What to do in Austin in January

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What to do in Austin in January

2024 is here and the chilly weather is coming! We hope you had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The holidays are over, and people are winding down and working on their New Year resolutions. For that reason, we kept our list short and sweet as you spend more time bundled up and focusing on goals!

Free Week – January 5th and 6th

Free Week was started in 2003 in the Red River Cultural District as a way to keep local venues up and running during the slow time in the winter. It started with one venue and has now grown to several venues across Austin with thousands of attendees. This year there will be 10+ venues and dozens of free live music performances! Visit the Red River Cultural District website for the lineup and more info.

MLK Day Festival – January 15th

The MLK Festival kicks off at 9 am with a short program at the MLK statue at UT Austin, then a march. The festival follows at 11:15 am and will last until around 3:30 pm. Come enjoy multiple vendors of all sorts and local musical artists! This year they are joining with Central Texas Food Bank to gather donations. If you plan to march and attend, be sure to bring some canned goods or non-perishable food items. For more information on attending visit their website.

3M Half Marathon – January 21st

Come out to downtown Austin to participate in this downhill half marathon course that ends at the State Capitol! A lively festival with live music will greet you at the end! If you’ve run half marathons this is a great opportunity to PR as it’s mostly a downhill course and known for producing some of the fastest PRs! Visit their website to register or to find out more!

Until Next Time

That’s all we have for this month! We hope you have a fantastic January filled with warmth and new goals! We’re expecting a rainy winter, if you notice any leaks or roof damage, be sure to contact us for a free inspection. See you next month with a list of new activities and events!