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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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MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas
The only North American round of the world's premier motorcycle racing championship means a jam-packed weekend of world-class two-wheeled excitement alongside an incredible schedule of off-track activations.Fri.-Sun., April 8-10 -
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Keep Austin Beautiful Day
Keep Austin Beautiful mobilizes thousands of volunteers for an impressive day of service in honor of Earth Month. Registration is now open for all kinds of projects citywide.Sat., April 9. Free.Citywide -
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Lucky Dog Tarot Readings
Bring your pup for breakfast and dog tarot readings, as well as positive affirmations for people and other lucky rituals. A portion of proceeds will benefit Austin Humane Society.Sat., April 9, 10:30am-noon -
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Round Rock Express
It's an exciting opening week of baseball vs. El Paso, with an opening-night fireworks show, Pints & Pups on Thursday, a postgame concert from Zoodust on Friday, space-themed fun with NASA on Sunday, and more.April 5-10. Tue.-Fri., 7:05pm; Sat., 6:05pm; Sun., 1:05pm -
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Sherwood Forest Faire
Come to the country and be prepared to be wowed by the shows, jousting, artisans, and music.Weekends, March 5-April 24McDade -
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Squirrel Fest
It's a day of family-friendly fun with the Pease Park Conservancy, including music from MeowNow Brass Band, STEM activities, a Frida Friday market, and a screening of Zootopia on the lawn after dark.Sat., April 9, 4pm. Free. -
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Texas SandFest
Music, shopping, food, and some of the most amazing sand sculptures on a Texas beach to raise money for local scholarships.Fri.-Sun., April 8-10. $5-20.Port Aransas
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ACSS Spring Show & Sale
A two-day sale and show of cacti and succulents from around the world and handcrafted pottery, a silent auction and hourly raffles, plus free advice and literature.Sat.-Sun., April 9-10, 10am-5pm. Free with admission. -
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AHS Car Raffle
The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.Buy online -
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AISD Budget Update
Join on Zoom to hear about Austin ISD's work toward a balanced budget.Sat., April 9, 10:30amVirtual -
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All-Ages Virtual Storytime
Featuring stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and other extension activities. Registration required.Saturdays, 10:30amVirtual -
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Archery Class
Learn the centuries-old sport from USA Archery Certified Level 3 coach Chris Ching at the historic farm.Second & fourth Saturdays. $35-45. -
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Atelier Beauté Chanel Pop-Up
Stop in this fragrance and beauty workshop to try products and get skilled guidance.March 11-April 24. Free.1009 S. Congress -
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Bluebonnet Festival
Celebrate wildflower season with music, a carnival, wiener dog races, arts & crafts vendors, and a food court.Fri.-Sun., April 8-10Burnet -
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Coach DJ's Memorial Bench-a-Thon
A community bench press competition raising funds for Austin Simply Fit's Student Athlete Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to AISD student athletes as they embark on their college careers.Sat., April 9, noon. $25 donation.Austin Simply Fit, 4912 Burnet Rd. -
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Cubs & Cousins R/C Airshow
Remote-controlled models of actual planes will perform flight demonstrations and aerobatics at this event by the Austin Radio Control Association. A food truck will be on-site and they'll raffle a model plane.Sat., April 9, 9am-4pm. Free.Austin Radio Control Association, 8705 Lindell Ln. -
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Donate Blood, Get a Car Wash
Kick off your spring cleaning with a free wash from Arbor Car Wash as a thank-you for donating blood or platelets. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through April 10We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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East Austin Survival to Recovery Al Anon Family Group
A group for anyone worried about someone with a drinking problem. Find the entrance on East 12th Street, upstairs.Saturdays, 3pm. Free.1818 E. 12th -
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Easter Egg-Stravaganza
There will be food vendors, a live DJ, free carnival games, face-painting, age-specific egg hunts, a photo contest, and the Easter Bunny will be on-site for pictures. Includes a toddler zone and an egg drop for those with disabilities.Sat., April 9, 10am-1pm. Free.Gregg-Clarke Park, 1301 W. Center St., Kyle -
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Encaustic Painting Class
Learn to paint safely with a molten combination of beeswax, damar resin, and powdered pigments. You’ll blend colors, build textures, fuse with a heat gun, and use various tools for scraping and incising. At the end of the class, you’ll leave with an archival six-by-six-inch painting that you created, and the skills to make more!Sat., April 9, 4-7pm. $125. -
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Escape the Box
Explore the hidden side of Austin with Escape the Box's time-travel-themed escape game and scavenger hunt adventure, which starts with a live intro and sends your group off to explore using a box full of clues and guides, including a playlist, photo challenges, a cipher wheel, map, and more. Call 512/779-9844 to book.Saturdays, 1:30pm. $15-35/person.Locations vary -
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Folk Fest
Learn about frontier crafts at this hands-on fair where docents demonstrate various useful skills.Sat.-Sun., April 9-10New Braunfels -
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Girlstart's Girls In STEM Conference
Girls currently in fourth to eighth grades will discover the fun side of STEM careers at this unique annual conference just for them.Sat., April 9, 10am-3:30pm. $35. -
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Grounded by Fareground: Free Run Club
Swift Fit Events powers a free Downtown walk-or-run 5K open to all levels, with towels and water provided.Saturdays, 10:15am. Free. -
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Honor Joan Means Khabele
Join the Parks & Rec Department for a ceremonial moment of silence and splash honoring Khabele, an activist and scholar who protested segregation at the pool and led weekly swim-ins in 1960.Sat., April 9, 10am-noon -
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Jen's Gentle Yoga
A class suitable for all levels, even beginners. Ends with meditation and deep relaxation.Second Saturdays, 9am -
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John Fairey Garden Open House
Take a guided tour of this exceptional private garden with more than 3,000 plants from Mexico, North America, and Asia.Sat., April 9, 23, 30, 10am & 11am. $25.Hempstead -
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Kitten Shower
Celebrate the fifth anniversary of AAC's Kitten Nursery and help them prepare for another kitten season with a donation drop-off, games, snacks, prizes, and more. Get the wish list online.Sat., April 9, 1-3pm -
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Living History Event
See demonstrations of pioneer crafts and music, and try your hand at candle dipping and other old-fashioned chores.Second Saturdays, 10am-4pmNew Braunfels -
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Love Where You Live Day
Keep Austin Beautiful developed this event to invite Austinites to beautify the areas around their homes and neighborhoods. Pick up some litter, weed a garden bed, or rake some leaves; it’s up to you! Check out the website for details on cleanup kit registration and social media giveaways.Second Saturdays, 9-11amCitywide -
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Night Golf
A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20. -
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No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology
Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pmMuseum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria -
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Obama Portraits Tour
Portraits of the former president and first lady by Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are on view before moving to the National Portrait Gallery.April 3-May 30Museum of Fine Arts, Houston -
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Other Worlds Screenplay Contest
Other Worlds Film Festival's eighth annual screenwriting contest, part of its mission to encourage work in science fiction and horror, is accepting submissions. New this year is the "under 18" category for young'uns starting to learn the craft. Early-bird deadline is March 31; entry fees increase with each following deadline (each month until August).Final deadline: Aug. 20Apply online -
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Run With the Pack 5K
Run a 5K for the Lehman High School Band Boosters. All proceeds are used for college scholarships and to support Lehman Band activities.Sat., April 9, 6:30am. $20.Lehman High School, Kyle -
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Saturday Night Concert Series
Bring blankets and relax on the lawn with family and friends (even the furry kind) for this free outdoor concert series featuring some of Austin's best musicians, such as Bob Schneider, Kelly Willis, the Peterson Brothers, and more.Saturdays through May 7, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival
Come for the jousting and birds of prey, but stay for the games and food.Sat.-Sun., April 9-May 29, and Mon., May 30Waxahachie -
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Sienna Star Local Musician Contest
New luxury apartment community Sienna at the Thompson is seeking its inaugural musician-in-residence, and all local musicians are welcome to apply by uploading a one-minute video on FB or Instagram using the hashtag #siennastar. Finalists perform at a concert emceed by Anne Hudson, and the winner gets a year of free rent in exchange for 25 hours per month of live performance and creative content. This place is deee-luxe, with rents starting at around $2,300, so the winner will be living like a rock star.Enter through April 1; finalists perform Sat., April 9, 3-5pm. Free.Apply online; concert at Wax Myrtle's, 506 San Jacinto -
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Southwestern University Baseball
Vs. Schreiner. April 8-9. Fri., 7pm; Sat., 1pm (doubleheader). Vs. Texas-Dallas. Tue., April 12, 6pm -
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Southwestern University Softball
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Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Wine and Wildflower Journey
Take a self-guided tour to a dozen area wineries with complimentary tastings and wine discounts.March 28-April 22. $65-100.Various locations -
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Texas Ladies State Chili Championship Cook-off
The ladies show off their skills to win this prestigious competition that has been going for more than 50 years.Sat., April 9Seguin -
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Texas Oncology Hiring Event
Candidates should come prepared to interview for positions including physician assistant, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, patient services and pharmacy tech, and telephone operator.Sat., April 9, 10am-2pmTexas Oncology, 2410 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock -
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Texas State Baseball
Vs. Georgia Southern. April 8-10. Fri., 6pm; Sat., 2:30pm; Sun., noon. Vs. Baylor. Tue., April 12, 6pm -
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The Black Hair Experience
The Black Hair Experience "fuses the aesthetic of an art exhibit with the engagement of photoworthy activations," all inspired by the beauty, stories, and culture of Black hair. “This is a culturally inclusive experience that provokes real-time connections through the universal symbol of hair,” says co-founder Elizabeth Austin-Davis.Sat.-Sun., 10am-8pm. $30 and up.9600 S. IH-35 Ste. I-500 -
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The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show
Revival Cycles hosts an expansive showcase of hand-built machines from around the world, plus entertainment, art, and more.Fri.-Sun., April 8-10. $15-200.301 S. Congress -
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To Emancipate: Freedom in Galveston
Sam Collins III, Juneteenth Legacy Project co-chair, will give a talk about how freedom for those enslaved in Texas came about, and why Juneteenth started in Galveston.Sat., April 9, 10am -
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Train Show
Check out the elaborate model train layouts, browse the vendors to sell, swap, or buy, and let the kids be an “engineer.”Sat.-Sun., April 9-10. $2-10.New Braunfels -
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Tribe CBD Raffle
Stop by Tribe to enter a raffle to win a CBD or Delta 8 bundle. Winners announced on Instagram Live.Through April 19; winner announced April 20, 4:20pm -
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University of Texas Baseball
Vs. TCU. April 8-10. Fri., 6:30pm; Sat., 5pm; Sun., noon. Vs. Stephen F. Austin. Tue., April 12, 6:30pm -
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University of Texas Soccer
Vs. Tigres UANL Femenil. Thu., April 7, 7pm. Vs. Houston. Sat., April 9, 7pm -
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Violet Crown Trail Walk & Talk
Join Hill Country Conservancy for an educational stroll on the trail, where you'll learn about upcoming plans and get behind-the-scenes stories about the trail.Sat., April 9, 9am. Free.VCT Dick Nichols Trailhead, Latta Dr. & Convict Hill Rd. -
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Virtual Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin has a full slate of free virtual classes all week long, from cardio & strength to Zumba, so you can always fit some fitness in your schedule.Ongoing. Free.Online
