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It’s a date: 35+ date ideas in Austin
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Capital City.
February 12, 2026 01:00 PM
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Travel and Outdoors
Get outside in ATX for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 4, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Escape to the Golden Isles this spring
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Travel and Outdoors
Fly away on one of these nonstop flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
You’ll never have to deal with a layover again, because these are just a few of ABIA’s nonstop flights, which will take you to over 100 cities in the US and abroad.
January 14, 2026
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Laura Figi
A group of eight people, including Mayor Kirk Watson, stands outdoors on a sunny day, holding an oversized ceremonial check for $8.4 million made out to “Austin’s Parks” from the Austin City Limits Music Festival and C3 Presents. The check is dated May 7, 2025. One person is dressed in a colorful hummingbird costume, and the group is posed on a paved path in a park-like setting with grass, trees, and utility poles in the background.
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Austin Parks Foundation awards new round of ACL Festival grants
The slate of new grants goes toward projects including new bridge construction, shade structure creation, and trail repair.
January 12, 2026
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Laura Figi
The Texas Capitol as seen in the late 1800s, partially constructed. Most of the building is complete, save for the dome at the top.
Culture
Unwrap these 4 gifts given to the city of Austin
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 23, 2025
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Culture
9 holiday light displays in and around Austin to catch this season
Allow us to take you on a sleigh ride through the Austin area’s huge collection of holiday lights, shows, and displays.
December 9, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Ancient fossils found in the Austin area
Austin is home to some ancient history, including gigantic aquatic lizards, prehistoric humans, and dinosaur tracks uncovered by flooding.
November 13, 2025
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Laura Figi
Photo 1: A family of three enjoys a meal on a sunny outdoor patio. The adults smile and engage in conversation, while the child appears curious. Colorful smoothies and salads adorn the table. Photo 2: A joyful family of three plays on a sunny beach. The parents swing their smiling child between them. The background shows a lifeguard tower and blue ocean. Photo 3: Two people ride bicycles on a board walk on the beach on a sunny day.
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How to enjoy ACL 2025 without going to the festival
No wristband? No problem. There are still plenty of ways to enjoy festival season without shelling out for a ticket.
October 2, 2025
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Laura Figi
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A brief history of Austin celebrity Super Bowl commercial appearances
As you watch the 2026 Super Bowl, keep watch for a few familiar, local faces that will make a cameo during the commercials.
February 5, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Meet the four 2026 Winter Olympians from Texas
Cheer on Team USA at this year’s Winter Olympics in Milan, where four talented Texans will compete for the gold.
February 4, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Switchyards to open second ‘neighborhood work club’ in east Austin, with more on the way
The company will drop 350 new memberships with the opening of its second workspace, a former auto repair shop, in March.
February 2, 2026
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Laura Figi
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The team behind Rocco’s Italian opening sushi restaurant
From restaurateur duo Nick Ford and Wade McElroy, Kinsho is set to open on Rainey Street in March with an 18-seat sushi bar.
February 2, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Trio of new golf hubs coming to the Austin area
Austin’s golf scene has a handful of new additions opening this year, so it’s time to break out the clubs and hit the green.
January 29, 2026
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Laura Figi
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You’ve heard of Groundhog Day — but what about Armadillo Day?
We do things a little differently in the Lone Star State.
January 29, 2026
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An elegant spread of vibrant dishes from Ema restaurant, featuring a variety of colorful plates, including salads, roasted vegetables, and entrees artfully arranged on patterned and decorative tableware. The meal includes fresh bread, appetizers, and cocktails, all displayed on a light wood table.
Food
Ēma will open at Domain NORTHSIDE this weekend
A sister restaurant to Aba, Ēma will be helmed by “Top Chef Duels” winner Chef CJ Jacobson and feature Mediterranean flavors.
January 28, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 27, 2026
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Business
Keep Austin local: A growing guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Help us create a growing guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local makers, restaurants, and professionals, and sharing this page with a friend.
January 26, 2026
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Laura Figi
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Read local: Books written by authors from Austin
Don’t forget to treat your shelf by picking up a new read — or two or three — that was written by your neighbor.
January 22, 2026
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Laura Figi