Keep Austin Dogs Weird

A community-wide dog adoption event with APA, AAC, AHS, Williamson County Regional Shelter and Georgetown Animal Shelter with adoption specials and more! Saturday | Various locations

2nd of July

With music by Bob Schneider and Pat Byrne, fireworks, and more. Saturday | Dreamland

Sunflower Festival

Wander fields of flowers and see sunflowers over 14 feet tall! Ongoing | Sweet Eats Fruit Farm

Miss Lavelle White’s Birthday Bash

Celebrate an Austin icon, and maybe have cake. Sunday | Antone’s

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic

Music by Willie and friends, plus Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Tyler Childers, Midland, and many others. Monday | Q2 Stadium

Summer Classic Film Series

Classic films are back at the Paramount! The perfect way to cool off during an Austin summer and enjoy your favorite movies. All summer! | Paramount Theatre

10th Annual Summer Kids Series

AHS is offering educational activities for Austin kids all summer long, with teddy bear surgeries, story time, yoga, and more. Ongoing | Austin Humane Society

Up Next: Living Room Sound Check

The W Austin is hosting a new music series called Living Room Sound Check and you’re invited! Every Wednesday in June, 8-10pm and free to attend on the TRACE patio. Featured acts include Boyfriend ATX, Alesia Lani, Akina Adderley, and DJ Cassandra. Benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. Info

Good stuff: Volunteer with Austin Animal Center

Summer is a hard (and hot!) time for dogs and cats at our local Austin Animal Center pet shelter, so consider stopping by to volunteer, adopt, or foster a pet. New to volunteering? You can actually stop by at any time to walk a “green dot” dog and help give them some time outside of their kennel. AAC also can always use donations of towels, treats, and high-quality pet toys. Make a new summer friend and adopt today! Info