The mandate will last from Thursday at 8 p.m. until Monday at 8 a.m. Wanting to get some fresh air this weekend? Plan on staying in your own backyard. Starting on Thursday at 8 p.m., all City of Austin parks and trails will be closed due to the annual spike in visitors they get during Easter.…
Category Archives: Local Events
Mar
06
2020
Saturdays and Sundays | February 29th to April 19th Friday March 20th for Spring Break 10am to Dusk | Rain or Shine Visit: www.sherwoodforestfaire.com Over 150 Shows Every Day Sherwood Forest Faire is a locally owned medieval-style village nestled in the Lost Pines section of Central Texas. We have over 100 permanent buildings on 25 acres,…
Jan
18
2020
From marching in honor of MLK Jr. to Pink Floyd laser shows, here's the scoop on what's happening this week. BY ROSIE NINESLING FEATURED Martin Luther King Jr. March and Festival Jan. 20 Commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with this longstanding Austin tradition. After kicking off with a short speaker…
Dec
14
2019
From ice skating to holiday markets to mariachi performances, December in Austin is the most wonderful (and busiest) time of the year. BY CAROLINE JANES, CANDACE BAKER, SASKIA HENN & NATALIE VENEGAS ‘Tis the season for event after event after event. When it comes to the holidays, Austin’s jam-packed with festivals, fairs, and parties to…
Dec
07
2019
THINGS TO DO From psychedelic-focused stand-up, to Austin's classic holiday past time, here's what's going down this week in the capital city. FEATURED Zilker Trail of Lights Dec. 10-23 A holiday pastime since the ’60s, the Trail of Lights is a stunning medley of light displays, offerings from local food vendors (hot chocolate is a…
Nov
08
2019
What to Do in Austin: Nov. 8-14. From glowing art pieces to UFO-themed comedy shows, we've rounded up some of the best events happening in Austin this week. FEATURED Creek Show Nov. 7-17 Waller Creek becomes illuminated during this annual nighttime exhibit along the waterway between 9th and 12th streets. In addition to the show’s…
Oct
26
2019
Haunted Pioneer Town OCTOBER 25, 2019 – OCTOBER 27, 2019 | 7:30 PM Description Enjoy an evening of frightful family fun in a Hill Country Pioneer setting. Pioneer life was hard. It’s even harder when it’s haunted. Life on the frontier was a constant struggle with gun fights, drought, snakes, coyotes and…ghosts?! Perhaps these ghosts…
Jan
24
2018
Whether you are flying solo this Valentine’s Day or have that special someone in your life, we have compiled a list of things to do around Austin this Valentine’s Day. So, grab your beau or all your friends and head out to these hot spots! Maybe, you’ll find your Valentine. ���� Austin Monthly’s February…
Dec
07
2017
If you’re anything like us and love to look at beautiful Christmas lights around Austin, we’ve got you covered. With help from Austin Monthly and Southern Living, we’ve compiled a list with some of our favorites. Trail of Lights Come out and see one of the largest light events in the city. With over 40…
Nov
21
2017
Earlier this month we introduced some good ideas on how to make traveling before, during, and after the holidays a little more enjoyable and a lot less stressful. There is so much information available that we’re sharing more tips with you today – courtesy of TravelChannel.com and the FrugalTravelGuy.com. Happy trails to you and…