On Sunday, September 13, East 6th Street will be transformed into a car-free playground from 12-5 p.m. during the annual VIVA! STREETS community event. VIVA! STREETS is a free festival that invites you to play, get fit, people watch, and celebrate good health. During the event, one-mile of East 6th Street will become a safe place for families to run, skateboard, roller skate, jog, skip and play. It will also be filled with activities like hula hooping, ping pong, giant chess, jump roping, chalk art, obstacle course, bike polo, a craft area, soccer, basketball, and more.
This Austin event was inspired by Ciclovia, an open street festival started in Colombia where people could come together and enjoy different forms of exercise with their community. Whether you’re into cycling, or walking down a car-less street, or outdoor yoga, VIVA STREETS will let you do it all. This FREE, family event is meant to provide a way to commune, and breathe some fresh air in a car-free and tobacco-free environment.
Check out these fun scheduled activities:
- Bike Fun: bike polo, mini bike show, free repairs
- Obstacle Courses: KidsKup (ages 3-10) and more
- Martial Arts: capoeria, krav maga, karate
- Dance/Fitness Classes: zumba, ballroom, samba, tango, cardio dance
- Yoga: standing asana and more
- Explore AFD’s Firetruck
- Live Music: marching bands, play the drums in a drum circle
- Cane Fishing, Animal Identification and Scavenger Hunt
- Bird identification, learn how to make bird call, go on bird walks
- Gardening Classes: gardening, composting, seed bomb workshop
- Arts and crafts projects
- Games: ping pong, giant chess, hopscotch, petanque, putt putt
- Sports: soccer, street hockey, basketball
- Rest Stops/Cooling Stations: cold water, water bottles, snacks, massages
- Pup Stops: water, treats, and shade for your four-legged friends
East 6th will be closed for fun from I-35 eastward to Robert Martinez. Click here to learn about street closures and suggestions for getting to VIVA! STREETS. To learn more about all the fun in store at VIVA STREETS, please visit their website and follow them on Facebook and Twitter for updates!
Have a great time!
