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Last Minute Things to Do on Christmas Eve in Austin

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Matthew Champion

Things to Do on Christmas Eve in Austin

If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably be out scrambling for gifts today and won’t have time for many of the things on this list. But if your Christmas errands are complete and you find yourself and the extended family with some free time, you may want to have a look. Below are a few […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: christmas, gifts

Everything You Need to Know About Decorating Holiday Trees on 360

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Cris Mueller

Highway 360 Decorated Trees

Twas the day after Thanksgiving and all through the city were cars full of laughter and bags of bows, so pretty. The Austin holiday elves wasted no time, loading trees full of decor pasted with glitter so fine! Christmas, as most things, is bigger in Texas. Austinites have one, giant-sized holiday tradition that looks like […]

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What to Expect from Trail of Lights 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Trail of Lights 2013 Austin

Trail of Lights is one of Austin’s most beloved holiday traditions. The event was cancelled from 2010-2011 due to city budget shortfalls, but the private sector rallied in response to the outcry from disheartened Austinites. Thanks to generous donations from major sponsors like H-E-B, KXAN, Austin-American Statesman and Seton, Trail of Lights returned last year […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: trail of lights

Let’s Get Uncomfortable at The Institution Theater

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Matthew Champion

I was introduced to The Institution Theater in Austin swiftly and uncomfortably almost a year ago. My younger sister sent me a last-minute text asking if I wanted to go to a free improv class with her there. I was in a rare “yes” mood, so I agreed to tag along (when I think of […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Theatre Tagged With: comedy

Enjoy the Season During Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown Stroll

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Lizzy Newsome

Downtown Austin Christmas Tree Lighting

It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving is swiftly followed by a quick succession of holiday traditions and errands. It can be an exhausting time of year, which makes focusing on the more relaxing seasonal rituals that much more important. December 7, 2013 is a date to mark on your calendar right now. Bring your […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events

Adventurous Austinites Stay Fit at Austin Rock Gym

Posted on November 20, 2013 by David Thomas

There are many paths to take while traversing Austin Rock Gym obstacles

Until recently, my experience in rock climbing was limited to a giant rock in Walnut Creek Park that my fiancé and I climbed for a picnic lunch. It may be surprising, but Austin has quite a bit of outdoor rock climbing opportunities for adventurous types. Our glistening metropolis lies at the foot of the famous Texas […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: climbing, north austin, south austin

Austin Veloway Provides Looped Trail for Cyclists and Skaters Only

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Austin Veloway Trails

There’s no denying that Austin is a bike-friendly city. We’ve got the Hike and Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, plenty of bike lanes and even one of the few defensive cycling courses in the nation…just in case you end up with a big, fat cycling ticket. But even in such a friendly city, sometimes […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: biking, south austin

Free Art Friday: What’s the Buzz All About?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Free Art Friday in Austin

This guest blog article is by Kendra Wright. Fridays in Austin are becoming more than a doorway to the weekend. Thanks to local artists and social media, a weekly treasure hunt is lighting up the streets with free art and the local Austinites who are chasing it down. If you’re eager to score some pro […]

Filed Under: Activities, Arts, Culture, Discoveries Tagged With: street art

Spice Up Your Fall In and Around Austin

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Matthew Champion

View from Mozart's Austin Coffee Shop

If you’re reveling in the break from the heat like I am, then you must want to celebrate and embrace the beautiful fall season that’s now upon us. Fortunately, there is an overwhelming number of things to do in and around Austin when the colors begin to change. Below are many of the stand-outs. Mount […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: wine

Coming Soon: Thinkery, the New Austin Children’s Museum

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Lizzy Newsome

Light Lab Austin Children's Museum

Perhaps you have noticed that the Austin Children’s Museum is currently closed? Don’t fret, construction on the Thinkery (the official name for the ACM) is only temporary, and the museum is currently scheduled to reopen in December. Future museum guests will be heading to a new location, a brand new facility in the rapidly expanding […]

Filed Under: Activities, Culture, Discoveries, Museums

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