Blues on the Green
Austin’s longest-running free concert series will return to Zilker Metropolitan Park. The two-day weekend event is family- and pet-friendly.
- Aug. 5-6, 7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.kgsr.com/blues-on-the-green
Pride of Dripping Springs will host a pool party at Founder's Memorial Park Pool. Attendees can pack a snack and floaties to celebrate the end of summer. RSVPs close on Aug. 7.
- Aug. 9, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 419 Founders Park Road, Unit A, Dripping Springs
- www.prideofdrippingsprings.org
The Far Out Lounge and pop-punk band Jimmy Eat Brisket will present Brisketfest 2025, a day of live music, barbecue and vendor pop-ups. A ticketed after-party will feature an album release show from LORE.
- Aug. 9, 2 p.m.
- $17.85 (tickets)
- 8504 S. Congress Ave., Austin
- www.thefaroutaustin.com
Watch and learn about fireflies with Wimberley Parks and Recreation at its Firefly Watch event. Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes for an easy-to-moderate half-mile hike.
- Aug. 15, 8:30-9:30 pm
- $5 (admission); free for children under 10
- Blue Hole Regional Park Amphitheater, 333 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley
- www.wimberleyparksandrec.com
The Austin Public Library’s Menchaca Road Branch will host a community craft supply swap where people can swap gently-used, clean and new craft supplies.
- Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 5500 Menchaca Road, Austin
- www.library.austintexas.gov/events
The POP Cats convention will have all things cat-related for attendees’ furry friends. There will be a gaming zone, a cat art exhibit, cat coloring activities, a permanent and temporary cat tattoo parlor and more. Local animal organizations will be in attendance with adoptable cats.
- Aug. 16-17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Saturday); 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday)
- $15-$28 (admission)
- 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.popcats.co
The Austin Gamblers, the city’s professional bull riding team, will compete against other teams in the league over three days at the Moody Center.
- Aug. 22-24 7:45 p.m. (Friday); 6:45 p.m. (Saturday); 1:45 p.m. (Sunday)
- Ticket prices vary
- 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin
- www.pbr.com/tours/team-series/2025/austin-tx
This year’s Pride theme is “Silence=Death,” encouraging the community to raise their voices “in protest, in celebration, and in unity.” There will be games and carnival rides, vendor booths, food and drinks. The parade is free to attend and will start at the Texas State Capitol.
- Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $10-$20 (tickets); free for children under 6
- Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse Segovia St., Austin (festival); Texas State Capitol Building, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin (parade)
- www.austinpride.org
Future Front Texas will present its annual independent music, film and art showcase over Labor Day Weekend at iconic venues across Austin.
- Aug. 28-31, daily times vary
- $10-$50 (tickets)
- Locations vary
- www.thefrontfest.com
