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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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A Night Under the Stars Gala
An evening of philanthropy and entertainment to support Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas is hosted by local community members Perla Cavazos and Celeste Quesada and includes local food vendors; guest speaker Averie Bishop, Miss Texas 2022; and musical performances by DJ Mahealani, Grammy-nominated songwriter Jessy Wilson, and Grammy-winning producer Adrian Quesada, who will be joined onstage by last year's headliner, Jackie Venson.Thu., Sept. 28, 5:30pm -
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Trans-Pecos Festival of Music & Love
El Cosmico’s authentic music experience in mystical Marfa features headliners Spoon, Neal Francis, and the Heavy Heavy, along with camping in one of the most magical venues in the West Texas desert, workshops, a vendor marketplace, pop-up desert spa, food trucks, and more.Sept. 28-Oct. 1Marfa
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ACL Festival Load-In Closures
As the massive ACL Fest gets geared up, the city has issued a reminder that there will be various road and park closures leading up to the festival that starts Oct. 6. Get all the details and a handy map online.Sept. 25-Oct. 5Zilker Park and surrounding area -
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Cooling Our Anger
Learn about Buddha's advice for reducing frequency and intensity of anger, and even eradicating it from your life. All are welcome; drop in on any class.Sept. 21-Oct. 5. Thursdays, 7pm. $12.Austin Yoga, 1201 W. Sixth -
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Development-Related Changes from the 88th Legislative Session
The city puts on a webinar going over changes to the development process due to House Bill 14 and HB 3699. Staff will explain changes made to Title 25 and Title 30 of the Land Development Code and will take questions.Thu., Sept. 28, 10-11:30am. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Donate Blood, Get a Free T-Shirt
We Are Blood wraps up September by offering rocking WAB T-shirts for blood and platelet donors.Sept. 15-30. Free.We Are Blood donation centers and 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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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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Harvest of Fall Fun
Time for some cool fun at the farm with the mazes, scarecrow village, pumpkin patch, food, and activities for all ages.Sept. 23-Nov. 5, closed Wed.Marble Falls -
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Latino Moonlight Serenades
Float on kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards to a quiet area on the lake to enjoy live serenades by local Latino musicians with a beautiful view.First Thursdays April-June; last Thursdays July-September, 7pm -
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Learn to Farm
Farmshare Austin's Farmer Starter program is an immersive training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Get more info and apply online.Applications due Oct. 1Apply online -
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Learn to Read Tarot
Learn about all the ins and outs of tarot, including the ideas and symbols, how to care for cards, mechanics of readings, and more, culminating in a showcase with readings for friends and family.Aug. 31-Oct. 26. Thursdays, 7-9pm. $325 for nine-week series; $50 for drop-in class. -
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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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Pumpkin Nights
Venture along a half-mile walking path, where you’ll discover fantastical installations built using thousands of hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. The celebration continues with entertainment and games in the Village festival area.Sept. 21-Oct. 30. $14-26; kids 3 and under, free. -
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Ready Together: A Free Classroom Training on Basic Emergency Preparedness
Learn from experts about the four pillars of preparedness: make a plan, build a kit, know your neighbors, and stay informed. Course graduates get a free supply starter kit.Thu., Sept. 28, 6-8pm. Free, but registration required. -
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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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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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The Golden Bachelor Watch Party
Bachelor Nation, will you accept this rose… and rosé? Catch the latest edition of the Bachelor franchise, centered on a senior bache for the first time, at a watch party with prizes, rosé, and roses.Thu., Sept. 28, 7pm. Free. -
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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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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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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
