Fans of the 30-year-old movie will be able to see the characters in a never-before-seen way. | Photo courtesy of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Trail
Lucky you. You just found ATXtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Austin each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in April.
ABC Kite Fest | Saturday, April 5 | Free | Bring your coolest kite to show off, or just bring a picnic blanket to take in the views at this nearly 100-year-old beloved local tradition.
“Brat” summer is spilling into “Brat” spring.
Photo by Henry Redcliffe
Charli xcx | Tuesday, April 22-Wednesday, April 23 | $80+ | Vibe out to all the “Club classics” at the English singer’s smash-hit album tour.
Austin Blues Festival | Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 | $80+ | Jam out to blues tunes from Kingfish, Jackie Venson, Jalen Ngonda, Sir Woman, and more.
Eeyore’s Birthday Party | Saturday, April 26 | Free | One of Austin’s weirdest and loveliest traditions will return for its 60th year.
APA! Thrifts March Madness Sale | Thursday, March 27-Monday, March 31 | Times vary | Multiple locations | Cost of purchase | Stop by your nearest Austin Pets Alive! Thrift location to shop 50% off the entire shop during this five-day sale.
Friday, March 28
HONK!TX | Friday, March 28-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | Multiple locations | Free | Join in on a citywide celebration of music with performances from 27 local, national, and international bands.
Rock The Park | 6:45-9:30 p.m. | Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater | Free | Bring your picnic blanket, grab food truck eats, and find a spot on the lawn for performances from Cloud Companion and Grandmaster.
Saturday, March 29
Pups on the Patio | 12-3 p.m. | Jo’s Coffee - South Congress | Free | If you have a wiener dog, don’t miss this breed-specific meet-up at the local coffee shop.
BookPeople Presents: Alex Aster | 6 p.m. | Central Presbyterian Church | $38 | The young adult author will chat about her new book, “Summer in the City.”
Friday, April 18
Austin Reggae Fest | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | Auditorium Shores | $20+ | Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this event, which began as a Bob Marley tribute in 1994 and has raised over $1 million for the Central Texas Food Bank.
Unlock your child’s potential through the magic of theatre. | Photos courtesy of Axel B Photography + Kirk Tuck
Does your child have a flair for the dramatics, a love for singing, or a passion for dance? ZACH Theatre’s Summer Camps offer a magical space for young talents to shine.
Imagine your child gaining confidence, making new friends, developing new skills, and creating unforgettable memories — all while exploring the world of theatre.
Registration for camps in Austin, Cedar Park, and Round Rock is now open. Are you ready to see your child’s potential unfold on stage?
Strap in for a rainy week in Austin. There’s a strong chance of rain today and tomorrow. Travis County is under extreme drought status and these thunderstorms are expected to bring around two or more inches of rain. (Austin American-Statesman)
Travel
Spirit Airlines will launch a nonstop route from Austin to Detroit starting on Thursday, June 12. This route between the Capital City and the Motor City last flew in August 2023, and tickets go on sale on today. (KXAN)
Arts
Want to see your art inside Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? The city of Austin is calling on locals to propose art installations for the restrooms, amenity lounges, and children’s spaces. Applications are open through Monday, March 31 — browse requirements.
Trending
“Westworld” actor James Marsden was spotted singing Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” at Ego’s earlier this week in a TikTok. Check out those moves as he drops down on one knee and plays the air piano.
Outdoors
A trio of Central Texas parks were recognized in the 2025 Campspot Awards. Fredericksburg’s Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, Von Ormy’s Hidden Valley RV Park, and Kerrville’s Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park - Guadalupe River were all honored for their swanky amenities, so keep that in mind for your next road trip. (CultureMap Austin)
Sports
Round 2 of the NFL Draft is upon us — what moves will Them Boys make? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Featured Deal
League One Volleyball is offering 10% off tickets to LOVB Austin’s final home games when they take on LOVB Omaha Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. + LOVB Madison on Saturday, March 29 at 9 p.m. at Strahan Arena. Use code AUS10 to snag the deal.*
Community
Do you have a favorite restaurant? What about a pet-friendly spot? We want you to use your voice + passion for local biz and vote for ATXtoday’s Best. Voting ends Friday, Apr. 25.
Travel
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🪻 Along the road again
There’s really nothing like a springtime drive among the bluebonnets. | Photo by Jonathan Cutrer via OpenVerse
Did you know Texas was the first state to plant flowers along the highway?
The Wildflower Program was created in 1932 not only to beautify your commute, but also to stabilize soil, provide reliable ground cover, and reduce maintenance and litter along roadways.
TxDOT sows about 30,000 pounds of wildflower seeds annually in observation of the program. The flowers also allow workers to mow along the highways less frequently, which provides habitats for 900+ animal species.
These efforts were lauded by Lady Bird Johnson, who provided grants to TxDOT for its work and spearheaded the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 to help make the initiative more widespread across the nation.
Last year, we asked our readers what their favorite native flower was. We can’t say we’re surprised that 67% of y’all chose bluebonnets, followed by 13% of you favoring the pink evening primrose.
A purse organizer that’s 69% off thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Say goodbye to a messy handbag with this organizer featuring 13 thoughtfully designed pockets to keep everything in its place. Read: You’ll never be endlessly digging around for your keys again.
Last year’s Moontower Comedy Festival was amazing (I got to see my favorite comedian: Joe Pera), and I’m expecting this year to be no different. I’m going to try to secure tickets to Tiffany Haddish. Plus, I love that there’s a section dedicated to Austin-based comics.
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