Sober Queer Spaces in Austin: Alcohol-Free Nights, Socials and Events
Austin doesn’t have a queer bar that’s alcohol-free every night. What it has is a handful of queer groups that throw sober events, plus a sober bar and…
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Where to Get a Binder or Gender-Affirming Clothing in Austin
We couldn’t find a store in Austin whose own website says it sells chest binders or gaffs. That leaves two routes: free through Point of Pride’s mail-order program,…
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LGBTQ+ Friendly OB-GYNs, Fertility Clinics and Family Building in Austin
These Austin gynecology practices and fertility clinics say on their own websites that they serve LGBTQ+ patients.
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LGBTQ+ Fishing and Hunting Groups, and How to Start Fishing in Austin
We couldn’t find an LGBTQ+ fishing or hunting club in Austin, or anywhere in Central Texas. Other places have them, and a few take beginners online or for…
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Austin Pride: When It Is, the Parade Route and Other Pride Events
Austin Pride happens in August, not June. The 2026 festival and parade were on Saturday, August 22: a daytime festival at Fiesta Gardens in East Austin, then a…
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Hippie Hollow Park: Hours, Fees and Rules
Hippie Hollow is a Travis County park on Lake Travis, and the county calls it “the only clothing optional public park in Texas.” You have to be 18…
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Churches and Congregations in Austin
Plenty of churches put “all are welcome” on the sign. The 20 Austin congregations below go further. Each one says on its own website that LGBTQ+ people are…
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LGBTQ+ Sports Leagues in Austin
Austin has LGBTQ+ leagues for volleyball, tennis, basketball, kickball, softball and running, and all six had a current season, schedule or open registration on their own sites in…
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LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Support in Austin
If you’re a queer or trans young person in Austin, or the parent of one, start with OutYouth.
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How to Change Your Name in Austin and Travis County, Texas
If you’re an adult who lives in Austin, you change your name by asking a Travis County district judge to order it. The Travis County Law Library gives…