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Pre-College Showcase in Latin American Studies
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.Sat. May 17, 10am-3pmBenson Latin American Collection, 2nd Floor
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2023 Legacy Business Month
Preservation Austin's inaugural Legacy Business Month is designed to encourage Austinites to celebrate and support the institutions that define so much of Austin’s culture. Pick up a passport to guide your way through 13 local businesses that have been in operation for 20 years or more, such as Peter Pan Mini-Golf, the Paramount Theatre, and Cisco’s, and show your love to some of Austin's most iconic treasures.Oct. 1-30. Free.Passports available at BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar; Zilker Taproom, 1701 E. Sixth -
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AISD Board Info Session
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Blue Starlite Halloween Classics Pass
Blue Starlite has a new offering for Halloween Month: Buy a pass and get access to all the spooky screenings you can handle, including Shaun of the Dead, The Craft, and of course the original Halloween.Oct. 1-25. $95.Blue Starlite Downtown & Central locations -
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Conga for the Community
Find your rhythm at a six-week beginner conga drum class with professional conga musician Armando Martin, learning the history of the conga drum, basic drumming techniques, and how to play well-known rhythms such as the mambo.Oct. 12-Nov. 16. Thursdays, 6pm -
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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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Free Vaccine Clinics
Help limit the spread of nasty viruses as holiday travel ramps up. Find a list of free vaccine clinics and other health info on the city's site.OngoingVarious locations -
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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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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
Holiday and Harvest
Offering activities for all ages at two locations, including pumpkin patches, decoration stations, hay mazes, a micro-market, build-your-own scarecrow stations, photo ops, and more.Sept. 29-Nov. 1. Free.VFW Post 8787, 500 VFW Rd.; Skaggs Dr., Bee Cave -
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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
House of Torment
Beyond the terrifying haunted house attractions, find escape rooms, themed bars, a zombie shooting game, and more.Open select dates Sept. 23-Nov. 112632 Ridgepoint -
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Katha: Building Storytellers
This engaging workshop series, tailor-made for young writers age 9-14, promises to spark their creativity and nurture their writing talents. Katha in Sanskrit signifies "a story, legend, conversation, or tale," and kids will explore storytelling on a literary adventure inspired by South Asian culture.Through Nov. 2. Thursdays, 5pm. Free. -
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Ladies Golf Night Out
Check out the brand-new indoor golf lounge that lets you play no matter the weather. Grab some gal pals and get a lesson, practice time, and a complimentary frozen marg to start the evening.Thursdays, 7-10pm. $20.Pin Seeker's Golf Lounge, 6001 W. Parmer -
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Latin Heritage Night at Wax Myrtle’s
Austin Latinas Unidas, a collective of local Latina content creators, businesses, and entrepreneurs, brings a live DJ, bachata dance classes, and an array of vendors. Guatemalan food truck Tacos al Quetzal offers specials, and the bar will tempt you with boozy horchata drink specials.Thu., Oct. 12, 6:30-9:30pm. Free. -
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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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Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
Lefty's Shop of Horrors
Lefty's Brick Bar transforms into Lefty's Shop of Horrors, featuring five hauntingly unique and Instagrammable spaces, an eerie food and drink menu, and wickedly fun events happening all month long, including a tarot residency, a Scream Queen drag show hosted by Louisianna Purchase, Howl-O-Ween for your furry friends, and a murder mystery party.Through Oct. 31 -
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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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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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State Fair of Texas
There’s nothing like the excitement of one of the largest fairs in the country with inventive fried foods, great music, a thrilling midway, and interesting displays.Fri., Sept. 29-Sun., Oct. 22Dallas -
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Taco’bout a Deal!
We Are Blood partners with Torchy's Tacos to offer vouchers for a free taco when you donate blood.Oct. 1-15We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives -
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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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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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Tree Smart Brown Bag Lunch
Join experts from the city's Community Tree Preservation Division to learn more about the city’s tree ordinance and how to help protect our urban forest. Light refreshments provided, but guests may bring a lunch.Thu., Oct. 12, 11:45am-1pm. Free. -
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Volunteer Builders Welcome at Habitat for Humanity
Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers age 18 and up in their construction program to assist in building six new homes in Northeast Austin, with shifts Saturdays and weekdays through December.Ongoing -
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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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Welcome Home Fest
The Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation presents four days of music at the Quiet Valley Ranch, including live performances from Adrianne Lenker, Kinky Friedman, Sir Woman, Kimya Dawson, Corook, and more. Tickets also include prime viewing for the annular eclipse and on-site camping.Oct. 12-15Kerrville -
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Whores of Horror
The Boyz of Austin throw their annual Halloween ho-down with a costume contest with free drink prizes.Thu., Oct. 12, 9:30pm. $9.
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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