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Thrive in the second half of 2025 in Austin

It’s halftime, folks, so let’s make the rest of the year count with these local ideas. What will the next six months look like for you?

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Can you believe 2025 is halfway over? | Photo by @jorgeee_ochoa

Just like Jon Bon Jovi, we’re halfway there. Woah.

At 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, we hit the exact midpoint between the start and end of 2025. That got us thinking: How can we make the second 182.5 days better than the first?

  • Make friends | Whether you’re a born and bred Austinite or a transplant to our beautiful city, there are plenty of ways to make friends here. Our guide will direct you to classes, one-of-a-kind experiences, and volunteering opportunities.
  • Get active | If you made a resolution to exercise in 2025, we want to help you achieve your goals with our guides to local gyms, run clubs, and pickleball courts.
  • Explore your city | Last but certainly not least, we all love finding a new spot around town to refresh our routine + add some variation to our weekends. Luckily for you, our restaurant roundup is updated monthly with the buzziest new eateries in ATX.
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