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Father’s Day Downtown
We love celebrating support systems and good role models. If you plan on celebrating your father or father figures this Father’s Day, let us make it easier for you. Here are some fun places to celebrate your pop and some...
Read More⟶Austin PRIDE 2023
June is PRIDE Month, and there is no shortage of ways to celebrate in downtown Austin! This is our insider guide for Austin’s 2023 PRIDE scene with the destinations, events and businesses supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. Gather...
Read More⟶Cool Down at the Hottest Pools
Given the unrelenting Texas sun, it’s no wonder that Austinites prefer to spend a hot day submerged in water. Lucky for us, there are plenty of places downtown to cool off. Here are our picks of the best pool passes...
Read More⟶Memorial Day in Red River Cultural District
This blog post was written by our wonderful friend, Taylor Hull at the Red River Cultural District. Memorial Day Weekend on Red River As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the vibrant city of Austin, Texas prepares to unleash a wave of...
Read More⟶Memorial Day 2023
Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to our veterans and active military members; we are grateful for your service. After searching high and low, we have found some amazing ways to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in downtown Austin. Whether you want...
Read More⟶Mother’s Day Downtown
Mothers can make the world go round. How do you treat the motherly figure when they deserve the world? Here are a few ideas of gifts to give or ways to spend time with your mom downtown. Bring Her to...
Read More⟶CMT Music Awards
For the first time ever, The CMT Music Awards are being hosted in Austin! The CMT Music Awards, hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, will air live from the Moody Center on Sunday, April 2nd, from 7pm-10pm CST on...
Read More⟶Galentine’s Day 2023
We love to celebrate friends, friendship and the ladies! Galentine’s Day (February 13) lands on a Monday this year, so if you like celebrating on the day of, we’ve found ideas for every kind of gal pal. Celebrate love in...
Read More⟶Valentine’s Day To Remember
Updated January 2023 Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you want to wow your partner but haven’t decided on a gift or planned a fun date yet, don’t worry. We have some ideas for gifts and dates based on...
Read More⟶Dry January Downtown
January is a time for new beginnings, reflecting and a great month to work toward some new goals. A popular way many enjoy practicing self-care at the beginning of the year is Dry January. It can be challenging to find...
Read More⟶New Year’s Eve Celebrations
The new year is a great chance to set new goals or start a new routine. Personally, at the Downtown Austin Alliance, we will be finishing up a new strategic plan- hello, big goals! But for now, counting down to...
Read More⟶Holiday Celebrations in Downtown Austin
It’s the holiday season and there are so many fun ways to experience a winter wonder land, even in Texas, throughout December. Check out the y’alliday fun happening in downtown Austin throughout December 2022. Our Events Downtown Holiday Stroll and...
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