There is quite a bit to love about Austin no matter when you visit, but the month of August is a great time to do so. The summer season is always busy for travelers, but by the time August comes around, you will notice fewer people traveling. Come visit Austin in the month of August to see less crowds and access more of the fun you want to have. Locals call Austin home for a variety of reasons, including many August activities n Austin. Take a look at what locals love about Austin and how following their example can make your August visit more fun:
What Locals Love About Austin Activities in August
If you live in Austin, you are naturally a live music lover. The city is known for its live music. Just look around you as you visit and you will find countless venues hosting live music every night of the week. Catching live music is a joyful experience that is made even better in Austin. The summer season kicks up the live music to the next level with the Drop In Summer Concert Series. This is a season-long experience that runs from May to mid-August, offering plenty of summer fun.
The Drop in Summer Concert Series takes place at the Long Center, where you can catch live music artists hitting the stage. The final shows of the Drop in Summer Concert Series will take place on August 7th and 14th giving you two final opportunities to catch the show. What locals really love about the event is that it is absolutely free to attend. All you have to do is RSVP in advance to secure a spot. The Drop In Summer Concert Series is a great spot to see the up and coming talent in Austin hitting the stage before they make it big.
Catching the Zilker Summer Musical
Live music is not the only form of entertainment here in Austin during the month of August. Theatergoers who live in Austin also know that the Zilker Summer Musical is another great chance to see live productions during the summer season. The Zilker Summer Musical takes place over at Zilker Hillside Theater with weekly performances held each week. The performance is given by an outdoor theatre troupe that are an exciting bunch to catch live. The Zilker Summer Musical will run up until August 16th with performances each week on Thursday through Sunday evening. With out of town visitors frequenting the area on the weekend, you can find the Friday and Saturday performances to be quite busy. Instead, locals will prefer to enjoy the Thursday and Sunday night performances to avoid the larger crowds. You will find purchasing tickets for these evenings to be much easier and let you enjoy more space around you. Come check out these performances with the locals during the month of August!
Seeing the Austin Bats Away from Tourist Crowds
When you live in Austin, you know all about the local bats that call the underside of the Congress Avenue Bridge home during the summer months. Seeing these bats is a right of passage for your visit to Austin. However, locals prefer to stay away from the large crowds the bats bring around sunset. Instead, they will find ways to still see them but stay away from the large groups of people. During your visit, check out Lady Bird Lake to find an entire lake here in Downtown Austin. Along the shore you can find all kinds of rental shops that can offer plenty of water craft for you to use. One great pastime is renting a stand up paddleboard and paddling around the water. At dusk you can paddle out to the underside of the Congress Avenue Bridge to see the bats from the water! This is a great way to get a unique view of the bats taking flight at dusk while avoiding the crowds at the bridge viewing areas. A moment to relax on the water while seeing a popular activity is a great August combination.
Austin Pride Festival
The month of August is always known as Pride Month, and here in Austin it is a big deal. Over 400,000 people will come to the Austin Pride Parade & Festival taking place in Downtown Austin. The festivities begin over at the state capitol with a giant parade marching down Congress Avenue. Locals will also catch the after party at the Pride Festival. This is a great way to support love and local activities in the area.
More Fun in Austin
The month of August is always popular here in Austin, but the locals know how to do it right. Make sure to book one of our vacation rentals to stay close to the fun. Contact us to book your stay today.