As the weather gets warmer and the flowers start to bloom, it’s time to ring in the new spring season by celebrating Easter with your friends and family. To help you prepare for the big day on March 31st, we here at the 2nd Street District have put together an action-packed guide full of our favorite places to enjoy Easter brunch.

With spring just around the corner, downtown Austin is playing host to the legendary South by Southwest Conference & Festivals this week. A truly innovative space for out-of-towners and Austinites alike to come together and experience a dizzying array of musical acts, stand-up comedians, filmmakers and actors, creative entrepreneurs, and professionals just like you looking to make connections that will last a lifetime. Although SXSW is also known for its grueling schedule, the good news is that you can recharge, refuel, and relax in the 2nd Street District, just a short walk away from all SXSW venues.

As we get closer to spring, the 2nd Street District is gearing up for one of Austin’s most beloved events – the South by Southwest Conference & Festivals. From all over the world, professionals flock to downtown Austin during the week of March 8th through 16th for music, comedy, awards ceremonies, professional development, networking opportunities, and film and television screenings. The best part is that the 2nd Street District is just a stone’s throw away from all major SXSW events and happenings.

It’s the season of love here in the 2nd Street District and Cupid has been quite busy in preparation for Valentine’s Day. When you want to show that special someone how much you care, a little effort goes a long way. Reading our guide for Valentine’s Day will help to make your plans a success.

New Year’s resolutions come in all different kinds of flavors: drinking less alcohol, spending more time with your family and friends, or working toward that dream job you’ve always wanted. 2nd Street District is here to support you on your journey – here’s our list of all the top fitness, wellness, and self-care bargains to take advantage of for the New Year.

Perhaps it was the appeal of the catchphrase “Keep Austin Weird.” Or maybe it was the many locally sourced menus from the city’s robust food scene. Whatever it was that made RedFarm’s chef Joe Ng and his longtime partner Zach Chodorow decide to open the newest location of their acclaimed Chinese restaurant in the 2nd Street District, the duo has never looked back since their grand opening on November 8th.

Happy Holidays, 2nd Streeters! That magical, wintery time of year is finally upon us, just in case the sparkling street lights and holiday decor hadn’t tipped you off. For our December guide, we’re helping you cross off every family and friend from your holiday gift list.

Black Friday, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving – there are plenty of reasons to be thankful this November in the 2nd Street District. The days may be getting shorter, but the good news is that there’s no end to the fall festivities in downtown Austin.

We may be well past summer. But regardless of the season, nothing's stopping Bill’s Oyster from becoming the premiere destination for seafood in the 2nd Street District. Raw oysters in Autumn? Yes, you heard us right. If it was a bold man that first ate an oyster –as Jonathan Swift is purported to have said – then Bill’s Oyster is the epitome of laid-back boldness.