Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is an important opportunity for visitors to get to know Austin's community. Learn more about locally-owned businesses, cultural organizations and events, then celebrate Austin's AANHPI communities with us this May! Credit Nick Simonite. Cultural…
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Summer is a great time to visit Austin. Outdoor activities are the name of the game, from kayaking Lady Bird Lake and cooling off in a spring-fed swimming hole to catching an outdoor concert and picnicking in a scenic park. Here are 25 Austin summer activities to help build your itinerary…
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Experience the hottest new chefs and inventive culinary creations May 22-25, 2025 at Hot Luck Live Food & Music Festival. This annual event—created by MICHELIN-recognized and James Beard Award-winner Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, Mohawk owner James Moody and Mike Thelin, co-founder of Feast…
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Austin is an epicenter of creativity. And there’s no better way to plug into that inspiring energy than with a visit to some of the city’s top art museums, galleries, performing arts spaces and annual art events. Check out this roundup of Austin art and culture hubs you can’t miss. The Blanton…
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While much of the country is still thawing out from the winter, spring in Austin is sunny and mild, making it the perfect time of year to visit with your kids. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly ways to celebrate the season! Credit Monet Hambrick. Visit a Park Soak up the sunshine while…
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One of the things that drives Austin’s success as a destination is its fiercely entrepreneurial spirit. From funky local businesses to bleeding edge tech startups, it’s a city where big dreams thrive. Austin also happens to be one of the best spots for female-led businesses. Check out this list of…
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The ridiculously funny Moontower Comedy Festival returns to Austin on April 9-19, 2025. Get ready to laugh along with your favorite comedians during the more than week long festivities! The festival is held at various venues around Downtown Austin, with headliners performing at the historic…
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Welcome Spring at the ABC Kite Festival Every spring, the skies above Zilker Park in Austin are the focus of the beloved ABC Kite Fest. This event, founded in 1929 by The Exchange Club of Austin, is the nation's longest-running kite festival. Initially designed to inspire creativity among children…
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Austin is known for many film festivals year round. Cinephiles and industry professionals flock to the city and pack out venues to experience movie magic on the big screen. Between March and August, cinephiles can partake in several renowned film and television festivals that attract some of the…
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Whether you're in town for spring break or just looking for some good Guinness and grub, we've put together the definitive guide for all the best spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Austin, along with a few events that are sure to get you in the spirit. Sláinte! St. Patrick's Day Bars &…
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