There are those who don’t always have the chance to go back home for Thanksgiving. Fortunately, if you are one of the students staying on campus this break, here is a list of ways to spend Thanksgiving day in Austin.

This year students from UT Austin’s Texas Applied Arts partnered with Waterloo Conservancy to create an interactive and “multi-sensory experience” for Austin’s light installation show at Waller Creek.

Held annually, the Austin Powwow has remained one of the largest single-day celebrations in the country. This month, the Great Promise for American Indians conducted the 28th Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival.

On Sunday, Oct. 13, Austin’s local spot for drinks and live music, Cheer Up Charlies hosted a fundraising event in support of its co-owner Maggie Lea, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer .

In September 2019, Austin lost it’s very own Daniel Johnston, a singer-songwriter and visual artist behind the iconic “Hi, How Are You” mural. At the age of 58, Johnston passed away in his sleep while dealing with health issues close family said.