1 / Discover The Confluence
Join Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and the City of Austin for the landmark grand opening of The Confluence, the second phase of the Waterloo Greenway project. Located along Waller Creek between Fourth Street and Lady Bird Lake, the scenic addition to Austin’s urban landscape represents years of collaboration, community input, innovative design, and environmental restoration. The free celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by self-guided exploration of the park, interactive and sensory-friendly scavenger hunts, face painting, family-friendly activities, and live music. June 6, 10 a.m., 74 Trinity St.
2 / Go for a Late-Night Jog at the Moonlight Margarita Run
What better motivation to break a sweat than an ice-cold margarita waiting for you at the end of a 5K race? At this Trail Conservancy event, runners can jog from Auditorium Shores past Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Trail before looping around Mopac to the finish line, where they’ll be greeted with a Maudie’s Tex-Mex nacho bar and several margarita stations. Cheers! June 4, 8 p.m., 900 W. Riverside Drive
3 / Cuddle With Dalmatians at Puppies & Yoga Austin
Spend your weekend with the best self-care possible: a 45-minute yoga session followed by 30 minutes of cuddling with Dalmatian puppies! Ages 10 and up. June 6-7, various times, 2505 E. Sixth St.
4 / Smell the Flowers at Blanco Lavender Festival
Just an hour southeast of Austin, the city of Blanco throws this annual event to showcase its iconic blooms and Lavender Market, where visitors can shop for crafts made with the fragrant purple plant. The festival also features three days of live music, plus beer and wine tastings. June 5-7, various times and locations, Blanco
5 / Austin Swappin’ Six Year Swap & Bash
Celebrate six years of Austin Swappin’ with a massive swap, plus vendors, giveaways, a photo booth, and snacks. In addition to gently used clothing, guests can swap items like jewelry, books, household items, and unopened beauty products. Clear out your closet in advance, because a minimum of 10 items per person is required to participate in the swap. June 6, 9:30 a.m., 702 Shady Lane
6 / Drive Fast in Speed City
If you want to live life in the fast lane, look no further than Speed City at Circuit of The Americas. Riders ages 16 and up can enjoy 10 minutes of white-knuckled laps around the main track at speeds up to 55 mph, while the kiddie track is perfect for kids, families, or anyone looking to cruise without the pressure of high-speed competition. Ongoing, 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd.
7 / Tube Down a Lazy River at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
Just a 30-minute drive from Austin, this family-friendly getaway is the vacation you didn’t know you needed. Before grabbing an inner tube and drifting along the resort’s 1,000-foot lazy river, plan a pit stop at the float-up bar for a cold drink to go. Guests can make a weekend of it by booking a room—or keep it short and sweet with day passes to the pools. Ongoing, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines
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