Community Events
Here are a few events from community partners and organizations across Austin that could serve as an additional resource for you.
Car Seat Events/Eventos de asientos infantiles para automóviles
Car seat events in 2025! Registration for each event opens up the Monday at 7:30 AM two weeks before each events. Location varies, please refer to this flyer.
¡Eventos de asientos de automóvil en 2025! Las inscripciones para cada evento se abren el lunes a las 7:30 a.m. dos semanas antes de cada evento. La ubicación varía, consulte este folleto.
Neighborhood Centers | AustinTexas.gov
The Neighborhood Centers provide emergency rent, utility and food assistance to low- and moderate-income families in need.
April Food Events and Health Screenings Calendars
Please find the Neighborhood Services Unit Food and Nursing calendar for March 2025 in the attachment. As a reminder they do not require ID or SSN for these services.
Neighborhood Centers | AustinTexas.gov
The Neighborhood Centers provide emergency rent, utility and food assistance to low- and moderate-income families in need.
Foundation Communities April Calendar
Attached is the calendar for the month of March. As a reminder, all events are open and free to the public. If you or someone you know would like to attend one of our events, all you need to do is show up. We ask that you bring strong bags from home if you would like to attend one of our pantries, but if you do not have bags then we should have some available for you.
Adjunto el calendario del mes de marzo. Como recordatorio, todos los eventos son abiertos y gratuitos para el público. Si usted o alguien que conoce desea asistir a uno de nuestros eventos, todo lo que necesita hacer es presentarse. Le pedimos que traiga bolsas resistentes de su casa si desea asistir a una de nuestras despensas, pero si no tiene bolsas, deberíamos tener algunas disponibles para usted.
Ladies Let's Talk English Conversation Practice
Ladies Let’s Talk’s English conversation practice sessions begin next week and will run for five weeks on the following dates:
Thursdays at 7pm Central time — April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8
Fridays at 10:30am Central time — April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9
All registered volunteers and learners will receive a text invitation on Mondays beginning Monday, April 7. Spaces fill quickly, so please RSVP as soon as you can so we can hold a space for you.
During Conversation sessions, you’ll receive an invitation text on Mondays inviting you to that week’s sessions.
For more information, click here.
Healthy Living Classes
Come learn how to manage type 2 diabetes by making small changes, step by step. Classes are fun, social, and FREE!
For more information and to register, click here.
From Confidence to Cashflow: The Social Media Blueprint with Ali Schneider
From Confidence to Cashflow: The Social Media Blueprint with Ali Schneider
Hays County ladies, are you ready to turn your online presence into profit? Whether you're a small business owner, side hustler, or dreamer ready to make an impact, this event is for YOU!
Key Messages:
Confidence is Currency – Own Your Voice and Presence
Authenticity Converts – People Buy From PEOPLE, not perfection. Show up as YOU!
Content Drives Cash Flow – Learn how to show up, serve, and SELL!
Show Yourself Some Love
Women are superheroes, even if their capes are invisible. We take care of everybody and all the things, all the time. But even superheroes need self-care.
That's why you should Show Yourself Some Love.
Join us for our third annual women's wellness event in Temple, Texas. Get tips on how to be more productive, creative, healthier and happier. (Hint: making your health a priority is a great place to start.)
Fitness, weight loss, hormones, long-term health and how to reduce body aches and pains—we'll cover all that and more in this fun, fast-paced day focused on women's health and wellbeing.
NO COST to attend
Lunch is provided
Free parking
La Mujer! A Celebration of women
In its 14th year, the ESB MACC's annual La Mujer event celebrates women and women-identifying individuals in Austin’s Mexican American and Latina/o/x/e community.
This event is on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. It is a free event that is open to all ages, gender identities, and cultural identities where women can be seen, heard, and empowered. Free workshops and activities focus on wellness, women in justice, know-your-rights, and all-local visual and performing arts groups. There is a focus on uplifting and hiring women for all roles of this event, including our graphic design, sound engineer, etc!
Health & Wellness Committee: FREE CPR Certification & Stretch session
🚨 Learn a Life-Saving Skill — FREE CPR Certification! 🚨
The Austin LGBT Chamber Health & Wellness Committee is offering FREE CPR certification exclusively for Chamber members!
📍 Hosted at: OutWellness
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, April 26th at 1PM
🎟 Spots are limited to 30 attendees — register now!
Free Advance Care Planning Workshop
Please join engAGE Travis County in this valuable program.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required, and lunch will be provided.
CHATS: An Interactive Small Business Panel
EGBI invites you to CHATS: An Interactive Small Business Panel featuring local entrepreneurs who are reshaping Central Texas through resilience, creativity, and grit.
This isn’t your typical panel. You’ll hear authentic stories—the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the lessons learned. It’s your chance to connect, ask questions, and walk away with insight and inspiration for your own journey.
"Beyond the Silence: Talking About Peri/Menopause Together"
A panel with Luz Salcedo and Monique Flukers.
Join an Austin Public Health Nurse and Advocate for an eye-opening conversation about peri/menopause/postmenopause. Panelists will explore how different societies view menopause, the stigma surrounding it, and the wisdom (or silence) passed between generations. We’ll also share practical tips for managing symptoms, promoting wellness, and fostering open conversations.
CARE Parent Cafe
What: Conversation with other parents
Who: Special Needs Community
Where: Any Baby Can, 6207 Sheridan Ave. Austin, TX 78723
When: May 9th from 9:30am-12pm
Language: English
Offered: childcare (ages 3+) and breakfast
Questions: Yadira.Munoz@anybabycan.org
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/uRmEveZ5wh
Charla entre Padres
Está invitado a participar en conversaciones donde se hablará de temas importantes sobre fortaleza de nuestras familias. Este evento es para padres de niños con problemas de desarollo o condiciones medicas. ¡Desayuno incluido!
Habrá cuidado de niños 3+
Ladies Let's Talk Luncheon
If you live in or near Austin, Texas, please attend our potluck luncheon! This is a great opportunity to meet other learners and volunteers in person and learn more about another wonderful Austin nonprofit organization, Dress for Success.
We’ll gather at St. Matthew's around 11:30 a.m. and begin eating at noon. At 12:45 our friends from Dress for Success Austin will tell us about the services they provide to any woman looking for a job. Dress for Success Austin not only provides women job seekers with clothing and accessories for a stylish, professional appearance, but they also offer career mentoring and financial education.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 19, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Huffman Hall, 8134 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759.
Cost: Free!
Potluck: Please bring a dish to share.
Can you bring a friend? Absolutely! But please remember, the luncheon is for women only.
RSVP to Chichi Armstrong at chichi@lltaustin.org.
VetConnect Day
Join The Texas Veterans Network for an Interactive Day of Veteran Resources and Career Opportunities!
Are you a veteran, spouse, reservist, or active duty service member? Come connect with numerous organizations that are apart of the Texas Veterans Network powered by Combined Arms!
Explore a variety of resources and opportunities:
Career Opportunities: Meet organizations that specialize in Veteran hiring initiatives
Benefits Assistance: Get answers to your benefits questions.
Service Record Issues: Resolve any issues with your service record.
Mental Health Resources: Learn about available mental health options.
Education Benefits: Seek guidance on utilizing your education benefits.
Recreational Activities: Find out about outdoor activities and volunteer opportunities.
Charla entre Padres
Está invitado a participar en conversaciones donde se hablará de temas importantes sobre fortaleza de nuestras familias. Este evento es para padres de niños con problemas de desarollo o condiciones medicas. ¡Desayuno incluido!
Habrá cuidado de niños 3+
Tax Day
We are now less than two weeks away until the filing deadline! Taxpayers have until April 15th to file their taxes or request an extension (more info on this below!). Prosper Tax Help is open seven days a week with daytime and evening hours across 10 sites in Travis and Williamson counties.
We have prepared over 11,600 tax returns. Schedule an appointment at the following sites today!
Prosper Center – North: 5900 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Prosper Center – South: 2900 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Wells Branch Recreation Center: 3000 Shoreline Dr, Austin, TX 78728
ACCelerator at ACC Highland: 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752
Round Rock Public Library: 200 E Liberty Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664
Southeast Health and Wellness Center: 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
Rental Assistance | I Belong in Austin
The I Belong in Austin program provides tenant rental assistance to residents vulnerable to eviction. The Housing Department’s goal is to provide financial assistance with rent, moving, storage, and relocation costs to avoid eviction and keep families in their homes. El Buen Samaritano continues to serve as program administrator.
Submit an application here.
Turning Passion Into Action Workshop
Developing Your Second Half Strategy: A Workshop For Women Who Want To Turn Passion Into Action
You've spent the last however many years taking care of everybody else, getting it all done, and being the person you were "supposed" to be. Now, as your world is shifting around you, you're beginning to see room for pursuing what truly matters. How do you let go of the comfortable stagnancy of what you know for an exhilarating (if scary) future where you use your powers for good? Join Coach Frances Zopp for a workshop where you will identify what your passion is, outline the path you need to take to turn it into action, and commit to the first step towards getting there.
Making the Most of your Tax Refund
Are you one of the many Americans who receive a sizable tax refund each year but aren’t quite sure how to make the best use of it? If you find yourself wondering where last year’s refund went and want to make different choices this time around, this webinar is for you!
Join us to dive into a variety of strategies for making your tax refund work harder for you. Whether you’re looking to build up your savings, pay off debt, or invest in your future, you’ll leave with actionable tips and ideas to help you make decisions that benefit you both now and in the long run.
Register here
Webinar: Homestead Exemptions
Join the Travis Central Appraisal District for a look at how a homestead exemption can save you money on your property tax bill and the different types of exemptions available.
Register here.
Pop Up Resource Clinic
Resources available/Recursos disponibles:
Community Care Clinic/ Clínica médica de atención comunitaria
MAP Application and Approval/ Tarjetas MAP
Veteran Services/ Asistencia para veteranos
Substance Use Resources/Treatment/ Tratamiento de drogas y recursos
HIV/Hep C Testing/ Pruebas de HIV/ Hepatitis
ServicePoint Cards/ID Docs/ Tarjetas de “Service Point”
Mental Health Services/ Servicios de salud mental
Pet Supplies/Food/ Recursos para mascotas
Coordinated Assessments for Housing/ Evaluación coordinada para vivienda
Employment Opportunities/ Oportunidades de empleo
Enhanced Library Card/ Tarjeta de biblioteca
Warrant/Ticket Resolution with DACC/
Dove Springs Neighborhood Center Market
Please join us for FREE fresh and shelf stable food! MUST BRING YOUR OWN BAG.
¡Únase a nosotros para obtener alimentos frescos y no perecederos gratis! DEBE TRAER SU PROPIA BOLSA.
Her Health, Her Power, Lunch, Sister Talk and More!
Join us for a powerful afternoon of sisterhood, education, and empowerment as we recognize National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!
This special luncheon is a safe and welcoming space where women of all backgrounds can come together to:
💖 Learn the facts about HIV and how it impacts women and girls.
🙌 Fellowship with a community of strong, supportive women.
🎤 Hear from inspiring speakers who will share their stories and expertise.
🍽️ Enjoy a delicious meal in the spirit of unity and empowerment. Together, we will break stigma, uplift one another, and take charge of our health and well-being!
Let’s celebrate strength, faith, and sisterhood.🎟️ RSVP Today!
For more information, contact Cynthia Washington, (737) 268-6312, cynthia.washington@austintexas.gov
South Austin Neighborhood Center Food Event
Bring your own reusable bags! Choose your own fresh foods!
¡Trae tus propias bolsas reutilizables! ¡Elige tus propios alimentos frescos!
Health Equity Unit Presents Healthy HACA Tuesdays
Learn about Healthy Living and Nutrition
Laz Martinez, Public Health Educator
NAMI Central Texas March Calendar
The families and members of NAMI Central Texas are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.
Foundation Communities March Calendar
Attached is the calendar for the month of March. As a reminder, all events are open and free to the public. If you or someone you know would like to attend one of our events, all you need to do is show up. We ask that you bring strong bags from home if you would like to attend one of our pantries, but if you do not have bags then we should have some available for you.
Adjunto el calendario del mes de marzo. Como recordatorio, todos los eventos son abiertos y gratuitos para el público. Si usted o alguien que conoce desea asistir a uno de nuestros eventos, todo lo que necesita hacer es presentarse. Le pedimos que traiga bolsas resistentes de su casa si desea asistir a una de nuestras despensas, pero si no tiene bolsas, deberíamos tener algunas disponibles para usted.
March Food Events and Health Screenings Calendars
Please find the Neighborhood Services Unit Food and Nursing calendar for March 2025 in the attachment. As a reminder they do not require ID or SSN for these services.
Neighborhood Centers | AustinTexas.gov
The Neighborhood Centers provide emergency rent, utility and food assistance to low- and moderate-income families in need.
Travis County Expunction Expo
What is the Expunction Expo?
Removing old arrest records from your criminal history can be difficult without help. The 2025 Expunction Expo will help Travis County residents clear their old arrest records. Not all arrests qualify for clearing but it is usually helpful to try. Why? Individuals with arrest records often find it hard to obtain jobs, housing, or financial aid for college.
To learn more, click here.
Lunch & Learn: How to start a food truck business in Texas
Are you dreaming of owning your own food truck but don’t know where to start? Join us for a Lunch & Learn session designed to equip aspiring food truck entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the Texas food industry.
Register here
Overnight Cold Weather Shelter Activation
Register for Cold Weather Shelter Activation at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 from 6-8PM.
Bus routes for One Texas Center: Lines 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 142 and 801.
Reminder: Fares will not be required if taking CapMetro to OTC.
Inscribirse para los albergues de tiempo frio en One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 de 6PM a 8PM.
Rutas de autobuses que llevan a One Texas Center: Lineas 1, 7, 10, 20, 30, 105, 142 and 801.
Know Your Rights info session/Conoce tus derechos
Texas Immigration Law Council will explain some of the recent changes to immigration policy and cover Know Your Rights information.
Register here
Para Español, haz clic aquí
Diaper Distribution
Diaper distribution over at UT Social Resource Center Building J! It is a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information, please contact Jesus Ybarra, Community Health Worker at (512) 517-0168.
Supporting Families Together Any Baby Can, mental health presentation in Spanish
El 8 de Febrero de 2025 tendremos una presentación de salud mental con Leonor Vargas en español en Southwest Keys, desayuno incluido, manualidades + ¡un mago! Tenemos 30 lugares abiertos para padres y cuidado de niños incluido, también tendremos kits de emergencia disponibles para las familias. Los padres podrán registrarse conmigo por correo electrónico o por teléfono.
February 8, 2025 we’ll be having a mental health presentation with Leonor Vargas in Spanish at Southwest Keys, breakfast included, arts & crafts + a magician! We have 30 spots open for parents and childcare included, we will have emergency kits available to families as well. Parents will be able to register with me by email or phone.
Registration: Desiree Medina by email or phone (desiree.medina@anybabycan.org) Phone: 512-230-6712
February Food Events and Health Screenings Calendars
Please find the Neighborhood Services Unit Food and Nursing calendar for February 2025 in the attachment. As a reminder they do not require ID or SSN for these services.
Neighborhood Centers | AustinTexas.gov
The Neighborhood Centers provide emergency rent, utility and food assistance to low- and moderate-income families in need.
Save money. Don't Stress. File for free.
Folks can schedule an appointment at one of the following sites:
Prosper Center – North: 5900 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Prosper Center – South: 2900 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Wells Branch Recreation Center: 3000 Shoreline Dr, Austin, TX 78728
ACCelerator at ACC Highland: 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752
Round Rock Public Library: 200 E Liberty Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664
Southeast Health and Wellness Center: 2901 Montopolis Dr, Austin, TX 78741
Alternatively, they can visit one of our smaller capacity walk-in sites in Williamson County. Click here to view the Williamson County flyer:
Operation Liberty Hill
Hutto Public Library
Taylor Public Library
FarmShare Austin's Veggie You-Pick
Save the Date! Join Farmshare's 11th Annual Veggie You-Pick event on Saturday, December 14th, from 1 PM to 4 PM at the beautiful 13-acre organic farm.
This event is open to the public with free admission.
Fix It Toy Hospital
Bring up to two broken toys to the Fix-It Austin Toy Hospital and work with skilled volunteer to learn how to fix them. This free and fun event is a great way to get hands-on, learn new skills, and bring cherished toys back to life.
This is a perfect activity for Bigs and Littles to enjoy together—don’t miss out! Register on EventBrite today.
Holidays Around the World
The ACC Military Families Center and Student Advocacy Center are excited to invite you and your family to our first annual Holidays Around the World celebration on Saturday, December 14th!
This festive event invites you to experience the magic of holiday traditions from countries across the globe, showcased through vibrant displays and engaging activities created by our World Languages Department and Cultural Centers. Enjoy strolling through these cultural exhibits, participate in hands-on crafts inspired by global celebrations, and discover the unique customs that make each holiday special.
To make the day even more special, Santa will be available for pictures until the 45 minute mark of each hour, and each child will have the chance to pick out a gift to take home!
Time Slots:
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
RSVP is required to secure your preferred time slot, as space is limited. RSVP HERE
Free Holiday Community Giveaway
Includes:
Prize drawings
Kids gifts
Household goods
Food bags
Coats for kids
While supplies last
