On Tuesday, July 4th, make your way down to the rowing dock at Lady Bird Lake (which is only a short trip from Folio) for the July 4th Fireworks Paddle. Guests of this fun event can watch the impressive July 4th fireworks show above the lake while rowing around on a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. At the dock, guests can rent their choice of boat for an affordable price: just $55 for a single kayak, $90 for a three-person canoe, and just $45 for a stand-up paddleboard. Those interested in renting boats are just asked to reserve their boats ahead of time.

Check-in starts at 7:15 p.m. on and continues until 8:30 p.m. Everyone who is renting a boat to watch the fireworks is asked to be on the water by 8:45 p.m. because the fireworks show will start around 9:30 p.m. Enjoy this unique July 4th celebration this summer!

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The point of the Keep Austin Weird Festival and 5K 2017 isn't to beat your personal record or place in the top three. The race is actually described as the "slowest 5K in the world." It's really more about keeping Austin weird than keeping Austin fit. That's why the athletic and not-so-athletic alike are invited to put on their weirdest costumes and jog or stroll their way through a distinctly weird course.

That course includes 15 fun stops, each outfitted with its own odd activity. At one stop you might zoom down a slip and slide, and at another you might submerge a festival volunteer in a dunk tank. You might even get some treats and sweets along the way. The 5K culminates in a music festival with enough live entertainment and food to keep you going all day long. Tickets start at $27 for adults and $11 for kids.

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If you've never heard of World Music Day—more formally known as Fête de la Musique —you're missing out on an enchanting annual celebration. Cities all around the globe celebrate World Music Day each June, including Austin. The Austin Solstice Festival returns in 2017 from June 15th to the 17th.

Bring friends or family to this citywide event, which unfolds in a mix of venues in the Red River Entertainment District and Pan Am Park. The main event is the live music. Dozens of artists come to Pan Am Park for 10 hours of tunes on Saturday, June 17th and throughout the three-day fest. Headliners include local and national acts, and your general admission ticket ($35) grants you access to all three days of tunes, plus other activities like yoga workshops and shopping at the art market. Don't miss it!

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