Recharge with Our Favorite Springtime Activities in Austin! With many of us being transplants in Austin from all over the country, we have an influx of visitors at all times of the year! Warm weather DOES help, but that’s not all that draws many to visit the live music capital of the world. With plenty of nature excursions, live music, food trucks, and a lively bar scene, there are plenty of things to do in Austin with family and friends. We’ve got a diverse sector of neighborhoods and plenty of parks where you can freely stroll and discover the natural beauty and quirks of this eclectic city.
Austin is situated within many different Green Belts that all seem to intersect with each other making the city a giant greenspace of exploration. Even when you find yourself strolling downtown you’ll find yourself taking a break at any of the parks that surround Lady Bird Lake. See plenty of things to do in Austin with family and friends by exploring the natural side of our city with many different nature excursions. Bring your furry friends, and some lawn games, or rent a scooter and explore the great outdoors of Austin in the height of spring. You can even create a volleyball league with your friends and use the many nets offered at Zilker Park!
Things to do in Austin in Spring: check out the greenery of Austin with our favorite parks!
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If you’re a music lover, it’s no wonder you live here! Austin is a hotbed for music news and hosts a variety of festivals, famously Austin City Limits and SXSW. Spring kicks off notably with SXSW taking over the city for two weeks in March. Into upcycled tchotchkes and repurposed clothes? Palmer Events Center also hosts a variety of larger-than-life flea markets for vintage and antiques. You can also find a variety of local pop-up markets on Instagram and check out their schedules. Usually, you can find unlimited market pop-ups Saturdays and Sundays in various districts of Austin. Check out some of our favorite weekly markets for things to do in Austin in spring and support small businesses.
Live music and local popup markets are iconic things to do in Austin in spring. Check out different neighborhoods and support small businesses!
With so many artists, musicians, and designers, Austin is a beautiful work of art if you know where to look. One moment you’re walking down South Congress Avenue and the next thing you know you’ll stumble upon various murals famous to Austin. Even notable coffee shops are beacons for artwork, inside and outside. Step aside Starbucks, Austin’s got a coffee culture unlike any other. One of the many things to do in Austin in spring is take a coffee flight! You’ll be buzzing for some city exploration. Grab your friends or family and take a look inside the weird parts of Austin, get deep in conversation and discover the various treasures our city has to offer.
Explore murals, coffee shops, food trucks and everything that makes Austin quirky.
Looking for an afternoon to get lost in conversation within the confines of a cozy space? We have tons of popular watering holes and cocktail lounges that many Austin dwellers call their second home. We congregate, play trivia, chess club, karaoke, poetry slams, standup comedy nights… we could go on! The Austin bar scene isn’t just about drinks, it’s about connection and enjoying time with our friends and family. Springtime in Austin means patio dining! Check out some of our favorite places to put one down or sip and savor. Whether you’re looking for beer flights, craft cocktails, or wine tasting, Austin has something for everyone.
Looking to get lost in conversation? One of our favorite things to do in Austin in spring: take a beer flight or find your favorite happy hour spot!
Springtime and Summertime activities don’t have to cost much. Grab a basket, fill it up with your fave foods, activities like Connect 4, and have a picnic! Picnics can be really relaxing, chill, and laidback. They’re perfect to enjoy with friends, the kiddos, or even solo! Layback with some hummus, carrot sticks, and your favorite book.
Of course, we had to include Zilker Park! It’s iconic, it’s super spacious, and has 5 volleyball courts. We also really love the Children’s Alliance Playground, perfect for the kids to play Giant Chess and enjoy the slides!
One of our favorite Springtime Activities in Austin would have to be enjoying Rooftop Views! Whether you’re grabbing dinner and a cocktail or looking to indulge in an amazing Sunday Funday Brunch these are some of our favorites! We simply can not get enough of RA Sushi or P6! They’re both perfect outside rooftop spaces with panoramic views.
It’s no surprise that Texas has scorching hot weather. That’s why we love being in or around the water!
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