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.
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.
Moontower Comedy presents the award-winning actor, director, writer, and comedian who co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series Master of None. (Among many other such stellar achievements already; like, whoa, maybe slow down a bit, Aziz?) Tickets are a-selling like crazy, so check that website ASAP.
See LEGO exhibits, a live interactive stage show, life-size LEGO builds, and find new, vintage, rare, and custom merch. Plus, build your part of the Mystery Mosaic.
To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, We Are Blood partnered with Franklin BBQ to reward 20 lucky donors with a special dinner for two including Franklin's famous brisket, ribs, sides, desserts, and more. Donate by Jan. 17 to enter the raffle, which will be held Jan. 20. Make appointments online or call 512/206-1266.
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.
As you make your plans for New Year's celebrations, keep in mind that many venues require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, and events are subject to cancellation, so check before you go. Get info on testing and vaccines at the city's site, and if you'll be out and about, a bedazzled face mask is the ultimate NYE accessory.
Experience the beauty of the Texas Hill Country infused with sparkling lights and holiday cheer, then end your walk down the trail with a family-friendly game of glow-in-the-dark miniature golf at Santa's Magical Toy Shop.
Give your tree another life by turning it into mulch. Leave it at the curb on collection day if you're a curbside customer, or bring it to Zilker Park on Jan. 2, 8, or 9, 10am-2pm. Free mulch will become available for pickup Jan. 12.
Enjoy the natural wonder of winter in the beautiful Texas Arboretum. Featuring thousands of luminarias, seasonal food and drink, and the light-splashed forts of Fortlandia.
The Cavalier is your fave non-sports bar to watch sports. There's plenty of TVs, it's dog-friendly, parking is free, and there's $5 frozens and burgs during the game.
Start the day with Nectar Flow Yoga (10am), then grab brunch and check out the Pedernales Farmers Market (10am-2pm), and enjoy live music from CJ Niehoff at 5.
The Nia Company and partners WingStop, Clean Cause, and Mic Check present a night of music, food, culture, and more to celebrate Kwanzaa (Dec. 26-Jan. 1).
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, the longstanding tradition features the most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit in Texas, with trains rolling along 1,300 feet of track on a journey across America.
"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.
A great way to give back as you do holiday shopping is to stop by a blood drive at the mall. Get the full schedule and location details online or call 512/206-1266.