Our Top 10 Things to do in Austin: February 2014
February 1, 2014 by Laura Duggan · Leave a Comment
Modern Home Tour Austin
February 1, 2014
Saturday
Tour some of the city’s modern marvels, designed by local architects.
modernhometouraustin.com
Livestrong Austin Marathon and Half Marathon
February 16, 2014
Sunday
This is Austin’s annual full marathon. Run, volunteer or cheer at this nationally recognized charitable event.
youraustinmarathon.com
Carnaval Brasileiro
February 1, 2014
Saturday
Live samba music, conga lines, consumes and wild abandon fill the Palmer Events Center at one of the biggest Carnaval celebrations outside of Brazil.
sambaparty.com
Austin Jugglefest
February 21-23, 2014
Friday-Sunday
Three days of circus art, juggling, unicycling, demonstrations, workshops and plenty of games. Now in its 21st year!
juggling.place.org/jugglefest
Cowboy Breakfast
February 21, 2014
Friday
It’s the official kickoff to Rodeo Austin. Enjoy a Texas-sized buffet and live entertainment. Free!
rodeoaustin.com
Austin Energy Regional Science Festival
February 19-22, 2014
Wednesday-Saturday
Experience one of Texas’ largest regional science fairs, which showcases the work of nearly 3.000 students in 3rd through 12th grades.
sciencefest.org
That Takes the Cake!
February 22-23, 2014
Saturday-Sunday
Celebrating its 10th year, this sugar art show and cake competition features celebrity demonstrations as well as on-site decorating competitions and classes. This year’s theme is “The Cake of the Ages.”
thattakesthecake.org
Kosher Chili Cook-Off
February 23, 2014
Sunday
Join Congregation Agudas Achim for a kosher bowl of red. Enjoy family-friendly fun and music. Enter your own chili to the competition or just eat some.
caa-austin.org/content/chili
Parade of Homes
February 15, 2014 – March 2, 2014
The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin has selected Willie Nelson’s Tierra Vista in Spicewood as the site of its 59th annual tour.
hbaaustin.com
Sherwood Forest Faire
Open Every Weekend in February and March
Joustin, falconry, sword-fighting, glass-blowing and blacksmithing demonstrations, wizards, feasts and more. It’s a medieval good time for the whole family. Open every weekend February through March.
sherwoodforestfaire.com
Laura is a third generation native of Austin who grew up in Tarry Town in Central Austin. She is the owner and broker of West Austin Properties and has been selling real estate in the Austin area since 1979. Laura is married to the love of her life, Brad, and they have two grown daughters. Together, they love to explore all of the fun spots Austin has to offer.