Civic Futures Fest: Hosted by the Austin City Council District 1 Office

Food, music & fun! Explore how public investment and civic participation shape opportunity for Central Texas families & small businesses.
About this Event

Civic Futures Fest is a free, family-friendly gathering exploring how public investment and civic participation shape opportunity across Austin and Central Texas. Hear from local leaders and organizations about small business resources, housing, transit, and connected communities, and learn how residents can help shape civic outcomes, hosted by two of Austin's Youths. Meet City departments and community organizations and learn how they’re putting public resources to work in communities across Austin. Enjoy live music from The Levites, a DJ set by DJ Shani (KUTX), food trucks, and a Kids Corner with bounce houses and coloring.

1. Austin Economic Development
2. Austin Small and Minority Business Resources
3. CapMetro
4. Austin Housing
5. League of Women Voters/ Travis County Elections
6. BASTA (Building and Strengthening Tenant Action)
7. Austin Capital Delivery Services

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Civic Futures Fest. Run of Show
Host: Queen W.

Info: 10:00–10:15 a.m. — Community Welcome

10:15–11:00 a.m. — Community Connections Break

11:00–11:40 a.m. — Panel: Unlocking Small Business Resources in Austin

11:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Community Connections Break

12:00–12:15 p.m. — Civic Spotlight: Shaping Austin’s Future

12:15–12:45 p.m. — Live Musical Performance by The Levites

12:50–1:20 p.m. — Panel: The Building Blocks of Opportunity: Housing, Transit & Urban Planning

1:20–2:00 p.m. — Community Connections Break