No matter the time of year that you visit Austin, you’ll find plenty to do. Attend local festivals in the spring, cool off in a swimming hole in the summer, sip seasonal brews on a patio in the fall and experience festive celebrations in the winter. Plan your trip around a specific festival or event, or visit anytime of year to experience the innovative culinary scene, vibrant cultural arts offerings, exciting outdoor adventures, incredible live music and so much more.
As warm weather days return to the city, there’s plenty to do and see as Austinites are eager to spend some time soaking up the sun. Listen to live music in the park, or bring your kite and participate in the local ABC Kite Festival. Take a drive through the Hill Country and take in the gorgeous views of bluebonnets during wildflower season. This time of year you’ll find the city buzzing with energy and exciting adventures around every corner.
Even though the Austin summers can get pretty toasty, locals have perfected the art of cooling down and chilling out. Take a dip in the cooling waters of a spring-fed swimming hole, sip on a frozen drink from a shaded patio and when the sun goes down head over to the Congress Avenue Bridge and watch as 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge for the night.
With football, festivals, family-friendly activities and more, get ready for an action-packed fall in Austin. Sports fans will revel in the competitive spirit in the air, whether you’re cheering on the University of Texas Longhorns or watching as drivers race around the Circuit of The Americas track. Take advantage of seasonal fall flavors everywhere, from coffee shops to festive fall beers at breweries around Austin. Explore family-friendly pumpkin patches and events, or something spookier like haunted houses and ghost tours.
Austin’s mild winters are the perfect time to explore all the city has to offer. Get in on the festive celebrations with everything from shopping events, light trails, themed pop-up bars and more. Get out of the cold and get cozy with a warm seasonal coffee or on a heated patio for dinner. Don’t miss the annual Austin’s New Year event on Auditorium Shores for killer live music, local food and drink and a dazzling fireworks display.
