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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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Austin Auto Show
Car enthusiasts can test-drive vehicles and see cutting-edge auto technology as well as iconic cars from film, eight generations of red Corvettes, classic cars, and more. Subaru of America hosts a pet adoption event and kids can play in a monster truck bounce house.Fri.-Sun., April 22-24 -
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Austin's Earth Day Cleanup
An all-day lake and land cleanup along multiple sections of Lady Bird Lake, in which participants can gather trash by boat or on foot. Registrants get a T-shirt, goodie bag, and food and drinks from sponsors, and prizes will be awarded to those who find the most unique item and the most trash.Fri., April 22. Free. -
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids: Beach Bowl
Sand, sun, and surfing come together at this beach-themed bowling fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. Form a team, join a team, or donate online.Fri.-Sat., April 22-23 -
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Louis Gregory Race Unity Symposium
Panelists Dr. Richard Reddick and Greg Casar join keynote speaker Vicki Spriggs of Texas CASA for a discussion called "Nurturing Humanity: Race Brave, Not Race Blind" at this event commemorating Louis Gregory's historic visit to Austin in 1920 for the purpose of creating racial amity in America.Fri., April 22, 1-4:30pm. Free. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Albuquerque. Bring canned goods Tuesday for the Strike Out Hunger food drive; Wednesday is Education Day; Pints & Pups is Thursday, with furry friends welcome; and Friday features fireworks. Get more promo info online.April 19-24. Tue., Thu.-Fri., 7:05pm; Wed., 12:05pm; Sat., 6:05pm; Sun., 1:05pm
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1836 Chuckwagon Race
You’ve never seen a rodeo or horse races quite like this as the contestants show their equine skills in a variety of categories.Fri.-Sun., April 22-24. $15-20.Palestine -
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Adults-Only Paint Night
Sip margaritas and paint an adorable cactus-themed pottery piece.Fri., April 22, 5-8pm. $30. -
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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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Barks & Booze: Earth Day
Bring your pupper to meet new friends, try Neo Bites samples, visit local pet vendors, and get cute photos.Fri., April 22, 5-8pm. Free. -
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Concordia Baseball
Vs. Hardin-Simmons. April 22-23. Fri., 7pm; Sat., noon (doubleheader). Vs. Trinity (Texas). Tue., April 26, 6:30pm -
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Donate Blood, Get a Burger
Donate blood or platelets and get a voucher for a free Whataburger. Make an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through April 28We Are Blood donor centers -
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Earth Day at Barton Creek Square Mall
The mall invites shoppers to meet reps from nonprofit Give Back Box and Waste Management, do a recycling-themed activity, and pick up an earth-friendly giveaway.Fri., April 22, 2-4pm -
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Earth Day at San Marcos Outlets
San Marcos Premium Outlets hosts a plastic bag recycling drive at the management office, located behind the center between Pottery Barn and Tommy Hilfiger. Visitors will receive a complimentary reusable shopping bag.Fri., April 22, 8:30am-4:30pmSan Marcos Premium Outlets, 3939 S. I-35, San Marcos -
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Earth Day Storytime
Join the Austin Public Library and the Watershed Protection Department for dual-language songs, stories, and rhymes beneath the big Live Oak. Virtual option available.Fri., April 22, 10am -
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Earth Day Walk & Talk
Celebrate with Hill Country Conservancy on an early morning stroll on the Violet Crown Trail, and get behind-the-scenes stories and insights you won't get elsewhere.Fri., April 22, 7:50am. Free. -
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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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Old Settler’s Music Festival
Just a conversation away outside of Lockhart, this year’s festival features legacy bands and the brightest of the new breed.Thu.-Sun., April 21-24Tilmon -
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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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Ready, Set, Startup
Get dolled up for VentureLab's benefit gala to network with fellow entrepreneurs and enjoy some Shark Tank-style fun with celeb panelists. Earth-saving ideas win "seed funding" that benefits youth entrepreneurship education.Fri., April 22, 6-10pm. $350.The Riley, 315 Lavaca -
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Red Poppy Festival
Enjoy the fields of red poppies and the concerts, food vendors, parade, car show, and artisan market around the courthouse square.Fri.-Sun., April 22-24Georgetown -
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Reggae Fest
A full weekend of reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeat music with proceeds benefiting Central Texas Food Bank.April 22-24 -
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Summer Jobs With the City
The city has announced a round of attractive bonuses for summer employees including lifeguards and summer camp staff. Wages start at $15/hour, and bonuses range from $750 to $1,250 depending on qualifications. Get all the details and apply online soon!Apply now; bonuses for employees starting by June 6Austin pools and summer camps -
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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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U-Pick Strawberries and Flowers
It’s berry picking time in the Highland Lakes area, and don’t forget to try the homemade strawberry ice cream.Thu.-Tue. (closed Wednesdays)Sweetberry Farms, Marble Falls -
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University of Texas Baseball
Vs. Baylor. Texas will honor the 20th anniversary of the 2002 National Championship team on Saturday, and Sunday features a postgame run of the bases for kids.April 22-24. Fri., 6:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 1pm -
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University of Texas Soccer
Vs. St. Edward's. Fri., April 22, 7pm. Vs. UTSA. Sun., April 24, 2:30pm -
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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
