. 17  
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    Dallas

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    Stronger Austin Virtual Classes

    Stronger Austin offers a wide variety of free virtual fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba, and you're bound to find one that fits your schedule amongst their daily offerings.
    Ongoing. Free.  
    schedule
    Online via Zoom

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    Thank You: A Service Industry Appreciation Party

    Ranch Rider Spirits presents an evening of gratitude for the overworked and underappreciated members of the hospitality industry, with massages, IVs and B-12 shots, CBD gift bags from Redeemer Small Batch, and live music.
    Mon., Oct. 4, 6-10pm. Free.  
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    Hotel Vegas

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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.
    Ongoing  
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    Various locations

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    YBP Volunteer Workshop

    Volunteer to work on refurbishing bikes for Yellow Bike Project's donation stream and learn bike mechanic skills for your knowledge base or for your “Earn-a-Bike” checklist. Check the reservation schedule for available times.
    Second & fourth Tuesdays and every other Monday, 6-9pm  
    register
    Yellow Bike Project

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    Civic Events

    YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program

    A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.
    English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.  
    Info
    Online
Ongoing
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