Explore Austin

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

If you can’t decide what to do indoors in Austin, look for places with a little bit of everything! The Punch Bowl Social, a lofty and warehouse-chic space, has a full menu and bar with bowling lanes, skeeball, darts, arcade games, and more!

Main Event is a perfect spot for the entire family to enjoy bocce ball, gravity ropes, karaoke, laser tag, mini-golf, rock climbing, and much more.

BECOME A MASTER BOWLER

Venture down to The University of Texas campus for a hip, glow-in-the-dark bowling experience at The Union Underground. It’s perfect for a night out with friends or a date night.

For a more family-friendly and traditional experience, visit Highland Lanes, also known as Dart Bowl. Highland Lanes also offers…

AUSTIN’S BIGGEST DAY OF CHARITABLE GIVING

Austin, TX - I Live Here, I Give Here is hosting its annual “Amplify Austin”, charity marathon that lasts 24 hours. Austinites have the chance to give back to the city and make real change within the community. The “festival of giving” is a fast, fun, and easy way for anyone, even those outside of Austin, to assist nonprofits in the area with critical needs. In light of the recent Texas winter storm and the pandemic, local housing nonprofits need emergency assistance now more than ever. 

Fundraising begins March 4th at 6 p.m. and will last 24 hours.

You can visit the Amplify Austin website on the giving day or schedule your donation today. 

In 2020, Austin raised over $12.3 million for 760 nonprofits!…

Keep your kids entertained and busy at home with these virtual field trips, science, cooking and art projects, plus more!

Go to the Zoo with a Live Video Cam

You can now go to the zoo or aquarium in the comfort of your own home! Explore the Atlanta and San Diego Zoos, the Georgia and Monterey Bay Aquariums, as well as different wildlife animals across the world!

Start Cooking with Raddish

Make new memories with Raddish, a cooking club for kids! Each membership includes a monthly cooking kit, digital bonus recipes and activities, and an online community. Each month, you will receive a new kit with recipes that never repeat! With Raddish, kids will be able to learn culinary skills, create new recipes, collect an apron patch and kitchen tool, and…

With many parents choosing online learning for their children, new challenges arise. With kids learning from home, it's important to dedicate a space for them to learn properly. Although being at home isn't the same as being in a classroom, there are a lot of ways you can create similarities between the two spaces. Having a dedicated home learning space can help develop your child's creativity, sharpen their focus, and increase their motivation to read and learn. Not sure how to create a learning space for your child, check out our list of ways to create a successful at-home learning environment!

Tips For Creating A Successful Learning Environment:

• Have A Dedicated Space For Learning
• Declutter Your Space
• Create A Comfortable Space
• Make…

Getting ice cream in Austin is always the way to go on a super hot summer day. You really can’t go wrong with a cold scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup, scooped in a waffle cone, topped with sprinkles, and with a cherry on top.

The city has warm weather for most of the year, which makes it the perfect city to have abundant local Austin ice cream shops. With the weather getting over 100 degrees over the summer, grabbing a nice scoop of ice-cold ice cream can hit the spot. Check out our list of the best ice cream shops in Austin to cool off from the summer heat in a sweet way!

Best Ice Cream Shops in Austin:

• Amy’s Ice Creams
• Austin Scoops
• The Baked Bear Austin
• Cannone Gelato
• Cow Tipping Creamery
• D’Lites
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The San Antonio Board of REALTORS (SABOR) reported a five percent rise in June’s year-over-year home sales report with homes averaging at $345,114 and the median price at $292,600. A total of 4,024 homes were sold in June compared to the 3,850 homes sold last year at this time.

San Antonio home prices continue to stay above the state’s average with a median home price sitting at $315,000 compared to $261,000 of last year.



Although the market remains tight and competitive, SABOR reports that more homes are being sold than in previous years. More homes are beginning to hit the market with 4,467 new listings in San Antonio and its surrounding areas—this is a 12.32 percent increase year-over-year.

“With the kick-off of summer, we are seeing new inventory hit the…

Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair Park - 434 S. Alamo St.

Since being remodeled in 2015, Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair Park has become one of the most popular parks in San Antonio.

Located in the heart of downtown, you get a spectacular view of the Tower of the Americas while enjoying this historical yet beautiful park, which features a huge rope/net climbing structure, splash pads, sand play area, ping pong, cornhole and so much more! This playground has also incorporated adaptive play equipment which allows wheelchair users and smaller children to be able to ensure that this park is fun for everyone.

Ford Mariachi Festival

April 30 - May 1

This free, family-friendly Fiesta event features live mariachi bands and Folklorico dancers on decorated river barges each evening from 6:00 to 9:30 PM. Enjoy the floating concert from a riverside patio or hotel balcony and experience this awesome cultural tradition.

Helotes Cornyval and PRCA Rodeo- 60th Anniversary

May 1 - 4

The 60th Anniversary Helotes Cornyval & PRCA Rodeo is a Texas-sized celebration of rodeo, live music, and good ol' carnival fun! Located at the Helotes Festival Grounds, just outside San Antonio, this event features professional rodeo competitions, a lively midway with rides and games, a parade, and nightly concerts from top Texas country artists. With a vibrant community atmosphere and…

San Antonio, TX - Home to some of the best tacos and Tex-Mex in the state, it makes sense that San Antonio would have incredible margaritas. We don’t want you to get lost in the endless options, so we’ve compiled a list of the most incredible margs in the Alamo City for you to enjoy.

La Fagota

La Fogata's margaritas are award-winning, having won first prize for five consecutive years at the San Antonio pour-off contest. They are proudly made with 100% blue agave tequila. You can choose from a variety of flavors, including the award-winning margarita, sangria margarita, blue margarita, strawberry margarita, mango margarita, and skinny margarita. For a premium experience, try their top-shelf margaritas made with the tequila of your choice, or the…