The event
The First Light Block Party will bring together author readings, live music and kids' activities from inside the store to the outdoor courtyard and transformed north parking lot. It is free for the public to attend.
Food and drink vendors like Zee's Weiner System, Austin Oyster Co. and St. Elmo Brewing Company will also offer pop-ups at the event. Festivities will run from noon to 9 p.m.
The history
Last year, First Light's inaugural block party celebrated the one-year anniversary of the store's opening in the former Hyde Park Post Office. Since August 2023, First Light has provided coffee, wine, literary selections, author events, book clubs and children's read-alongs to the Hyde Park neighborhood and beyond.
Check it out
The First Light Years membership program costs an annual fee starting at $99, which includes free drip coffee daily, 20% off book purchases, free neighborhood book delivery within 5 miles and admittance to certain members-only programming.
- 4300 Speedway, Austin
- www.firstlightaustin.com
