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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 27, 2026 02:30 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
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Dia de los Muertos events in Austin
Honor the souls of deceased family members + participate in the holiday’s traditions at these local events.
October 31, 2022
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London Gibson
A rendering of one of the displays at the Creek Show, which includes several large, glowing dragonflies.
Arts
What to expect at this year’s Creek Show at Waterloo Greenway
Plan your visit to the luminescent event.
October 21, 2022
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London Gibson
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Events
ATXtoday’s birthday: A year in review
The ATXtoday team has been bringing you the positive, hyper-local news for a full year now — let’s celebrate.
October 17, 2022
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London Gibson
Young children standing around an intricate fort.
Arts
Explore Fortlandia 2022
This fort-unate exhibit features interactive bases to explore until 2023
October 14, 2022
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STAFF
A crowd of fans cheer for Trixie Mattel, waving a Pride flag overhead.
Culture
Find your inner fashionista at ACL
Get ready to strut on the festival grounds.
October 4, 2022
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STAFF
Hundreds of people gather around the Ladybird stage in Zilker Park at dusk.
Culture
Your guide to all the locals musicians at ACL 2022
The festival is bringing two dozen local faces to the stage.
October 4, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Arts
Camila McConaughey read to 100,000 kids from the Long Center
The event was the largest read-along in Texas. 📚
September 30, 2022
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Laura Figi
A stage littered with confetti while musicians perform, as seen from the crowd.
Events
7 Austin-area music festivals happening this fall
From electronic dance music to traditional Celtic sounds, there’s a fest for every type of music taste in ATX.
September 27, 2022
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London Gibson
An artist works on a large-scale mural of a Black woman amongst the clouds on South Lamar.
Arts
Your mini guide to street artists in Austin
Austinites can view free art all day long, no museum required
September 26, 2022
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Laura Figi
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Where to go square dancing in Austin, TX
Get ready to swing your partner round and round.
September 23, 2022
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London Gibson
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Outdoor seating area at Pins Mechanical Co. in Austin, Texas, featuring a large yellow sign on a dark gray brick wall. Red plastic bins for games are arranged in the foreground, and wooden picnic tables and green bean bag chairs are set up under a canopy. A television screen displays a broadcast of The Masters golf tournament.
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April 10, 2025
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The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.
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Paramount Theatre unveils Summer Classic Film Series opening week schedule
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The exterior of The Driskill, a historic hotel in Austin, Texas, featuring Romanesque-style architecture with arched windows, decorative stonework, and a grand entrance with multiple balconies. A vintage car is parked on the street in front of the building.
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A brief history of Austin’s iconic Driskill Hotel
The oldest operating hotel in Austin and historical landmark set the stage for our growing city in 1886 and continues to host visitors more than a century later.
April 9, 2025
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Laura Figi
A group of people lines up at a vibrant, graffiti-covered purple food truck that’s been converted from a school bus. The server leans on the counter, engaging with customers as they order. The bus features a rooftop seating area where a couple of patrons relax on lawn chairs under the trees. The truck’s design includes a large, black-and-white painted gorilla face on the front and playful curtains in the windows. The setting is shaded and urban, with surrounding trees and buildings in the background.
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Austin chefs vie for Lamb Jam Master title
Head to Lamb Jam 2025 on Wednesday, April 16 at east Austin’s Assembly Hall to vote for your favorite local bite.
April 8, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A quiet, suburban street lined with single-story modern homes, each with a small front porch and gabled roof. Some roofs feature solar panels, and the homes are surrounded by green lawns, trees, and colorful flower beds. A blue SUV is parked along the road, and the sky is clear with a few wispy clouds, suggesting a calm and pleasant day.
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Affordable home applications open for Whisper Valley
There are 48 new homes coming to the sustainable community, starting at $230,000 and designed for middle-income Austinites.
April 8, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A rooftop patio with colorful woven ottomans, wooden tables, and metal chairs, overlooking a cityscape of modern glass skyscrapers.
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Little-known perks at the Austin Public Library
The services offered at local Austin Public Library branches are pretty useful in our books.
April 7, 2025
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Laura Figi
A vibrant brunch spread is set on a sunlit outdoor table, featuring a fresh salad with greens, beets, and grilled cheese, alongside a plate of mini waffles drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream. Two hands hold cocktails garnished with dried citrus slices — one in a short glass with a pale yellow drink and the other in a stemmed glass with an orange-hued beverage. A green glass bottle and a matching cup add to the table’s aesthetic, while a cushioned bench with textured fabric provides a cozy background.
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Bunnies, egg hunts + buffets: Where to eat Easter brunch in Austin
Make your Easter Sunday egg-stra special with these local brunch specials and kid-approved activities.
April 4, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Play ball at the fifth annual ATX SPORTSFEST
The festival brings community members together to spectate, cheer, and compete in five casual sporting events.
April 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
Mayor Kirk Watson stands in front of a “Greetings from Austin, Texas” sign, smiling while wearing a gray suit, blue shirt, and red paisley tie. Behind him, an American flag and another official flag are displayed against a stone wall, with chairs lined up in the background.
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How locals ‘Keep Austin Open’ with Mayor Kirk Watson
Your ATXtoday City Editors met with the mayor to ask him about his decades-long experience working in Austin and how his terms compare.
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Laura Figi