Texas Trotter

There’s always something new and exciting happening in the Austin area, especially when it comes to all things shopping and entertainment! This week, I got a brand-new September event I know you’re going to absolutely love! Starting on September 10th, Pop Spot is the perfect experience for shoppers to fully experience the masterworks of one-of-a-kind designers and brands, allowing for them to shop, have fun, and support small businesses. This event aims to revolutionize the changing landscape of retail, allowing customers to fully experience the glitz and style of the best local businesses in the Austin area!  For those of you who absolutely adore all things shopping, this is definitely the perfect event to take part in, especially since it’ll help you become more acquainted with Austin’s best and brightest on the fashion scene. Plus, it’s at the Hilton in Austin, giving way to a fancy, classy atmosphere that everyone can love.  Austin may be known for its strange and unusual ...

For all you Austin creepy-crawly lovers, I’ve got some great news for you all! The city is getting hyped for its local Bat Fest, an exciting occasion bound to take flight as Austinites marvel at 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk. Yes, you heard me. TONS of bats. But don’t worry, there’s more to it than that--there will be plenty of amazing party-fueled activities to enjoy including live stage music, over 50 arts and crafts vendors, food and drinks, children’s activities, a bat costume contest, and more!  For parents with kids that love animals, this is definitely the perfect event for a great time while letting your little ones get excited over the beauty of nature. And if you’re just a general fan of bats, what could be better than a whole festival dedicated to them? Not going to lie, bats are pretty rad, especially when it comes to their prevalence in popular culture, from Dracula to Batman. So why not celebrate them while also getting th...

  Austin always has what I need to satisfy all the best food cravings, especially on a health-conscientious level! Whenever summer rolls around, you can expect the very best festivals around the Austin area, especially when it comes to food! And if you’re feeling the urge to binge, I got some GREAT news for you! Running from June 18th all the way to July 11th, Bolthouse Farms Wunderoots is teaming up with two local food trucks and their chefs, Mary Hermadi of TaLad and Miguel Kaiser of T-Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs, to present some delicious plant-powered innovative meal solutions.  This FREE food opportunity features full entrees of unique plant-based recipes, perfect for satisfying your taste buds while still maintaining a solid level of health. The trucks will showcase delicious dining options consisting of carrot-based products including carrot dogs, riced carrot, and noodled carrots. And while the presence of vegetables might not sound appealing for some, I can verify that thes...