Austin Events

Get Ready for the iHeart Country Festival

Mark your calendars for May 13th 2023!

For the tenth straight year, Country music's biggest superstars will perform in a celebration of all things Country at the 2023 iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One. In addition, Bobby Bones, one of iHeartMedia's nationally-syndicated top on-air personalities, will return as the official host of the iHeartCountry Festival main stage. Past performers include Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Dierks Bentley and Kelsea Ballerini.

This year's lineup includes: Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, and special guest Bailey Zimmerman!

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2023 Austin FC Match Schedule


Austin FC recently released their 2023 match schedule, starting out strong with 2 back to back home games at the Q2 stadium starting February 25th. 

The team will play a total of 34 matches this season in both the Western and Eastern conferences. On March 4th, Austin FC will play the most recent Eastern Conference runners-up, CF Montréal which will be the first time that team will make an appearance at the Q2 stadium.

Other notable matches include Austin’s first-ever encounters with Toronto FC and New England Revolution. All matches will stream on Apple TV and four matches will also be broadcast on national television. 

View the full Austin FC game schedule, season tickets and more here

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Peppermint Parkway: An Austin Holiday Tradition

There’s no place like Peppermint Parkway for the holidays! This Austin-favorite is back and in full swing at the Circuit of the Americas from Nov.20th-Dec.30th.

The Peppermint Parkway track boasts miles of holiday displays, dancing characters and millions of lights to drive-thru. Visitors enjoy amusement park rides, the Peppermint Express train, Santa meet & greets, shopping, food and drink vendors, COTA Kart racing and even picking out a fresh Christmas tree from Papa Noel tree farms. It’s no wonder why Peppermint Parkway has been named the Best Holiday Event by Austin Monthly!

The seasonal event offers multiple discount nights throughout the month for military, teachers, healthcare workers and college students. They also have special events such as a Deaf and Hard of Hearing community night with an ASL Santa Claus...

A Christmas Affair 2022: Night of The Nutcracker

Christmas in November! Join shoppers at Austin’s highly anticipated 47th annual Christmas Affair: Night of the Nutcracker. This tradition has been hosted for decades by the amazing women of The Junior League of Austin. The 5-day event will take place this month on November 16th – 20th at the Palmer Events Center featuring shopping, raffles, auctions, children’s events, Santa photos and parties!

Shop clothing, toys, food & wine, jewelry, stationary and beyond from 200+ vendors, benefiting The Junior League of Austin’s signature programs and nonprofit community partners. Tickets are on sale now!

Visit the Junior League of Austin website to purchase tickets and view the event calendar: ...

20+ Things to do this Fall in Austin

Fall is such a special season! The weather is cooling down, leaves are changing and Austinites are coming out of their air-conditioned homes back outdoors to enjoy the Texas Hill Country beauty! Our city has no shortage of events and celebrations this time of year. From pumpkin patches to haunted houses, outdoor concerts, berry picking, horseback riding and beyond, Austin has something for everyone. So, grab a pen and paper and make your Fall bucket list!

Here are a few of our team’s favorite picks:

 1. Pick pumpkins and explore corn mazes at Barton Hill Farms

September 23-November 6 Visit: https://bartonhillfarms.com/

 2. Boo at the Zoo at the Austin Zoo

October 14-29 Visit: https://austinzoo.org/

3. Take a haunted tour of Austin...

Firework Time! Where to watch the best fireworks in the Austin-area

It’s Fourth of July weekend at last! Time to grab your family and friends and head out for some fun and fireworks. Austin has no shortage of Independence Day celebrations, hosting events all over the area. Check out this list of holiday weekend events to experience parades, picnics, concerts, drive-in theaters, and more!

 What: Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks

Where: Q2 Stadium

When: 12pm, doors open at 11am

 

What: Cedar Park’s July 4 Celebration

Where: Milburn Park

When: 4pm, fireworks start at 9:15pm

 

What: Bee Cave’s Independence Day Festival at Hill Country Galleria

Where: Hill Country Galleria

When:  July 4th from 4-10pm

 

View full list here: https://bit.ly/3ON1laj...

Hot Luck Festival

The Hot Luck: Live Food & Music Festival returns to honor the soul, sweat, and DIY diversity of the food and music world during this three-day event!
Some festivals have top chefs, some have killer music lineups. Leave it to Hot Luck to bring it all together!

Click here for the website!

 

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The Junior League of Austin Presents the 45th Annual “A Christmas Affair”

Christmas in November?  Join shoppers and merchants from all over the country for this year’s reinvention of an Austin Christmas Tradition. In past years, The Junior League of Austin’s

“A Christmas affair” has hosted over 200 merchants and 25,000 patrons during a 6-day shopping experience. This year’s shoppers will be enjoying the annual event in a new way. Keeping safety top of mind, the JLA has created a completely virtual experience as a way for shoppers to get into Christmas spirit without risking their health.

         Shop the virtual marketplace to find items including Christmas décor, clothing and jewelry, beauty products, stationary, food and more! Purchase raffle and auction tickets for a chance to win items including a Louis Vuitton tote, fine jewelry, luxury vacations!

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