20+ free events to attend this spring in Austin parks | In collaboration with local nonprofits, Austin Parks Foundation will host a series of events like workout classes, outdoor films, and educational playdates.
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Sips & Sounds Music Festival | 1-10 p.m. | Auditorium Shores | $60+ | Dance the day away with chart-topping musicians — like Benson Boone, Halsey, Khalid, AJR, Suki Waterhouse.
Venardos Circus Presents “Far Beyond” | Saturday, March 8-Sunday, March 16 | Times vary | Barton Creek Square | $16.95+ | Be dazzled by contortion, aerial acrobatics, theatrical performances + more circus performers.
Sunday, March 9
Campfire | 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. | The JLA Studio at ZACH Theatre | $12 | Bring the little ones for an interactive, imaginary forest where you all sing and dance.
Crawfish Boil + Spring Cocktail Menu Release Party | 12-3 p.m. | Desert Door Distillery, Driftwood | $45 | Crack, peel, and eat mudbugs from Eastside Boilers while you try the new cocktails at the sotol distillery.
Monday, March 10
“The Bachelor” Watch Party | 6:30-9 p.m. | St. Elmo Brewing Company, Springdale | Free | Tune in to Grant’s journey to find love with a discounted drink in hand.
Wednesday, March 12
“Dancing with the Stars": Live! | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $60+ | Enter the ballroom and get up close with the dancers at this all-new show.
Thursday, March 13
Cooking Class: Fresh Pasta | 6-8 p.m. | WhichCraft Tap Room & Bottle Shop | $59 | Chef Erin leads this hands-on class where you’ll learn to make pasta from scratch.
Friday, March 14
Brooks & Dunn | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center | $111+ | Boot scoot your way over to the “Neon Moon” tour with openers like David Lee Murphy, Molly Tuttle + Golden Highway.
Don’t forget to spring forward tomorrow, March 9 — daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks forward one hour. This means the sun will start setting ~7:30 p.m. in Austin next week, giving you more time to play around our city.
Kids
Reminder: Spring Break for Austin ISD is Monday, March 17-Friday, March 21. If you need help planning, check out our list of local kid-friendly activities.
Real Estate
4,313. That’s how many single-family build-to-rent homes are currently under construction in Austin, according to a recent Point2Homes report. This puts ATX at the No. 6 spot in the list of top 20 metros with the most units in the pipeline. (Stacker)
Sports
The NFL free agency negotiating window opens this Monday, March 10. Find out who the favorites are from the Locked on Cowboys podcast panel.
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🥾 Lace up your boots
Take in the Hill Country from the Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail. | Photo by @tuckerridesbikes
SXSW 2025 is on, and Austin locals tend to fall in one of two camps: those who dive headfirst into the festival frenzy and those who avoid Downtown at all costs.
If you relate to the latter, lace up your hiking boots, because we’ve compiled a hiking guide with 15 routes and trails around the Austin area so you can trade the crowds for fresh air and outdoor adventures.
Greenbelt Twin Falls Trail | Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit, because the falls are great spots for a mid-hike dip.
River Place Canyon Trail | Expect to get your heart pumping, because this trail has many elevation changes. The bright side? That means stunning views, too.
Walnut Creek Loop | Sit by the water — and let your pups take a splash — on this trail that runs along the Tar Branch of Walnut Creek.
👋 Hi, Austin. Managing Editor Katie here, filling in for Figi + Morgan. I personally wanted to thank all you Austinites that donated to our Giving Campaign last week. Together you all raised over $2,000 to support your ATXtoday editors. While our campaign is over, you can still donate any time, 365 days a year.
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