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FeaturedDecember 19, 2025

Inside the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar’s National String Off: Austin’s Weirdest Holiday Tradition Returns

Discover Austin’s weirdest holiday tradition: the National String Off at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. Essential details + insider intel.

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Dec 12•#Austin

Inside The Mutt‑Cracker (SWEET!): Austin’s Wildest Holiday Tradition Returns With Rescue Dogs, Circus Arts, and True Keep Austin Weird Energy

Your insider guide to The Mutt‑Cracker (SWEET!), Austin’s weirdest holiday show starring rescue dogs, circus arts, and unexpected magic.

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Nov 28•#Weird & Wonderful

HOPE Outdoor Gallery Is Back: Your Insider's Guide to Tonight's Grand Re-Opening and Austin's Street Art Rebirth

Tonight: free admission, perfect 68°F, and the first 50 visitors score signed Shepard Fairey prints. After 7 years, HOPE Outdoor Gallery is BACK—now a 17-acre art park at 741 Dalton Ln with 30+ street artists.

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Nov 21•#Austin

Fortlandia 2025–26 at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Insider Guide to the 8 Forts, Off‑Site Trail Install, Parking, Prices, and Perfect Timing

Explore Fortlandia 2025–26 at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. Complete insider guide to 8 custom forts, off-site trail installation, parking, admission prices, hours, and crowd-beating timing tips.

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Nov 21•#Austin

Strange & Extraordinary Fest 2025 Austin Guide: Tickets, VIP Séance, Bazaar, Parking, and Weather Intel

Your complete guide to Strange & Extraordinary Fest 2025 in Austin on Nov 22. Learn about VIP séances, haunted artifacts, tickets ($35–$250), parking tips, weather, and insider strategies for the best paranormal experience.

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