ACTIVITIES ON THE AUSTIN EVENTS WALL CALENDAR
101X Summer Cinema Series
Free outdoor movie screenings. Select nights, June through August. See website for schedule.
101x.com
37th Street Christmas Lights
This is what it might look like if you hung the lights up after drinking too much eggnog.
facebook.com/37thstreetlights
9th Street BMX Park
A jumping and trail spot, this park embodies the energetic spirit of BMX riders in Austin. After 25 years of volunteer labor to transform the south side of Duncan Park, the area continues to thrive.
9thstreetbmx.com
AFS Cinema
The Austin Film Society curates a wide selection of films at its two-screen arthouse theatre, including repertory series, restorations, documentaries, independent films, and premieres.
austinfilm.org
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Booze, food, movies, and original programming: Terror Tuesdays, Weird Wednesdays, quote-alongs, sing-alongs, and dance parties.
drafthouse.com/austin
Allens Boots
This family-owned shop on SoCo has over 10,000 pairs of cowboy boots.
allensboots.com
Almost Real Things
Supporting creators since 2016, this community-minded group hosts exhibits, parties, and meetups.
almostrealthings.com
Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake
Enjoy a stroll/jog/bike ride in the heart of the city on a path that meanders along the water's edge and passes by skyscrapers and neighborhoods.
austintexas.gov
Austin Bouldering Project
With a focus on bouldering (climbing small rock formations without the use of ropes or harnesses), ABP offers classes for all skill levels at its state-of-the-art facility.
austinboulderingproject.com
Austin Central Library
Downtown's six-story library boasts modern design and amenities plus sustainability. There are reading porches and galleries, a rooftop garden and solar installation, and a giant chess board.
library.austintexas.gov/central-library
Austin City Limits Tapings
Want to be part of the longest-running music program in television history? Enter one of the online drawings for a chance to join the audience at an ACL taping.
acltv.com/upcoming-tapings
Austin Duck Adventures
This tour "bus" takes sightseers all around downtown, then plunges into the waters of Lady Bird Lake.
austinducks.com
Austin Eats Food Tours
Explore our city's global melting pot of restaurants and food trailers on these tours by foot or bus.
austineatsfoodtours.com
Austin FC
Time to wear verde and head to Q2 Stadium to root for our MLS team. Season runs March through October.
austinfc.com
Austin Nature & Science Center
Experience native flora and fauna at this 80-acre facility filled with indoor and outdoor exhibits, including a fossil dig pit.
austintexas.gov/department/austin-nature-science-center
Austin Spurs
Austin's G League basketball team calls the Cedar Park Center home. Season runs through April. Be sure to high-five Da Bull.
austinspurs.com
Austin Steam Train
Ride a vintage passenger train through the Texas Hill Country. Special rides include murder-mystery dinners and kid-oriented adventures.
austinsteamtrain.org
Austin Street Art & Murals
You can find some sort of art on almost any corner in town - on the sides of buildings, under bridges, and even on streetlight poles. Get out and appreciate the art that surrounds us.
austinwallcalendar.com/extras
Barton Creek Farmers Market
Enjoy the freshest local produce and grass-fed meats at this weekly market. Every Saturday, 9am-1pm.
bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org
Barton Creek Greenbelt
This greenbelt is an urban oasis, featuring trails for biking, running, and hiking. You can also enjoy rock climbing and swimming.
austinparks.org/barton-creek-greenbelt
Barton Springs Pool
Fed by underground springs, this 3-acre pool maintains an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming.
austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
Bats at Congress Avenue Bridge
More than a million Mexican free-tail bats take flight from the bridge, March through October.
batcon.org/congress
Black History Month at the Carver Museum ATX
Look for special events all month long, from a live music block party to kids' day crafts. Free.
austintexas.gov/page/carvermuseumprograms
Blanton Museum of Art
See the most comprehensive collection of art in Central Texas, or check out special events, like community conversations and film screenings.
blantonmuseum.org
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In
With a focus on childhood favorites, classics, indies, and arthouse films, this theatre has space for cars and pedestrians.
bluestarlitedrivein.com
BookPeople
At this homegrown bookstore you can hear local and national authors speak and do readings. There's also a great selection of reading material and weird Austin gifts.
bookpeople.com
Bullock Texas State History Museum
The state's official history museum tells the "Story of Texas" through historic memorabilia, exhibits, films, programs, and events.
thestoryoftexas.com
Callahan's General Store
This Central Texas institution opened its doors in 1978. It has become a place where people gather to shop, visit, and experience a true piece of Texas. And they have chickens!
callahansgeneralstore.com
Cheese Tastings & Classes
For a cheesy lesson from the masters, look no further. Virtual and in-person tastings available almost every night. BYOB or add a selected wine pairing.
antonellischeese.com
Corn Maze at Barton Hill Farms
Each weekend during the fall, you can meander through this "maize." Saturday nights, bring a flashlight and try your luck after dark.
bartonhillfarms.com
Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
Sip specialty espresso, boozy coffee, and more served up in an expansive outdoor space. Rotating food trucks and live music as well.
cosmiccoffeebeer.com
Curia Arcanum
For a magical experience, head to this curio shop filled with antique jewelry, vintage clothing, and occult-themed books. You can even have your cards read by the Curator.
curiaarcanum.square.site
Deep Eddy Pool
Opened to the public by the city of Austin in 1936, this swimming pool is the oldest in Texas. Popular with lap-swimmers and those who just want to splash around.
deepeddy.org
Disc Golf
Austin sports 29 courses to play, including Roy G. Guerrero Park, Zilker Park, Circle C Ranch Park, and Mary Moore Searight Park.
udisc.com/places/austin-tx
Doc's Drive-in Theatre
This family-friendly drive-in theatre features modern and classic movies from every genre.
docsdriveintheatre.com
Downtown Guided Walking Tours
The Austin Visitor Center offers a variety of options when it comes to exploring the history and architecture of our city.
austintexas.org
Downtown Skyline
Whether you're a visitor or a longtime Austinite, downtown's iconic skyline is not to be missed.
austintexas.gov
Dripping Springs Pumpkin Festival
Family fun abounds at this historical farmstead. After picking your pumpkins, enjoy live music and activities galore.
drippingspringspumpkinfestival.com
Elisabet Ney Museum
This neoclassical building and its grounds are now a museum dedicated to sculptor Elisabet Ney's works. Free.
austintexas.gov/department/elisabet-ney-museum
Enchanted Rock
This popular hiking spot sports climbing areas, stargazing spots, and plenty of trails.
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
Escape Rooms
Solve riddles, find clues, and complete tasks to escape before the clock runs out.
novelescape.com
texaspanicroom.com
Esther's Follies
For over 40 years, this troupe has been entertaining audiences with political satire, comedy sketches, magic, and musical numbers.
esthersfollies.com
Fareground
This inside-outside, eat-drink-work-play, early-to-rise, late-to-close hub is within walking distance of the heart of downtown Austin. Can be your new go-to breakfast, lunch, or dinner place.
faregroundaustin.com
Fortlandia
Explore these 10 forts that were designed and built by local architects, designers, and artists. You will be transported to imaginary worlds and grow a bigger appreciation for art and nature.
wildflower.org/fortlandia
Geeks Who Drink
These pub-quiz gurus are lucky enough to call a variety of Austin venues home. See website for schedule and locations.
geekswhodrink.com
Goat Yoga
The baby goats will love on you throughout your practice. Nothing baaahh-rings inner peace quite like yoga with kisses from these cute kids!
goga.yoga
Harry Ransom Center
Among the nation's finest research libraries, the HRC is home to an original Gutenberg Bible and the first photograph.
hrc.utexas.edu
Hot Rod Drive-In Night at Top Notch Hamburgers
On the first Saturday of the month, head to this retro burger joint for live music, classic movies, and good food. Vintage rides welcome.
topnotchaustin.com
Ice Cream and Cows
Chill out with some ice cream and the the life-sized cow sculptures at Amy's Ice Creams Arboretum or Burnet Road locations.
amysicecreams.com
Ice Skating
For more winter fun, head to one of these local rinks. Drop in during open skate times, or take a class.
chaparralice.com
crossovertx.com
Improv Classes at ColdTowne Theater
This tiny theater offers a variety of classes for beginners and advanced improvisers.
coldtownetheater.com
Inner Space Cavern
Hidden for over 10,000 years, this is one of the most well-preserved caves in Texas. Tours depart every 20-30 minutes. Wear comfortable shoes.
innerspacecavern.com
Jacob's Well Natural Area
Dive into this cooling artesian spring, where the temperature is always 68 degrees. Located 40 minutes southwest of Austin.
hayscountytx.com
Krause Springs
About 30 miles outside of Austin, this popular swimming and camping site boasts 32 springs and a spring-fed, man-made pool.
krausesprings.net
Lady Bird Lake Cruises
Lone Star Riverboat offers cruises for sightseeing, bat-watching, or enjoying the romantic moonlight on the lake.
lonestarriverboat.com
Laguna Gloria
Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Contemporary's Italianate villa overlooking Lake Austin.
thecontemporaryaustin.org
LBJ Presidential Library
This library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos, and 5,000 hours of recordings from President Lyndon B. Johnson's political career, as well as various exhibits.
lbjlibrary.org
LCRA Parks
Explore nearly 11,000 acres of parks along the lower Colorado River. From beachcombing to zip-lining and mountain-biking to mini golf, these parks offer a variety of amenities.
lcra.org
Live Music
Austin is dubbed the Live Music Capital of the World for a good reason. You can catch great shows every night of the week.
showlistaustin.com
Local Breweries & Cideries
With over 50 breweries in the Austin area, there's a lot to love about local craft beer and cider. Some locations offer tours and samples.
theabgb.com
celisbeers.com
austineastciders.com
otxbc.com
Local Distilleries
These whiskeymakers are open to the public for tastings, tours, and other special events.
treatyoakdistilling.com
stillaustin.com
Lumber Society
Earn patches and drink beer (or coffee) while you learn a variety of survival skills, from navigation to shelter building.
buzzmillcoffee.com
McKinney Falls State Park
Take a dip in Onion Creek, which flows over limestone ledges and splashes into pools, or follow the trails and explore the Hill Country woods.
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mckinney-falls
Mexic-Arte Museum
This space is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the collection, preservation, and presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture.
mexic-artemuseum.org
Mount Bonnell
The best view of Austin in town - as long as you don't mind climbing lots of stairs to get there.
mountbonnell.com
Movies in the Park
Free movies are shown at neighborhood parks on various dates throughout the summer and fall.
austinparks.org
Museum of Ice Cream
Beat the heat at this wacky, wonderful, Willy Wonka-esque world filled with slides, rides, and millions of sprinkles.
museumoficecream.com/austin
Museum of the Weird
It might look like just another T-shirt shop on 6th Street, but inside lies a museum of oddities, strange phenomena, wax sculptures, and many curious surprises.
museumoftheweird.com
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
This 450-acre safari drive-thru offers visitors up-close animal interactions and views. Also check out giraffes, lemurs, birds, kangaroos, and primates in the Walk-A-Bout section of the ranch.
wildliferanchtexas.com
No Lights No Lycra
A dance party with no lights, no alcohol, no talking, no hitting on people, no shoes, and no judgment. Just good music and dancing.
nolightsnolycra.com
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series
For more than 40 years, this theatre has been showing the best classic films. See website for schedule.
austintheatre.org
Pedernales Falls State Park
Make a short trip to Johnson City for outdoor fun: camping, hiking, swimming, tubing, mountain biking, bird-watching, fishing, and horseback riding.
tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/pedernales-falls
Pickleball
Sweeping the nation, this addictive game fuses elements of tennis, badminton, and pingpong. Great for all ages and skill levels.
pickleballcentral.com
Pinballz Arcade
With a vast assortment of classic and new games, this arcade boasts the largest selection in Texas. Three locations.
pinballzarcade.com
Pioneer Farms
Bonnets and buggies abound on this working, living-history museum-farm.
pioneerfarms.org
Playland Skate Center
For some old school fun, head to this 27,500-square-foot, disco-era rink for classes, open skate, and roller dances.
playlandskatecenter.net
Private Karaoke Rooms
Rent a private room for up to 50 of your loudest friends at one of Austin's karaoke establishments.
austinkaraoke.net
ciaustin.com
Red River District
A continuation of Sixth Street but also a district in its own right. Live music and a good mix of bars.
redriverculturaldistrict.org
Roller Derby
Austin is blessed with banked track and flat track Roller Derby leagues. Bouts feature rock & roll bands and intense competition.
txrd.com
texasrollergirls.org
Round Rock Express
The Dell Diamond in Round Rock is home to this minor league baseball team. April-September.
milb.com/round-rock
Sky Candy
Watch a performance, or take a class. Aerial dancing is one beautiful workout.
skycandyaustin.com
Social Cycling Austin
From Saturday morning cruises to Thursday evening rides that end at a bar, this friendly group brings together cyclists of all ages and abilities.
facebook.com/socialcyclingaustin
Star Parties
The Austin Astronomical Society hosts these star-viewing events, held when weather permits. See website for schedule.
austinastro.org
Tejano Walking Trail
This 5-mile walking tour features 24 Hispanic heritage sites and is designated a National Recreation Trail. Adjacent is the 6-mile Tejano Music Trail featuring seven more sites.
tejanotrails.com
Texas Capitol Building and Grounds
Tour the beautiful above-ground structure, wander through its cavernous underground complex, then roam the well-manicured grounds.
tspb.texas.gov
Texas Farmers Markets
The producer-only markets at Lakeline (Saturdays) and Mueller (Sundays) are open year-round, rain or shine.
texasfarmersmarket.org
Texas Military Forces Museum
Make a trip to Camp Mabry for 45,000 square feet of military memorabilia, some dating as far back as 1823.
texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org
The Contemporary Austin
Check out interesting exhibitions, engaging programs, and special events that drive the city's visual-arts landscape.
thecontemporaryaustin.org
The Eureka Room
An immersive experience in East Austin that involves lights, sounds, human interaction, and delightful absurdity.
eurekaroom.com
The Oasis
The "Sunset Capital of Texas" is also a restaurant and sports a great view of Lake Travis.
oasis-austin.com
The Odditree Society
An "odditree" is a tree, or part of a tree, that deviates from what is to be expected. This organization's guide can help you find these special trees in Austin.
odditreesociety.org
The Salt Lick
A short drive outside of Austin, this BBQ joint has been serving meats to the masses since 1967.
saltlickbbq.com
The Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation
Finding forever homes for stuffies and plushes since 2008. Repair services available; donations also accepted. Check website for more details.
thesarf.org
The Thinkery
Science and fun intersect to provide the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers a venue for creating and dreaming.
thinkeryaustin.org
Thrive Comedy Hour
Up and coming local comedians will leave you in stitches. Every Wednesday at 8pm, hosted by Sam Castillo.
thrivecrafthouse.com
Tubing on the Frio River
Outlets on the spring-fed Frio River offer great tubing experiences.
visituvaldecounty.com
Two-Stepping
Looking for a night out with cold beer and country & western music? Austin has a variety of places to take your two left feet.
thewhitehorseaustin.com
thelittlelonghornsaloon.com
brokenspokeaustintx.net
University of Texas Campus/The Drag
Hang out on the Drag and buy some UT merchandise, or get lost wandering around campus.
utexas.edu
UT Longhorns Football
With Bevo himself on the field and Horns fans bleeding burnt orange, this is college football at its finest.
texassports.com
Waterloo Greenway and Waterloo Park
With 11 acres of greenspace, this downtown oasis is home to Moody Amphitheater, 1.5 miles of hike-and-bike trails, wetlands, play structures, native gardens, and food trucks.
waterloogreenway.org
Waterloo Records In-Stores
You can purchase the newest album from your favorite band, or enjoy some free beer and music at these performances.
waterloorecords.com
Wild Basin Creative Research Center
Check out the 227 acres of protected wilderness, near Loop 360. Guided hikes are offered, as well as stargazing and educational activities. Reservations required on weekends and holidays.
wildbasin.org
Wonderspaces Austin
Explore over a dozen interactive art installations, from a Chinese dragon made of teabags to a sewing machine orchestra. Exhibits change regularly.
austin.wonderspaces.com
Zilker Holiday Tree
Fashioned around one of Austin's last moonlight towers, this "tree" stands 155 feet tall and incorporates 3,309 lights into a unique spiral pattern. Turns on every night at 6 pm. Free.
austintexas.gov