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Creek Show 2017 Call for Ideas

Waller Creek Conservancy is excited to announced––for the first time––a public Call for Ideas for installations for Creek Show 2017. This annual, light-based art exhibit, held every November on Waller Creek, draws more than 10,000 Austinites and visitors to downtown during a ten-night event designed to bring awareness to the Conservancy’s future revitalization and transformation […]

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Creek Show 2016 welcomes 10,000 to Waller Creek!

The Waller Creek Conservancy welcomed more than 10,000 attendees to Waller Creek during the ten night light-based art event, Creek Show! Neighbors, families, and friends enjoyed live music, kids’ programming, and art––many learning about the Conservancy’s revitalization effort for the very first time. Creek Show 2016, the third annual event, featured five installations along Waller […]

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A Closer Look at the Artists of Creek Show 2016

By Guest Writer Dan Gentile Waller Creek has held many different significations over the years, from the natural border of the city to a turbulent source of flooding, but for the third year, the creek has been transformed into something entirely new: a canvas. For Creek Show 2016, five teams of local architects and artists […]

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Sunday Funday is October 30!

Fall is here and we are loving the cooler temps! Come join Waller Creek Conservancy at our second family-friendly Sunday Funday at Palm Park on October 30. Families and kids of all ages will enjoy an array of fall activities, including a hay bale maze, performances, arts and crafts, a bounce house, face painting, food […]

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There’s a lot happening this month on Waller Creek!

New to Waller Creek? Come check out our upcoming events. There’s something for everyone at our free programs. Waller Creek Live! Sept 7 from 6-7:30pm at Palm Park Enjoy an evening of free comedy, music, prizes, and more at Waller Creek Live! The fun starts at 6pm on September 7. Invite your friends! #genwaller — […]

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Learn more about what’s happening along Waller Creek

It’s been a busy year at the Conservancy, from advancing the design of Waterloo Park to creating fun, free, and engaging events! We invite you to download a copy of the Summer 2016 issue of the Waller Creek Conservancy Magazine to learn more about what’s happening along Waller Creek. If you haven’t yet connected with […]

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It’s Alive! Creek Show 2016 Dates and Artists Announced

The Waller Creek Conservancy is proud to announce that Creek Show 2016 will be held on November 10–19. The free, public art exhibit begins with the opening night event on Thursday, November 10. Creek Show, now in its third year, spans ten nights and includes five light-based design installations along Waller Creek between 5th and […]

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Spring Events Recap

From the Pop-Up Picnic to a performance by Animal Facts Club, the parks along Waller Creek welcome everyone. Rediscover Waller: Waller Creek Life The Waller Creek Conservancy partnered with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department to explore the biodiversity of Waller Creek. In a free, small-group tour, attendees explored the natural creek habitat and […]

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Join us this spring on Waller Creek

There’s a lot happening on Waller Creek! From the annual Pop-Up Picnic to a new event from Animal Facts Club, everyone is sure to enjoy our free experiences along the creek. Waller Creek Pop-Up Picnic: April 16 The fourth annual, free Waller Creek Pop-Up Picnic at Palm Park on April 16 at 6:30pm is an […]

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Fourth Annual Waller Creek Pop-Up Picnic Announced

The Waller Creek Conservancy is proud to announce the fourth annual Waller Creek Pop-Up Picnic at Palm Park on Saturday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Families are invited to come spread their blankets, sit with their neighbors, and enjoy a wonderful night along Waller Creek at Austin’s favorite free community picnic. Chefs from 20 of Austin’s most beloved restaurants will […]

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