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🫏 Tail as old as time
Eeyore’s Birthday Party is the second longest-running event in the Capital City. | Photo by Sean Loyless via Wikimedia Commons
Thanks for noticin’, Austin. Beloved festival Eeyore’s Birthday Party will return to Pease District Park for its 61st celebration this Saturday, April 25. Psst — the rain date is scheduled for Saturday, May 2.
Yes, the Eeyore we’re talking about is the pessimistic, often-gloomy donkey seen in the “Winnie the Pooh” series. Here’s what’s in store at the sad but Pooh-tiful donkey’s birthday bash:
A children’s area (open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) filled with festive games + crafts
Costume contests for kids and adults — dress in your weirdest attire to win prizes
Adult games like egg tosses and sack races
Entertainment like juggling, “sword” fighting, acrobatics, and hula hooping
Face painting, henna, and temporary tattoo stations
Plenty of food and local bevs like Texas craft beers and ciders
Peter Pan Mini Golf is staying put at its Barton Springs Road location through at least September 2027. Owners of the beloved local course announced their lease had been renewed and said they’re working on terms for an even longer lease.
Civic
A cargo train derailed near Bowie and West Third streets in Downtown Austin in the early hours of yesterday morning. First responders said the 230-car train wasn’t carrying hazardous materials, but didn’t have an estimate on how long it would take to clean up. (Austin American-Statesman)
Outdoors
Big Stacy Pool will close for its annual spring cleaning from Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, May 17. Check out these other swimming spots while it’s closed.
Ranked
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the No. 5 least-boring airport in the US, according to a study from Solitaired. The study used metrics around dining, shopping, and terminal comfort — check out the coolest parts of AUS with our guide.
Coming Soon
Dollar Slice Club near UT Austin’s campus will be replaced by a McDonald’s, with construction slated to begin in May and wrap in September. (KXAN)
Answered
74%. That’s the percentage of our readers who took a flight out of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, according to the results of last week’s poll. Congrats to the 55% of you who correctly guessed that the airport closed in 1999.
Finance
If your budget feels tighter than it used to, it might be time to rethink a few everyday expenses. Read this list of 19 money-saving strategies and create a little breathing room in your budget.*
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👢 It’s a boot-scootin’ boogie
The SoCo Ariat emphasizes denim and offers help with styling. | Photo by ATXtoday
Western wear brand Ariat is gearing up to celebrate its grand opening on South Congress Avenue, but it’s not just throwing a party for itself — it’s getting the whole block involved.
The first Ariat store in Austin, and third in Texas, will host a two-day block party and passport crawl in partnership with local businesses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 25 + Sunday, April 26.
Ariat will also give out a free pair of jeans (and help style them, if you wish) to the first 50 people in line on both days. Note: The store opens at 10, but giveaways don’t start until 11.
Pick up a passport from Ariat, which will lead you to...
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Shop some of our favorite unique gifts for the occasion at five different price points.
💖 Under 10: These mini vase fridge magnets spell out “mom” + include decorative blooms that can last a lifetime.
💖 Under $25: This magnolia bloom candle features hand-crafted petals and leaves + doubles as a decorative accent.
💖 Under $50: Let them know how much they mean to you with this embroidered mom of the year baseball hat.
💖 Under $75: Never let their coffee or tea go cold thanks to this sleek mug warmer with real-time temperature control.
💖 Under $100: Spark laughter with this charming thou shall not try me needlepoint pillow.
As South Congress Avenue keeps changing, I like to remind people that you can still shop from Tesoros, which closed its brick-and-mortar in 2022 and is now home to Tecovas, online. It was my favorite store on the strip, and I miss going inside, but I’m really glad I can still shop.
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