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A Christmas Affair | Now-Sunday, Nov. 24 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $25+ | More than 200 businesses will showcase their goods at this annual, four-day holiday market.
“Wicked” | Now-Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 12:30 p.m. | Bullock Texas State History Museum | $10 | Catch the highly anticipated musical film on a screen the size of Texas.
Rockford IceHogs vs. Texas Stars | 7 p.m. | H-E-B Center, Cedar Park | $26+ | Ring in the cool weather with a hockey game against this Illinois team.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Texas Longhorns | 2:30 p.m. | Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium | $86+ | Wear your burnt orange attire to cheer on the Longhorns at this home game.
Rags to Wags Gala | Now-Sunday, Nov. 24 | 5:30-11 p.m. | Fairmont Austin | $250 | The 19th annual gala — featuring cocktails, adoptable animals, and photo booths — will transform the Fairmont ballroom into Oz.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Texas Ranchers MLP Playoffs Watch Party | 12-2:30 p.m. | Other Racquet Social Club | Cost of purchase | Watch Austin’s MLP team while playing pickleball with your buddies.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
Kacey Musgraves | Tuesday, Nov. 26-Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $60+ | Get butterflies as you sing along on the “Deeper Well” world tour.
Thursday, Nov. 28
ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot | 8:45 a.m. | The Long Center | $30+ | Spend your Thanksgiving morning on a walk or run with thousands of Austinities.
Meals on Wheels of Central Texas serves food to 5,000+ older adults in the area. | Photo via Meals on Wheels Central Texas
Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Austin to give your time to.
Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a healthcare enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 40 ways to get involved in Austin.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas | This organization, which is dedicated to serving hearty meals to 5,000+ older adults in the area, needs meal delivery drivers.
Community First! Village | This 51-acre community provides affordable, permanent housing for people exiting chronic homelessness. Support the community by lending a hand at on-site events such as farmers markets and public movie nights.
The Other Ones Foundation | Work a shift at this nonprofit’s Free Store, which provides no-cost necessities for people experiencing homelessness.
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