Unmissable Summer Events in Austin

13 Things We Love in August & September

HAAM Day
September 13, 6am-10pm
HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) Day 2022 is happening, live and in-person at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park. For more than 16 years, HAAM Day has been Austin’s biggest fundraising event supporting local musicians and is one of the city’s most iconic celebrations of community with 200+ music performances. The event is free and open to the public while donations to support local musicians are encouraged.
1401 Trinity St. | myhaam.org/haam-day

Disney’s Newsies
Now-August 13, 8:15-10pm
Enjoy a free showing of the Newsies every Thursday-Sunday at the Beverly Sheffield Hillside Theatre in Zilker Park. The cast and crew will take the audience through the real-life newsboy strike of 1899 through the eyes of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. While the show is free to attend, concessions and apparel are available, and donations are accepted.
2206 William Barton Dr. | zilker.org/summer-2022

Austin PRIDE Celebration
August 20, 11am-6pm
Get ready for the 30th annual, twice postponed, Austin PRIDE Festival and Parade. With over 400,000 projected attendees, the day will be fun-filled with inflatable games and carnival rides, drag queen story time, vendor booths, drinks, and food. Advanced tickets are discounted, while tickets at the gate are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 7-17, and entry for children under 6 is free.
2101 Jesse Segovia St. | austinpride.org

PRISM 35
August 24-28, times vary
Join the LGBTQ+ community in supporting positive and visible film programs relevant to the lives of LGBTQ+ people during aGLIFF’s celebration of the 35th PRISM 35. Festival badges to the event as well as membership to help support LGBTQ+ stories throughout the year are available starting at $125. Badges include a PRISM 35 commemorative t-shirt and cover access to all in-person screenings, festival parties, and events.
6700 Middle Fiskville Rd. | agliff.org/prism

The Front Festival
August 26-28, times vary
Celebrate the end of the summer at The Front Festival, an experience curated by Future Front. Fill the weekend with music, film, art, conversations, and community connection. Showcases will be held at three different locations throughout Austin, including Parish in East Austin. Day tickets are available for $25 while weekend passes are $40.
Locations vary | futurefronttexas.org/events

Austin Bat Fest
August 27, 4pm-12am
It’s an Austin tradition to witness 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from the Congress bridge at dusk. The flight is not the only exciting event scheduled for the day. There will be two stages with live music, more than 50 arts & crafts vendors, delicious food and drinks, fun children’s activities, and a bat costume contest, among other bat activities. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online prior to the event or with cash at the gate.
100 S Congress Ave. | roadwayevents.com/event/bat-fest

Introduction to Kumiko
September 3, 9am-5pm
Learn how to create beautiful Japanese decorative panels by hand during Austin School of Furniture’s Introduction to Kumiko class. The woodworking of kumiko is a traditional technique that creates beautiful decorative and delicate wooden patterns consisting of many wooden bars crossed and laid out to form various geometric designs. This beginner level course is $200.
1600 W Stassney Ln. | austinschooloffurniture.com

Free Day of Yoga
September 5, times vary
Free Day of Yoga was created in 1998 and has blossomed into an event with thousands of participants each year. Try yoga for the first time, learn a new technique, meet an instructor, or discover the benefits of yoga during Austin’s Free Day of Yoga. Plan to attend a class at one of the participating studios, such as Yoga East Austin on Berkman Drive at Moody Amphitheater and Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at Waterloo Park.
freedayofyoga.com

Yara Taino Harvest Gathering
September 18, 4-7pm
Gather with others who wish to uplift Puerto Rican culture in Texas by attending Yara Taino and Guaytiao’s fall harvest. Play batu (Taino ball game), dance Areyto (Taino ceremonial dance), and thank Ataabey (Mother Earth) for the harvest that is blessing lives this year. The free event is for the whole family.
701 Tillery St. #13 | prfdance.org

Austin Museum Day
September 18, times vary
Plan to spend a day at one of Austin’s local museums for free on Austin Museum Day. The 24th annual event is a free celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science. While the day includes museums all throughout the Austin area, support some Eastside museums such as Women & Their Work, Thinkery, and Asian American Resource Center.
austinmuseums.org

Blended Festival
September 24-25, 2-10 pm
Sip wine and listen to music during Blended Festival at Circuit of the Americas. While the Welcome Village will be full of local vendors selling their unique products, the drinks will be flowing in the 100-foot wine tent. A culinary stage will also be set up showcasing local and nationally renowned chefs. Two stages will host a number of artists throughout the festival. General admission starts at $119 for the two-day event.
9201 CTOA Blvd. | blendedfestival.com

Texas Craft Brewers Festival
October 1, 2-6:30 pm
Discover new brews while enjoying local favorites at Texas Craft Brewers Fest. With more than 200 distinct Texas brewed craft beers, attendees are sure to find a new fave. All tickets include a commemorative tasting cup and 10 sample tickets — each redeemable for a 3-ounce pour. VIP tickets are $85 and include early access, while general admission is $40. Designated driver tickets are also available for $20 and include free non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.
2101 Jesse E Segovia St. | texascraftbrewersfestival.org

Austin Restaurants Week
September 1-11, times vary
Try new foods while supporting local restaurants during Central Texas Book Bank’s Austin Restaurants Week, an annual event that celebrates fine dining at an affordable price while helping fight hunger in central Texas. While restaurants all across the city will be participating, multiple Eastside establishments grace the lineup: Hillside Farmacy, Siena Restaurant, Juniper, and more.
austinrestaurantweeks.org