Warm weather is on the way, y’all. Embrace the blossoming flowers, sunlit brunches and open-air happy hours while temperature allows. Read on to discover our top 15 things to do in Austin this April!
1. Experience glamorous burlesque entertainment like never before
Did someone say sexy acrobatics? At this captivating cirque-style cabaret show, you can expect an evening filled with seductive choreography, unbelievable stunts, extravagant costumes and atmospheric lighting. Tickets are still available, but selling fast — so be sure to save your spot here! You’re bound to be left on the edge of your seat at this incredible performance featuring world-class acrobats at The Venue ATX.
2. Attend a magical Candlelight concert
You can experience an absolutely magical spring here in Austin, and part of that is thanks to the amazing historic spaces the city has to offer. Fever Originals is bringing its wildly popular Candlelight concert series to beautiful venues for the season, paying homage to iconic artists under the gentle glow of candlelight.
- Candlelight: The Best of Metallica and Schubert
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
- Candlelight: Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Favorites
- Candlelight: The Best of Frank Sinatra
3. Treat yourself to this tantalizing ‘Dining In The Dark’ experience
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 now open at Hillside Farmacy in Austin so you can find out yourself.
4. Check out a far out concert at this local venue
Want to enjoy live music while supporting a small businesses? The Far Out Lounge & Stage has tons of performances lined up for you to enjoy, from a Bob Marley tribute concert to a Sunday brunch spotlighting iconic B-52s hits. The space is even hosting a The Pancakes & Booze Art Show on April 22, featuring pop art and free pancakes!
5. Play a round of pickleball
When the name of your entertainment complex is called “Dreamland,” you’re already setting the bar pretty high. But when your entertainment complex, outdoor recreational center and arts venue offers everything from pickleball to live concerts, maybe the name is fitting, after all. Along with 16 pickleball courts, the space includes undulating mini golf courses, eye-catching sculptures and disc golf.
6. Take a trip to the Austin Aquarium
Dive into a world filled with thousands of fascinating creatures at the Austin Aquarium. Along with ocean dwellers like sharks, tropical fish and stingrays, the aquarium is home to a handful of reptiles and mammals, including lemurs, pythons and capybaras! This interactive, fun-filled experience is perfect for the whole family, and special discounts are available for children, students and seniors.
7. Rent a paddle board for an afternoon
With the weather warming, we’re more ready than ever to get out and about. What better way to enjoy Austin’s gorgeous spring season than on a paddle board excursion? From Lady Bird Lake to the West End, there are plenty of places to enjoy this aquatic activity.
8. See the Best Texas has to offer
Anyone who 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, here is some exploration inspiration for our fellow Texan wanderlusts.
9. Withdraw cupcakes from this sweet ATM
For many, a trip to the ATM, particularly after a long weekend, is a somewhat trepidatious process. Making a withdrawal from Sprinkles Cupcake ATM, on the other hand, is way less stressful and far more exciting. The ATM dispenses freshly baked cupcakes and cookies 24/7, ready to satisfy your sweet tooth at any point throughout the day.
10. Glamp under the stars
Spend a few nights at Basecamp Terlingua, an other-worldly glamping experience that integrates the future with the past, giving its visitors the impression of luxury camping in the cosmos.
11. Sweeten up at this precious bakery
Hyde Park may possibly well be the most charming neighborhood in Austin, and it’s due to its quaint collection of local coffee houses, restaurants, and grocers. On 43rd street, across the way from Fresh Plus, you have Quacks Bakery, home to buzzworthy coffee concoctions, precious pastries and the most enticing danishes.
12. Hang out at the armadillo den
The two-story Armadillo Den is hooked up with Google Fiber Wifi. With both indoor and outdoor seating options, this makes the Den ideal for mixing work and play. Its spacious patio is spruced up with oak trees, plenty of tables, yard games, a swing, and a running creek. In the near future, the Den plans to open an off-leash dog park as well as construct a kid-friendly awning area.
13. Get lost in this magical multi-sensory Wonderspace
We could all use a psychological escape right now. Plunge into the infinite space that is imagination in the multiplicity of multi-sensory experience exhibited in Austin’s Wonderspace. Stimulate your mind at Wonderspace in Austin, where 15 surreal expositions are currently on display.
14. Visit the Museum of Ice Cream
Let your imagination run wild this spring as the 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.
15. See all the movies
Fever has an incredible deal for you! Check out the listings and movie times of our participating AMC movie theaters, get your Fever ticket, and go have fun! Whether it’s a rainy afternoon or a special date night, AMC Theatres® has your tickets to all the best comedies, action movies, and everything in between, with just a click of a button.