April & May Calendar
Our Event Picks for April & May
Words by Alison Bryce
Lonestar Round Up
April 12-13
The 18th annual Lonestar Round Up will feature miles of vintage vehicles and custom cars driven into Austin from around the country. This festival brings together cars, history, art, culture, and music that the whole family can enjoy. Admission is $15.
lonestarroundup.com | 7311 Decker Ln.
East Austin Urban Farm Tour
April 14, 1-5pm
Enjoy bites made from fresh farm ingredients and drinks from local brewers and wine merchants at the East Austin Urban Farm Tour. Boggy Creek Farm, Hausbar Urban Farm & Guest Haus, Rain Lilly Farm, and Eden East Farm will have guided tours which allow guests to meet the farmers and learn their processes. Single and group tickets are available.
eastaustinurbanfarmtour.com | various locations
Fusebox Festival
April 17-21
Enjoy five action-packed days filled with local, national, and international interdisciplinary artists whose work encourages people to come together. With over forty free performances and events, Fusebox Festival hopes to bring people together at locations throughout Austin at various East establishments, including Ground Floor Theatre and Santa Cruz Studio Theater.
fuseboxfestival.com | various locations
Community Easter Egg Hunt
April 20, 10am
Bring the entire family to Huston-Tillotson University for a morning of fun at the Community Easter Egg Hunt. Prizes found in the egg hunt vary from candy to a $500 scholarship. The event will have an Easter story before hunt starts. Then will kids join their age groups to begin the hunt. The event is free and open to the public.
htu.edu/35319/community-easter-egg-hunt | 900 Chicon St.
Weird Homes Tour
April 20, 10am-6pm
See the inside of ‘weird homes’ around Austin and meet the owners and architects during the tour. This unusual tour allows people to go at their own pace throughout the city visiting these unique homes. Under the Sea house, an Eastside favorite from the 2015 tour, is back on the list with an brand new ocean fence, beach driveway, and a new backyard.
weirdhomestour.com | various locations
Rock the Park
May 3, 6:15-9pm
Grab a spot on the lawn and enjoy a night of music at Rock the Park. Make sure to bring a blanket to sit on as chairs are not permitted. Headlining is Austin-based band, Shy Beast. Food trucks will be on site, and there will be face painting, coloring, and other fun activities. Admission is free, and there will also be cold beverages for adults to purchase.
4550 Mueller Blvd.
Tequila Cocktail Workshop
May 5, 12-2pm & 3-5pm
Learn how to make the perfect drinks for Cinco de Mayo at Revelry’s Tequila Cocktail Workshop. Get hands-on experience using professional bar tools while learning how to prepare, measure, and mix three tequila-based cocktails. Light bites and take-home recipes are included in the workshop. Tickets are $50 per person.
thisisrevelry.com/ | 902 E 5th St., Unit 105
Hops & Games
May 8, 6-10pm
From Candy Land to Ticket to Ride, Board Games & Beer Night at Hops & Grains mixes tasteful competition with adult beverages. This free-to-play event allows gamers to bring their own favorites or choose from games there. Drinks will be available for purchase, so grab some pals for a night of friendly competition.
hopsandgrain.com | 507 Calles St. #101
AHA Cycle Nation
May 18, 9am-12pm
Join the American Heart Association for its first CycleNation Austin event taking place at Amy Donovan Plaza at The Domain. CycleNation empowers people across the country to use road and stationary bikes to get brain and heart healthy, all while raising funds for community programs that will prevent stroke and heart disease. Reserve a spot to have a guaranteed bike, then start finding supporters to help reach the fundraising goal.
cyclenation.org/austin | 11410 Century Oaks Ter.
Festival of Good
May 18, 11am- 3pm
The 3rd annual Festival of Good is back to provide a free block party great for the whole family. With activities such as a petting zoo, face painting, and a craft station for kids, plus free fitness classes for adults, everyone can enjoy the event at Whitter Park. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
liveatgoodnight.com | 8701 Whitter Drive
Renegade Craft Fair
May 18-19, 11am-6pm
Shop from over 130 national and local makers and designers at the Renegade Craft Fair. This springtime marketplace will also have vinyl DJ sets, interactive features, drinks, and local food trucks for visitors to enjoy. Entrance into the fair is free while food, drinks, and art will be available for purchase.
renegadecraft.com/fair/austin-spring | 1100 E 5th St.
Family Sunday Funday
May 26, 10am-1pm
backYARD at Waller Creek’s Family Sunday Funday transforms their spacious lawn into the ultimate playscape for families to enjoy. With a bounce house, face painting, yard games, balloon makers, live music, brunch, and drinks, there will be no shortage of memories to be made. The event is free for children and $10 for adults.
backyardbaraustin.com | 701 E 11th St.
Soul of Austin Culture Fest
June 1, 12-6pm
The Soul of Austin Culture Fest is returning to celebrate a mosaic of cultures manifested through art, music, food, and unique performances. Striving to be a tool for the community, the festival will offer free job advice, books to kids, medical/health screenings, and more. General admission is free.
eventbrite.com | 900 Chicon St.
