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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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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Need something Austin-y (art, jewelry, prints, clothing, etc., whatnot, and then some) for a loved one this year? Thousands of original works from more than 200 artists and artisans will help you with your gifting conundrums.Through Dec. 24, 10am-10pm (open 10am-6pm on Dec. 24). Free admission.Blue Genie Art Bazaar, 6100 Airport -
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Trail of Lights at EmilyAnn
Stroll through a walking path featuring more than 100 holiday light displays created by businesses, organizations, school groups, and families, and enjoy live entertainment most evenings. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.Nov. 30-Dec. 28. Sun.-Thu., 6-9pm; Fri. & Sat., 6-10pm. Free.
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100 Club White & Gold Party
White and gold cocktail attire, dancing, drinks, and raffles. Event benefits the 100 Club of Central Texas, which provides support to the families of first responders who have been killed or critically injured in the line of duty.Sat., Nov. 30, 8pm-2am. $10-150. -
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2020 Point in Time Count Volunteers Needed
ECHO is looking for 800 volunteers to make its annual count of everyone experiencing homelessness in Austin and Travis County a success. The 2020 count takes place Jan. 25. Anyone 18 or older can participate; volunteers will work in teams counting folks in their assigned area. Others can collect donations for the care packages distributed during the count.Nov. 18-Jan. 21Online -
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Apply for Staff the Movement
Apply for this training course intended to raise the quality of Texas’ Democratic campaigns. Participants will learn how to run for office or effectively run a campaign.Application deadline: Mon., Dec. 2, 8amOnline -
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Austin Area Jazz Festival
This annual festival showcases the importance of art, love for the Austin area, the impact of diverse cultures, and, of course, the best in smooth jazz, with performances by Kirk Whalum, Tom Browne, Mike Hamilton, Sheila E., Avery Sunshine, Walter Beasley, Jeff Bradshaw, and Cindy Bradley.Fri.-Sat., Nov. 29-30. $35-125. -
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Bears & Bedtime Toy Drive
Stop by your nearest Mattress Firm to donate new, unwrapped teddy bears, stuffed animals, and other bedtime toys for foster youth in the Austin community.Through Dec. 16Austin-area Mattress Firm stores -
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Black FURiday at AAC
Austin Animal Center will be waiving adoption fees November 29 through December 1. All animals currently living at the shelter will be eligible for waived fee adoptions.Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Fri., 9am-6pm; Sat.-Sun., 11am-7pm -
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Blood Drive at Barton Creek Square Mall
Anyone who donates or attempts to donate at this blood drive hosted by We Are Blood will receive a free Alamo Drafthouse movie pass.Through Dec. 26 (see online for specific dates & times) -
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Blood Drive at Lakeline Mall
Anyone who donates or attempts to donate at this blood drive hosted by We Are Blood will receive a free Alamo Drafthouse movie pass.Through Jan. 4 (see online for specific dates & times) -
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Christmas at the Farm With Santa and Live Reindeer
Photos run on a "take a number"/first come, first served system, so get there early. Other activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, a jump pad, duck races, treasure mountain, face-painting, and more.Nov. 29-Dec. 22. Sat.-Sun., 9am-6pm. $16; ages 2 & under, free. -
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Christmas in Comfort
Spend the day enjoying the entertainment and sampling the food and stay for the lighted parade and fireworks.Sat., Nov. 30, 10am-9pmComfort -
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Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade
Don't get distracted by Santa or his entourage of floats, marching bands, classic cars, and inflatables and forget to bring a toy to donate to Operation Blue Santa. Get a good spot along the parade route, down Congress from the Capitol to Cesar Chavez.Sat., Nov. 30, 11am. Free. -
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City-Wide Vintage Sale
Formerly known as City-Wide Garage Sale, it's like a hundred garage, uh, we mean vintage sales in one.Nov. 30-Dec. 1. Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm. $7; ages 12 & under, free. -
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Concert in the Cave: Sounds of the Season
Tinsel, an a cappella quartet, fills the underground Throne Room with classic and contemporary holiday music.Sat., Nov. 30, 7pmCave Without a Name, Boerne -
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Concordia Men's Basketball
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Dickens on Main
Visit a Victorian village complete with a snow hill, entertainment, food vendors, and plenty of holiday cheer.Fri.-Sat., Nov. 29-30. Free.Boerne -
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Ghost Walk Austin
Meet Downtown and take a tour of Austin's most ghoulish places while hearing tales of murder, mystery, and unrequited love.Tuesdays-Saturdays (and some Mondays), 8pm. $20; ages 10 & under, $10.242 W. Second -
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Glossier Pop-Up
Shop the cult internet makeup brand's complete product line IRL.Through Dec. 8 (except Thanksgiving). 11am-7pmGlossier Austin, 2000 S. Congress -
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Holiday Cheers! Christmas Market
Browse 12+ local vendors for holiday gifts, and enjoy Christmas music, paint-your-own ornaments with Brave Ceramics, and a visit from Santa from 2-4pm. Plus, Real Ale will be releasing its new batch of Real Spirits Double Barrel Whiskey.Sat., Nov. 30, 11am-6pm -
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Holiday Light Stroll at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
A festive display of over 3,000 twinkling lights winds through the resort’s grounds and features a 20-foot-tall LED animated Christmas tree. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the resort’s culinary team will serve specialty hot cocoa and made-to-order mini doughnuts.Nov. 30-Jan. 1. Free with on-site paid parking ($8-15).Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd., Cedar Creek -
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Holiday Model Train Show
The Austin Tinplate Trackers hobby club builds a Christmas village around the model train tracks in the Downtowner Gallery.Nov. 29-Jan. 4. Wed.-Sun.Round Rock -
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Homestead Fair
Join in a holiday tradition of visiting the farm to see craft demonstrations, attending sustainable living seminars, eating unique fair food, and watching a real barn raising.Fri.-Sun., Nov. 29-Dec. 1Waco -
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Johnson City Lights Spectacular
The county courthouse, the Pedernales Electric Co-op building, and the town are bathed in twinkling lights with parades, food courts, and special events on weekends.Nov. 29-Jan. 5. Free.Johnson City -
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Last Saturday Habitat Restoration
Help prepare the land for a prescribed burn to restore acres of parkland to its native state.Sat., Nov. 30, 8-11am. Free. -
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Let's See How Many Extension Cords We Can Put Together
Have you ever wondered how many extension cords you could connect across the neighborhood and still get power out of the end? This is for real – bring an outdoor extension cord to the designated socket (location TBD), then follow it to the end to join the chain.Sat., Nov. 30, 4:30-5:30pm. Free.TBD -
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Listening Session: Cameron and Dessau Roads
Stop by whenever to help the Austin Transportation Department better understand the safety and mobility needs for people using Cameron Road and Dessau Road (51st Street to Parmer Lane). Your input will help identify improvement projects. For those who can’t attend, see the online survey, open Nov. 21 through Dec. 22.Online: Nov. 21-Dec. 22 -
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Lockhart State Park Turkey Trot
Burn off that Turkey Day stuffing with a 1-mile or 5K walk/run.Sat., Nov. 30, 9am. Free with paid park entry ($3; ages 12 & under, free).Lockhart State Park, 2012 State Park Rd., Lockhart -
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Lone Star Court’s Rockin’ the Courts Fundraiser
The hotel is raising money to purchase and donate rocking chairs to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas. Lone Star Court’s restaurant, the Water Trough, will be featuring specialty cocktails throughout the month and will donate 30% of drink proceeds to Ronald McDonald House.Nov. 1-30 -
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Lost Pines Christmas
Bastrop puts on seasonally themed light displays, a nighttime holiday parade, a snow day, and more activities for the whole family throughout the month.Weekends through Dec. 24. Free.Bastrop -
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Marketplace Health Insurance Open Enrollment
During open enrollment, Foundation Communities' Prosper Centers can help you get insurance coverage, switch plans, and track down financial assistance with their (pretty awesome) team of experts.Mon.-Thu., 9am-7pm; Fri.-Sat., 9am-1pm. Free.2600 W. Stassney Ln. -
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Melanated Book Drive
Community Advocacy & Healing Project hosts their annual POC book drive for the holidays so donate or offer your volunteer services when it comes time to distribute.: Community members are also invited to attend check-ins at the Carver Museum (1161 Angelina), on Thu., Nov. 21 and Mon., Nov. 25, 6:30-8:30pm.Drop off: Monday Friday, Oct. 17-Dec. 4, 9am-3pmMission Capital, 8303 N. Mopac Expy -
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Mozart's Light Show
Check out the holiday lights and get you a freshly baked German treat while local musicians play tunes on the grand piano.Nov. 21-Jan. 5, 6pm-12mid, except Christmas Eve (closes 10pm); closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Free. -
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Murder Walk Austin
This true-crime walking tour takes you on the morbid journey of America's first serial killer, "The Midnight Assassin" (aka "Servant Girl Annihilator"), who terrorized Austin in 1885. The walk covers two miles of historic Austin at a leisurely pace, plus a drink stop at the Driskill Hotel.Through Nov. 30. Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm. $40 (ages 13+ only).Departs from intersection of Bowie & W. Sixth -
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November AWC Speaker Series at the Black Lodge
A different professional shares their expertise on various health and wellness topics, followed by a musical performance. See FB for speakers and schedule.Through Nov. 30. Saturdays, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Poketo Holiday Pop-up Shop
Shop the L.A.-based lifestyle brand's signature stationery, apparel, and accessories collections.Through Dec. 15. 10am-6pm. Free. -
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Pound 4 Pound Pet Food Drive
Every holiday season, Tomlinson’s Feed hosts Austin’s largest pet food drive in support of local animal rescues and shelters. It's easy to give: Every bag of pet food donated through Christmas Eve will be doubled by pet food suppliers, pound for pound. (Their goal this year is 160,000 pounds of pet food.) More of an internet shopper? Just donate online.Through Dec. 24Austin-area Tomlinson's Feed stores -
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Renegade Craft
Renegade Craft returns on Small Business Saturday (and Sunday!) with a weekend of contemporary handmade goods featuring the country’s foremost voices in craft and design. Shop vendors and have a cocktail to tunes curated by Waterloo DJs.Sat.-Sun., Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 11am-5pm. Free. -
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Sleigh Racer Challenge at the Science Mill
Use recycled materials to design and build a souped-up sleigh that harnesses the physics of motion to fly (plus a pinch of holiday magic).Sat., Nov. 30, 10am-4pm. Adults, $11; ages 3-18, $9.50; ages 65 & up, $9; military, $5.50; ages 2 & under, free.Science Mill, 101 S. Lady Bird Ln., Johnson City -
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Small Business Saturday Market
Shop local vendors, drink beer, listen to music, and get in the holiday spirit – all while supporting local artisans and independent craft beer.Sat., Nov. 30, 1-5pm. Free. -
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Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt
Get started at Lick Mueller or Lamar Union to pick up a free clue card, then follow the instructions to find all the stops at participating neighborhood small businesses for a chance to win a big basket full of goodies.Fri.-Sun., Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Free. -
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Sound Bath Meditation
The Singing Bowl Lady leads a complimentary sound bath experience overlooking Town Lake.Sat., Nov. 30, 10-11am. Free, but RSVP. -
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Texas Renaissance Festival & Campgrounds
200 acres, 400 merchants, 3,000 performers, and all the turkey legs you can stomach.Weekends in Oct. & Nov.. $24+.21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission -
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Texas Stars
Vs. Iowa Wild: Sat., Nov. 30, 7pm. Vs. Milwaukee Admirals: Sun., Dec. 1, 5pm; Tue., Dec. 3, 7pm.. $14+. -
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Texas State Men's Basketball
Vs. Hartford (Southwestern Showdown).Sat., Nov. 30, 4:30pm. $7+.Strahan Arena, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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Texas State Women's Basketball
Vs. New Orleans: Wed., Nov. 27, 7pm. Vs. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Sat., Nov. 30, 2pm. Vs. UTSA: Wed., Dec. 4, 7pm. $4+.Strahan Arena, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun Fest
Head out to the Hill Country winery for wine, food, live music, local artisan vendors, free kids' games, and more holiday fun.Fri.-Sat., Nov. 29-30, 11am-6pm. Free. -
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The Austin Flea at Vista Brewing
Shop local handmade items and vintage wares, including jewelry, bath & body products, artwork, and more.Sat., Nov. 30, noon-5pm. Free. -
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UT Men's Basketball
Vs. McNeese State: Sat., Nov. 30, 1pm. Vs. UAB: Tue., Dec. 3, 7pm. $5+. -
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Volunteers Needed to Make a Difference During Tax Season
United Way of Williamson County is looking for volunteers to help with free tax prep services in Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Liberty Hill, and Taylor. Work includes tax prep, translating, and greeting. No prior experience necessary, as a free training is provided, complete with IRS certification.: The sites will be open from Jan. 28 through April 15. Bilingual folks are sorely needed. Email, call, or visit the website for more info.Nov. 22-Jan. 23Apply online -
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Walkway of Lights
Get a jump on the holiday season with a stroll through 2 million sparkling lights in the park along the lake.Nov. 22-Jan. 1, 2020. Nightly, 6-10pm. Free.Marble Falls -
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We Are Blood: New Shirt on the Block for Double Donors
Folks who donate at least twice between Sept. 1-Nov. 30 will receive a Sustaining Donor card for an exclusive T-shirt that can be redeemed at the end of November.Sept. 1-Nov. 30. Free.Austin-area We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.Ongoing. $50.
