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Haunted Houses Austin 2022 – 7 scariest places near you 👻

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Clarett C.

Haunted houses Austin - Scream Hollow Austin

If you’re looking for a hauntingly good time, Austin has some of the best Haunted Houses in Texas. Prepare to get scared stiff this season with haunted trails and asylums, open most weekends in October. We’ve compiled a list of the most ghoulish scream-fests around. Grab your tickets and be sure to follow some common […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment

Corn maze Austin: 10 corn mazes near you for hay rides and other Fall fun!

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Emma B

Corn Maze Austin - Lone Star Family Farm

Living in Austin and the surrounding area, it can take some willpower and imagination to convince yourself that is it actually fall and that corn mazes are open! The good times have arrived. Fortunately, the area is home to a tonne of fantastic corn mazes that the whole family is sure to enjoy. And luckily […]

Filed Under: Activities, Entertainment, Events, Food & Drink, Kids, Outdoor, Travel

Playgrounds in Austin near you – Best parks for kids & toddlers play in and around ATX

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Emma B

Mt Playmore

Austin offers a multitude of great parks with fantastic playgrounds, ideal for some lovely free family fun. There are many locations for children to play and explore in Austin. There is certainly a place for every season, want, mood, and whim when it comes to local and family-friendly attractions to check out. However, when looking […]

Filed Under: Activities, Kids, Outdoor

Classic Game Fest 2022 in Austin: A Can’t Miss Celebration of Retro Videogames

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Bill Tucker

Classic Game Fest 2022 in Austin

  Remember the good old days of videogames? You and your friends huddled around a tiny CRT TV kicking each other in Street Fighter, battling Bowser in Super Mario Bros, or blasting demons in Doom. Modern videogames offer best in class visuals and expansive experiences. But there’s nothing quite like blowing into a cartridge, slamming it […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Memorial Day 2022 Events in Austin – Things to do on the weekend include bbq, concerts, ceremonies & more!

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Clarett C.

Memorial Day 2022 Events in Austin - Crosswater Yacht Club Cookout

The first long weekend of the summer of 2022 is almost here. Kids will be out of school and now is the perfect time to enjoy a long weekend with your family while commemorating the sacrifices of the men and women that have kept our country safe. There are plenty of Memorial Day celebrations around […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events, Outdoor Tagged With: Memorial Day

Volunteering at SXSW 2022 – A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Bill Tucker

Conference Tech Crew posing at SXSW

Thinking of volunteering for SXSW but not sure what to expect? Read on to find out! Love or hate it, embrace it or avoid it, it’s no secret the SXSW Conference and Festival is a tentpole event in the Austin calendar. Me? I love it! Any chance to dive deep into a sea of discovery […]

Filed Under: Activities, Entertainment

Best Arcades in Austin – Top 10 Places For Games, Fun and Entertainment Near You

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Ash W

arcades austin pinballz

There’s probably no place better than an arcade for totally amazing family-friendly fun, any day of the week. Austin has a ton of such gaming spaces that you can visit with the kids and play some of the classics like Pac-Man or the new Spiderman game or even dunk a basketball. Get-set-go and check out […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Day Trip in Austin: 10 Places To Visit Like a Tourist

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Yulia Dyukova

Lady Bird Lake Austin Skyline

Let me start by stating the obvious: we live in one of the greatest cities in the world. Austin has so much to offer that my list of must-see places and must-do things keeps growing, even though I’m constantly exploring. While I try to keep up with the latest restaurants and music festivals, there are a number of […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Ice Skating in Austin – Chaparral Ice & Fields in Cedar Park

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Brittany Ballard

While ice activities may not be the norm here in Central Texas, Chaparral Ice is curating memorable experiences for all who visit. Even when the Texas temperatures get too high, you can grab a pair of skates and glide into winter temperatures!

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

Austin Trail of Lights 2021 – Main Attractions, Tickets, & More

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Bill Tucker

The holidays are upon us! With a year of general craziness in the rear view mirror, we need a little December cheer. If you’re in the same boat, look no further than the 57th annual Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. While the event is drive thru instead of walk about, it’s still a […]

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