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Spring is here! That means fresh sunlight, budding flowers, and the sense of a whole new view for the year!  If you’re a local resident living in Austin, there’s a whole new reason to celebrate the new Spring season with the Austin Spring Festival! Barton Hill Farms is hosting its annual Austin Spring Festival on Saturdays and Sundays from April 17th to May 31st. This is an all-ages event that offers families an outdoor experience they’re sure to adore! The theme for this year’s festival will be focusing on flowers, featuring an array of zinnias, sunflowers, lupines, and cosmos planted in the U-Pick Flower Fields. Want something extra unique to add to the table? The Southwest Dairy Farmers Association will be hosting The Milk Cow Classroom daily throughout the festival, offering kids and adults the chance to learn more about the lives of dairy cows, farmers, and the value of milk. And don’t forget about shows! There will be shows spread over the course of the day, including animal ...

Love is in the air, or at least it is on Valentine’s Day! And for San Antonio couples, there’s a great date opportunity waiting to happen with the Sips and Sounds of the West event over at the Briscoe Western Art Museum ! On Friday, February 12th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, guests can enjoy a spectacular evening of live music, tasty treats, delicious beverages, and fun under the stars in the McNutt Sculpture Garden. Local singer/songwriter Ty Dillon will be there to help put you in a grooving mood with a live musical performance you won’t want to miss! Plus, for sweethearts, there will be the opportunity to enjoy some tasty chocolate strawberries, along with a Pony Express Love Letters calligraphy workshop. Even if you’re attending alone, there’s still plenty of fun to be had with live entertainment, an engaging atmosphere, and enough snacks to satisfy your tastebuds all night long! San Antonio is home to some of the very best art museums in the state and the Briscoe is definitely no exce...

Houston is a great city. It is also, according to experts and enthusiasts of the supernatural, incredibly haunted . That’s right--a regular ghost-buffet! For those of you who love the idea of taking a thrilling ghost-focused outing, Houston is full of plenty of exciting supernatural spots to offer!  Directly nearby the Houston Zoo, Hermann Park is one of the best places to visit in the area! But now, as the Spring sun touches down from the sky and night emerges, gloomy ghouls begin to haunt the city as ghosts emerge from their daytime slumber.  Now, thanks to tour guides Edward S. Burns and Doc. Strangeway, guests can take a detailed tour through some of the most haunted spots across Hermann Park. There, you’ll get an in-depth history of all the most famous ghost sightings throughout the city. It’s the perfect way to enjoy some post-Halloween fun for friends and family. And if you’re a parent with a little one, don’t worry! The event features two different touring options--a ...

There’s always something going on in Austin, even during Covid-19. For music lovers, or those just looking for a fun time out, there’s something to cheer about! Texas Winter Nights Drive-In Series is a live production showcase of all the biggest artists performing live music from multiple genres. Guests can listen to some truly great music from the comfort of their car, allowing for a safe socially-distanced outing for everyone to enjoy. Running from February 4th through the 14th, the event will feature a wide selection of many talented acts and artists including: February 4: Jim Suhler February 5: Jackson Taylor and Cash’d Out February 6: Del Castillo and Vallejo February 7: Comedy Night - acts TBD February 11: Mike Zeto with Chris Duarte and Ally Venable February 12: Reverend Horton Heat and Wayne Hancock February 14: Rock of Love - acts TBD And best of all, each special lot is specifically designed to allow guests to get out of their car to enjoy the show without the threat of Covid...