Things to do in Austin this weekend. When and where to do them. Brought to you by Thirsty Planet’s beers! Try Thirsty Goat, Spot On Pills or their brand new Fat Bat hazy IPA! Now available in cans!
By Malanie Gardea
Friday, April 8th
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Roppolo’s Pizza | Multiple Locations
With two locations, this pizza place is a downtown Austin icon. Serving up fresh and delicious Sicilian style pizza. Whether you go to their 6th street location or west campus location, you will not be disappointed. Roppolo’s has been voted #16 best pizza in the nation, you gotta try a slice!
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | 4801 La Crosse Ave
Looking for a beautiful view this weekend? How about 284 acres of scenic garden and trails? Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a wonderful place to be one with nature, unlike ever before. A family friendly location that gives you the best way to enjoy and learn so much about more than 900 species of native Texas plants. Admission starts at $3, check their website for more details.
ViVA UTOPiA |1555 Lemond Rd., Utopia, TX
ViVA UTOPiA returns to Four Sisters Ranch in Utopia, Texas. A weekend filled with music, camping, hiking, mountain biking and great vibes. This family friendly will have live performances by The Bright Light Social Hour, Walker Lukens, Buffalo Hunt, and more! Weekend Passes start at $189. Click here for more ticket information.
Saturday, April 9th
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Cars, Coffee, Croissants & Cold Brew | 3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Car lovers, coffee lovers, and music lovers, this is for you! Mozart’s Coffee Roasters will be hosting a Ferrari Club of America event from 9am-1pm where you can stop by and check out 35-50 vintage and new Ferrari’s that will be on display in their parking lot. There is set to be live music and special featured sweets and coffee roast blends.
The Baked Bear | 211 Walter Seaholm Drive
It’s getting warm outside, so cool off with a custom ice cream sandwich at The Baked Bear. With premium ice cream flavors, warm cookies and brownies, you will soon find your favorite dessert. Load your own custom ice sandwich with endless topping and mix it to your liking! Check out their menu here.
Hill Country Galleria Concert Series | 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Spring season is here! Which means it’s time to lounge on the lawn with Austin City Limits Radio at the Hill Country Galleria Concert Series. Get ready to enjoy live music from your favorite local artists! Admission is free, dogs are welcomed and the concert series kicks off at 7pm with Kelly Willis, 21+ can enjoy Yuengling specials. Check out the full lineup here!
Sunday, April 10th
Austin Zoo | 10808 Rawhide Trail
Stop by Austin Zoo this weekend to see and learn about wildlife. With a variety of rescued wildlife, you are sure to learn so much about all of them and what you can do to help them. Austin Zoo is the best place to bring your family for a nice day out, explore their goat ranch, interact with capybaras, tortoises and more! Admission starts at $11.95, check out their website for more information.
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Farmers Market | 2006 Philomena St.
Shop local food this weekend at the Texas Farmers Market on Mueller. All fresh produce and artisan foods come from local vendors and farmers. Check out the list of vendors attending on Sunday.
