Events
BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
June
Kid’s Block Party The Austin Public Library will kick off its summer reading challenge with storytimes, activities and more. • June 7, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin • www.library.austintexas.gov Market for Makers Shop for home decor, clothing, art, food and more from independent artists and makers at the Palmer Events Center. • June 7-8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • $8-$20 (tickets) Central Texas Juneteenth Celebrate Juneteenth at a parade and festival at Rosewood Park. • June 19, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin • www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com Pride Picnic Pease Park Conservancy and Future Front Texas will present a community picnic to celebrate Pride Month with music, food, art, crafts, vendors and more. • June 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin • www.peasepark.org/pride-picnic • 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.marketsformakers.com/austin Austin African American Book Festival The 19th annual festival will showcase local, regional and national authors, activists and historians, with panels, children’s storytimes and more. • June 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • George Washington Carver Library and Museum,
The Drop-In Presented by The Long Center in collaboration with KUTX 98.9, this free outdoor concert series will return this summer. Every Thursday, a new lineup of artists will take the stage, and guests can bring their lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the live music.
RSVPs are encouraged, though drop-ins are welcome. • Through Aug. 15, 8 p.m. • Free (admission) • The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.thelongcenter.org/thedropin
Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park The Austin Symphony Orchestra will perform free
• The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin • www.austintheatre.org/ events/2025-summer-classic-film-series
concerts on Sunday evenings. • Through June 29, 7:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.austinsymphony.org
July
Star Spangled Fest The 48th annual event will feature performances from local musicians, a taco eating contest and a fireworks show. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will perform ahead of the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. • July 4, 5 p.m. • Free (general admission) • Vic Mathias Shores, 950 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.starspangledfest.com/july-4
Summer Classic Film Series The Paramount Theatre’s 51st annual summer film series returns over 90 films across genres with guest- programmed selections, blockbuster anniversaries and multiple 35mm screenings. • Screening dates vary • $9 (children 12 and under); $15 (regular admission); $90 (pack of 10 tickets)
1165 Angelina St., Austin • www.aaabookfest.org
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