Things To Do In Austin, Texas.

Austin’s Local Guide – June

Austin Motel Pool Passes – Every Day (April – October)
Austin Motel 1220 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 
Soak up the sun or the neon nightlife at the Austin Motel Pool. Book your reservation for a 3-hour day or nighttime swim in the motel’s massive kidney-shaped pool. Food and drinks are available to order from Joann’s Fine Foods.

Happy Wednesdays: Barr’s ‘Once-A-Week’ Garden Restaurant – Every Wednesday
Barr Mansion 10463 Sprinkle Road, Austin, TX 
Enjoy a unique dining experience in the gardens at Barr Mansion. For June, no reservations are required. Food and drinks will be available for purchase in person. Bring your blanket and enjoy the picnic of your dreams.

Birds, Bubbles, and Blues – Every Thursday 
Geraldine’s 605 Davis Street, Austin, TX 
Make reservations at Geraldine’s on Thursdays and enjoy their special half bottles of Moet, spicy fried chicken, and live music! Doors open at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 8 pm. 

Saturday Morning Yoga At Austin Proper – Every Saturday
Austin Proper Hotel 600 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 
Gain a deeper level of physical and mental awareness with a 60-minute practice designed to center your energy. This revitalizing session overlooks Shoal Creek and is bound to help reset your body, mind, and soul.

Baby Shark Live! – June 2 
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park 418 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 
Bring the kids out for a night to remember featuring a song that is hard to forget. Sing along with Baby Shark and friends during this full immersive concert experience!

Tone Bell: Live in Austin – June 4 – 5 
Vulcan 418 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 
Get ready to laugh out loud! Tone Bell brings his jokes to the Capital City in a stand-up special. He has been featured in hits such as Key & Peele, Whitney, and The Flash. It will be a show you won’t forget.  

The Wandering Vegan Market – June 6 
The Vegan Nom 2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 
This 100% plant-based vegan market features various goods for sale, including food, drinks, skincare, jewelry, clothing, and plants. This month they are located at The Vegan Nom, highlighting food trucks such as Nom Burger, East Austin Coffee, and Bruja’s Brew and Milky Way Shakes.

Josh Turner – June 10 
Nutty Brown Amphitheatre 12225 HWY 290 W, Austin, TX 
Spend an evening with one of country music’s top stars, Josh Turner. The live show is open to all ages, with general admission starting at just $35. 

Feast & Merriment Supper Club Featuring Kuhlman Cellars – June 11 – 12 
Feast & Merriment 6075 S. Ranch Road 1623, Stonewall, TX 
Indulge in a 5-course gourmet meal highlighting 5 of Kuhlman Cellars’ most popular wines. This event takes place in a stunning Hill Country setting, perfect for a relaxing night out! 

NIGHT ON SIXTH: Film Premiere – June 16 
Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 
Austin Asian American Film Festival and the Long Center present a special outdoor film premiere of Mohit Jaswal’s NIGHT ON SIXTH. The event will also feature a comedy stand-up pre-show by Yola Lu and Tai Nguyen. Celebrate a locally filmed Asian American artistic gem.

Preservation Austin 29th Annual Historic Homes Tour – June 17 
Virtual Event 
Travel back in time through the heritage of Black history in East Austin. This year’s home tour highlights post-war homes of East Austin’s Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Historic District, Austin’s first historic district honoring Black heritage. 

Juneteenth Celebration – June 18 
Historic Victory Grill 1104 E 11th Street, Austin, TX  
Celebrate Juneteenth with good vibes, dinner, and live R&B music by Distinguished Soundz and DJ Urban Mello. 

Austin Greek Festival – June 18 – 20 
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 414 St Stephens School Rd, Austin, TX
Delicious Greek food, kid-friendly activities, dance lessons, shopping, and more! Immerse yourself in Greek culture at Austin’s largest Greek festival of the year.

Slide into Marble Falls – June 19 – 20 
Downtown Marble Falls Third Street Main Street, Marble Falls, TX
Slide into the Summer at this two-day family-friendly water party hosted in downtown Marble Falls. Grab a tube and make your way down the main attraction, a 1,000 foot three-lane slip and slide! 

Father’s Day Celebration – June 20 
Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX
Show dad a good time at Rising Sun Vineyard as they serve up Steve’s famous chili con Queso Burgers, chips, and a brownie for $15 and free beer while it lasts. Red Cap Cigar Lounge will be there selling cigars, and The Barnyard Boys from Georgetown will be onsite providing the tunes. 

Sip-n-Stroll – June 25 
Downtown Buda Main Street, Buda, TX
The streets of Downtown Buda will be lined with flowers and ribbon chandeliers and this festive floral sip-n-stroll. Walk down the historic Main Street of downtown Buda for wine, snacks, and a chance to connect with local business owners. 

Come and Smoke It – BBQ by the Lake – June 26 
Windy Point Park 6506 Bob Wentz Park Road, Austin, TX 78732 
Hang out at Lake Travis and indulge in delicious BBQ from your favorite local pitmasters including, Valentina’s BBQ, Blanco River Meat co., Voncille’s, Chud’s BBQ, Rollin Smoke BBQ, and Backline Smoker.

As originally published in Austin Local.