Erin Rost, Realtor

🎭 Featured Events for August
Family & Theatre Highlights
Bring It On: The Musical at Zilker Summer Musical (runs through Aug 16) — a free, energetic production for all ages
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Jurassic Quest (Aug 8–10) featuring life-size animatronic dinosaurs at Palmer Events Center
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Kids’ events & creative workshops, including brick festivals and themed stage shows like Mary Poppins and SpongeBob Musical
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Music & Live Concerts
ACL Live at The Moody Theater / 3TEN hosts acts from Brit Floyd, Finneas, Charlotte Lawrence, to Mock Lobster across multiple August dates
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Free outdoor series: Drop‑In Summer Concert Series at Long Center lawn, plus Bands in Bloom and Blues on the Green still rocking into August
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Community support concerts including the Band Together Texas benefit show Aug 17 at Moody Center with acts like Miranda Lambert and Kelly Clarkson
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Festivals & Community Events
Austin Pride Festival & Parade (Aug 23 at Fiesta Gardens, parade begins at 8 PM) — free this year and showcasing local artists plus community events all month
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Central Market Hatch Chile Festival (Aug 6–19) — food celebrations in-store plus free public family-friendly events on Aug 8 and 16
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Chingona Fest Texas at Moody Amphitheater — empowering festival celebrating Latinas through music, art, and film
Visit Austin

Entertainment & Nightlife
Freak Chic: A Southern Playas’ Burlesque (Aug 8–9, 21+ only) — live performances, vendors and nightlife flair at Sterling Stage
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Texas Burlesque Festival (Aug 20) — classic and contemporary burlesque performances across three nights
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🌳 Outdoor Adventures & Daytime Fun
Cool off kayaking, paddleboarding or strolling along Lady Bird Lake and the Butler Hike‑and‑Bike Trail surrounding Zilker Park and Barton Springs
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Beat the heat indoors with film screenings at Paramount Summer Movie Series or browse Arcade UFO / Pinballz arcades, and visit museums like Blanton, Ransom Center or Bob Bullock
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🍽️ Food, Drinks & Local Discoveries
Fiasco BBQ — new East Austin food trailer opening July brings top-tier smoked meats from a chef with NYC Michelin roots
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Siti — a second location by Chef Laila Bazahm blending Southeast Asian “hawker-style” street food into a modern dining experience on East 11th
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🗓️ Social Media-Ready Post
**Austin August Bucket List**
🎶 Live free shows and local music at ACL Live
🌈 Join Austin Pride Festival & Parade (Aug 23)
🦖 See Jurassic Quest, musicals & family shows
🍽️ Taste Hatch Chile Festival specials and visit Fiasco BBQ or Siti
🎭 Catch bold burlesque & unique festivals like Chingona Fest

Tag events, venues, and don’t forget city-wide hashtags

✔️ Tips for Planning
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Check official event websites Event details can shift last-minute
Stay hydrated + use sunscreen August is hot — average temps in mid‑90s ℉
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Book tickets early Popular shows and festivals fill up fast

Austin shines in August with sizzling events, community energy, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re after food, art, music, or just pure Texas summer vibes, there’s something for every vibe. Enjoy your August in ATX!

📊 Greater Austin Market Report – June 2025
Here’s a snapshot of how the Austin real estate market performed last month:

🏡 Sales Activity
Total Sales: 3,248 ⬆️ 2.3% YoY

Total Sales Volume: $1.85B ⬆️ 4.2% YoY

Median Sale Price: $430,000 ⬇️ 1.8% YoY

Average Sale Price: $569,486 ⬆️ 1.9% YoY

Median Days on Market: 39 days ⬆️ 8 days YoY

Average Price per SqFt: $255 ⬇️ 1.1% YoY

Average Home Size Sold: 2,197 SqFt

💰 Homes Sold by Price Range
Price Range # of Homes Sold
$0–$199,999 85
$200,000–$299,999 511
$300,000–$399,999 823
$400,000–$499,999 546
$500,000–$599,999 358
$600,000–$699,999 248
$700,000–$799,999 184
$800,000–$999,999 204
$1M–$1.19M 87
$1.2M–$1.39M 59
$1.4M+ 142

🔍 Quick Insight:
The $300K–$399K price range remains the hottest segment, followed by strong activity in the $400K–$499K range. Luxury sales ($1.4M+) also held steady with 142 homes sold in that bracket alone.

📉 While the median price dipped slightly, buyer activity and overall volume increased — a sign that summer demand remains solid despite price adjustments.