Springtime in Austin is just gorgeous. Wouldn’t you love to take a peek into some of the area’s most beautiful and bountiful gardens? Well, you can check out blooms galore during the North by North Austin Garden and Artisan Tour on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. You will get to tour 17 private gardens, a school garden, and 3 community gardens. You’ll also get to meet over a dozen artists and enjoy events and demonstrations being held at Earphoria, North Austin’s Music Hostel.

Wondering if this tour is kid-friendly? It sure is! Stop by the NYOS Charter School on your tour for live music, a community mural painting, and free games for the kiddos from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. pm.

Earphoria will be hosting several events throughout the day including music, yoga, garden demos and more. Click here for the full schedule.

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The NxNA Garden and Artisan Tour is a proud member of Austin Creative Alliance, and proceeds will go to beautification projects at McBee Elementary and Walnut Creek Metro Park. Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 and can be purchased online here.

Detailed maps and programs are available to ticket holders the day of the tour at the three starter garden locations:

• 1701 Pheasant Roost (one block off of the Prairie Hen and Gracy Farms Intersection)
• 3701 ½ Adelphi Lane  (Adelphi Community Garden, corner of Waters Park Road and Adelphi)
• 8503 Rockwood (across the street from Pillow Elementary School)

For more information, please visit the NXNA Garden Tour website or Facebook page. The tour will be held rain or shine!

Enjoy!