Violet Crown Trail Celebrates Mile Zero Grand Opening
In November, families and outdoor enthusiasts gathered in Zilker Park to celebrate the grand opening of the Violet Crown Trail Mile Zero Trailhead and Education Pavilion. Hosted by Hill Country Conservancy, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, and...
Give Back Together: Thanksgiving Volunteering for Austin Families
This Thanksgiving, Operation Turkey invites Austin families to volunteer together in delivering meals and care to those in need across the city. With events in northwest Austin, downtown, and south Austin, the volunteer-driven nonprofit offers flexible...
Helping Kids Heal: Grief Support Takes Center Stage atFORE Kids ATX
Celebrity couples Sergio and Angela Garcia and Chris Harrison and Lauren Zima are joining forces for FORE Kids ATX, a two-day gala and golf fundraiser supporting grieving children in Texas. Held Nov. 6–7 at Omni Barton Creek, the event will benefit Experience...
Book FestivalBooks, Authors, and Family Funat the 2025 Texas Book Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with a weekend of literary events in downtown Austin, Nov. 8 and 9. Free and open to the public, the festival will feature more than 300 authors and over 200 events in and around the Texas State Capitol. Founded...
Volunteer Registration Now Open for Austin Parks Foundation’s Fall Edition of It’s My Park Day on Saturday, November 1
Austin Parks Foundation's (APF) biannual It's My Park Day (IMPD) returns Saturday, November 1, with volunteer registration now open. For over 20 years, this citywide event has brought Austinites together to enhance local parks, trails and greenbelts. Volunteers can...
Heller Awards for Young Artists to Debut at Bass Concert Hall in 2026
The Heller Awards for Young Artists (HAYA) will take the stage at Bass Concert Hall for the first time in May 2026, marking a significant milestone for the program. Beginning with the 2025-26 season, Texas Performing Arts (TPA) will host the annual awards...
Leander Fall Family Festival Returns to Stepping Stone School
Stepping Stone School, a 27-time winner of Austin Family magazine’s "Best in Childcare" award, will host its annual Fall Family Festival on October 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at its Leander location. The event is designed to thank local families and show...
Austin Parks Foundation Encourages Reducing, Re-using and Recycling to Make ACL Fest Greener
APF will present signature greening programs Rock & Recycle, water refill stations, Divert It! and more AUSTIN, TEXAS (SEPT. 19, 2025) – Austin Parks Foundation (APF) will present Austin City Limits Music Festival's (ACL Fest) signature...
Texans Encouraged to Explore ABLE Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities
According to National Association of State Treasurers (NAST), more than 195,000 Americans with disabilities have saved a collective $2.3 billion in Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, which help cover qualified disability expenses while...
Peter Bay to depart the Austin Symphony Orchestra at the end of the 2026–2027 Season
Bay will complete his 30-year tenure in 2027 AUSTIN, Texas— After three decades of artistic leadership, Peter Bay will complete his tenure as music director and principal conductor of the Austin Symphony Orchestra at the conclusion of the 2026–27 Season. His...
H-E-B’s Statewide Search For Top Educators Could Bring Cash To Your School or District
Nominations for 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards open until September 30 SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Nominations are now open for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, one of the state’s largest monetary awards programs for public school...
Stepping Stone School Children Raise Thousands for Ronald McDonald House and Kerr County Flood Relief
Children at Stepping Stone School have raised more than $15,000 for charitable causes through the school’s Young Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists™ program. The funds will support Ronald McDonald House Charities and flood relief efforts in Kerr County. The...
