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Downtown Holiday Shopping Guide
Wrap up your holiday gift shopping in downtown Austin and find something for everyone on your list! Shop local gifts all while supporting local businesses.
Read More⟶Celebrate the Holidays Downtown
Celebrate the holidays downtown with festive events, movie screenings, and more!
Read More⟶Drumroll, please…Check out this year’s incredible lineup of free live music!
We're thrilled to announce that this year's Downtown Holiday Stroll will feature performances by Max Frost, Mobley ,Alesia Lani, and Love & Chaos!
Read More⟶How are you getting to ACL? Take the Free Shuttle from Republic Square!
Be sure to know all of your ride options and plan your trip before ACL kicks off next week. We suggest taking the free official ACL shuttles from Republic Square!
Read More⟶In Light, A Site-Specific Aerial Dance Performance at the IBC Bank Building
Since 2005, the company has danced on federal buildings, a power plant, inside and outside, bungee jumped over water, and on columns under on the IH35 bridge, on hotels, a bank and on 120’ stacks. Don't miss this unique dance experience!
Read More⟶Explore Austin’s Museums for Free on Austin Museum Day
Austin Museum Day is a celebration of art, culture history, music, nature, and science. Enjoy a free day at participating downtown museums!
Read More⟶Capital Metro Gears Up for Back to School with Service Changes
Capital Metro is kicking off the school year with service improvements! The majority of the following service changes will take effect on Sunday, August 22.
Read More⟶Ballet Austin’s Come Dance!
Ballet Austin's annual Come Dance! celebration offers free dance classes designed for all levels. Classes include Ballet, Bollywood, Cardio Dance, Cardio Hip Hop, Contemporary Dance, Flamenco, Hip Hop, Hawaiian Dance, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion, Tap, and more!
Read More⟶Austin Restaurant Weeks Begin this Thursday!
Enjoy special priced food and drinks from over 100 of Austin's best restaurants starting this Thursday! Find out which downtown restaurants are participating, and support the Central Texas Food Bank when you order.
Read More⟶Austin Restaurant Weeks Benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank Starts August 15
Austin Restaurant Weeks is back beginning on August 15 and runs through September 2! The Central Texas Food Bank's annual fundraiser offers prix fixe meals and drinks from over 100 of Austin’s best restaurants, bars, and breweries.
Read More⟶Celebrate Austin Pride Downtown this Week
Austin's Pride celebration kicks off this week with a great lineup of diverse events including the annual Pride parade on Saturday, August 10.
Read More⟶Be Part of the Solution with Leadership Austin’s Beyond Diversity Training
The Downtown Austin Alliance is honored to have the opportunity to participate in Beyond Diversity Training as we work together toward a more equitable community. All of our employees are completing training this summer. We encourage other businesses and organizations to join us!
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