Moontower Comedy Festival – Now through April 19th- This North Americas largest comedy festival. The 11-day comedy festival returns with a blend of national stars and local standouts – mixing the seasoned with the emerging, the personal with the absurd. If you’ve been wanting comic relief lately, there’s no better time to gather and laugh out loud. Catch comedians like Janeane Garofalo, Pauly Shore, Aziz Ansari, and Tiffany Haddish during this popular springtime festival.  Headliners this weekend, next week Headliners and club shows. Various venues around town.  https://www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy/

 

Indie Meme Film Festival, April 9-13 AFS Cinema. Austin’s own celebration of cinema from the Indian subcontinent welcomes a true innovator and boundary-pusher for its 10th anniversary with a special appearance by Anurag Kashyap. The writer/director has proved that being prolific doesn’t mean sacrificing artistic power, as shown by his latest film, super-stylish corrupt cop drama Kennedy. Not only will he fly in for a special live Q&A, but he’ll be sticking around for a special filmmaking workshop looking at how he has helped turn the Indian film industry upside down. However, that’s just a taste of the lineup for this essential festival, with dramas, shorts, and documentaries from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and across the global diaspora that will remind American audiences that there’s more to the region than Bollywood blockbusters. https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/special-screenings/indie-meme-film-festival-3251347/

 

Zilker Beer 10 Year Reunion, April 10th through 12th. Zilker Brewing Co. Celebrate 10 years of local brewing with exclusive beer releases, live music, and food trucks. It’s a party Zilker-style!

 

 

Bluebonnet Festival (Burnet) April 11th through 13th Main Square Burnet. Take a scenic trip to Burnet for a weekend of live music, parades, local vendors, and fields of blooming bluebonnets. Family-friendly and full of small-town charm. https://bluebonnetfestival.org/

 

 

 

Georgetown’s Spring Art Stroll Georgetown Art Center (Georgetown)

April 11, 2025 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. 816 S Main St, Georgetown. Georgetown’s semi-annual Art Stroll returns April 11 from 4 to 8 p.m., inviting visitors to enjoy artist demonstrations, live music, performances, and art-filled shopping throughout the Downtown Georgetown Cultural District.

Guests can check in at one of three locations to receive a Stroll badge, granting access to complimentary food and beverages, discounted cocktails and sweet treats. Additional exhibits and activities will be held at six locations, including the Shotgun House Museum, The Palace Theatre Playhouse, and the Williamson Museum.

 

KUTX Rock the Park at Mueller Lake Park, April 11, 2025 6:45 pm, Mueller Lake Park (4550 Mueller Blvd.). KUTX and its Sunday evening family show, “Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child,” return with their free, family-friendly concert series to the Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater this spring. The community-focused lineup will feature a mix of local talent and nationally recognized artists, with performances scheduled for March 28, April 11 and May 2.

Each evening begins at 6:45 p.m. with an opening act, followed by headliners at 7:30 p.m. The series kicks off Friday, March 28, with performances by Cloud Companion and Grandmaster. On April 11, the Akins High School Mariachi will open for DJ and producer LP Giobbi. The series concludes May 2 with The Telephone Company, followed by hip-hop duo Tribe Mafia.

Concertgoers are encouraged to bring water, picnic blankets, and hearing protection for children. Food trucks and restaurants around the park will be open, and outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Attendees should note that chairs, glass containers and alcohol are not permitted.

 

 

Blanton All Day: As I Grow, Saturday, Apr. 12, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm. Saunter into spring with us over a full day of experiences and plenty to explore on the Blanton grounds!

Join any of these guided offerings, created by our Education team to enhance your museum experience.

10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – Look & Listen Storytime: Our most popular program for young visitors! Read along to picture books paired with works of art. Inspiring curiosity in ages 4-8 years old.

1:30 p.m. – Looking Together: Ever wondered how others interpret an artwork? Let’s explore some of the visitor-favorites in our collection together! We’ll use creative ways of looking to make connections and meaning. Recommended for all visitors 12 years & older.

  • Ikebana Flower Arrangements with Austin Ikebana Group – Austin Ikebana Group will demonstrate classical and contemporary styles of ikebana. Attendees can drop in and create their own arrangements.

  • Sound Bath Meditation – Cynthia Bernard of ATX Yoga will lead two 20-minute sound bath meditation sessions around Summer Circle by Richard Long.

  • Poetry for Self-Reflection – Austin Typewriter Ink will oversee this activity, with prompts for attendees to drop in and express themselves.

 

 

Trivia Skills at Record Play, April 12, 7 p.m., Pershing (2415B E. Fifth St.) At this lively music trivia show, guests can compete in playful challenges like auto-tune karaoke, musical chairs, and even dance-offs to win prizes. Share your knowledge of UGK, Lil’ Wayne, OutKast, and more during this spirited “Dirty South Edition.” https://www.tickettailor.com/events/recordplay/1554890

 

Squirrel Fest Saturday, April 12, 4:00 PM  10:00 PM, Kingsbury Commons (1100 Kingsbury Street). Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas are teaming up for Squirrel Fest once again!

This event is a celebration of spring and is a day full of family-friendly fun, activities, music, food, drink! Participate in shows, engage with partner booths, and create memories at Austin’s first and oldest park. The event will end with a movie screening on the Great Lawn

https://peasepark.org/events/2025/04/12-squirrel-fest

 

 

 

EARTH DAY ATX 2025, Saturday, April 12, 12-5pm. Huston-Tillotson University. Mark your calendars for the 55th Annual Earth Day ATX, a beloved, community-centered tradition that brings together families, neighbors, and changemakers from across Central Texas. This free festival is a local favorite, offering hands-on experiences that celebrate sustainability, creativity, and connection. Enjoy live music, interactive exhibits, performances, community art, and activities for all ages. https://earthdayaustin.com/

 

 

Austin Texas Book Trail, April 12-13, Austin indie bookstores. Finally they’ve conceived a trail for indoor kids like me! This annual trek through Austin’s 29 local indie bookstores features more than just page-flipping fun – although that is a pretty big attraction. Starting Saturday morning with a coffee-cheersing at Mañana Dos, Bat City’s bookish crowd can navigate exclusive discounts, prizes, and activations at all their favorite literary havens: Alienated Majesty, Black Pearl Books, Lark & Owl Booksellers, even everyone’s favorite leftist hang-out Monkeywrench Books – plus many more. Events like this two-day trailblazer really do make a difference, as ATBT reports last year’s inaugural event had several bookstores gaining an additional $5,000-8,000 in sales that weekend. Close the book on the trail at Community Garden on Sunday with an evening afterparty – but don’t worry. Your literary love affair is to be continued. https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/arts/books/austin-texas-book-trail-3254084/

 

2025 Butterfly Festival (Wimberley) April 12, 2025 – 9:00-3:00 p.m.,

opening ceremonies 9-10 a.m. all activities & venues 10-3 p.m. at EmilyAnn Theatre & Garden Wimberley THE BUTTERFLIES FLY RAIN OR SHINE!

– Opening Ceremony & Memorial Butterfly Release (9-10am)

– Live Butterfly Releases (9:00-3:00pm) (releases every 30 minutes)

– Butterfly Flight House

– Mini Donkeys & Horses

– Festive Llamas

– Crafts & Face Painting

– Butterfly Train

– Live Entertainment

– Concessions

– Art Awards

– Interactive Activities & Games

              Pickleball

              Hula Hoops

              Chalk Art

              and more…

– Butterfly Store

              Live butterflies in their own little home

              2025 Butterfly Festival t-shirts

              Butterfly totebags & other merchandise

– Lots More…

 

Cost: Admission & parking are free but donations are greatly appreciated! This is one of EmilyAnn’s biggest fundraisers! Donation boxes are available at the entrance and around the festival grounds. Parking: Wimberley High School (paved walkway over to the EmilyAnn grounds)

Weather: The festival goes on rain or shine! As the festival approaches, updates will be posted here on the website and on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/EmilyAnnTheatre. https://www.emilyann.org/butterfly.html

 

Easter Bunny Pics With Pets, April 12-13, Paws on Chicon (1301 Chicon Street) Oh, you think you’re better than having your pet pictured with the Easter Bunny? Buddy, that’s pretty hare-brained of you! Get precious memories preserved of the very real Easter Bunny holding Milo or Luna or Charlie (the top three most popular names for U.S. dogs and cats, according to Rover.com) that you can send to all your relatives, friends, and co-workers who love being distracted from their daily tasks. You’ve got two chances: Saturday 11am-3pm at Paws’ OG location on its namesake street and Sunday at Paws SoCo, same time.

 

STAPLE! Saturday & Sunday, April 12-13, St. Edward’s Mabee Ballrooms. STAPLE! returns April 12 & 13 to the Mabee Ballroom at St. Ed’s! Explore over 100 creators of comics, zines, art, crafts & games, seven hours of panels, with on & off site events! Featuring special guests: Kazu Kibuishi, Brian Blomerth, Julia Kaye and more! https://austinchronicle.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9963e790c0b880a5b025e9d7c&id=49ef1cb5fe&e=1a1543437b

 

 

Austin Margarita Festival, Saturday, April 12 · 12 – 6pm  Armadillo Den (10106 Menchaca Road Austin, TX 78748)

Patron Tequila Presents the Austin Margarita Festival

Saturday April 12th, 2025

Join 2500 other Margarita lovers and vote for THE BEST MARGARITA in Austin

**NOW FEATURING PATRON TEQUILA AND BIGGER MARGARITAS SAMPES SERVED OVER ICE**

HOW IT WORKS:

  • Purchase a Ticket

  • Receive a Margarita Sampling Card & Voting Chip

  • Sample Over 10 3.5oz samples of Margaritas From Austin’s Best Bars & Restaurants

  • Drop Voting Chip In Your Favorite Margarita’s Voting Jar

  • Jar with Most Chips Crowned BEST Margarita in Austin!

  • Winner gets $1000 & Bragging Rights!

  • Portion of the Proceeds Benefits Alexiam Foundation benefiting Children’s Charities.

** PATRON TEQUILA USED IN ALL MARGARITAS**

FESTIVITIES:

  • LIVE DJ

  • 10 MARGARITA BOOTHS

  • STREET FOOD

  • FROZEN DRINKS

  • BEER GARDEN

  • TRIP GIVEAWAY TO MEXICO

WIN A TRIP TO MEXICO:

Every General Admission Sampling Ticket gives you 1 entry, and every VIP Ticket give you 2 entries, into the raffle to win an All-Inclusive Trip to Mexico.

Additional Raffle Tickets are $5 and ALL PROCEEDS benefit Charity $40+

Event details/tickets

 

Pop Up North Loop Market, Sat., April 12, Beardbrand. After four years popping up with vendors galore, Lonesome Wolf Vintage’s market says farewell to longtime venue Beard Brand. But this ain’t no soppy so-long: Instead, they’re going out in style amongst over 45 curated small shops hawking wares you can’t even imagine. Okay, maybe you can imagine a few, like vintage trinkets, records, and plants, but Lonesome Wolf also promises “Weird Stuff, Cool Stuff, Handmade Stuff, and One Of A Kind Stuff.” So how about that! Walk the Campus one last time while Tropicana Joe plays a vinyl DJ set, and remember: There’ll always be another pop-up on the horizon. https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/community/events/pop-up-north-loop-market-3254148/

 

Family Day @ UMLAUF Sculpture Garden, Apr 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX. Celebrate the beauty of connection and gratitude at our April Family Day: Heart of the Garden. This special day is dedicated to spreading love, appreciation, and the warmth of togetherness among family and friends. Come enjoy a serene and joyful atmosphere filled with activities that nurture bonds, plant seeds of gratitude, and grow lasting memories.

  • Caricatures

  • Community Partners

  • Crafts

  • Sculpture Searches

  • Storytime with Meredith Wilson

ITINERARY:

12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM

Book Reading by Meredith (*With Student ASL interpreters)

Location: Crenshaw Room

12:30-2:30 PM

Caricatures by Ryan Otto

ALL DAY:

 

 

Chorus Austin’s 60th Anniversary Celebration: Southwest Voices:

Modern Masterpieces, April 12 and April 13, 2025 4:00 pm. Cherrywood Center (1605 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78722).  Chorus Austin marks six decades of music with “Harmonic Horizons: Southwest Voices & Modern Masterpieces,” a concert honoring contemporary choral excellence. Taking place on April 12 and 13 at Cherrywood Center, this milestone event will showcase a stunning selection of modern choral works performed by Chorus Austin’s Chamber Ensemble under the direction of Artistic Director Ryan Heller. $20+ https://www.chorusaustin.org/

 

 

Cars and Coffee at COTA, Sunday april 13th,  7 a.m.  Circuit of the Americas. Classic cars, coffee, and a morning cruise vibe at Circuit of the Americas — a gearhead’s dream.

 

Butler School of Music spring recitals (4:00, 2:30, 1:00, 11:30am, 10:00am), Sun., April 13. Monks Jazz Club. A big part of studying music is gaining experience performing it in front of live audiences. Fortunately, Austin’s local jazz clubs happily open their doors to student players, giving the kids important exposure, as well as offering the clubs hints about upcoming talent on the scene. On Sunday afternoon, Monks Jazz turns their stage over to UT’s Butler School of Music, featuring performances by Chris Cermak, Demetreis Thornton, Jakob Hartz, Joshua Berry, and Mati Soto. The music starts at 10am, with the final performance at 4pm. – Michael Toland

 

Book Club: “And Then There Were None” Sunday, April 13,  4 p.m. BookPeople Free with RSVP Chat through the Agatha Christie classic with fellow readers.

 

Art Smart: Dia de los Ninos- Children’s Portraits, Sunday, April 13 – 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM,  Central Library (710 W. César Chávez St. -Children’s Area, 3rd floor). Come hear stories, learn new ways of seeing when thinking about portrait art. Then we’ll have fun making portraits of ourselves. Enjoy a shadow puppet show, traditional puppetry, songs, books, and making portrait related art.

 

Eggstravaganza in the Park!  Sunday, April 13, 2025,  1:00-3:00 PM -Parque Zaragoza recreation Center – Park. Get ready for an egg-citing community event! Join us for a huge Easter Egg Hunt, including Golden Egg Prizes, and enjoy fun activities like:

Photos with the Easter Bunny, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Bounce House

Easter-Themed Games & More! FREE & Open to the Community! Don’t miss out—bring the whole family!

 

 

Lutie’s Annual Garden Party: An Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, April 13, 2025 , 5:00pm-9:00pm. Lutie’s at Commodore Perry Estate (4100 Red River St) $60.00 To commemorate the fourth anniversary of Lutie’s, the warm and welcoming restaurant is hosting the gathering of the season. Sip bubbles, beer or bourbon as live music drifts through the air. Indulge in a custom menu of decadent local fare at this can’t-miss garden party set on bucolic grounds of the Estate. A showcase our favorite local partners, food stations will serve delectable dishes from award-winning Chefs Bradley and Susana, who infuse their approachable culinary creations with the freshest ingredients. Expect flavorful Lutie’s specialties hot off of the smoker, an array of vegetable forward dishes including Texas caviar and a selection of tacos that will be in rotation all night. Then finish the night by the ice cream cart with a scoop of the signature kouign amann ice cream and caramel sauce. Get Tickets

 

 

Austin Poet Laureate Celebration & Reception. Mon., April 14

Central Library. This month brings spring flowers – and Austin’s very first poet laureate. Chronicle cover star (check Vol. 27, Issue 51 from August 22, 2008) and poet/theatre artist Zell Miller III holds the title until 2027, and to kick off his reign, APL throws a special celebration featuring fellow poetry powerhouses like KB Brookins and current Austin Youth Poet Laureate Ella Kim and Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston. Catch their performances starting at 6pm, and make sure to congratulate Miller on his momentous achievement.

 

Tuesday Twilights,  Tuesday, April 15th, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave.) . We’re staying open late every Tuesday, March 25 – May 13, to make more hours for wildflowers! Make it a date night, a picnic with friends, or come for some solo solace in nature. Each evening will feature live music from local musicians, a rolling lineup of Austin’s favorite food trucks, and take-and-walk adult beverages for purchase.

Tuesday Twilights is free for members. Reservations are encouraged and become available seven days in advance.

 

UMLAUF’s 26th Annual Garden Party, April 17, 2025 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum (605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX ) The UMLAUF invites guests to experience “A Night in the Enchanted Garden,” on April 17, featuring decadent bites from Austin’s top restaurants, fine wines, elegant cocktails, and performances by iconic Austin musicians. Proceeds from this vital fundraising event support the UMLAUF’s community outreach programs, including Family Days, Summer Camp, and Shaping Space, which serves children in Title I Schools across Austin. The VIP experience is reserved for Garden Party sponsors, with all sponsorship levels including access to this exclusive reception. VIP Reception: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
General Admission: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. https://e.givesmart.com/events/EQ7/?isOrderFormActive=true

 

Maie Day to Host Crawfish Boil, April 13, 2025 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, Maie Day (1603 South Congress Ave.) Maie Day will host “A Good Old-Fashioned Crawfish Boil” on Sunday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on its patio at 1603 South Congress Ave. The event will feature two pounds of crawfish prepared with Chef Nico’s signature seasoning, along with classic fixings and a drink provided by Vacancy Brewing or rosé.

Tickets are $35 and include food and one beverage. Guests can also enjoy selections from Maie Day’s full brunch and bar menu.

Ten percent of proceeds from the day will benefit the Darryl Payne Jr. Skeleton Competition Fund. Payne is training to become the first African American man to represent the U.S. in skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics. $35 Tickets

 

 

 

***Tickets now on sale***

Austin Monthly’s Burger Bash, June 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. This event gives food lovers an opportunity to chow down on the city’s most beloved burgers, from smashed and smoked to seasoned and wood-fired. Some of the past participants include Gimme Burger, Bill’s Oyster, Loro, Huckleberry, la Barbecue, NADC, and JewBoy, just to mention a few!

This event brings you the best of everything under the bun on June 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Scoop up an early-bird ticket before we announce the chefs and all of the exciting details. Each ticket purchase comes with the opportunity to try up to 20 burgers (if you can handle that!) as well as fun tunes, shopping from local vendors, two-step lessons, tastings, and more. Drinks will be available for purchase at the event.

Psst… it’s also the day before Father’s Day, so consider gifting it to your dad!

https://www.austinmonthly.com/get-your-tickets-to-austin-monthlys-third-annual-burger-bash/

 

***Now something for the families***

 

Easter Egg Hunts

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm, April 12th, 13th, 18, 19th & 20

  • Times: 9:30am (“Quiet Hunt” For our friends with special needs), 10am – 5pm (Every half hour), 7:00pm  (Adult Egg Hunt: Saturday nights)

  • Cost: $9/Hunt (Online) | $11/Hunt (Gate) for kid egg hunt and $35/Hunt (Online) | $40/Hunt (Gate) for adult egg hunt *THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE FARM!

  • Tips: Make sure to bring your Easter basket! The Easter Bunny will be on location and available for photos from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (FREE photos).

 

Austin Zoo Easter Egg Hunt

  • Date: April 19, 2025

  • Time: Check-in opens at 8:15 am, the hunt will begin promptly at 8:45am.

  • Cost: $10

  • Tips: Pre-registration is required, no walk-up tickets will be available. Easter Egg Hunt is intended for children 2 – 12 years of age. Your ticket includes admission to Austin Zoo for the whole day. RAIN or SHINE! Bring a raincoat or umbrella if needed. Children should bring their own Easter Baskets for hunting.

Volente Beach Resort Easter Family Day, April 19, 2025

  • Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Cost: Free entry, $15 egg hunt

  • Tips: Brunch, live music, Easter Bunny, pools open, egg hunts! Ages 0-5 years hunt is at 10 a.m. and ages 5 and up hunt is at 11 a.m.

 

St. Elmo Brewing Easter Party, April 20, 2025

  • Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • Tips: Their annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party will be at both spots this year! Face painting, kid-friendly DJs, special drinks for adults and kids, and the Easter Egg Hunt will be at 11AM SHARP.

 

Kalahari Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt, April 20, 2025

  • Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Egg-Hunt Times: 9 a.m. & 2:45 p.m.

  • Cost: Adults (11+): $74.00, Child (3-10): $29.00, 2 & Under: FREE

  • Tips: Egg Hunt is exclusive to buffet & overnight resort guests, No swimwear / coverups please.

 

Doc’s Drive in Theatre Easter Egg Drop, April 20, 2025

  • Times: 9-10:30 a.m. & 2-3:30 p.m.

  • Cost: $15-20

  • Location: Doc’s Drive In Theatre, 1540 Satterwhite Road Buda

  • Tips: MEET THE EASTER BUNNY! 5,000 egg hunt, Goodie Bag for everyone, Bounce House, Art Stations, Outdoor, Games, Food & Drinks available

 

Meanwhile Brewing Easter Egg Hunt & Wildflower Planting, April 20, 2025

  • Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • Tips: 11-2pm: PEAS Community Pop-Up – native flower & plant education + activities for kids, 11am: Kids 0-4 Egg Hunt, 12pm: Kids 5-8 Egg Hunt, 12:30-1:30pm: Wildflower scattering in the detention pond area, 2:30-4pm: Free Live Music. Bring your own baskets!

 

Roughhouse Brewing Egg Hunt Extravaganza, April 20, 2025

  • Time: 11:30 a.m. – noon

  • Cost: Free

  • Tips: Event is free and open to the public! Bring the little ones out for an egg hunt on our soccer field to welcome spring! The brewery opens at 11 AM and the hunt will begin at 11:30. We’ll have easy and harder levels of hunting areas for younger vs. older kids. There will be special prizes for those who find the eggs with the golden coins! Bring your own basket. Please RSVP to this event to help us manage headcount!

 

Frontyard Brewing’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 20, 2025

  • Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

  • Cost: Free

  • Tips: Hunt Begins at 12:15 PM

 

Robinson Family Farm, April 12, 13, 18, 19, 20

  • Times: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

  • Cost: $

  • Tips: Special Adult 21+ Egg Hunt on April 18 from 7-9pm! They also have a bounce pad, hay rides, zip lines, wine & biergarten, and more.

 

Springs Community YMCA, April 12, 2025

  • Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • Tips: Egg hunts, games, activities and local community vendors. This event is open to all, so bring your friends, family and neighbors!

 

BRUSHY CREEK EGG HUNT, April 12th, 2025

  • Times: 10 a.m. – noon

  • Cost: Free!

  • Location: Cat Hollow Park

  • Tips: Hunt eggs and enjoy free activities. Bring your camera for pictures with the Bunny! Each egg hunt has a location designated by age group. There is a maximum of 10 eggs per child. Once your child has 10 eggs, please exit the hunting area. Arrive early to locate your child’s hunt area, and be ready to start on time. Don’t be late!

 

Play for All Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt, April 12, 2025

  • Time: 10 a.m. – noon

  • Cost: free, must register online

  • Location:

  • Tips: This is a family-centered event, focusing on active participation for children with various disabilities or limitations. Siblings are welcome to participate in the hunt. Pre-registration for this event is required and spaces are limited so sign up now to secure a spot! Please bring your registration confirmation to pick up your wristband. Arrive 20 minutes prior to your hunt time to ensure that you are able to attend the event. Please Note: all hunts have the same start time. Participants will be divided by hunt location within the park, each section having separate check-in locations.

 

Lakeway EGGSTRAVAGANZA! April 5, 2025

  • Time: 12-2 p.m.

  • Cost: Free!

  • Location: Lakeway City Park

  • Tips: Multi-age group egg hunts, an elusive golden egg for a special prize! Food vendors, a petting zoo, a bubble station, chalk art, face painting, and various other engaging booths and activities.

 

Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza With City Reach Church, April 12, 2025

  • Time: 10 a.m.

  • Cost: Free!

  • Location: HEB Center in Cedar Park

  • Tips: Pre-register before April 11!

 

Austin City Parks Spring Fling, April 19, 2025

  • Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • Locations: Montopolis Recreation and Community Center, Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Dittmar Recreation Center, Givens Recreation Center, Turner-Roberts Recreation Center, George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center

  • Tips: Egg hunts start at 10:45 a.m.

 

Fairmont Easter Brunch + Egg Hunt, April 20, 2025

  • Times: 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

  • Cost: $145 per adult | $50 per child 6-12
    Children 5 & under dine for free

  • Tips: 10:00am Seating: Egg Hunt: 11:45am (5 & under) / 12:00pm (6 & above)
    1:30pm Seating: Egg Hunt: 3:15pm (5 & under) / 3:30pm (6 & above)

 

Tot Box Play Cafe Easter Celebration, April 19 & 20, 2025

  • Times: multiple times slots both days

  • Cost: $25/child (adults are free)

  • Tips: – Egg Hunt & Goodie bags, Photos with our Tot Box Bunny, 2 hour Play session, Bubble Party, Special Prizes, Spots are limited and this event is expected to sell out! Purchase your tickets here.

 

Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Tavern in Liberty Hill,  April 19, 2025

  • Times: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • Tips: Hunt starts promptly at noon. Easter egg hunt Surprise GOLDEN eggs!, Bubbles, Popcorn, Treats for the kiddos, FREE kids meal with purchase of adult entrée (11AM to 1PM – during the event only) and more!,BYOB(basket!)

 

Egg Hunt at Hometown Gift & Decor in Round Rock, April 12, 2025

  • Times: 10 a.m.

  • Cost: free

  • Tips: 2 egg hunts:
    10am for children ages 3 and under
    10:45am for children ages 4 and up
    Don’t forget those baskets!

 

Dear Austin Coffee Bar Easter Egg Hunt, April 12, 2025

  • Time: 10 a.m. – noon

  • Cost: free

  • Tips: hunt starts at 10:30 a.m.

 

Flashlight Egg Hunt & Movie in the Park 2025, April 17, 2025

  • Times: 6-10 p.m.

  • Cost: Tickets are $7/hunter.

  • Location: Old Settlers (northwest parking lot at Dell Diamond)

  • Tips: Flashlight egg hunt & movie in the park in Round Rock. Bring a flashlight to search for eggs in the dark! Stay for a movie when the hunt is done! Pre-registration required.

 

Pinballz Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 18, 2025

  • Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Cost: $15 early bird, $25 VIP

  • Location: all locations

  • Tips: cost includes the hunt + a $10 game card. Event is for kids 12 & under.

 

Eggstravaganza at HCI Sports & Fitness,  April 18, 2025

  • Times: 10 a.m. – noon

  • Cost: free

  • Tips: HCI Easter Egg Hunt, Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Petting Zoo Raffle Prizes, Refreshments & treats RSVP!

 

Suds Monkey Easter Egg Hunt, April 18, 2025

  • Time: 5-8 p.m.

  • Cost: free

  • Tips: Vendors and Kids Activities like Baby Goats, Face painting, and (possibly) a train ride!

 

Indigo Play Easter Egg Hunt, April 18, 2025

  • Time: 9 a.m.

  • Cost: free with paid admission

  • Tips: pics with the Easter Bunny, bring your baskets

 

Coming Soon:

 

Austin Reggae Fest, 4/18/25 – 4/20/25. Auditorium Shores. A fundraiser for the Capital Area Food Bank, Reggae Fest features three days of reggae, world and dub talent, along with more than 50 vendors selling food and arts & crafts.  austinreggaefest.com

 

Horseshoe Bay Hot Air Balloon Festival (Horseshoe Bay). April 18, 2025 8:00 am-April 20th. Horseshoe Bay Resort (200 Hi Circle North). Celebrate Easter Weekend, April 18-20, at Horseshoe Bay Resort with breathtaking hot air balloons from around the United States! Three days of epic fun include skydivers, Giant American Kites, a helicopter Easter egg drop, face painters, food trucks, a retail market, and more. One-night, and two-night VIP packages and Saturday day passes are available. https://www.hsbresort.com/balloon-festival/

 

 

Austin Reggae Fest | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | Auditorium Shores | $20+ | Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this event, which began as a Bob Marley tribute in 1994 and has raised over $1 million for the Central Texas Food Bank.

 

Fables from the Farm at Boggy Creek, April 18, 19 and 20, 2025 12:00 pm,  Step into a world where farm-to-table meets folklore in Fables from the Farm: Episode 2, a theatrical and musical experience set on the historic Boggy Creek Farm. This immersive performance weaves storytelling, song, and the spirit of the land into an unforgettable evening under the Texas sky.

Join us on April 18th, 19th, and 20th, with a special banquet feast on April 20th, celebrating the magic of food, community, and performance.

Secure your seat at the table and experience the farm like never before.

$55+ https://www.farmtotabletheater.com/tickets-1

 

 

 

Wild Waterloo at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, April 19, 2025 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Moody Amphitheater (1111 Red River St Austin, TX 78701) Join us for a nature-filled evening, featuring family-friendly activities, outdoor exploration, and a movie under the stars! From 6:00-8:00 PM, immerse yourself in the beauty of Waterloo Park with guided nature tours led by Families in Nature, all while enjoying delicious bites available for purchase from local food vendors. At sunset, spread out on the Moody Amphitheater lawn and unwind with an outdoor screening of the Oscar-nominated film The Wild Robot. Open to all, no RSVP needed

 

Adult Easter Egg Hunt, April 20 at Blue Owl Brewing Co., 2400 E Cesar Chavez St #300 Head to Blue Owl Brewing Co. in East Austin for an adult Easter egg hunt on April 20. The hunt is $25 per person and includes two beers per person https://blueowlbrewing.com/

 

 

Old Settler’s Music Festival Spring Pickin’ Party, 4/24/25 – 4/27/25. Dale, TX. Central Texas’ signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and crafts, camping, food and libations. Listen to acoustic jazz, blues and bluegrass are all performed by old-time local favorites and award-winning artists from around the world at the Old Settler’s Spring Pickin’ Party. oldsettlersmusicfest.org

 

 

Field Guide Festival, 4/25/25 – 4/27/25, Fiesta Gardens. Field Guide Festival is a food systems festival that brings the farmers to you! You’ll find fresh ingredients, grown and harvested by local farmers, prepared by chefs from around the city. Communities are built around tables, and this festival is an expansion of the farm to table movement. Experience a weekend of innovative conversation, connection and cookouts with those who make our Austin food economy special. fieldguidefest.com

 

 

Austin Psych Fest 2025, April 25-27 at 2:00 pm. The Far Out Lounge & Stage (8504 S Congress Ave.), Austin Psych Fest returns to The Far Out Lounge on April 25-27 with a dynamic lineup that celebrates the evolving spirit of psychedelia. Across three days, immerse yourself in indie rock, experimental music, shoegaze, psych rock, and even cumbia, all inspired by the genre-bending sonic experimentation of the 1960s.

Highlights:

  • Friday: Post-rock powerhouses Explosions in the Sky and Godspeed! You Black Emperor headline, alongside heavy psych acts Black Mountain and Kadavar.

  • Saturday: Grammy-nominated indie icon Kim Gordon, electronic psych explorers Darkside, and art rock innovators like STRFKR and Geordie Greep.

  • Sunday: Legendary 90s rockers Dinosaur Jr. performing Without A Sound, co-headlining with Yo La Tengo, plus Peruvian cumbia legends Los Mirlos and more.

Tickets, including 3-day passes and single-day options, are on sale now. https://levitation.fm/

 

26th Annual Red Poppy Festival (Georgetown) April 25, 2025 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 am – 10:00 pm, April 27, 2025 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Downtown Georgetown ( 103 W. 7th Street) Celebrate the Red Poppy Capital of Texas at the 26th Annual Red Poppy Festival, returning to Georgetown’s historic square April 25-27. This free, family-friendly event features a parade, classic car show, artisan vendors, live music, and a kids’ zone.

Friday night kicks off with Dysfunkshun Junshun, while Cory Morrow headlines Saturday night. Sunday brings a pet parade, BMX shows, and more live entertainment. Rooted in over 100 years of history, this beloved tradition showcases Georgetown’s vibrant community spirit. https://visit.georgetown.org/events/red_poppy_festival/index.php

 

 

 

Austin Blues Festival | Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 | $80+ | Presented by Antone’s Nightclub and Waterloo Greenway, the fourth annual Blues Fest returns to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park returns. This year’s lineup includes Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mavis Staples, TBC Brass Band and more.

 

 

17th Annual Sunset Valley ARTFEST, April 26, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Toney Burger Center (3200 Jones Road, 78745). The 17th Annual Sunset Valley ARTFEST 2025 is taking place on Saturday, April 26th with over 120 artisans showcasing unique and incredible art items from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The one-day event, attracting over 8,000 attendees in one day, features live music from popular Austin area musicians on two stages. This FREE admission event includes artists, food trucks, kids’ interactive activities and Sunset Valley’s special Adventure Build area.

Explore a wide variety of unique art from over 120 artisans showcasing their handmade works, including oil paintings, drawings, sculptures, pottery, glass creations, jewelry, woodwork, and more. Kids can enjoy lots of interactive activities including the Adventure Build – a hands-on experience where kids can paint, play with tools, and build their own creations. Parking is FREE and readily available on-site.

ARTFEST is a large-scale community event hosted by the City of Sunset Valley, attracting over 8,000 attendees annually. It is a FREE ADMISSION, one-day event that brings the community together celebrating art, live music, and fun for everyone in the family. The event offers a wide variety of unique art from over 120 artisans.

For more information, visit www.sunsetvalley.org/artfest, and follow on Facebook or Instagram @sunsetvalleyarts.

 

 

Eeyore’s Annual Birthday Party, 4/26/25, Pease Park. Live music, local beer, food, acrobats and costume contests surround this annual gathering of Austin’s most eclectic locals. Eeyore’s Birthday serves as fundraiser to benefit many local non-profits.  eeyores.org

 

 

“Out of the House” Spring Homes Tour, 4/26/25 – 4/27/25. Various Locations. Preservation Austin’s annual event will take guests on a one-of-a-kind, specially curated tour of iconic historic places that speak to Austin’s expansive history.   preservationaustin.org

May

 

AFS DOC DAYS 2025, May 1–4 · AFS Cinema, AFS Cinema ( 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd,). AFS Doc Days — our annual documentary film festival featuring the freshest voices in non-fiction filmmaking — is coming back to the AFS Cinema. The 2025 festival lineup includes award-winning documentaries and festival stand-outs with filmmakers in attendance. We’re kicking things off on May 1 with our opening night film selection, MIDDLETOWN, about a high school journalism club who uncovered an environmental scandal in their community. The film will be followed by a Q&A with its Emmy and Sundance award-winning filmmakers Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss (BOYS STATE, GIRLS STATE, THE OVERNIGHTERS) and a reception in the AFS lobby.

Our Centerpiece Screening this year is FOLKTALES by Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing (12TH & DELAWARE, JESUS CAMP), following three young people enrolled in an immersive Scandinavian folk school teaching outdoor survival skills, and the Closing-Night Film Selection for AFS Doc Days 2025 will be the NYT Critic’s Pick SABBATH QUEEN by Sandi Dubowski. Each of these screenings will be followed by filmmaker Q&As, as is the case with so many of the amazing films in this year’s lineup.

Click the button below to purchase tickets and see the full AFS Doc Days lineup!

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The Front Market, 5/3/25 – 5/4/25. Distribution Hall. Shop a rotating lineup of 170+ Texas-based women and LGBTQ+ vendors at Front Market’s Spring showcase. While you shop, snack on treats from a brunch menu and listen to the local DJ. thefrontmarket.com

 

Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival, 5/3/25 – 5/4/25, New location – Hill Country Galleria (Bee Cave). A free, family event, the Pecan Street Festival is the oldest and largest art festival in Central Texas. Musicians, food vendors, artists and crafts people – a lively street fair where there is something for people of all ages. pecanstreetfestival.org

 

O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships, 5/10/25, Brush Square Park
The 48th annual O. Henry Museum Pun-Off World Championships consists of two competitions, Punsligners and Punniest of Show, voted upon by the public. punoff.com

 

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, 5/14/25 – 5/18/25, Various Locations. The festival showcases contemporary films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula. Films and videos made by or about Latinos & Latinas in the U.S. or the rest of the world, as well as films and videos by or about Indigenous groups of the Americas are also invited to participate. cinelasamericas.org

 

Hot Luck Festival, 5/22/25 – 5/25/25, Around Town. The Hot Luck live food & music festival returns to honor the soul, sweat and DIY diversity of the food and music world. The festival is an eat-with-your-fingers picnic and party experience that highlights open-pit feats of culinary know how, and music in your ears that is as thoughtfully created as the food on your plate. Come hungry, thirsty, and bring your dancin boots. hotluckfest.com

 

 

CapTex Tri, 5/26/25, Lady Bird Lake, Downtown Austin, The Life Time triathlon attracts all levels of athletes from top ranked professionals to first-time triathletes. The event includes the USA Paratriathlon National Championship, sprint and international distances, First Tri distance and sprint and international distance relays. captextri.com

 

 

ATX Television Festival, 5/29/25 – 6/1/25, Downtown Austin. ATX Festival is the first festival devoted to Television’s history and future. It functions like a traditional film festival with premieres of new series, current hits and cult favorites. ATX Television Festival also offers access to the industry’s leading professionals with cast and creator Q&A’s and panels focusing on innovation in both production and content delivery. atxfestival.com

 

 

The Drop-In Summer Concert Series, TBD, Long Center, 93.3 KGSR & The Long Center have teamed up to bring you a free weekly concert series on the Long Center lawn all summer long. The lineup featured a diverse lineup of Austin’s favorite and emerging artists in the heart of downtown.
thelongcenter.org