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Exterior of the historic Baker School in Hyde Park. (Photo by Heidi Okla)

The Remarkable Reinvention of Hyde Park’s Historic Baker School

How a 1911 schoolhouse became a thriving creative and community hub in Austin
Visitors at Second Saturdays at the Blanton

September Curated: Top Austin Events This Month

Plan your monthly social schedule with these local cultural events including concerts, fundraisers, festivals, and more
Austin Motel – Pool 02- Nick Simonite

Top Labor Day Weekend Events in Austin

Explore the best local happenings around town for a fun-filled three-day weekend
Abigail E. Keller Board of Directors

7th Annual Abbey Lights Up COTA Gala Rallies Support for Central Texas’ First Pediatric Hospice

Abigail E. Keller Foundation’s signature gala draws supporters to COTA, funding hospice efforts for children with life-limiting illnesses
Camp For All 2U at Texas Children’s Hospital Austin

Camp For All 2U Transforms Texas Children’s Hospital Into Summer Camp

Barrier-free program delivers crafts, games and community for kids receiving treatment
The front entrance of The Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas, which will remain open during a major renovation set for completion in 2026.

Austin’s Historic Driskill Hotel Begins Renovations and Restoration Ahead of 140th Anniversary

The 1886 landmark launches a full restoration with new guest rooms, dining concepts, event spaces and design updates by 2026
Wide stadium shots after a goal during the first half of the match against the Sporting Kansas City at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday May 18, 2024. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)

Guide to Events This Weekend in Austin

Live music, outdoor theater, vintage finds and more ways to spend August 15–17 in Austin
woman taking a soak in Ottine Mineral Springs

Ottine Mineral Springs: The Next Big Thing in Wellness is Right Here in Central Texas

Experience mineral waters, serene landscapes and spa amenities at this historic sanctuary
Derrick and Brittni Johnson

Former UT and NFL Linebacker Derrick Johnson Publishes Children’s Book to Empower Kids Through Literacy

Former football player for the Texas Longhorns and Kansas City Chiefs, co-wrote “Super DJ Saves Field Day” with his wife to help kids find their own “superpowers”