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Event Spotlight
🏠 Home is where the house tour is
The homes are resident-occupied, giving you an intimate look at what they really feel like. | Photos by James H. Ruiz Photography
If the house tour is your favorite part of every social gathering, this event is for you. Preservation Austin’s 2026 Homes Tour returns this Saturday, April 18 + Sunday, April 19, showcasing 10 historic homes that have played a unique part in shaping Austin’s architectural footprint.
This year’s tour will feature a Victorian home from the late 1890s, a World War II-era duplex, a Montopolis neighborhood home (a first for the tour), and a 1960s-built apartment building. Figi here — the annual Homes Tour is a phenomenal way to spend the weekend if you’re an architecture buff.
ATX TV Festival announced it will show a first look at the upcoming season of “House of the Dragon” during this year’s event. Decorated showrunner Bill Lawrence, known for his work on “Ted Lasso” and “Scrubs,” will also stop by for a conversation. Grab tickets.
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Grab your phone and get outside. Austin is participating in this year’s City Nature Challenge, a global bioblitz kicking off on Friday, April 24. Locals can join in by snapping photos of wild plants and animals, then uploading their observations to help document biodiversity.
Mansion Monday
"The Onyx.” This mansion of the week is so exceptional, it has its own name. Perched atop a hill in Westlake Hills, The Onyx features sparkling views of Downtown from one of its many decks, a private theater, a swim-up bar at the pool, a library, and a fourth-floor outdoor parlor.
Sports
Don’t get yourself in a pickle this National Pickleball Month without a place to play. Whether you’re new to the sport or chasing your next open play session, head to one (or all) of these Capital City spots.
Ranked
Texas clocked in at No. 21 on a new WalletHub ranking of the best states for working from home. The report weighed factors like internet costs, home size, and cybersecurity, but we’d argue there’s one more metric that matters: great outdoor work spots. Luckily, Austin delivers.
Plan Ahead
Spring is in full swing, meaning our calendars are packed with events like baseball games, gardening workshops, and outdoor festivals. Find more fun near you this season with our ultimate guide to Austin’s top happenings. We’ll see you there.
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I am once again reminding you that the Second Street Garage and Fifth Street Garage are offering free parking for up to two hours when you visit select nearby businesses through the end of April. Just in case you’ve been putting off your Downtown visit.
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