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Top 5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Photo Credit: Geraldines

It’s the season of love! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so we’ve put together a few romantic date night ideas for those spending the day of love in the city of Austin. Check out Urbanspace’s Top 5 Valentines events.

 

Love Shack at Geraldines:  Love Shack includes two hours of food and beverage service from Geraldine’s menu, cozy seating (up to 6 guests), vinyl records, and games. You can purchase tickets here for your romantic evening at Geraldines! (605 Davis Street, Austin, TX 78701)

 

Drive-In Movie: Blue Starlite mini urban drive-in theater currently has three drive-in locations where you can spend your Valentine’s day with the most intimate, personal, one of a kind drive-in experience. You can purchase tickets here. (Multiple locations)

 

Helicopter Tour: A helicopter ride over the city of Austin at sunset? The definition of romantic! You can book a helicopter tour for you and your significant other here through HELO Austin. (10301 FM 969 Austin, TX 78724) 

 

Boat Ride of Lady Bird Lake: Spend your Valentine’s day cruising the lake in one of several vintage fiberglass boats that have been restored to their original jet-age beauty. You can book your unique experience here. (74 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701)

 

Romantic Picnic: Have a luxury picnic set up for you and your special person at the location of your choice. All you have to do is pick a time and place and Posh Picnic’s will take care of the rest. This intimate idea is an easy and thoughtful date night. Book Posh Picnic here. (Multiple Locations)

 

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Top 5 Ways To Help You Keep New Year’s Resolutions

 

Happy 2022!

January means the start of a New Year which also means New Year’s Resolutions. It can be hard to stay on top of new goals and ambitions in the New Year, so we have gathered a list of our top 5 ways to help you keep your 2022 New Year’s Resolutions. Below you can find the best gyms, outdoor trails, free fitness classes, healthy restaurants, and cooking classes. We hope everyone achieves their resolutions and has a great year ahead! 

 

Outdoor Trails: Austin is a great city for you to be active outdoors and has plenty of trails to help you get moving. Whether you are looking to run, bike, hike, or just be in nature there are lots of outdoor trails over Austin. A few of our favorites include Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, Barton Creek Greenbelt, Blunn Creek Preserve, McKinney Falls State Park, River Place Nature Trail, Southern Walnut Creek Trail, and Turkey Creek Trail. 

 

Free Fitness Classes: Sticking to a New Year’s exercise goal can be hard when you don’t know what type of workouts are best for you. Luckily, there are a handful of different free fitness classes happening in Austin during the month of January. Ballet Austin is having a free day of fitness and pilates on January 9th. Mayweather Boxing and Fitness is hosting a free boxing class on January 8th. There is also a free Latin cardio dance class on January 5th. On January 3rd there is a Dad Bod to “Rad” Bod free workout class. Fleet Feet is also hosting an Austin Marathon Pacers Long Run on January 30th.

 

Healthy Restaurants: In today’s fast-paced world it is hard to follow a New Year’s Resolution of eating healthy when you are eating out / grabbing food quickly. Luckily, Austin has lots of healthy restaurant options, even for when you are in a hurry. To name a few include Baby Greens, Cava, Flower Child, Honest Mary’s, Juiceland, Mad Greens, Picnik, Snap Kitchen, Sweetgreen, and True Food Kitchen.

 

Gyms: While there are plenty of gyms / workout studios in Austin to help you achieve your fitness goals, we have narrowed down 10 of our favorites. These include Black Swan Yoga, Castle Hill Fitness, CorePower, Equinox, F45, Hyde Park Gym, OrangeTheory, solidcore, SoulCycle, and TruFusion.

 

Cooking Classes: Depending on what your New Year’s Resolution’s might be, learning how to cook could potentially help you stay on track of achieving your goals. A few cooking classes that Austin has to offer include Cook Love Heal, Cozymeal Cooking Classes, Central Market Cooking School, and Let’s Eat Austin.

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Top 5 ATX Holiday Events 2021

Photo Credit: Joseph Haubert

 

Your Ultimate Austin Winter Bucket List is here. There is plenty to do in Austin during the wintertime, see the fun-filled activities below! 

 

Austin Trail of Lights: The 57th Annual Trail of Lights will take place this year from November 27th-December 31st as a drive-thru event. The Trail of Lights is the longest running holiday tradition of its kind in Austin and welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests from Central Texas each year. The trail features more than two million lights, 90 lighted holiday trees, and 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels. Purchase tickets here. (Zilker Park)

 

Peppermint Parkway: Taking place November 26-December 26 is the Circuit of The America’s Peppermint Parkway. The holiday spectacular will be transformed into a mile of holiday displays, millions of lights, live dancing elves, and a walking plaza full of food and activities. Purchase tickets here. (Circuit of The America’s)

 

Mozart’s Light Show: Mozart’s Coffee Roasters light show runs nightly from November through January. The annual Christmas Light Show will require reserved seating tickets in advance, along with general admission standing-room only tickets. Enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate while watching the lights choreographed to music. You can reserve tickets here. (Mozart’s Coffee Roasters)

 

Ballet Austin’s “Nutcracker”: Ballet Austin’s 59th annual production of The Nutcracker will return from December 4-23. Hundreds of dancers perform Stephen Mills’ enchanting choreography to Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s magical score with live accompaniment from Austin Symphony Orchestra. The show is two 50-minute acts with a 20-minute intermission. You can purchase tickets here. (Austin Symphony Orchestra)

 

Christmas Bar’s: Get in the holiday spirit by attending a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar. Miracle on 5th Street, located at the Eleanor, will run from November 19-December 28. Sippin’ Santa will also return to Nickel City for a tiki version of Miracle on 5th St. Enjoy holiday cocktails in a festive setting, surrounded by Christmas decor. (Multiple Locations) 

 

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Top 5 ATX November Events 2021

 

Photo by: @sh._.y (Instagram)

 

November is here which means Thanksgiving and cooler weather is right around the corner! There are several events in Austin that you won’t want to miss out on. Check out below our Top 5 Austin events happening in November!

 

Austin Food + Wine Festival: Celebrate Austin Food + Wine Festival’s 10th anniversary November 5-7, 2021. The festival is a three-day event with top chef talent and winemakers from across the nation. Enjoy signature bites from top-rated restaurants along with sampling wine, beer, and spirits exhibitors. Sip, savor, mix and mingle all weekend long with live musical performances. You can purchase tickets here. (Auditorium Shores and Republic Square Park)

 

ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot: Join one of Austin’s most beloved Thanksgiving traditions, the 31st annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot on November 25, 2021. It is the largest 5 mile run in Texas and is a great way to kick off Thanksgiving day. If you aren’t into running, you can also do a one mile walk/jog. The event also donates 100% of the proceeds to Caritas of Austin, a non-profit that works to prevent and end homelessness in Austin. Purchase tickets here. (The Long Center for the Performing Arts & Virtual)

 

Wurstfest: This year’s Wurstfest will take place from November 5-14, 2021. Enjoy good food, music, dancing, carnival rides, games, German/Texas/Domestic beer, special events, and Bavarian Style Entertainment. The annual event is a unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! Buy tickets here. (120 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130)

 

A Christmas Affair: This year’s Christmas Affair will be held from November 17-21, 2021. A Christmas Affair is a five-day holiday market benefiting the Junior League of Austin. The annual event hosts 200+ retail merchants from across the country. Purchase tickets here. (Palmer Event Center)

 

The Rolling Stones Concert : The Rolling Stone’s will perform at the Circuit of The Americas Super Stage on November 20, 2021. The newly scheduled date in Austin will mark the last tour date of the NO FILTER tour and the rock ‘n’ roll legends’ first time reuniting following last year’s postponement. You can purchase tickets here. (Circuit of the Americas)

 

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Top 5 ATX October Events 2021

 

Photo By: Charles Reagan Hackleman

 

The month of October is packed full of fun, once-a-year, events in Austin, Texas. Be sure to check out our Top 5 ATX October events below.

 

Austin City Limits Music Festival:  After a year of no ACL we are so excited that the Austin City Limits music festival is back. The 2021 ACL Music Festival takes place October 1-3 & 8-10, 2021 at Zilker Park, in the heart of Austin, Texas. If you are looking for a place to grab a drink and relax before or after the festival, be sure to check out Codependent, which was featured in Thrilliest’s Ultimate 2021 Austin City Limits Dining Guide. (Zilker Park)

 

Formula 1 Race: The Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix will be held in Austin, TX at the Circuit of the Americas from October 22-24, 2021. There will be performances from Twenty One Pilots on Friday night and Billy Joel on Saturday night. The United States Grand Prix is traditionally placed towards the end of the season on the calendar and has previously been pivotal in deciding the hotly-contested drivers’ championship. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of history! (9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617)

 

TX/OU Football Game: The greatest interstate rivalry in college football is returning to Dallas on October 9th, when the Texas Longhorns square off against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Even though the game won’t be held in Austin there are still plenty of great places to watch the game, a few places include, Little Woodrow’s (west 6th), Bufords, Bouldin Acres, The Tavern, Parlor and Yard, Haymaker, or even from ACL under the beer tent. (Multiple Venues)

 

Halloween: It’s finally October which means Halloween! Below are a few festive activities for a range of different ages. The House of Torment is a much-loved spot that’s been in business for over 12 years. The haunted house runs from September 11 – November 13. Book your tickets to the House of Torment here. The Flower Studio is hosting a Monster Mayhem Pumpkin Painting Class on Saturday October 23rd from 10:30am – 3:30pm. This is the perfect laid back event for little ones to create some fun Halloween decorations. Costumes are encouraged! Make your reservation here. For those who are 21+ the W Austin Hotel is having a Haunted Halloween and Costume Party on October 30th at 9:00pm. Dress up in your favorite costumes for a night of cocktails, dancing, and spooky times! You can purchase tickets here. (Multiple Venues).

 

Party for the Parks: Join Austin Parks Foundation at Party for the Parks to help raise critical funds for the city of Austin parks. The party will be held on October 6, 2021 at Zilker Park under the stars at ACL Music Festival. There will be amazing live music along with local food and drinks to raise funds to improve these important spaces, all while exclusively having the festival grounds to celebrate Austin’s parks, trails, and green spaces. You can purchase tickets here. (Zilker Park)

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Top 5 ATX Labor Day Events 2021

 

 

Looking to mix up your Labor Day plans? Check out these weekend plans you won’t want to miss.

 

Free Yoga at Waterloo Greenway: Castle Hill Fitness is hosting free yoga classes in the park at Waterloo Greenway on Monday September 6, 2021. The classes are open to members and non-members but you must bring your own mat and water bottle. Located at Moody Amphitheater the classes are 9:00am-10:00am, 10:00am-10:30am, and 6:30pm-7:30pm CDT. Registration is required for capacity purposes. You can sign up here. (1401 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701)

 

Austin Live Music Revival: Austin Live Music Revival is a multi-genre event featuring 50+ performances across five venues and three days! The event is taking place on Labor day Weekend starting on Friday September 3rd at 3:00 pm through Sunday September 5th at 11:00 pm CDT. A few of the venues include Antone’s, Swan Dive, Barbarella, Cedar Street Courtyard, and more. Check out the lineup and more information on the event here. (Multiple Venues)

 

Bob Schneider’s Labor of Love Fest: Bob Schneider is a family friendly event open to all ages. There will be a full bar and food available at the venue. The Labor of Love Fest will be on September 4, 2021 at 6:00pm at Nutty Brown Amphitheater. No outside chairs, food, drinks, containers, or blankets allowed. All minors will be charged an additional $5 at the door. (12225 Hwy 290 W, Austin, TX 78738)

 

Drive Thru Labor Day Weekend Fish Fry: Hosted by Austin Central Labor Council is the Labor Day Fish Fry. This year’s fish fry has been moved to a drive-thru only event. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 3rd at the NALC Hall (601 Williams Street, Austin, TX 78752).

 

Rooftop Night Party Labor Day Weekend: Enjoy some good music by Jamie Dred at a Rooftop Party hosted by Encore. Located at Speakeasy, the event will be held from September 5, 2021 from 9:00pm – 2:00am. Tickets are $10 and you can purchase them here. (412 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701)

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