VIVA! Streets Austin is making a vibrant comeback to East 6th Street, transforming it into a mile-long, car-free festival zone. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 13th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and prepare for an afternoon packed with activities for all ages. From I-35 to Robert T. Martinez Jr Boulevard, East 6th Street will be alive with energy and community spirit.
Get ready to experience a diverse range of engaging activities. Challenge yourself with obstacle courses, cultivate your green thumb in gardening classes, or learn self-defense in anti-bullying workshops and martial arts demonstrations. Dance enthusiasts can join ballroom dancing lessons, yoga sessions, and Zumba classes. Sports lovers can participate in soccer, basketball, tennis, and even bike polo. For more relaxed fun, enjoy giant chess, cane fishing, bird walks, hula hooping, and chalk art. Budding cyclists can take advantage of “learn to ride a bike” courses and a pilot bicycle intersection. Don’t forget the kids’ drum circle and PupStops for furry friends, ensuring fun for every member of the family. Adding an extra layer of excitement, SkyCandy will present special aerial performances and classes throughout the event.
Paola Barrerra, owner of Buenos Aires Café Este and a local business on East 6th Street, enthusiastically shares, “We are excited to have VIVA! Streets back! It’s fantastic to see the participation and enthusiasm from our community. With activities like dancing, soccer, bike obstacle courses, and tennis, there’s something for everyone.”
For the latest details and a complete schedule of activities, visit www.vivastreetsatx.org. This year’s VIVA! Streets Austin is made possible through the generous support of sponsors including Humana, TxDOT, SkyCandy, AARP, Texas Gas Service, CapMetro, Central Texas Mobility Authority/Metropia, City of Austin Office of Sustainability, TopGolf, Instacart, and Austin’s Yellow Bike Project.
VIVA! Streets is more than just a festival; it’s a movement dedicated to building stronger communities. By temporarily reclaiming public streets for people, VIVA! Streets encourages active living through recreation, fitness, and healthy food options. This initiative, co-produced by the City of Austin and BikeTexas, is part of a growing national trend of open streets events. Across North America, over 100 cities, including Texas cities like San Antonio, Houston, and El Paso, are embracing open streets to promote environmental sustainability, community well-being, economic vitality, and public health. Join the fun and discover the joy of car-free streets at VIVA! Streets Austin.
