7 curated things to do options in the Austin area, including Live Oak Brewing, Wally Workman Gallery, Art for the People Gallery. Each listing identifies its actual town; nearby trips are labeled.
Choose between a hands-on activity, an exhibition visit and a booked tasting or tour. Galleries can work as short stops; classes and guided experiences generally need more planning. Dated community happenings are on the separate city calendar.
Browse First Light Books, stop at Tiny Grocer, then share a pie at Allday Pizza. All three are at the former post office on Speedway; check each business’s hours before heading over.
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A tree-shaded brewery near the airport with traditional lagers and an on-site disc golf course. Plan a relaxed outdoor visit rather than treating it as a downtown bar stop.
Nearby trip to Del Valle. Check course conditions and event notices, and bring your own disc-golf equipment.
1615 Crozier Lane, Del Valle, TX 78617
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Visit business website ↗A contemporary-art gallery in a historic two-story house. Changing exhibitions make it a manageable art stop near the western edge of downtown.
Check the current exhibition and gallery hours before visiting.
1202 W 6th Street
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Visit business website ↗An East Austin gallery centered on work by local artists. Browse changing exhibitions when you want a focused introduction to the city’s working art community.
Use the Springdale Road location when planning your route.
1023 Springdale Road, Suite 2A
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Visit business website ↗A South Lamar gallery presenting local art across a range of sizes and prices. A useful first stop for browsing original work for your home.
Measure your wall before shopping for a specific space.
2200 S Lamar Boulevard, Suite J
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Visit business website ↗A working pottery studio with a gallery of handmade ceramics and bookable classes. Browse functional pieces or reserve time to try working with clay.
Adult classes require booking; gallery browsing has separate hours.
5442 Burnet Road
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Visit business website ↗A ceramics gallery and teaching studio where local makers’ housewares and sculptures share space with hands-on learning. Suitable for both a handmade gift and a creative outing.
Book lessons in advance; use the McPhaul Street address.
806 McPhaul Street
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Visit business website ↗Rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard for time on Lady Bird Lake. The west-side launch offers a water-based outing away from a restaurant-and-shopping itinerary.
Weather, last-launch times and festival road closures can affect access.
2418 Stratford Drive
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