Austin February 2025

Austin February 2025 Events

Austin February 2025 Events

Spend Valentines Day Month Snuggled in Austin

Average temperature low and high: 45°-65°
Need a few unique date ideas for Valentine's Day? Austin's got you covered. Hiking Mount Bonnell, watching a movie at the Blue Starlite, and enjoying a relaxing day at the Viva Day Spa should be enough to keep you and your sweetheart busy. And make sure to take advantage of the vast array of festivals, some of which feature oysters, bloody marys, and visual arts. And don't skip the BBQ and Tex-Mex fare either. Check back within a few weeks for more things to do in Austin.

February Event Calendar

Pre Valentine’s Day Stoplight Silent Disco

Pre Valentine’s Day Stoplight Silent Disco

The Belmont, located in the heart of downtown Austin, invites singles and couples alike to a unique and memorable Pre-Valentine's Day event. Upon check-in, attendees will receive a color-coded glowstick necklace signaling their relationship status: green for "single and available," yellow for "it's complicated," and pink for "off the market." The venue, with its swanky interiors, skyline views, and large open-air courtyard, is perfect for enjoying a Silent Disco featuring three live DJs spinning different genres of music throughout the night. Attendees will be provided with Quiet Events headphones and glow-in-the-dark gear. The event is 21+ and will take place rain or shine, with a casual dress code. Tickets start at $20.

Mardi Gras Bar Crawl - Austin

Mardi Gras Bar Crawl - Austin

Get out your craziest costume and have a little taste of New Orleans in Austin. Get ready to let the good times roll at this Mardi-Gras-themed bar hop. Expect to collect lots of beads, drink traditional New Orleans cocktails, and party all day as Sixth street transforms into Bourbon street. A ticket to the festivities grants you cover-free access to participating bars discounted food and drink specials, a light-up souvenir cup, and more. You must be 21+ to participate.  

OUTsider Fest

OUTsider Fest

Through many different kinds of mediums, including music, film, performance art, writing, and more, the OUTsider Fest challenges the norm of festivals as we know it. Through meaningful collaborations with queer artists, the festival encourages thoughtful dialogue between artists, scholars, and the general public.

Austin Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5K

Austin Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 5K

Whether you’re braving the cold and participating in the running festivities or just looking to cheer on the athletes from the sidelines (preferably with a hot chocolate in hand), the Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K races are a sight to behold. The course zigzags through the heart of downtown Austin with plenty to see and do along the way. Be sure to check out the downtown Finish Line festival in the heart of Austin's vibrant downtown--the perfect way to wrap up this popular annual event in the Live Music Capital of the World. Registration fees vary; City of Austin and State of Texas employees receive 50% off. 

Carnaval Brasileiro

Carnaval Brasileiro

Dubbed as the largest carnaval celebration outside Brazil, join thousands of Austinites who come together to take part in the annual festivities. The festival started out as a humble celebration among homesick Brazilian UT students who wanted a way to celebrate even while hundreds of miles from home. Forty-plus years later, and now it’s one of the wildest parties that Austin has to offer.

Austin Events in February

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Things to do in Austin

Things to Do in Austin in February

Broken Spoke

Broken Spoke

When in Texas, do as the Texans do. Eat good barbecue, gather with friends, and of course, go to an authentic honky tonk bar. Dubbed as the “Best Little Texas Honky Tonk in Texas,” the Broken Spoke doesn’t disappoint. You can take line dancing classes, eat chicken fried steak, and listen to some of the very best live music that Austin has to offer. It’s conveniently located on South Lamar Boulevard, about a 10-minute drive from downtown.

Take A Spa Day

Take A Spa Day
Handle that wintery dry skin during a luxurious spa day in Austin.  Enjoy the exclusive milk and honey facial at the aptly named Milk & Honey, get a hot stone massage at Viva Day Spa, or try an antioxidant body wrap at Spavia.  You'll walk away stress-free and feeling pampered.