Shop for home decor, clothing, art, food and more at this market showcasing independent artists and makers at the Palmer Events Center. The event will also have a do-it-yourself station where guests can create a unique keepsake.
On the third Monday of every month, South Austin Beer Garden hosts Puzzle Buzz, a competition where teams compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest.
Nonprofit organization Wild Spirit Wild Places will celebrate Pollinator Week at The Rachouse at Desert Door Distillery with guest speakers, giveaways, hands-on plant activities, live music and more.
Author Walter Mosley will be the featured writer at the 2025 Austin African American Book Festival. (Courtesy Austin African American Book Festival)
Austin African American Book Festival
The 19th annual Austin African American Book Festival at the George Washington Carver Library and Museum will showcase local, regional and national authors, activists and historians and feature panels, book discussions, children’s storytimes and activities, vendors and more. This year's theme is "Our Stories, Our Voices," and the featured author is Walter Mosley.
The Austin Symphony Orchestra will perform these free concerts on Sunday evenings throughout June. Attendees can bring their lawn chairs and blankets to sit on the Long Center’s lawn and enjoy some jazz music, classical music and more.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park invites tweens to attend these weekly events on Thursday evenings throughout summer break. Each week will have a different themed activity like Nerf Wars, Water Olympics and Soccer Zorb games.
Through August 7, 7-9 p.m.
$10 (online registration); $13 (registration at the door)
Dinosaurs are returning to the Wildflower Center this summer at its limited-time outdoor exhibit featuring life-sized dinosaur animatronics. Guests can walk the gardens and explore the history and science behind the reptiles.
Through August 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (seasonal hours through May 31); 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (seasonal hours starting June 1)
$9-$18 (general admission); free for children 2 and under, members and UT Austin students