11 Lovely Things To Do In Austin This February

Secret Austin • February 2, 2022

So much to do, so little time.

Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and Mardi Gras – with so much going on this month you’d think it’d be longer than 28 days. Read on to discover the very best that Austin has in store this February for restaurants, bars, experiences, and more!

1-4. Experience Magical Candlelight Concerts

Experience an absolutely magical winter here in Austin, and part of that is thanks to the amazing indoor and outdoor venues the city has to offer. Luckily, Fever Originals has brought its wildly popular Candlelight concert series to Austin.

5. Get Your Tickets To This Tantalizing Dining In The Dark

Imagine stepping inside a restaurant blanketed in darkness and being served a sublime three-course meal – the flavors and textures of which are intensified by your remaining senses. Sounds a little bit incredible, right? An experience that’s been backed by psychologists as an ‘amplified’ way to enjoy food, the enticing ‘Dining In The Dark’ event is here so you can find out yourself.

6. Go Skydiving Inside

Feel the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of an airplane: it’s possible! Head to iFLY Austin, a premier indoor skydiving facility powered by a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. After a training session, you’ll experience free-fall conditions with the help of an instructor. No experience is necessary, and afterward, you can take home a personalized flight certificate.

7. Tour Austin’s Most Haunted

If you are drawn to stories of the macabre, then this night tour is for you! Enjoy tales of murder, mystery, unrequited love, and many, many ghosts while taking a leisurely stroll. In Austin, nearly every street corner has a story to tell; with the right guide, you’ll uncover the hidden stories that can’t be found in textbooks.

8. See The Best Texas Has To Offer

Anyone that has ever road tripped out of state understands the sheer size of Texas. And with its enormousness, there’s plenty to see and do in the Lonestar State. From state parks and small towns, to luscious vineyards, to some strange little oddities along the way, here’s some exploration inspiration for my fellow Texan wanderlusts.

9. Go On An Awesome Austin Scavenger Hunt

Get ready to conquer Austin, completing wacky missions all over town while learning about this unique city’s best kept secrets, quirks, conversation pieces, local secrets, points of interest, fun facts, history, art, culture and more! Expect belly laughs, priceless memories, and hilarious stories with the photos to prove it! Explore the city in this truly rich experience that throws you into the middle of the scene. It makes for a terrific team-building experience for groups of all kinds and sizes—it’s great for curious locals as well!

10. Do It Like Disco

Come and have a speed dating night like no other. Upon check in you will receive either a “green” glow-in-the-dark bracelet signaling you are “single & available,” a “yellow” bracelet denoting “it’s complicated,” or a “pink” bracelet meaning you’re “off the market.” With swanky interiors, skyline views, and a large open air courtyard with plenty of space to social distance, The Belmont located in the heart of downtown Austin is the perfect spot for a Silent Disco.

11. Visit The Museum Of Ice Cream

Let your imagination run wild this fall in the state capital as Museum of Ice Cream has brought their stunning and whimsical experiums to Austin. MOIC, based in New York City, crafts surreal and saturated landscapes splashed with dazzling installations through which visitors are invited to connect with themselves and the environment around them.