It’s the holiday season! Even for Texas, it’s a liiiiiitle warm outside for this time of year. I’m trying to maximize the mild weather, what about you? There are so many great things to do outdoors this time of year. I may not be able to wear a sweater, but I’m happy I won’t be freezing my butt off when I go to Trail of Lights this year! If you’re looking for a few festive things to do with family or friends, look no further than below.
ATX Fall Bucket List 2022
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it forever - there’s nothing better than fall in Austin! Festival season, patio season, pumpkin spice season, you name it. When the city cools off and the sun starts to set earlier, we make the most of weekend days and enjoy our nights out even more. Add a few of the following to your calendar for a fall you’ll revel in!
Austin City Limits
October 7-9 & 14-16 | Website
No description needed! Enjoy a weekend, single day, or after show during ACL. Check out my ACL guide for more info!
Blended Festival
September 24-25 | Website
This nationwide social event not only features food, craft cocktails, and immersive activations but performances by The Chainsmokers, G-Eazy and Gallantis.
Texas Book Festival
November 5-6, 2022 | Website
My personal favorite! Free entry gets you into tons of events and author signings at this celebration of literary arts.
Photos at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm
Grab a camera and head to the pumpkin patch at this picturesque farm.
Banger’s Oktoberfest
October 6-8 | Website
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Banger’s’ annual three day event. Oompa bands, schnitzel, and malty goodness galore!
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In
Enjoy a night under the stars at this adorable ATX Drive-In!
Fall Pecan Festival
September 17-18 | Website
Visit the longest-running arts and crafts show in the nation and presented by The Pecan Street Association (nonprofit).
Discover Texas Wine Tour
Book a hill country wine tour with your friends this fall and get a taste of local Texas grapes.
Visit Bevo Blvd on Game Day
Bleed burnt orange at Bevo Blvd during Longhorn home games - complete with a street parade, food trucks, happy hour, and more.
Buy Tickets for Creek Show
November 11-20 | Website
Enjoy a stroll by Waller Creek and take in dazzling light installations from local architects and artists.
Things to Do: Fourth of July 2021 in Austin
Now that the city is finally starting to get some of its zing back, I’m excited to be able to post events and happenings around Austin again! The Fourth of July is upon us — If you’re not spending it on Lake Travis or out at your family’s property, these are the best ways to celebrate the holiday in ATX.
Bob Schneider’s Independence Day Celebration
Nutty Brown Ampitheater | July 3 // 6pm | Tickets
Austin musician Bob Schneider is hosting an early Independence Day Celebration on Saturday. Bring the family out to enjoy live music followed by a fireworks show.
Austin Symphony H-E-B July 4th Concert & Fireworks
The Long Center | July 4 // 8pm | Website
Join in Austin’s largest 4th celebration!V The Austin Symphony will be performing music from 8pm until the grand finale fireworks display over Lady Bird Lake.
Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival
Hill Country Galleria | July 4 // 4-10pm | Website
If you’re looking to celebrate in Lakeway, visit the Hill Country Galleria this Sunday. There will be live music, shopping, dining and fireworks as well as family-friendly backyard games.
July 4th Weekend at Geraldine’s Austin
Geraldine’s | July 1-4 | Reservations
Hotel Van Zandt’s 4th floor rooftop bar will be hosting live blues performances all weekend! The bar will welcome blues musician Paul Val from 8-9:30 p.m. to close out the weekend, with prime viewing for the Austin Symphony’s fireworks display across the lake 9:30-10 p.m.
5 Events to Attend in Austin This January
Looking for something fun to do this month? Explore Austin at these fun events.
Austin Home and Garden Show
Austin Convention Center | January 10-12 | Website
Shop home and garden products, experience gorgeous displays that inspire and listen to industry experts at this annual event.
3M Half Marathon
Downtown Austin | January 19 | Website
3M Half is one of the fastest half marathon courses in the U.S., with a mostly downhill course past some of Austin’s most scenic locations and a finish line near the Texas State Capitol.
Margarita Crawl Austin
Around Austin | January 25 | Website
Sip on the unofficial drink of Austin at this fun bar crawl. Attendees will get discounted drinks at each venue, as well as the chance to win giveaways.
Body Mind Spirit Expo
Palmer Events Center | January 25-26 | Website
Learn about and experience the most recent advances in alternative health at the Winter Body Mind Spirit Expo’s exhibits and free presentations.
Free Week
Around Austin | January 1-12 | Website
Hundreds of Austin bands will take part in Free Week, the perfect time for music lovers of every taste to enjoy free shows at multiple venues across the city.
Originally written for MorelandBlog.com
Austin in Photos: 2018 Tribeza Interiors Tour
When I was ten years old, I dreamed of being an interior designer. Not just any interior designer, but a *cool* interior designer. (Yes, that's a Mean Girls reference. I watched it this weekend and it re-awakened my love for the plastics.) I wanted to live on the beach in California, die the underneath of my hair jet black, learn to surf, and ultimately become the best designer ever.
So far, that plan's not really on track. But I WILL say this—Austin has some of the greatest interior designers around! I had the pleasure of attending the Tribeza 2018 Interiors Tour this past weekend, and reveled in the work of their amazing brains. Here are a few photos from the homes I saw. You can read more about these four designers here!
Merrilee McGehee - Merrilee McGehee Design
Andrea Giles - Andrea Leigh Interiors
Robin Colton - Robin Colton Studio
John Allison - NEST Modern
Are you drooling yet? Lord knows I sure am! For a complete list of the designers on tour, visit the Tribeza website. As for upcoming home tours, the Modern Homes Tour will be taking place at the end of February. Click here for ticket information! I'll be attending if anyone wants to join.