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Thousands of people gathered at Zilker Park, flying kites, in front of the Austin Skyline.
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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.
March 30, 2026 03:00 PM
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Laura Figi
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City
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
The pond at Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park in Allandale, with a bench set to the right side.
Live
Neighborhood Guide: Allandale
From backyard nature to some of Austin’s best street food, there’s more Allandale than meets the eye.
September 23, 2022
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London Gibson
Miss Mermaid USA poses on a float with a young girl, who is also wearing a mermaid tail
Arts
A brief history of the San Marcos Mermaid Fest
Try being part of their world for a change 🧜‍♀️
September 22, 2022
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Laura Figi
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5 things to enjoy at Barton Hill Farms’ 11th annual Fall Festival
There’s only one right way to celebrate fall — with pumpkin patches, corn mazes + all the fall festival goodness at Barton Hill Farms’ 11th annual Fall Festival.
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Attendees at an art museum looking at paintings on a wall, silhouetted by a projection in the foreground.
Arts
New interactive downtown art exhibit explores cultural narratives
See paintings, textile art, sculptures, and alternative reality experiences at The Contemporary Austin downtown.
September 21, 2022
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London Gibson
People selling products at a table
Events
Celebrate South African Heritage Day in Austin, TX
The South African Bazaar connects hundreds of Austinites annually in celebrating South African culture.
September 19, 2022
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London Gibson
An Instagram post showing Sloke One painting Torchy.
Arts
New Torchy’s mural is ‘damn good’
The taco chain commissioned muralist Sloke One
September 16, 2022
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Laura Figi
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History
8 questions with true crime podcaster Kate Winkler Dawson
Dawson’s new podcast “Buried Bones” dives into historical cold cases dating back to the 1600s.
September 14, 2022
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London Gibson
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Arts
Field of Light opens at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Stop by to see the dazzling display in person between now and the end of December.
September 9, 2022
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London Gibson
Overhead view of a concert at Waterloo Amphitheater at night.
Events
HAAM Day is almost underway for 2022
The festival will be fully in-person for the first time since the pandemic began
September 8, 2022
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Laura Figi
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A visually striking dessert featuring a round labneh cheesecake with a caramelized top, layered over a crust coated in crushed pistachios, and topped with a scoop of deep pink sorbet. The dessert is served on a dark blue ceramic plate placed on a pink tiled surface with red grout.
Food
3 must-try Austin restaurant collaborations happening in April
Snag a seat at these one-night-only dinners, featuring dishes from top local chefs, at spots like Emmer & Rye and Ezov.
April 22, 2025
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An aerial view of a large music festival crowd gathered in front of a brightly lit stage in a city park at dusk, with the Austin, Texas skyline visible in the background. The stage displays visuals of Chappell Roan and large text, while surrounding tents and vendor booths are visible among the crowd.
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Help us predict the 2025 ACL Festival lineup
ACL Festival will return to Zilker Park the weekends of Friday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 5 + Friday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 12 — help us guess who will be there.
April 21, 2025
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Laura Figi
Glass jars of laundry powder on a shelf.
Wellness
Your guide to shopping sustainably in Austin
Bust out your glass jars, we’re going to the refillery.
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A top-down view of a vibrant brunch spread served on wooden boards. The left board features a breaded chicken breast topped with fresh arugula and onions, accompanied by a dollop of creamy white dressing. The center board showcases an assortment of dips, including hummus, beet hummus, and a creamy spread garnished with pomegranate seeds, alongside sliced cucumbers and triangles of pita bread. The right board displays an open-faced avocado toast topped with a fried egg, sesame seeds, and greens.
Food
Take a bite: ATXtoday’s must-try dishes from local restaurants
Get our personalized recommendations for some of the best dishes in town — at least in our opinion — so you can find your new favorite plate.
April 18, 2025
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Laura Figi
The Barton Springs Salamander, a small aquatic amphibian with a speckled brown body and pale spots. It has feathery, pink external gills near its head and tiny limbs. The salamander is resting on a rocky surface underwater, blending with its surroundings.
Travel and Outdoors
What you may not know about the Barton Springs Salamander
Meet the endangered Barton Springs Salamander, a vibrant amphibian that calls Austin’s natural springs home.
April 18, 2025
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A table at Oribello's has a birria pizza, ube pancakes, and two Purple Ube-Ritas.
Food
Ube, birria + brunch: Oribello’s is Austin’s new hub for Filipino flavors
Meet the brothers behind Oribello’s, a new bar and kitchen on West 37th Street that will have you seeing purple.
April 16, 2025
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An aeriel view of a work truck applying a sealcoat treatment to a street in an Austin neighborhood.
City
It’s street maintenance season in Austin. Here’s what to know
Find out if your neighborhood will be affected by ongoing street maintenance work + what to do if it is.
April 16, 2025
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People sitting at picnic tables on the dock outside Mozart's Coffee Roasters, with Lake Austin in the background.
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Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Austin
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Austin’s many beautiful patios.
April 14, 2025
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Artwork inside the Austin Convention Center rehomed
Ahead of the Austin Convention Center’s demolition, find out the fate of four legacy art installations that once called the facility home.
April 14, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A view of Austin south of Lady Bird Lake includes the South 1st Street bridge and The Catherine apartments.
City
What Austin’s new building codes mean for local housing
Six newly adopted building codes will require air conditioning in all buildings, allow single-stairway designs, mandate electric vehicle infrastructure, and more.
April 11, 2025
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