Events
BY SARAH HERNANDEZ
April
ABC Kite Fest One of Austin’s oldest family-friendly traditions will take place in Zilker Park this spring and offer a kite flying
contest and showcase. • April 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.abckitefest.org
12th Annual Pop-up Picnic Waterloo Greenway will host its annual park picnic event at Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park. • April 5, 6-10 p.m. • $25-$350 • 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.waterloogreenway.org/events/picnic Statesman Cap 10K The largest organized 10K race in Texas follows a route through Downtown Austin with a finish line featuring free massages, food vendors, cocktails, a kids’ zone, an autograph wall, live music and more. • April 6, 8 a.m. Moontower Comedy Festival This annual two-week-long comedy festival will bring comics to Austin’s theaters and comedy clubs this year. • April 9-19, show times vary • $125-$1475 (badges) • Locations vary • www.austintheatre.org/moontower-comedy Art in the Park Art Spark Texas and McBeth Recreation Center will host an inclusive arts festival that celebrates creativity, • $70-$85 (registration) • Congress Avenue, Austin • www.cap10k.com
Austin Psych Fest This South Austin music festival will bring artists including Explosions in the Sky, Yo La Tengo and Dinosaur Jr. to the Far Out Lounge’s backyard stage. • April 25-27 • $75-$475 (tickets) • 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin • www.levitation.fm Founders Day Festival The City of Dripping Springs and Founders Day Commission will present their annual festival. • April 25-27, start times vary by day • Free (admission) • Downtown Dripping Springs • www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/founders-day Austin Blues Fest Presented by Antone’s Nightclub and Waterloo Greenway, the fourth annual Blues Fest returns to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. This year’s lineup includes Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mavis Staples, TBC Brass Band and more. • April 26-27, 11 a.m. (gates) • $80-$260 (tickets) • 1401 Trinity St., Austin • www.austinbluesfestival.com
Sunset Valley ARTFEST The City of Sunset Valley Arts Commission will put on this 17th annual art fest featuring over 100 artisans showcasing their handmade works and live music from local musicians. There will be interactive activities for the family, plus local food trucks. • April 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road, Austin • www.sunsetvalley.org
Field Guide Festival Find fresh ingredients, meet local farmers and chefs, taste seasonal dishes and learn about Austin’s sustainable food system.
• April 25-27, 1-5 p.m. • Free-$300 (tickets) • 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin • www.fieldguidefest.com
Austin Homes Tour Explore the architecture and heritage of historic homes. • April 26-27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $40-$50 (tickets) • Addresses vary • www.preservationaustin.org/events/2025-homes-tour
connection and diversity. • April 10, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin • www.artsparktx.org
Keep batteries and electronics out of your blue cart. Recycle them safely in Austin. Learn more at: AustinTexas.gov/Recycling
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