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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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Community Easter Egg Hunt
Kids can hunt for the thousands of eggs hidden around the HTU campus, which include a $500 scholarship prize egg, prize eggs for school supplies and gift certificates, eggs with candy and coins, and filled baskets. The day starts in the Mary E. Branch Gymnasium for a brief storytime, then the hunt begins. Rain date: Mon., April 18, 4pm.Sat., April 16, 10am. Free. -
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Ney Day
To commemorate Elisabet Ney and her legacy, the museum hosts an event celebrating women in the arts, sciences, and civic culture. There will be a ton of artist-led projects, demonstrations, booths, and music by Chulita Vinyl Club.Sat., April 16, noon-4pm. Free. -
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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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Stash Bash
A groovy day with Texas Roller Derby, the infamous chronic of IPAs (Stash), delicious food, and live music, plus prize raffles benefiting Out Youth.Sat., April 16, 3-8pm -
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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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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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Austin FC Watch Party
Watch the Verde take on DC United with the supporters' group Austin Anthem.Sat., April 16, 6:30pm -
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Austin Torch
The Austin women's Ultimate Frisbee team opens the season against Portland Rising.Sat., April 16, 5pm -
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Birding & Nature Hike
Join the Hill Country Conservancy for a 2.5-hour hike through nature.Sat., April 16, 8:30am. $10.Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve, 4615 Bunny Run -
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Breastfeeding Support Group
Join in to discuss nursing and child development with a certified lactation consultant. Call 512/509-6455 to register.Third Saturdays, 11am. Free.Virtual -
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Canceled: ASH Dash Bunny Run
A family- and dog-friendly fun run through the ASH campus, followed by an Easter egg hunt. Benefits patients of Austin State Hospital.Sat., April 16. $20, adults; $10, kids. -
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Country Club Creek Trail Clean Day
Meet at Buzz Mill for a complimentary caffeine drink then head down to the Greenbelt to remove litter and ligustrum.Sat., April 16, 9am -
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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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Doom Metal Goat Yoga
What could be better than yoga with baby goats and sludgy doom metal riffs?Saturdays through May 28 and Sun., May 8, 10am. $25. -
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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 at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Learn about the Easter traditions on an early 20th-century German farmstead, from coloring eggs using natural dyes to traditional baked goods.Sat., April 16, 10am-3pmLBJ State Park, Stonewall -
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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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Free Bilingual Yoga
Sana Yoga provides a pathway for healing with equitable and accessible programming.Saturdays, 10am -
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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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Hornsby Bend Birding Field Trip
All levels of birder welcomed for an easy morning of walking and learning the birds of Hornsby Bend. Bring binoculars and water.Sat., April 16, 7:30am -
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Huston-Tillotson Baseball
Vs. University of the Southwest.April 15-16. Fri., noon (doubleheader); Sat., noon -
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Mutiny Market
A variety of local artists and vintage collectors sell their wares.Sat., April 16, 3-8pm. Free.Hotel Vegas & Volstead, 1500 E. Sixth -
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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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Night Owl Ghost Tour
Paranormal experts from The Night Owl Podcast host a spooky tour of the haunted sites around the historic farm.Third Saturdays, 7pm -
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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 Gruene Market Days
Nearly 100 vendors offer uniquely Texan crafts and foods in the historic town on the Guadalupe River.Sat.-Sun., April 16-17. Free.Gruene -
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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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Pinballz Easter Egg Hunt
Pinballz provides prize-filled egg hunts for three age groups in waves starting at 11am, plus arts & crafts and Easter Bunny pictures.Sat., April 16, 11am. $5-10.Austin-area Pinballz Arcades -
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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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Southwestern University Softball
Vs. Austin College.April 15-16. Fri., 6pm; Sat., noon (doubleheader) -
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St. Edward's University Baseball
Vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville.April 14-16. Thu., 2pm; Fri., noon (doubleheader); Sat., 1pm -
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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 State Softball
Vs. Georgia State.April 14-16. Thu., 6pm; Fri., 2pm; Sat., 11amTexas State University, San Marcos -
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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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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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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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Vino Vinyasa Pop-Up
A relaxing yoga class on the lawn incorporating fun wine facts and a tasting.Sat., April 16, 10am. $30. -
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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
