Cosplay Train Ride, GlowRow the Lake and Read to Rescue Cats

Hi Reader,

Happy August!

Looking for ways to enjoy the end of Summer in Austin?

See below for some fun places to visit, events to attend and classes to sign up for.

And if you need some anytime Summer Fun ideas that keep you in the water or AC - check out this evergreen blog post.

August spotlight

Since we live in the "Live Music Capitol of the World" - how about you check out some all ages venues around town this month and see a show.

August EVENTS

Look up (and pack an umbrella) for the Purple Martin bird watching parties on 8/1, 8/7 and 8/8

Book a Cheesy Boat Cruise with Antonelli's Cheese Shop (various dates - August is currently wait list only, but check out September and later in the year).

All aboard with the Hill Country Flyer (various themed train rides from Cedar Park to Bertram. Options include the Princess Flyer (8/1), the Cosplay Train (8/8), the Wild West Rider (8/15), the Rainbow Rider (8/22) and the Teddy Bear Train (8/29).

Enjoy the tap dancing and Broadway classics of the musical 42nd St. at the Georgetown Theater (various weekends in August)

Go on a 9pm or 11:30pm Glowing Kayak Tour on Lake Austin with GlowRow (various Monday nights in August)

Visit Hutto and pet and feed the Kunekune pigs at Best Place Farms (they also have bunnies you can visit)

Choose between ballet, jazz, hip-hop and more at the Ballet Austin Free Dance of Dance on 8/30. Looks like they even have a free class to teach you the Thriller Dance.

August CLASSES

Roll, stuff and boil your way in this Pierogis cooking class on 8/5 at Ovenbird

Make a Snack Plate Tray at this cute Clay workshop at The Art Garage on 8/8

Take a free dance class at the Go Dance open house on 8/15

Get your Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification (various Thur/Sat options)

Learn how to cultivate mushrooms at the Buzz Mill through the Lumber Society on 8/27

Shake your way through a Mocktail mixing class at the Vortex on 8/30

August VOLUNTEERING

​Read to Rescue Cats at the Austin Humane Society (Tuesdays and Thursday from 12pm-6pm in 30 minute blocks)

Help maintain rain gardens along Shoal Creek on 8/2

​Clean with Camp Counselors and help refresh the Sunshine Camp site at Zilker Park on 8/11

Volunteer at the Arline's Back to School Bash and help get kids in East Austin ready for school on 8/15

August PHOTO SESSIONS

If you'd like to book a Senior or Family Photo Session this Fall, reach out and let me know, my calendar is ready for booking.

I'll be back in touch in September for the next monthly list of fun items to do around Austin.

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Have fun and stay cool,

Stephanie