Cool Things To Do

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Monday

Hit a Holiday Craft Market and Stop By an Olive Oil Fest in Phoenix This December

Here’s your weekend guide to fun things to do in Phoenix this month.

Illuminarium Las Vegas

Nov 30

Santa Is Delivering Food, Booze, and Endless Fun This December in Las Vegas

The month is busy with new resorts, free pizza, a whiskey festival, and winter holiday celebrations.

trail of lights display

Nov 30

Things to Do in Austin This December: Pig Roast Days, Queer Country Nights, and Holiday Lights

Plus, seasonal markets, pop-up bars, and ice sports.

The 16 All-Time Greatest Things to Do in Dallas

Oct 30

The 16 All-Time Greatest Things to Do in Dallas

Rodeos, lowriders, and artsy experiences abound in Dallas-Fort Worth.

The Sultan Room

Jun 30

The Ultimate Nightlife Guide to Bushwick, Brooklyn’s After Hours Epicenter

The best Bushwick bars and clubs, plus where to go for late-night eats.

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Cool Off on Lady Bird Lake with Paddle Boards, Kayaks, and More Water-Worthy Vessels

Jun 13

Cool Off on Lady Bird Lake with Paddle Boards, Kayaks, and More Water-Worthy Vessels

Make a splash in Austin’s downtown reservoir.

Read, Shop, and Game at These Dallas Comic Book Stores

Jun 12

Read, Shop, and Game at These Dallas Comic Book Stores

Flip through the latest graphic novels or bulk up your Magic: The Gathering deck at local shops where you can let your superhero cape fly.

gold panning in california

Jun 1

Feeling Lucky? Here’s How to Pan for Gold in California Right Now

Could the Big Melt yield more fortune? Probably not.

native gardens san francisco

May 23

Plant Your Own Sustainable Superbloom with a Parmesan Cheese Shaker

Get in on the guerrilla gardening movement.

May 9

The Best Pop-Up Markets in Austin for Finding Eclectic Treasures

Quirky Texas threads, hand-molded mugs, endless vintage goods—peep these Austin pop-up markets.

Apr 26

14 Thrift Stores in Dallas for Seriously Cool Vintage Threads

Shop for secondhand gems at these Dallas thrift stores.

Spinster Records

Apr 20

The 12 Best Record Stores in Dallas-Fort Worth

Keep these North Texas record stores in constant rotation—you never know what vinyl gems you’re going to find.