Happy August! Need plans this weekend? You can always count on Austin City Limits Radio. Take a look at what’s to come! There’s definitely something for everyone.
Friday, August 2nd
A Star is Born | The Community Cinema At Mobile Leaves and Fishes | 8PM-11PM
Come grab a spot in the grass and enjoy a free screening of A Star is Born! The Community Cinema welcomes families and pets for every screening. Although the event is free, $5 donations are always appreciated. In addition to the screening, musician Tyler Stuckey will be performing a set before the movie starts!
Night Hike | McKinney Falls State Park | 8PM
Enjoy a summer night adventure with the guided McKinney Falls Night Hike! Make sure to grab all your proper hiking gear and get your passes in advance to get in on some great night time nature. Tickets for adults are $6 and kids 12 and under get in free!
ATX Vegan Drinks | Counter Culture | 8PM-11PM
Enjoy a good time with ATX Vegan Drinks! There will be so many fun things to do: games, drinks, food, and there will also be a make your-own-sundae bar provided by Sweet Ritual Ice Cream. A portion of the proceeds will also go to Austin Farm Sanctuary!
Saturday, August 3rd
Austin Duck Derby | Ann Richards Bridge at Lady Bird Lake | 10AM-1PM
Do you wanna see 19,000 rubber ducks race? Well then we have just the event for you! The Austin Duck Derby is a rubber duck race that benefits the Austin Boys and Girls Club Foundation. This year there will be 19,000 rubber ducks available for “adoption” on Ladybird Lake, which you can race!
Austin’s Birthday Bash | Republic Square | 5PM-10PM
Celebrate our great city with Austin’s Birthday Bash! There will be food, fun, games and a fantastic music lineup! Some of the entertainment includes TopGolf and MirMir Photo Booth, and music by Mobley, Bidi Bidi Banda, and many more.
Jaws on the Water | Volente Beach | 6PM
Enjoy a night of the ultimate summer movie, Jaws! For $45 you can enjoy all the rides Volente Beach has to offer, a screening of the summer classic, and an EXPLOSIVE (weather permitting) finale to end the night. Scuba divers will also be floating around to give guests a little scare!
Sunday, August 4th
Free Organic Veggie Gardening Class | The Natural Gardener | 10AM-11AM
Come and learn all of the basics of growing your own delicious and nutritious food! Sunday at the Natural Gardener, the class will go over topics such as growing your own tomatoes and okra! The class always has something new, so even an experienced gardener can take part!
80s Throwback Brunch | Gibson Street Bar | 12PM – 3PM
Throwback to a RAD time with the 1980s Throwback Brunch! All proceeds will go to the Kind Clinic and brunch will be provided by Luke’s Inside Out.
H-E-B Free First Sunday | Bullock Texas State History Museum | 12PM-5PM
Come be a true Texan kick off August with H-E-B Free First Sunday! With this kid friendly event, you can explore an out of this world exhibition about Cowboys in Space. The exhibition will present the history of western culture in science fiction.
Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park | HEB Long Center Terrance | 7:30PM-8:30PM
Enjoy a free, family friendly show in the park by the Austin Symphony Orchestra! Nearly every week, the HEB host the Austin Symphony Orchestra for some great live music. So bring a blanket and enjoy a nice evening, and as always, pets welcome!
