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Looking for things to do for Father’s Day in Austin? Do something fun with dad on his special day to show how much you love and care about him. No matter what you plan to do for your dad on Father’s Day in Austin, your dad will still love you. So get out, have fun, and create memories you and your dad will remember forever.

List of Father’s Day Ideas:

• Camping
• Basket of Local Gifts
• Beer Tasting
• Drive-In Movie
• Get Out On The Water
• Golf With Dad
• Hike and Bike Trails
• Order Dad’s Favorite Food
• Painting With A Twist
• Urban Axes

Go Camping in Austin

Check out these glamping destinations around Austin, or spend Father's day turning your backyard into your own personal campsite. Camping is a fun and easy way to experience the great…

Free Week

January 9 & 10

Free Week kicks off the year with two nights of free live music across the Red River Cultural District. Downtown venues fill with local and regional bands, giving music fans the chance to move from room to room, catch unexpected sets, and experience Austin’s live music scene at its most laid-back and lively. It’s a simple formula that works every time: no cover, great music, and a neighborhood that knows how to keep things moving well past sundown.

 

“The Canvas Can Do Miracles”
Through January 11

This new exhibition at The Contemporary Austin brings together an intergenerational group of artists who use abstraction in bold, unexpected ways. On view at the Jones Center, the show explores how paint, texture, and process can…

Austin, TX - Thanksgiving is one of the most special meals shared with family and friends. Give your table a makeover this Thanksgiving with a beautifully styled setting that will impress your guests and make you look like an entertaining pro! Check out these table setting ideas and find what fits your style.

Find Your Color Palette

Don't be afraid to think outside of the box when it comes to choosing your table-setting color palette. While many choose to go with the traditional fall colors, step outside of your comfort zone and use pastels or bright vibrant tones to create a more playful mood.

Include a Centerpiece

No Thanksgiving table is truly set without a centerpiece. Spend time crafting your own centerpiece or invest in one that can be used…

A sandy, sun-kissed beach, a cool Gulf breeze, the quaint charm of the vibrant seaside, stilt houses awaiting, and a piña colada in hand; the beaches are calling your name! When you think of beaches, you're probably thinking of the beaches in Cancun or the Caribbean. Much like Cancun and the Caribbean, you can find beaches in Austin, the Texas coast, and an oasis in West Texas! From the quiet expanses of Boca Chica to the rocky beaches near Austin, Texas, has a lot to offer! So check out our list of Texas beaches and plan your next vacation with family and friends!

Best Texas and Austin Beaches:

• Balmorhea State Park
• Boca Chica
• Crystal Beach
• Emma Long Park
• Lake Pflugerville
• Magnolia Beach
• Mustang Island
• North Beach
• Padre Island…

Austinites know what great beer tastes like due to the variety of craft beers that are created all around the city. Austin’s ever-changing and expanding craft beer scene makes it easy to find new local beers and enjoy a great afternoon or evening with friends and family. So get up close and personal with your favorite local beers and check out our list of Austin breweries!

Best Austin Breweries and Taprooms

• Adelbert’s Brewery
• Austin Beerworks
• Blackstar Co-op
• Bluebonnet Beer Company
• Blue Owl Brewing
• Celis Brewery
• Circle Brewing Company
• Family Business Beer Company
• Friends & Allies Brewing
• Hops & Grain
• Independence Brewing Co.
• Infamous Brewing
• Jester King Brewery
• Last Stand Brewing Company
• Lazarus Brewing Company
• Live Oak…

In recent years, San Antonio has upped its craft beer scene by opening several local breweries owned and operated by people who love and appreciate the art of creating a great beer. Whether you consider yourself a craft brew connoisseur or even if you just enjoy kicking back with a cold, refreshing beer - one of these local spots is sure to satisfy!

Alamo Beer Company

202 Lamar Street

Since 2014, Alamo Beer Company has been the only brewery to bear the historic “Alamo” name since the days of prohibition! This local brewery has taken inspiration from the individuals who defended the alamo all those years ago and strive to be fiercely independent. With their spacious Biergarten located right next to Hays Street Bridge, you get spectacular views of…

In Austin, tailgating is not just a good time—it's a sport! 

So, get your best grillers, your endurance drinkers, and your favorite koozies ready! This tailgating season is going to be the best pre-game partying and post-game celebration, so much so that most Austinites lay low the night before game day to save up the necessary energy to be able to tailgate. It’s a weekend-long process: there’s preparatory, victory, and recovery. That is what it means to tailgate in Austin, Texas. You better go all out, or go home. No downtime, no air conditioning, and definitely no whining. Here’s what to expect on game days when UT plays at their home stadium.

Top 10 Tips to Prepare Yourself for Tailgating:

• Parking
• Prepare for the Weather
• Prepare for the…

Now more than ever it is important to support and buy local! Local businesses are adapting to the current environment with expanded online shopping, curbside and delivery services. Help us support and love on our Austin-area communities by shopping this list of local favorites to help them stay afloat! Austin Food Brands Austin Slow Burn Austin Slow Burn is an award-winning national line of quesos, salsas, jams, pasta sauce, and jerk marinade. They focus on the flavor and quality of their products with the added bonus of a slow heat. Only quality ingredients are used, and all their recipes are made in small batches so that they guarantee freshness. Made in the heart of Austin since 1994! Beanitos Chips Beanitos Chips lives by the bean. It’s in their DNA;…

Summer is in full swing in Austin, and it can be a challenge to keep your kids busy while stuck at home. Kids love to spend time outdoors, participate in fun activities, and sometimes experience a new adventure. Can’t figure out ways to keep your kids busy during the summer break, check out our list of kids summer activities for the ultimate summer bucket list!

List of Summer Activities For Kids:

• Build a backyard obstacle course
• Go camping in your backyard
• Plan a bike parade
• Make a bird feeder
• DIY chalk bombs
• Learn cooking skills
• Organize an at home picnic
• Paint outside
• Go fishing
• Play games outside
• Decorate rocks
• Make homemade Goop
• Enroll in an online craft course
• Tour your hometown
• Check out wildlife
• Arrange a…