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View Full Post Top February Events & Festivals

Published: 1/30/2019

Planning a February escape to Austin? From food to film and coffee to culture, here are a few of our favorite things to add to your list! Courtesy Contiki. 2/1/19 - 2/28/19 Black History Month Various Venues To commemorate Black History Month there will be events throughout the city celebrating important people and moments in time in African-American history. visitaustin.org/black-austin 2/9/19 Carnaval Brasileiro Emo's Carnaval in Austin is one of the biggest Brazilian Carnaval celebrations outside Brazil. Brasileiro-style samba, costumes and wild abandon can all be seen in... read more

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View Full Post 10 Things To Do In Austin With Your Kids When It Is Cold Outside

Published: 12/17/2018

Thanks to Austin's temperate weather, you’ll find plenty to do in Austin during the winter both indoors and out. But, if you happen to visit on a really cold day, here are a few family-friendly things to do and activities to try. Crux Climbing Center. Credit Merrick Ales. 1. Visit an Indoor Climbing or Bouldering Gym. Get a serious workout at the Austin Bouldering Project , the world’s largest bouldering gym. There is no minimum age for kids who want to give bouldering a try. If they can walk, they can hop on a wall and scamper up! The floor is padded to protect... read more

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View Full Post 2019 Austin Event Guide

Published: 12/3/2018

Preview the fun to come in 2019 and mark your calendar with Austin's biggest events, from food to fine arts and of course, live music. Live music on Red River. Credit Dave Mead. JANUARY 1/1/19 - 1/8/19 Free Week Red River Cultural District The first week of January might be the best time for a music fan to visit Austin. Why? Hundreds of Austin bands participate in this annual event that encompasses multiple venues all over Austin. 1/21/19 Martin Luther King March and Festival The University of Texas and Huston-Tillotson University Join the march from the MLK statue at... read more

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View Full Post The Ultimate Austin Winter Bucket List

Published: 11/7/2018

Thanks to the city’s temperate weather, during the wintertime you’ll find plenty to do in Austin both indoors and out. Here you can hike along forest trails, ice skate at the Whole Foods flagship store, catch a film festival and dine outdoors on a heated patio. Add these ideas to your Austin winter bucket list and go! Stay Gold. Credit Geoff Duncan. 1. Sip on a seasonal cocktail. Enjoy a boozy winter warmer on the patio at Stay Gold , sneak behind the bookcase that doubles as a secret door at Firehouse Lounge for a craft cocktail, slide into a velvet booth at The... read more

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View Full Post Best Fall & Winter Exhibits in Austin

Published: 10/24/2018

Arguably one of the best times to visit Austin, fall has plenty to offer visitors. The air is crisp, leaves are beginning to turn burnt orange like the students at DKR Stadium on Saturday nights and many of the local museums have a great lineup of new exhibits. Check out some these new exhibits on your next trip to our city. Courtesy of the Elisabet Ney Museum. Through 11/5/18 " Shanie Tomassini: Slippery Clump ” UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum French Canadian sculptor and artist Shanie Tomassini brings her exhibition, " Slippery Clump ,"... read more

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View Full Post October Top Events & Festivals

Published: 10/1/2018

Fall is here in Austin, and while the days may still feel warm, the nights have begun to cool off to the perfect temperature for patio dining , outdoor concerts and evening hikes . October is full of exciting events for everyone, from the craft beer enthusiasts and film lovers to the traveling music festival-goers and kiddos looking for some pumpkin patch fun . Here is a selection of some of the top things to do around Austin this month: 10/1/18 -10/31/18 Texas Wine Month Texas Hill Country Take a day trip just west of Austin into the Hill Country and venture onto the Texas Wine... read more

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View Full Post September Top Events & Festivals

Published: 8/29/2018

Late summer in Austin, Texas is all about sunny days and festival season - from music to film to comedy and more. Relax like a local this September by hitting the lake for an afternoon of paddle boarding before posting up on a patio with a refreshing local beer in one hand and the sound of a local artist in the background. If you're looking for a little more action as the days and nights cool off, check out these late-summer events & festivals: Through 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of... read more

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View Full Post Top Things to do this Labor Day Weekend in Austin

Published: 8/10/2018

The first Monday in September is a time to celebrate the hard work and achievements of American workers. Whether you are into improv, movies, live music or fitness, check out some of our top picks for Labor Day weekend in Austin: Congress Avenue Bridge at sunset. April-October See the Bats Congress Avenue Bridge Labor Day Weekend is in the middle of prime bat watching season. Each night at dusk, both locals and visitors alike gather to celebrate the city's unofficial mascots that flock to Austin between April and October. 8/28/18 - 9/3/18 Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival... read more

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View Full Post Austin's Indie Arts Scene

Published: 8/3/2018

Austin is a magnet for creatives, drawing a mix of artists, actors and musicians who make up the city’s ever-growing indie arts scene. Check out these venues and events for the inside scoop on where to find some of Austin’s best independent art exhibits, theatrical performances and live music shows. Art For The People. Credit Casey Alfstad. Art Studios & Galleries Canopy is a creative community located in a renovated East Austin warehouse. The space includes 45 artists’ studios, a coffee shop and a beautiful gallery space for Big Medium, Austin’s premier arts... read more

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View Full Post August Top Events & Festivals

Published: 8/1/2018

Welcome to August in Austin where high temps mean refreshing natural swimming holes , unique cultural events , funky food festivals, and plenty of al fresco dining with iced treats and cool drinks . If you are still looking to pack in as much summer fun as possible before school starts again, then Austin is the destination for you! Here are our top things to do this August: 4/12/18 - 9/13/18 Unplugged at The Grove Shady Grove Join locals under the shade of the tall pecan grove for Austin-inspired home-cooking , cocktails, sunshine and... read more

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