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Fun Events in Austin Today – Saturday, 25th Jan 2025
Happy Saturday Austinites! Here’s our list of Fun Events in Austin Today – Saturday, the 25th of January, 2025.
Fun Events for Adults Today
Fun Events for Kids Today
All Fun Events For Adults This Weekend
All Fun Events for Kids This Weekend
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Fun Events in Austin Today for Adults
Emo Karaoke
Whether it was a phase or not, head over to The Highball this weekend and sing (or scream) your heart out to the best of emo.
From My Chemical Romance to Paramore, they’ll have all the angsty anthems. So, line those eyes and straighten that hair. This is your night to go full emo.
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 8 pm
Where: The Highball, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
How Much: Free, 21+
Quarterly Tabletop Games Flea Market
Image credit: Game Kastle Facebook
Whether you’re looking to grow your collection or looking to start one, Game Kastle’s Tabletop Games Flea Market is the place to go!
You’ll find all sorts of cool stuff, like miniatures and board games, from 24 vendor tables.
When: Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Game Kastle, 3407 Wells Branch Pkwy suite 800, Austin, TX 78728
How Much: Free to attend
Stars At Night’s Winter Formal: A Trip To The Moon!
This year’s Stars at Night Winter Formal is going to have an awesome lineup! Yikes! Generation Exit, Dropped Out, and more are going to take the stage. They’re also going to have a photo booth and photography by David Reiling, so be sure to dress to impress!
The theme is Trip To The Moon!, inspired by the 1902 silent film. Dress in Edwardian fashion, don futuristic intergalactic garb, or fashionably meet in the middle. Let your creativity flow!
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 2 pm
Where: Kick Butt Coffee Music & Booze, 5775 Airport Blvd Suite 725, Austin, TX 78752
How Much: $15
Cozy R&B Party
Image credit: Cozy Worldwide Facebook
Celebrate one of the best music genres at Cozy Worldwide’s R&B Party. DJs will be spinning the best of the genre, both old and new. Call your friends and have a chill but epic night.
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9 pm – 1 am
Where: The Courtyard ATX, 208 W 4th St suite c, Austin, TX 78701
How Much: Starts at $20
South Congress SwapMeet
Check out one of the largest outdoor markets in Austin, presented by ISG Studios.
There will be over 200 vendors! You have the whole day to check out what they offer. From vintage items, artisans, curators, and creatives, you’ll definitely find some cool stuff to take home.
Plus, The Vaulti is hosting a massive $20 Fill-A Bag sale!
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 11 am – 5 pm
Where: Austin American-Statesman, 305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
How Much: Starts at $20
Le Garage Sale
Image credit: Le Garage Sale Facebook
Casual shoppers and shopping aficionados alike are invited to the most anticipated shopping event in the city!
Le Garage Sale will have over 140 brands, designers, and boutiques offering everything from everyday wardrobe staples to luxe items to kid’s clothes.
Get your tickets and come by to elevate your closet or buy something for a loved one.
When: Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26, 2025 | 9:30 am (VIP); 11 am (General Admission)
Where: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
How Much: $12 General Admission; $30 VIP
Fun Events in Austin Today for Kids
Wild Kratts Live 2.0: Activate Creature Power!
Image credit: The Kratt Brothers Facebook
The Kratt brothers are coming to Austin for another Wild Kratts adventure! Watch Chris and Martin (and the rest of the Wild Kratts team) use their magic to combine animation and live-action to bring you an epic show!
Watch to see which creature powers they will activate! Plus, learn about some interesting facts through their captivating storytelling.
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 1 pm & 5 pm
Where: Texas Performing Arts, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Kids Planting Seeds and Free Coffee/Tea for Adults
Kids will get to explore the world of gardening while the grown-ups enjoy coffee and tea.
GreenSprout Hub will be providing paper pots, soil, and a variety of seeds (sunflower and moringa) to plant. At the end of the day, they can take these home with them.
You can pack their gardening gloves to stay clean. They also encourage you to bring your own cup or mug.
They will be serving Colombian’s Award Winning Coffee from San Alberto Farm.
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 10:30 am – 5 pm
Where: GreenSprout Hub, 14735 Fitzhugh Rd Bldg A, Austin, TX 78736
How much: Free
All Ages Maker’s Class: DIY Bendy Snakes
Young, old, and everyone in between is invited to this maker’s class!
Bring in the Year of the Snake by making your bendy snake to take home.
Tools and supplies will be provided. Just bring your creativity!
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S Parkwest Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613
How much: Free
Police Officer and K9 Doggy Visit
Image Credit: Austin Police Department FB Page
Some special guests will be visiting the Toybrary this Saturday. A police officer will come by to teach you what to do if you get lost and about community helpers.
More than that, you can check out a police car and lights, and meet a K9 doggy!
When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 10:30 am – 12 pm
Where: Toybrary Austin, 2001 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
How much: $12 for non-members; Free for members
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and with it being America’s 250th birthday this year, celebrations will be big. But before you stop at your local fireworks stand, you should be familiar with the laws surrounding fireworks.
In Austin, fireworks are illegal to possess or use within city limits, unless a permit has been issued for a professional display, according to the city. Requests for aerial fireworks must be submitted at least 30 days ahead of the event.
Most major cities in Texas have similar fireworks bans in city limits, too.
At the state level, Texas only allows the sale and use of consumer fireworks under specific conditions. The Texas Occupations Code § 2154 outlines the laws surrounding who can sell fireworks, when sales are permitted, and what types of fireworks are allowed.
According to the Texas Association of Counties, the state allows the sale of fireworks during nine periods annually.
Those times are Fourth of July, December holidays (Christmas through New Year’s), Lunar New Year, Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, Cinco de Mayo (only counties not more than 150 miles from Texas-Mexico border), Memorial Day, Juneteenth and Diwali.
Commissioners’ courts typically have to approve the regulation of fireworks within a certain timeframe ahead of each holiday.
The 2026 fireworks calendar can be found here.
According to Daly & Black P.C. Trial Lawyers, violations of fireworks laws can result in fines of up to $2,000 per incident and, in certain cases, criminal charges.
When Texas does allow the sale of fireworks, it only includes “consumer fireworks,” which are things like:
- Roman candles
- Sparklers
- Ground spinners
- Aerial shells (under specific size limits)
However, Texas law outright prohibits certain fireworks, which are considered too dangerous for consumer use. Those typically include:
- Sky rockets and bottle rockets
- Missiles with fins or rudders for aerodynamic flight
- Explosive fireworks exceeding 200 grams of pyrotechnic composition
Always check local burn bans and fireworks restrictions before popping fireworks.
A long holiday weekend and America’s 250th birthday are giving Central Texans even more reasons to celebrate this Fourth of July. From fireworks over Lady Bird Lake and Willie Nelson’s annual picnic to hometown parades and rooftop parties, there are plenty of ways to spend the day around the Austin area.
Here’s a look at some of the biggest events, from Austin’s signature Star-Spangled Fest to neighborhood traditions and Hill Country celebrations. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place Saturday, July 4.
The main events
Star-Spangled Fest
Auditorium Shores & Long Center, 900 W. Riverside Dr.
Austin’s signature Fourth of July celebration stretches from morning to night as the city marks America’s 250th anniversary. The day begins with The Morning Spin from 10 am to 1 pm, featuring house music, craft coffee, cocktails, local vendors, and food trucks. The evening festival returns at 4:30 pm with kids’ activities, food trucks, and performances by Austin soul-funk favorites Tomar & the FCs, country singer Shelby Stone, a Veteran Recognition Celebration, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra’s annual patriotic concert before fireworks over Lady Bird Lake at 9:45 pm. The concert and fireworks will also be simulcast on KMFA 89.5. A number of parking garages are open around the park. General admission is free. VIP Lawn Access starts at $45, while reserved tables and private cabana experiences range up to $2,500. Tickets and VIP packages are available through the Star-Spangled Fest website.
Several downtown hotels and rooftops are offering elevated alternatives to the crowds below along Auditorium Shores.
- P6 at The Line Austin is hosting its “Creole Surf Riot” celebration with live music by Louisiana Surf Department, Creole-inspired food stations, and two complimentary drinks. Early bird tickets start at $75, with general admission at $90.
- The Loren at Lady Bird Lake is celebrating with a waterfront barbecue, curated beverages, and live music by Working Title. Reservations are available from 6-10 pm, with the band performing from 6-11 pm. Admission is $98 per person, plus a 17 percent gratuity. The hotel recommends making reservations in advance, as last year’s Fourth of July celebration sold out.
- Otopia Rooftop at The Otis Hotel in West Campus is hosting a Fourth of July party from 7 -11 pm, featuring specialty cocktails with Still Austin Whiskey Co., a complimentary welcome cocktail, light bites for purchase, and giveaways. Tickets start at $23.18. The rooftop offers skyline views, though organizers note the downtown fireworks display is not visible from the venue.
Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic
Germania Insurance Amphitheater, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle
Fresh off his 93rd birthday, Willie Nelson returns to Circuit of The Americas for the latest edition of his annual Fourth of July Picnic, a Texas tradition spanning more than five decades. This year’s lineup features Willie Nelson & Family, bluegrass phenom Billy Strings, alternative rock legends Wilco, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Rodney Crowell, Margo Price, and Lily Meola. The evening concludes with fireworks. Gates open at 2:30 pm and music begins at 3:30 pm. Most tickets are priced around $100, with options ranging from reserved seating to pit tickets and VIP packages. Tickets, VIP packages, and the full event lineup are available on Willie Nelson’s official website.
Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival
12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. T-100, Bee Cave
Families looking to avoid the downtown crowds can head west for one of the area’s biggest free celebrations honoring America’s 250th birthday. More than 40 artisan vendors, carnival rides, water games, and complimentary face painting fill the afternoon before an evening of live music. School of Rock opens the entertainment at 4 pm, followed by CAZAYOUX, Jeska Forsyth, Jo James, and Austin Latin rock veterans Vallejo. Then fireworks complete the event. Attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket. The festival runs from 4-10 pm, with fireworks scheduled for about 9:40 pm. Admission and parking are free.
Red, White & Buda
Buda Amphitheater & City Park, 204 San Antonio St., Buda
Buda turns Independence Day into an all-day celebration, beginning with the community’s annual Bike Parade at 9 am. Festivities resume at 4 pm with a DJ, bounce houses, a splash pad, food vendors, a vendor market, cornhole, sand volleyball, and rock climbing. Live music begins with Elle Townley at 6:30 pm, followed by Shinyribs, the Gulf Coast soul and swamp-funk band led by former Gourds frontman Kevin Russell, at 7:40 pm. The evening concludes with fireworks at about 9:15 pm. Admission is free.
Free neighborhood parades and hometown traditions
Northwest Austin Civic Association
Austin’s largest neighborhood Independence Day parade happens in the North Austin Civic Association, at the 53rd annual Fourth of July Parade and Freedom Fest. The festivities begin with a community breakfast at 7:30 am, followed by the parade at 9 am. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson will serve as grand marshal as decorated bicycles, antique cars, marching bands, community groups, and the popular Ladies Lawn Chair Brigade wind through Northwest Hills before the Freedom Fest continues with family activities.
Members of the Northwest Austin Civic Association’s Arm Chair Brigade gather with parade grand marshal Council Member Alison Alter before the neighborhood’s annual Fourth of July parade in Northwest Austin.Alison Alter/Facebook
Cedar Park
Cedar Park’s Sparktacular returns to Milburn Park with live music, carnival rides, inflatables, food trucks, and fireworks at 9:30 pm.
Georgetown
Georgetown’s celebrations last all day with amusement rides and games, a kiddie parade, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, live music, and a fireworks show to round it all out.
Lakeway
Lakeway’s Fourth of July Celebration begins with its annual parade at 8:30 am, followed by family activities before the city’s evening fireworks display.
Leander
Leander is getting things started early with Liberty Fest on July 3. There will be live music and food, plus activities for kids and fireworks to end the day.
Pflugerville
Pflugerville’s Pfireworks lights up Typhoon Texas with live music, food vendors, family activities, and one of the area’s largest fireworks displays.
Round Rock
Just north of Austin, Round Rock’s Frontier Days begins with the annual Sertoma Independence Day Parade at 8:30 am along Mays Street. Giant helium balloons, festive floats, marching bands, and community groups kick off a full day of carnival rides, pig races, live music, and festival food before the evening’s fireworks show.
America250
Want to keep celebrating America’s 250th birthday? The Fourth of July is only the beginning of the nation’s yearlong semiquincentennial celebration.
Texas America250 exhibit
Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos St.
This exhibit next to the Texas Capitol spotlights the Lone Star State’s outsized role in American history through historic photographs, maps, artifacts, sheet music, state records, and other treasures from the State Archives. From cowboys to astronauts, and from Beaumont to Big Bend, the exhibit explores how Texas helped shape the nation. The exhibit is on view throughout 2026.
Other things to see at the archives include:
For even more, the Texas America250 events calendar lists celebrations taking place across the state throughout the year.
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Safehold established a dedicated Affordable Housing team in 2025 and has continued to expand its investment into the sector. Additional information is available at www.safeholdaffordablehousing.com.
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