Deceleration is all about stimulating a shift to healthier living, communities, and culture. Our Happening events calendar highlights lots of fun and critical (some critical and fun) San Antonio and South Texas happenings each month. For those about growing a better world, we work to direct you quickly to the most potentially transformative meetings, climate actions, skillshares, and gatherings to help facilitate the development of ever more resilient networks of common care.

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  • Air Quality Professionals Forum

    Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) 6800 Burleson Road Building 310, Ste. 165 Austin, TX 78744

    Our Spring meeting will focus on Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Research.

  • Austin Roots and Wings Festival-A Celebration of Trees, Pollinators, and All Creatures

    Austin, Texas

    The Roots & Wings Festival is an annual community-wide celebration of trees, pollinators, and all creatures. The Festival is dedicated to celebrating nature in our neighborhoods. We embrace the fundamental concept that we are all connected to each other and to our local ecosystem. Growing these connections creates a stronger, more resilient and healthy community. […]

  • Birding and Nature Hike at Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve

    Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve 4615 Bunny Run, Austin, TX, United States

    Kick off your weekend with a guided birding and nature hike at Hill Country Conservancy's Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve. Whether you are an avid birdwatcher or picking up binoculars for the first time, join us for an early morning hike and get a glimpse at some of the birds that spend the winter in […]

    $10
  • Plastics Pollution: Week of Action!

    Activists, Communities Demand Accountability for Plastic Manufacturers’ Role in Global Pollution Crisis As U.N. negotiators pursue a binding global treaty to tackle plastic pollution, a week of direct action will call for justice for the victims of Formosa Plastics and other polluters (PRESS RELEASE) As plastic pollution pushes communities and ecosystems to the brink, communities […]

    Free
  • Texas Observer 70th Birthday Party

    Scholz Garten San Jacinto Boulevard 1607, Austin, TX, United States

    We want you to join us when we celebrate the Texas Observer at the legendary Scholz Garten in downtown Austin. By making a donation of $25 or more per person here, you will join Observer staff past and present for an evening of festivity, celebrating the legacy of the Texas Observer, and looking forward to […]

    $25
  • Back to Basics: Survival Skills —Water (Austin)

    Onion Creek Metropolitan Park Nuckols Crossing Road 8652, Austin, TX, United States

    Join our Back to Basics: Survival Skills series and practice the basics of outdoor survival in four beginner-friendly workshops! From fire-starting techniques to capturing and purifying water, building sturdy shelters, and identifying wild edibles, you’ll gain practical skills to confidently navigate the great outdoors. Each workshop will be hosted at a different park in the Austin area. […]

    $20
  • Without Borders Sin Fronteras Community Event (Austin)

    DORF South Lamar Boulevard 218, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us for a poignant community event in conjunction with Táhila Moss' solo presentation, Without Borders / Sin Fronteras, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 5:00–7:00 pm featuring an artist talk; a panel discussion with Juan Mancias, Tribal Chair of the Esto’k Gna Nation; Christa Mancias-Zapata, Executive Director of Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas, and Jesse Manciaz, […]

  • How We Fight Back Billionaires for Safe and Thriving Communities (Austin)

    Cherrywood Center East 38th 1/2 Street 1605, Austin, TX, United States

    Texas is facing a crisis of homelessness, unmet mental health needs, and drug overdoses. It’s not just major cities that are being impacted – it’s happening across urban, rural, and suburban communities. While decades of inadequate funding into housing, services, and health care have led us to this point, anti-democracy voices, corporate-backed think tanks and […]

    Gratuito
  • TENT Trans Advocacy Day 2025

    Texas Capitol 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701

    Please join the Transgender Education Network of Texas at our 2025 Transgender Advocacy Day at the Texas Capitol in Austin. This is an opportunity to not only visit the offices of legislators and make your voice heard on legislation affecting LGBTQ+ Texans, but also connect with people from all over the state.Get to know new people and see […]

    Free
  • All in for Equality Advocacy Day 2025 (Texas Capitol)

    Texas Capitol 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701

    All in For Equality Advocacy Day ALL IN FOR EQUALITY ADVOCACY DAY! Join Equality Texas, ACLU, HRC, Lambda Legal, and Texas Freedom Network at the All in for Equality Advocacy Day! Monday, March 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM We will be meeting at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas (713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701) · You MUST […]

    Free
  • Earth Day—Austin, Texas: Rooted in Community

    Huston-Tillotson University 900 Chicon St, Austin, TX, United States

    Join us on Saturday, April 12th from 12 PM to 5 PM at Huston-Tillotson University for the 55th anniversary of Earth Day ATX, a beloved, community-centered tradition that brings together families, neighbors, and changemakers from across Central Texas. This free festival is a local favorite, offering a joyful, hands-on experience that celebrates sustainability, creativity, and […]

    Free