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with a miasma of bright colors. While attendees are encouraged to bring their own homemade
kites to participate, the Festival is for anyone who wants to attend. Other activities include face
painting, games and contests, rock wall climbing, moonwalks, and plenty of tasty food.
Capitol 10,000
Austin • 512-445-3598 • www.statesman.com/cap10k/
The Statesman Capitol 10,000 is the largest 10K run (or walk, if you wish) in Texas and
the fifth largest in the nation. In its 34th year, the Capitol 10,000 has become an annual
rite of spring in the region.
It’s My Park! Day
Austin • 512-445-3598 • www.austinparks.org/itsmypark.html
It’s My Park! Day is an annual community service day focused on improvements to Austin’s
parks. Individuals and community groups lead projects ranging from simple cleaning and
repair to trail building and playground installation.
South by Southwest (SXSW)
Austin • 512-467-7979 • www.sxsw.com
South by Southwest (SXSW) offers the unique convergence of original music,
independent films and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional
growth alike, SXSW has been a premier destination for discovery for the last 25
years.
Rodeo Austin – Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo
Austin • 512-919-3000 • www.rodeoaustin.com
Founded in 1938, the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo hosts the world’s fifth largest
indoor, regular season ProRodeo, which includes an amusement park for kids of all
ages and great entertainment from artists in a range of musical genres from rock to
country.
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Eeyore’s Birthday Party
Austin • 512-448-5160 • www.eeyores.com
A fun event for all ages, Eeyore’s Birthday Party is an annual fundraiser that benefits a
multitude of Austin nonprofit groups. Besides food, soft drinks, and beer, there are prizes for
the best costume (pretty much anything goes, so be creative!), facepainting, live music, and
more.
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Art City Austin
Austin • 512-609-8591 • www.artallianceaustin.org
Reflecting Austin’s intense creative energy, Art City Austin is a spring celebration of the arts
in the city’s popular 2nd Street District. Event includes lots of art and artists, live music, local
eats, a Kid’s Block, and more.
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