The Fall 2016 Pecan Street Festival is an event that celebrates and preserves the history and landmark status of Sixth Street. This is one of the oldest events in Central Texas. It raises money for year-round projects to beautify this noteworthy block, formerly named “Pecan Street.” The two-day festival features a strong lineup of live music from local bands. Other entertainment includes street magicians and dance performances. There will be a traditional carnival and petting zoo as well.

Local vendors will be selling all kinds of crafts, including soaps, handmade jewelry, honey, beer growlers, and more. And you can expect the usual fair eats, like turkey legs and funnel cake, alongside fresh fruit smoothies and healthier treats. This twice-yearly event is a must-visit, and it won’t happen again until springtime, so make sure to catch it while you can. The Fall 2016 Pecan Street Festival is happening not far from Folio, so be sure to check it out!

Fall 2016 Pecan Street Festival
When: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sept. 24; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sept. 25
Where: 200 East 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701
www.everfest.com/e/pecan-street-festival-austin-tx

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The Austin Toy Museum. The Austin Nature and Science Center. The Texas Music Museum. These are just a handful of the venues participating in this year's Austin Museum Day on Sunday, September 18th. From sunrise to sunset, some of the city's coolest museums welcome guests for free.

So if there's a spot you've been meaning to check out, see Austin Museum Day's list of more than 35 participating museums. From the Asian American Resource Center all the way to the Women and Their Work Gallery, the spread of local museums offers something for everyone. Plus, many of them will have special programming and events for Austin Museum Day, like docent-guided tours and interactive activities. So mark your calendar for Austin Museum Day.

Austin Museum Day
When: Sunday, Sept. 18
Where: Various locations around Austin
www.austinmuseums.org/museumday
www.facebook.com/events/1174464119293916

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