The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin will host a free pre-college showcase for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required. Parking and food included. More details online.
Join Austin Justice Coalition and partners Black Makers Market and Six Square to celebrate vibrant and diverse culture with food, music, dance, art, kids' activities, and Black businesses on historic 11th Street.
Springtime in Austin means MotoGP is back, with thrilling races and exciting off-track entertainment as part of the only North American round of the world's premier motorcycle racing championship.
Celebrate spring with a day of music, family fun, and a movie in the park with Pease Park Conservancy and presenting sponsor H-E-B. Includes a market by Future Front, yoga with ATX Yoga Girl, nature activities, performances, an "instrument zoo" and performance from Austin Soundwaves, and so much more, capped off with a screening of WALL-E on the Great Lawn.
Austin's oldest annual race (and the largest 10K in Texas) takes runners through Downtown and West Austin, with the course passing over the Congress Avenue Bridge, by the Capitol, and through the hills of Clarksville and Tarrytown before ending at Vic Mathias Shores. Non-participants should be aware of significant road closures and restricted park access for the day. Good luck to all the runners!
Celebrate two decades of flat-track fabulousness with a stupendous season opener between the Hustlers and Hotrod Honeys. This fam-friendly roller derby bout will include music, vendors, concessions, and activities to commemorate the milestone.
Sat., April 15, 5:30pm. $15; $5 for kids 6-12; kids under 5, free.
Longhorn fans who've been going through withdrawal can get a fix at the Orange-White game as part of "Made in Austin" weekend. Tailgate fun at Longhorn City Limits includes live music on the LBJ Lawn starting at 10am, with a headlining set by Briscoe at 3pm.
In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
Interested in a career with Austin Independent School District? RSVP and bring 10 copies of your résumé to a fair where you can meet staff and principals from around the district.
A special program for visitors ages 0-3 and their families, providing caregivers and early learners the chance to experience the children's museum together. Thinkery will host two storytimes and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the earliest learners.
Dance the night away with Ballet Austin at Cinderella’s disco ball. Tickets include light bites, premium cocktails, and groovy spins by DJ Cassandra under a magical mirror ball. This late-night companion party to Fête, Ballet Austin’s annual gala, benefits nonprofit arts in Austin, and it’ll be outta sight!
Walk on cement, dirt, and gravel paths along Boggy Creek in East Austin, featuring Rosewood Park, the Pillars Project (painted pillars telling the stories of the community), and (on the 10K route only) Boggy Creek Farm, with its farmhouse built in 1841. Walk, jog or run at your own pace along your choice of 5K and 10K routes, and earn credit in the IVV Achievement Program.
Plenty of local organizations will gather at booths to educate the community about what they are doing to keep our Earth healthy, and kids will have a blast creating Earth-friendly crafts and playing games.
The family-owned circus brings an all-new production, with international circus superstars bringing an awe-inspiring, death-defying, and hilarious production that's unforgettable fun for the whole family.
April 7-17. Weekdays, 7:30pm; weekends, 1, 4 & 7pm. $25 for children, $40 for adults.
Activities center around the oldest operating cotton gin in the U.S., including games, music, antique vehicles, a tractor pull, and pie eating contest.
We Are Blood partners with Austin fave Torchy's Tacos to reward blood donors with $5 in Torchy's bucks, which can get you one of many delicious tacos or other treats on their menu.
Jester King partners with Oak + Lotus Yoga for sessions where you can sink into doomy and melodic sounds while being guided through a yoga session surrounded by JK's glorious goat herd. Bring forth the beasts!
The Downtown Austin Alliance, Old Bakery and Artisan Emporium, city of Austin Parks & Recreation Department, and Austin Parks Foundation are partnering to transform Old Bakery Park through public artwork and other space enhancements. Giving your feedback on the project can make you eligible to win a $50 gift card to a Downtown business, so log on to get more info and complete the survey.
Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
ARR wants the community to celebrate Earth Day all month (if not all year), so they're challenging Austinites to reduce, reuse, and recycle single-use plastics. The community is welcome to bring these items to one of several events leading up to Earth Day, and they'll be repurposed for projects at activities April 22-23. Get more details online.
Enjoy a peaceful morning vinyasa on the farm preceded by a quick class with East Austin Succulents and followed by exploring Austin's oldest homestead and shopping fresh local goods, produce, and eggs.
Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!
Certified volunteers offer free tax prep from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, with service by appointment and walk-ins welcome at many sites. No age or income level restrictions, and no AARP membership required.
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.
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.
Austin City Limits Radio hosts a seven-week music series featuring local faves like Bob Schneider, Rosie Flores, Two Tons of Steel, and more. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy music on the lawn, as well as dining options like Buenos Aires Cafe, Cafe Blue, and the League Kitchen & Tavern.
Join American Field for a celebration of the great outdoors, with educational seminars, lessons, and live demos all weekend. Over 60 outdoor brands will offer their stories and special deals, and the award-winning barbecue and craft cocktails make this the perfect weekend activity for outdoor enthusiasts.
In anticipation of the April 22 Hill Country Ride for AIDS in Krause Springs, red flags representing loved ones affected by HIV/AIDS will be installed along the trail in Pease Park on April 11, 4:30-7pm. The community is invited to visit the installation and reflect while it remains in the park.
A fun and interactive workshop for kids to explore the intersection of hip-hop and architecture, learning about design, creativity, and the power of music.
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning and restoring a piece of Austin along with thousands of other volunteers. Find a project and register online to participate.
Join Austin FC supporters Los Verdes and Transit Forward for a Red Line Brewery tour ending at Q2 Stadium for Austin FC's home game against Vancouver FC.
It’s a day in the park with Austin Wildlife Rescue, the Buffalo Soldiers, TreeFolks, Snakes of Hays County, Earth Native, Bat Conservation International, and more.
Using 46 rare photographs, this exhibit tells the story of Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker as the mother and son made their way through a changing world.
Vs. Tacoma. Thursday is dog-friendly, Friday features fireworks, Saturday is Austin Black Senators Night with a celebration of Austin's earliest baseball team, and Sunday is Kids' Day, with activities for youngsters including a postgame run around the bases.
April 11-16. Tue., 12:05pm; Wed.-Sat., 7:05pm; Sun., 1:05pm
Hop through the Domain NORTHSIDE to get chummy with the blossoming bunny topiaries sprouting up throughout the center, and share a photo on Instagram to be entered to win a $500 shopping spree.
Student organizers and community leaders along with Partners in Health Engage at UT-Austin will lead a march to the Texas Capitol to spread awareness of disparities in health care and the necessary political action to combat these inequities.
A fleet of beautiful sailing ships from around the world join the Elissa, the Official Tall Ship of Texas, in a weekend of parades, tours, excursions, and dockside music, food, and fun.: 8)
Join a series of 5K fun runs starting and ending at local beverage purveyors like Pinthouse, Moontower Cidery, St. Elmo Brewing, and more, with entertainment and a beverage to refuel after the run. Get the full schedule online.
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.
Many of us enjoy leisurely putting together a jigsaw puzzle, but if you have what it takes to do it at high speed, this is the competition for you! Puzzlers can compete as individuals, pairs, or teams for a variety of prizes and the chance to proceed to the USA Jigsaw National Championships.
This fundraiser hosted by Cuz I Matter Animal Rescue features live music, food trucks, beers from Celis, a "screamin'" silent auction, $15,000 raffle, doggy ice cream and Suga Paws cookies, and amazing rescue stories, plus more fun and treats for dogs and their humans.
A full, fun day of bikes and beers with a tour of Carl Kolsch around ATX, starting and ending at St. Elmo Brewing with visits to Black Sheep Lodge, Mean Eyed Cat, and Little Drinks.
Welcome the weekend with a balancing and renewing yoga class surrounded by the beautiful views of Downtown. Come early or stay late to explore the SFC market.
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.