Spring in Austin doesn't wait around, and neither should you. With wildflowers still painting the roadsides and that sweet spot of warm-but-not-scorching weather holding strong, the last full weekend of April is begging to be spent outside — or at least with the windows down.
Whether you're the type to lace up your trail runners at sunrise on the Barton Creek Greenbelt or you'd rather sip something cold on a shaded patio while local musicians do their thing, Austin's got the full spectrum covered from April 23 through 26.
This time of year, the city hums with a particular kind of energy. Bluebonnets are fading into the background as the live oaks fill in overhead, and the Colorado River catches the late-afternoon light just right. It's the kind of weekend where plans feel less like obligations and more like invitations to actually enjoy the place you live.
Austin Monthly rounded up seven standout events happening across town — from arts and culture to live music and community gatherings — giving locals plenty of reasons to step away from the screen and into the season. With so much happening in neighborhoods from South Congress to East Austin and beyond, there's no good excuse to spend the weekend indoors.
Check local listings, grab your friends, slather on the sunscreen, and go find your weekend. Austin's putting on a show right now, and it only gets better when you show up for it.