April Curated: Austin’s Top 10 Events This Month
Mark your calendar for high-flying kites, an enchanting garden party, a tour of Austin's historic homes, and festivals galore
Get ready for a bevvy of thrilling special events and activities coming up throughout April. From high-flying kites to musical theatre, garden parties, home tours, and festivals galore, there is plenty to keep you busy and entertained this April in Austin.
Pop-Up Picnic
Waterloo Greenway
April 5
Enjoy a night of delicious food, great company and lively entertainment, all in support of Waterloo Greenway’s mission to operate a vibrant urban greenspace in the heart of downtown Austin. The picnic will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at Waterloo Park and Moody Amphitheater. Attendees can enjoy curated picnic baskets crafted by some of Austin’s finest chefs and restaurants.
ABC Kite Fest
Zilker Park
April 5
Spend the day in Zilker Park at the ABC Kite Fest, the nation’s oldest kite festival, where you can take the whole family to enjoy kite flying contests, food, games and more at this classic Austin event.
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Moontower Comedy Festival
Multiple venues in downtown Austin
April 9 – 19
Prepare for a laughter-filled extravaganza showcasing a stellar lineup of top-tier comedians from across the globe. This year, the Moontower Just For Laughs Comedy Festival boasts a star-studded cast of headliners, including Aziz Ansari, Fortune Feimster, Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band, Janeane Garofalo, Michael Yo and Tiffany Haddish, alongside a myriad of other comedic talents.
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Art of Kindness 2025 Community Day
Mueller Branch Park
April 12
Gather the kids and friends from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a family-friendly celebration of kindness that includes access to food, art, music, and fun galore! Each ticket Includes food and drinks, balloon art, face-painting, live music, a photo booth and plenty of fun surprises!
“What the Constitution Means to Me”
ZACH Theatre
April 16-May 11
When playwright Heidi Schreck was a teenager, she traveled around the country participating in Constitutional debate competitions to help fund her college tuition. In this Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, Schreck traces her family’s maternal history, weaving in the story of her own abortion, her mother’s abuse, and her great-great-grandmother’s mental health issues — all while highlighting who the Constitution does and does not protect.
UMLAUF Garden Party
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum
April 17
Mix and mingle under the glow of lights at this elegant annual garden soiree where you can enjoy decadent bites from Austin’s best restaurants, fine wines, cocktails and live music performances.
Field Guide Festival
Fiesta Gardens
April 25 – 27
Connect with local farmers and chefs, savor culinary delights and drinks, enjoy live music, and learn about current food trends, all in support of the Central Texas Food Bank at this year’s Field Guide Festival.
Preservation Austin’s Spring Homes Tour
Various Locations
April 26 & 27
Preservation Austin’s annual home tour event will take guests on a one-of-a-kind, specially curated tour of iconic historic places that celebrate Austin’s expansive history. All proceeds, including ticket sales and sponsorships, support our advocacy efforts and educational programming year-round.
13th Annual Mack, Jack & McConaughey
Various locations; Gala at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre
April 24 – 25
Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) is the annual joint fundraising effort of Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, ACM Award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram, and coaching legend Mack Brown. The two-day fun-filled event offers music at the gala featuring Eric Church, golf and a fashion show benefiting select non-profit organizations that each reflect the MJ&M goal to empower kids.
Austin Blues Festival
Moody Amphitheater
April 26 – 27
With legendary headliners like Jimmie Vaughan, Gary Clark Jr. & Friends, Mavis Staples and more take the stage at Austin Blues Festival, a testament to the enduring legacy of blues in Austin’s music landscape.
Much More to Explore this Month
Of course, there are far more than ten amazing events to enjoy this month, and you can browse our online events calendar for even more ideas on things to see and do this April in Austin.