Events
BY AMANDA CUTSHALL
June
Austin Pond Tour At this 29th annual tour, the Austin Pond Society will give attendees the chance to explore a curated list of ponds and gardens throughout Austin. North Austin ponds will be visited on the first day of the tour and South Austin ponds on the second. • June 1-2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (child age 12 and under), $20 (adult through May 31), $25 (adult day of event) • Austin Pond Society, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.austinpondsociety.org Indoor Campout Designed for children ages 6-10, a make-believe campfire will be set up inside the library where kids can gather for storytelling and learn to build their own campsites using a kit created by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. • June 3, 10-11 a.m. • Free (admission) • Austin Public Library’s Little Walnut Creek Branch, Lucas Miller the “Singing Zoologist” music performance Austin-based zoologist Lucas Miller will perform songs, tell child-appropriate jokes and show videos themed around animals like frogs, bats, birds and more. Those wanting to attend are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early to reserve their free ticket. • June 10, 11 a.m.-noon • Free (admission) • Austin Public Library’s Spicewood Springs Branch, 8637 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin • www.singingzoologist.com Tech Savvy Seniors Library officials will teach attendees how to download books, magazines, and other media using the virtual library. The come-and-go workshop is designed for attendees to bring their own devices such as smartphones and tablets. 835 W. Rundberg Lane, Austin • www.library.austintexas.gov
Saturdazed & Confused The Domain Northside team will host its annual ‘70s-themed summer event featuring do-it-yourself crafts like record-spinning and tie-dye art. Attendees can listen to live music and browse vendor booths throughout the event.
• June 8, 2-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Domain Northside, 11821 Rock Rose Ave., Austin • www.domainnorthside.com
2024 Copa America at Q2 Stadium Q2 Stadium will host two matches from the 2024 Copa America—the oldest international soccer tournament in the world. On June 30, the Jamaica and Venezuela teams will compete, while July 2 will bring Paraguay and Costa Rica. Officials said both matches could potentially feature an Austin FC player, as Austin midfielder Dani Pereira represents Venezuela and Austin defender Julio Cascante represents Costa Rica. • June 30, 6:30-9 p.m.; July 2, 7:30-10 p.m. • Prices vary • Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Place, Austin • www.copaamerica.com
• North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Ave., Austin • www.library.austintexas.gov
Central Texas Juneteenth Parade and Festival The parade will begin at East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Comal Street and end at Chestnut Avenue and Rosewood Avenue. Proceeds from the parade will benefit the Greater East Austin Youth Association, a volunteer-driven organization centered on sports for underserved Austin-area youth. The festival at Rosewood Neighborhood Park will offer attendees family-friendly options such as kids’ activities, live music, dancing and vendors. • June 15, 10 a.m.-noon (parade); noon-9 p.m. (festival) • Free (admission) • 2300 Rosewood Ave., Austin • www.juneteenthcentraltexas.com
• June 13, 2-4 p.m. • Free (admission)
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