Austin's top April events you won't want to miss
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The Wildflower Center stays open late on Tuesdays every spring. Photo: Ricardo B. Brazziell/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images
It's springtime in Central Texas, and one of our favorite months of the year to get out and explore Austin.
Here are some of the events we're most looking forward to.
ABC Kite Fest (April 11)
A must-do spring tradition in Austin in its 98th year, with more than 10,000 kites in Zilker Park from 10am-5pm. Be sure to enter your kite in the free contest.
Moontower Comedy Festival (April 7–18)
More than 100 comics take over 11 venues across 11 days at Moontower. Find the full schedule online and purchase a badge (starting at $99) or daily wristbands ($50 plus fees).
- Headliners include Lucy Darling, Vir Das, Kathy Griffin, Roy Wood Jr., Brad Williams, Leslie Jones, Sarah Sherman and Meg Stalter.
Statesman Cap10K (April 12)
One of the nation's largest road races draws tens of thousands of runners downtown and ends with a finish line festival at Auditorium Shores.
- You can still register to run for $75.
Fusebox Festival (April 15–19)
A multidisciplinary arts festival bringing live performances, installations, theater, dance and music to unexpected places around Austin.
- Find the full schedule online. Ticket prices vary, and attendees have the option to pay what they can.
Austin Reggae Festival (April 17-19)
Musicians, artists and food vendors take over Auditorium Shores for this three-day festival.
- Single-day and full weekend passes are still available, starting at $53.
Austin Blues Festival (April 25-26)
Jimmie Vaughan & Friends, Eric Johnson, Adrian Quesada's Boleros Psicodélicos and George Clinton are among the performers at this year's festival at Moody Amphitheater.
- Tickets start at $89 for 1-day tickets.
Texas MS 150 (April 25-26)
Thousands of cyclists launch from the Texas Capitol for this two-day ride supporting the National MS Society.
- Ride 75 miles to La Grange, with a second-day leg to College Station. A shorter, 38-mile route to La Grange leaves from Mayfest Park in Bastrop.
- Fundraising minimum: $400.
Eeyore's Birthday Celebration (April 25)
You can't miss this daylong tradition in Pease Park. Expect live music, costumes, drum circles, food and vibes.
- Free for all ages.
Tuesday Twilights
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center continues its Tuesday Twilights tradition, allowing visitors to enjoy music, eat dinner and stay late on Tuesdays.
- Weekly through May 12, 5-8pm and included with admission, which starts at $15.