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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 FC
The Verde bested Kansas City on their home turf just two weeks ago; can they do it again?Sat., Aug. 13, 8pm -
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Austin's Birthday Bash
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation celebrates the city's 183rd birthday with five family-friendly events including live music, creative arts, food, and the people who capture the true spirit and authenticity of Austin. Get all the details online.Aug. 13, 19-20, 26 & 28 -
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Laguna Gloria: Ice Painting
Families are invited to beat the heat with this cool ice painting workshop, where all ages can experiment: with watercolor techniques using ice cubes and paint pigments, then watch a professional artist carve a block of ice into a sculptural masterpiece.Sat., Aug. 13, 11am. Free. -
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Luau Meow Kitten Adoption Event
Austin Animal Center has a "wave" of kittens ready to hula their way out of their foster homes, and they're spayed/neutered, microchipped, have at least one round of vaccinations, and are looking for fur-ever homes with you.Sat., Aug. 13, 8am-1pm -
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Parade of India: Monsoon Dance
This is the eighth annual Parade of India event in honor of the Indian Independence Day, featuring dance, music, national anthems, and other presentations.Sat., Aug. 13, 10am-1pm. Free. -
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Pop-up Market at FSG
Sip while you shop with vintage finds from Bee Kind Trading Co., screenprinted goods by FSG, caffeinated beverages from Fase Cafe, and tunes from DJ Bob Mann.Sat., Aug. 13, noon-4pm. Free. -
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Second Saturdays Are for Families
Beat the heat with a cool family art project with watercolors and ice cubes, and watch a professional artist carve a block of ice into a masterpiece.Sat., Aug. 13, 11am-3pm -
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Shakespeare at Winedale
Students perform Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, Two Noble Kinsmen, and The Winter’s Tale.Fri.-Sun., Aug. 12-14. $10 at the door.Winedale Historical Center, Round Top
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Adult Skate Night
Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight -
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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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Austin Budget Engagement
Austin will adopt its 2022-23 budget this August, and is welcoming feedback online and at several town halls over the coming weeks. Get the schedule and more info at speakupaustin.org.Through Aug. 15 -
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Austin Fall Home & Garden Show
Visit impressive displays to help inspire home projects, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from home and garden pros.Aug. 12-14. Fri., noon-8pm; Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., 11am-6pm. $8 online; $10 at box office; kids 16 and under, free. -
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Austin Parks Foundation’s Fitness in the Park Series
A certified instructor from It's Time Texas will lead a fun outdoor Zumba class.Sat., Aug. 13, 10-11am. Free, but RSVP. -
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Bat City Antiques & Oddities Gay Pride Edition
You'd be batty not to attend this delightfully gothic queer market with spooky gay vendors, DJ tunes, a food truck, ice cream, drinks, photo ops, a waterslide, and more. Plus: It's that old haunt the Glass Coffin's fourth anniversary!Sat., Aug. 13, 2-7pm -
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Clean Lady Bird Lake
Help Keep Austin Beautiful give the lake some love via watercraft or along the shoreline.Sat., Aug. 13, 9-11am -
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Denim Drive for Back to School
Drop off new or gently used denim apparel outside the Starbucks and get a $5 gift card.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 13-14, 10am-7pm -
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Denim Drive for Back to School
Donate new or gently used denim apparel near Aritzia and Sweet Paris to get a $5 Starbucks gift card.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 13-14, 2-6pm -
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Donate Blood, Get Ice Cream
As temperatures soar, let We Are Blood and Blue Bell cool you down. Get a free pint when you donate blood or platelets; just call 512/206-1266 or schedule an appointment online.Aug. 1-14We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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End of Summer Celebration
Enjoy one last hurrah with the fam before school starts, with live music, food and drink specials, live oil painting by Joe Fiacco, and bunnies to pet (or adopt). A cornhole challenge takes place 6-8pm, and adult beverage tastings will be available 6-10pm.Sat., Aug. 13. Free. -
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Escape the Box
Explore the hidden side of Austin with an event billed as "an escape room, but outdoors, with time travel." Guests will explore an iconic neighborhood, solve puzzles, and take memorable photos. Book online or call 512/633-9356.Saturdays, 11am. $35/person; $15/person 10 and under.South Congress/East Austin -
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Fall Art Classes
Art Garage is now registering students for eight- to 12-week classes this fall, which allow your kiddos ages 4-16 to explore several art mediums with certified art educators at afterschool and home school sessions.Classes begin Sept. 12. $350-550. -
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Family Meditation & Mindfulness
Join Kristi Floyd as she guides you and your family in staying in the present moment with different meditation techniques that are fun and engaging for the whole family.Sat., Aug. 13, 2-3:30pm. $5-20 donation.Flow Yoga, 202 Walton Way #200, Cedar Park -
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Free Fitness Classes
Stronger Austin, powered by It’s Time Texas, offers a variety of free fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Full Moon Yoga & Sound
Take the opportunity to remove stuck energy, clarify your intentions, reset, and renew the body and mind.Sat., Aug. 13, 6-7:30pm. $20.Flow Yoga, 202 Walton Way #200, Cedar Park -
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
An exciting family-friendly show of car-crushing action, preceded by the "Crash Zone" starting two and a half hours before the show, where fans can see the monster trucks up close.Aug. 13-14. Sat., 12:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm -
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Kirtan & Sound Healing
A gong session to help you release the cares and worries of the day and find a sense of peace and connection within yourself and with others.Sat., Aug. 13, 6:30-8:30pm. $20-35 donation.Flow Yoga, 4477 S. Lamar -
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Kyle Market Days
Kyle Parks & Rec hosts local vendors, arts & crafts, farm-to-market items, live music, and more.Second Saturdays, 9am-2pm. Free.Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle -
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Live Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing
Quarter horse and thoroughbred races with a post time of 1pm are a highlight at the county fair.Sat.-Sun., Aug. 27-28. $10.Fredericksburg -
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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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Midnight Madness Mixer
A unique playing experience where they kick on the lights at 11pm and hit the courts for open tennis and pickleball play, because it's too dang hot during the day, y'all. Afterward, players are invited to meet up at Stars Cafe for late-night sustenance.Sat., Aug. 13, 11pm-2am -
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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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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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Out All Nite: All Ages Party
Austin's only all-ages dance party features hip-hop, pop, and dance tunes, refreshments, games, and more.Sat., Aug. 13, 7-11pm. $10. -
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Pokémon GO Community Day
Thousands of players will be in town along with Niantic reps for three hours of catching Pokémon and an opportunity to score free merch.Sat., Aug. 13, 11am-2pm. Free. -
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Purple Martin Watch Parties
Houston’s purple martins spend the day devouring insects and then perform amazing aerial maneuvers before roosting in the trees, and the Audubon Society is there to explain what’s happening.Sat., Aug. 13; Sun., Aug. 21; Sun., Sept. 4, 18; Sat., Sept. 24; 7:45pm. Free.Houston -
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Saturday Winery Tour
Good food, good people, and wine vibes. Tickets include round-trip transportation from Victory Grill in Austin.Sat., Aug. 13, 10am-5:30pm. $88.Fredericksburg -
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Sharing the Dream
Join the Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin for a talk by esteemed librarian, archivist, feminist, and civil rights activist Martha P. Cotera.Sat., Aug. 13, 10am -
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Silent Party ATX: Trap vs. R&B
You control the party by choosing your fave station on your headphones, with DJ Melissa Bellz spinning hip-hop and trap, and DJ Hella Yella mixing R&B, reggae, and Afrobeat.Sat., Aug. 13, 10pm. $20. -
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Summer Sizzle Sale
Get 10% off storewide both online and in person all weekend, plus deeper discounts in-store on all kinds of plants. Cousin's Maine Lobster food truck will be on-site Sunday to sweeten the deal.Aug. 13-14. Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pmGarden Seventeen, 604 Williams -
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The Fat Gator Weekend
Jump on It presents a packed weekend of activities with celebrities, concerts, a car show, boat party, pool party, and more.Aug. 11-14. $75.Various locations -
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The Karaoke Underground
This ain't yer daddy's karaoke, it's the punk and indie rock version with tunes by the likes of Pavement, Dead Kennedys, the Misfits, et al.Sat., Aug. 13, Sept. 24, 9pm. Free. -
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The Way Down Album Release & Benefit
Nerve Cowboy Records sponsors the record release show complete with vendors and fundraising for Project Purple.Sat., Aug. 13, 9pm. Free. -
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Tree of the Year Awards
TreeFolks and Austin Parks & Rec are resurrecting the awards after nearly a decade, and seek noms for favorite trees in five categories. They must be in the city or ETJ limits, publicly accessible, and not a previous winner, but other than that, all bets are off! So get familiar with your urban forest and take note of the best of the branches. See "Kevin Curtin Hung Out With All of Austin’s 'Tree of the Year' Winners," July 31, 2020, for a fun history lesson.Nominate through Sept. 30 -
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UNITED Track Experience & Car Show
A track experience and car show to connect, educate, and motivate motorists of all levels. Free for spectators.Sat., Aug. 13. $0-275.Angleton -
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Unlearning Circle
Join Undoing White Supremacy Austin for a discussion about building accountable communities.Sat., Aug. 13, 10am-noon -
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Violet Crown Roller Derby Fundraiser
On the heels of their bronze medal win at the USA Roller Sports National Tournament, VCRD is looking for help and support in reaching another goal: a banked roller derby track. Get details and donate online.Ongoing -
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Volunteer With TCDP
With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.OngoingVarious locations
