The public is invited to attend the oath of office ceremony on the north side of the Capitol, followed by the Taste of Texas luncheon on the south lawn with cuisine from 10 restaurants across the state, family activities like a petting zoo and face painting, and live music from the Texas Trio.
In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
We Are Blood partners with ThunderCloud Subs to reward blood donors with a free small sub. Do some good in exchange for an Office Favorite, Texas Tuna, Veggie Delite, or whatever strikes your fancy.
Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
Stronger Austin offers a variety of virtual fitness classes from chair yoga to kickboxing to Zumba, with something bound to fit in everyone's schedule. All you need to do is register and RSVP online!
The Wildflower Center's annual exhibition of explorable secret hideouts designed by local artists will transport you to imaginary worlds and spark an appreciation for art and nature.
More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.
Join fellow book lovers to dive into works by authors in the Asian diaspora, from new releases by emerging voices to beloved community favorites, fiction to non-fiction and everything in between. Get the full schedule online.
Every other month on a Tuesday, 6-7:30pm, beginning Jan. 17
Start the year learning a new old skill at the historic farm. They've got basic blacksmithing and leatherworking classes all month and you can learn to craft your own custom belt or a knife made from a railroad spike.
Join the Psychedelic Society of Texas, writer Zach Leary, and police lieutenant/psychotherapist Sarko Gergerian for an envelope-pushing conversation about the potential of psychedelics to heal PTSD for both civilians and law enforcement officers. This conversation will be recorded as part of the popular MAPS podcast.
Using 46 rare photographs, this exhibit tells the story of Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker as the mother and son made their way through a changing world.
Join the Austin Public Library in celebrating the seventh annual Day of Racial Healing with a transformational circle on the fourth floor in the main conference room.
Camp Huaco Springs on the Guadalupe River is open to anglers wishing to try their luck catching their daily bag limit of 5 of the more than 20,000 rainbow trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through late February. Anglers 17 years old and older will need a valid state fishing license.
Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.
Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.