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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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Fans-4-Paws
An all-ages, pet-friendly fundraising concert featuring Chief Cleopatra, Pearl Z, Van Mary, and Fragile Rock, plus a pet photo booth and adoptable animals from S.A.F.E Refuge of Central Texas. Proceeds benefit Family Eldercare's summer fan drive, and you're welcome to bring a fan to contribute as well.Thu., Aug. 24, 7-11pm. $18-20 or a new fan. -
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Hula Hut: Flatwater Unbreakable Night
Shrimp boils with all the fixin's are featured at this night that also includes live music, dancing, raffles, and a silent auction. Each shrimp boil basket comes with jumbo Gulf shrimp, Elgin smoked sausage, fresh corn, baby potatoes, and mushrooms tossed with olive oil, butter and fresh lemon juice. Note: This is a fundraiser for Flatwater, a nonprofit providing mental health therapy for those affected by a cancer diagnosis.Thu., Aug. 24, 4-8pm. $50 and up.
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ArtConnect Youth Art Contest
The city's fourth annual contest is open now for submissions from Austin students ages 10 to 18. In honor of Digital Inclusion Week (Oct. 2-6), young artists are asked to "picture a world where everyone is connected digitally." The top three entries win a monetary prize and will have their artwork displayed in city spaces.Deadline: Thu., Aug. 31 -
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Beat the Heat
With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.Ongoing -
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Blue Star Museums
The Bullock Museum is part of a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America, which means active duty military members and their families get free exhibit admission all summer, from Armed Forces Day to Labor Day.May 20-Sept. 4 -
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Donate Blood, Get Free Chicken Wings
We Are Blood partners with Pluckers Wing Bar to offer donors a voucher for five free wings.Aug. 15-31We Are Blood donation centers & mobile drives -
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Fresh for Less Mobile Markets
This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you. -
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Games Y'all
Finish off your summer with a casual meetup to play indie games and experience some unique digital arts projects.Thu., Aug. 24, 7-10pm -
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Geeks Who Drink Trivia
The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.Ongoing -
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Help Stock Your School Library
Austin Books and Comics has a neat deal for back to school: Get 15% off “all ages” graphic novels for a limited time, and use your coupon to vote for your school to receive a $250 gift card to stock the school library with graphic novels.Through Sept. 17 -
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Kerbey Lane: Kids Eat Free for Back-to-School
Austin's fave all-day cafe is here to make this time of year easier and more affordable for families, offering children under 12 a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree.Aug. 14-25Valid at all Kerbey Lane locations -
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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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Palm Park Conversations
Share your ideas for a transformed Palm Park, an important part of our community's history. Learn about progress along Waterloo Greenway and share your feedback at sessions with interactive conversations and activities along with free snacks and beverages.Aug. 24 & 26. Thu., 5:30-7:30pm; Sat., 10am-noon. Free. -
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Ride Bikes Thursday
Join Ride Bikes Austin for a socially paced group ride starting and ending at Parque Zaragoza and visiting a different park each week. Meet at the basketball court for an 8pm departure on a 10- to 15-mile route.Thursdays, 7:30pm. Free. -
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Round Rock Express
Vs. Salt Lake. Bring two canned goods for Central Texas Food Bank and get free admission Tuesday. Thursday is dog-friendly for Pints & Pups, Friday is Hall of Fame Night honoring Royce Huffman and Luke Scott, and Friday and Saturday's games include fireworks. Sunday is Kids' Day, with pregame activities and a postgame run around the bases.Aug. 22-27. Tue.-Sat., 7:05pm; Sun., 6:05pm -
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Still Brewing Art
The world-renowned art museum looks back at its history as the Lone Star Brewery prior to 1981 through photographs, artwork, and posters.June 30-Sept. 3. $10-20.San Antonio -
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Texas State Parks Photo Contest
Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.Deadline: Nov. 27Submit online -
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Thursday Night Social Ride
Join Social Cycling Austin for a fun themed ride with post-ride activities, and check the event page for details on themes and stops.Thursdays -
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Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
This in-person session will provide information on Austin’s tree requirements and ways you can help protect our urban forest. Experts from the city's Community Tree Preservation Division will provide information and answer your questions.Thu., Aug. 24, 11:45am-1pm -
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Volunteer Days at ACR
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.Tuesdays & Thursdays -
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Wild Hearted Women's Circle
Join monthly for a deep connection in sisterhood, with a different healing theme each session. This month is "Exploring the Chakras."Thu., Aug. 24, 7-8:30pm. $35.Wild Heart Yoga, 5604 Bee Caves Rd.
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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.Various locations
