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By Kristin Badgley, About.com Guide

Fun Activities for Kids Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
It’s never been hipper to be a kid – or to have a kid – in Austin.
May Events in Austin Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
May is a wonderful time to discover everything there is to see and do in Austin.
Restaurant Review: Galaxy Cafe Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
This wonderful breakfast, lunch and dinner joint has become an Austin landmark thanks to its delicious, dependable fare.
The Best Food Trucks in Austin Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
When it comes to cheap meals, you can’t beat food that’s served out the side of a truck or miniature Airstream trailer. Here are the some of the city’s must-try food trucks.
Dance Your Way Through Austin Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
In Austin, there are all sorts of opportunities for aspiring dancers, no matter what kind of dancing you’re into.
Meet and Greets in Austin Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Always wanted to shake hands with your favorite author, artist or actor? Austin is a great place to do it.
Contact the About.com Austin Guide Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
Find out how to get in touch with the About.com Austin Guide.
March 2012 Events in Austin Created: Friday, May 04, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 04, 2012
No matter when you go, there's always something fun to do in Austin. And March just so happens to be one of the biggest months in terms of festivals and specials events. From SXSW to the Capital 10...
Valentine's Day in Austin Created: Sunday, January 17, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Learn about ideas for various Valentine's Day activities in Austin so you can have a romantic day and evening.
July 4 Events Created: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Though some cities -- including Austin -- and counties canceled festivities and expanded the prohibition of fireworks, other cities decided that their July 4 shows will go on.
Austin Fireworks Ordinance Enforcement Created: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The enforcement of Austin's fireworks ordinance has evolved from being an Austin Fire Department responsibility to becoming a duty of the Austin Police Department.
Austin Fireworks Ordinance Created: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
According to city ordinance, the possession of fireworks is illegal within Austin's city limits.
Spend Summer 2011 Listening to Free Music in Austin Created: Monday, June 13, 2011 Updated: Monday, June 13, 2011
Austin is known for its live music, which locals and visitors get to enjoy for free during summer 2011.
Restaurant Picks for Father's Day 2011 in Austin Created: Monday, June 13, 2011 Updated: Monday, June 13, 2011
On Father's Day 2011, which falls on June 19, take your dad out for a uniquely Austin meal, whether brunch, lunch or dinner.
Austin June 2011 Events Calendar Created: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Now that Austin's seeing its standard high summer temperatures, enjoy some June outdoor activities.
Austin June 2011 Events Calendar Created: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Keep up with what's happening in Austin in June 2011.
LBJ Library Celebrates 40 Years Created: Monday, May 23, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 23, 2011
The LBJ Library in Austin celebrates 40 years.
Austin History Center Displays 5X5Y Exhibit on 25 Years of SXSW Created: Monday, May 23, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 23, 2011
Austin History Center displays its 5X5Y exhibit on 25 Years of SXSW.
All About the Old Pecan Street Festival Created: Friday, May 06, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 06, 2011
Twice a year, the Old Pecan Street Festival takes over Sixth Street downtown.
Mother's Day 2011 in Austin Created: Sunday, April 24, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 24, 2011
Take your mom out for some tasty food and together time for Mother's Day 2011, which falls on May 8.
Cinco de Mayo Austin 2011 Created: Sunday, April 24, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 24, 2011
Austin, which has a vibrant Mexican American community, celebrates Cinco de Mayo each year.
April Events Austin 2011 Created: Monday, April 04, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 04, 2011
With warm April weather comes plenty of outdoor activities and festivals of all kinds.
Austin Fashion Brands Featured at Style X at South by Southwest 2011 Created: Monday, March 28, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 28, 2011
Austin-based brands were front and center at Style X, part of the South by Southwest 2011 festival.
Austin Breakfast Tacos Created: Sunday, March 27, 2011 Updated: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Austin's a breakfast/brunch kind of town, and, really, nothing beats a breakfast taco. Here's what you need to know.
Free Events and Activities at South by Southwest 2011 Created: Sunday, March 06, 2011 Updated: Sunday, March 06, 2011
Those without badges or wristbands for South by Southwest 2011 still have the option of participating in a variety of free events and activities that are open to the public.
Austin’s South by Southwest Festival and Conference Created: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Find out everything you need to know about Austin's South by Southwest festival.
Lady Bird Lake Tour Created: Monday, February 28, 2011 Updated: Monday, February 28, 2011
Visitors to Lady Bird Lake will appreciate the setting that offers many recreation opportunities.
How Town Lake Became Lady Bird Lake Created: Monday, February 28, 2011 Updated: Monday, February 28, 2011
The lake that lies in the heart of Austin changed names nearly half a century after its creation. Out of habit, many old-timers still call it by its old name -- Town Lake -- though the city officia..
The Growth of the South by Southwest Interactive Created: Monday, February 28, 2011 Updated: Monday, February 28, 2011
As South by Southwest has grown in the years since its beginnings as a music festival, the interactive component of the festival has garnered more and more attention and grown along with Austin's r..
Remembering Sweatt vs. Painter Created: Sunday, February 20, 2011 Updated: Sunday, February 20, 2011
The landmark Supreme Court case of Sweatt vs. Painter, which involved the University of Texas School of Law, left its mark on Austin and the larger struggle for civil rights.
February 2011 Events Calendar Created: Monday, January 31, 2011 Updated: Monday, January 31, 2011
Valentine's Day is just one of many things going on in Austin in February 2011.
The Highball Review Created: Monday, January 31, 2011 Updated: Monday, January 31, 2011
The creators of Austin's own Alamo Drafthouse theaters weren't content to stick to their dinner-and-a-movie operation. So they came up with the idea for The Highball.

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