Austin is magical in the summer. Here are 12 things you must do

Summer is here, y'all and we're looking to fill up our calendars.

We've started a list of fun summer activities that we plan to add as long as the days are hot. (Which means we may be updating this list until November. Oops.)

Take a look and let us know what we missed:

Blues on the Green

While Austin City Limits Radio has not officially announced the schedule for this summer's Blues on the Green, we can't not include it in our list. It's one of our favorites! Blues on the Green is a free concert series hosted at Zilker Park. Watch for updates here: acl-radio.com.

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Bonus Blues on the Green idea: Paddleboard or kayak during the shows.

This one makes us feel so very Austin. Rent a paddleboard or kayak and float near Zilker Park during Blues on the Green for a double-whammy of fun: live music and water sports.

2023 Juneteenth Celebration

Celebrate Juneteenth with a parade and a festival! The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. on June 17 at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Salina Street. After the parade, head over to Rosewood and Boggy Creek Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave., for live music, food and more. More information can be found at: juneteenthcentraltexas.com.

Austin Asian American Film Festival

Austin Asian American Film Festival runs June 21-25 at Austin Film Society, 6406 N. Interstate 35, Suite 3100, and badges are $140. The festival features new Asian and Asian American films. More information can be found at: aaafilmfest.org.

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H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks

Looking for Fourth of July plans? Head over to the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, at 8 p.m. for a free fireworks and live music show. Austin Symphony Orchestra will perform. More information can be found at: austinsymphony.org.

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic

Tickets are on sale now for Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic. The picnic, which will feature Nelson and Family, Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Shane Smith & the Saints, Sierra Ferrell, Asleep at the Wheel, and Particle Kid, will be held at Q2 Stadium, 10414 Mc Kalla Place. The picnic starts at 2 p.m. and tickets start at $41. More information can be found at: q2stadium.com.

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Zilker Summer Musical

This year's Zilker Summer Musical is Roald Dahl's "Matilda the Musical." Shows run July 7 through Aug. 12 Thursdays through Sundays and start at 8:15 p.m. ASL-interpreted performances will be on July 29 and Aug. 4. The musical is free to the public and will be at Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre, 2201 William Barton Road. More information can be found at: zilker.org.

The Drop-In Summer Concert Series at the Long Center

Every Thursday through Aug. 10, the Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, will host a free outdoor concert. Artists will be announced every Friday and RSVPs will open the following Monday. More information can be found at: thelongcenter.org.

Summer Classic Film Series at Paramount Theatre

Paramount Theatre's annual film series kicked off in late May and will run through Sept. 2. The theatre is showing classic films, like "Jaws," "Casablanca," "The Wiz," and more all summer long. Tickets start at $14. For more information, visit: austin360.com.

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Austin Pride: Keep Austin Queer'd Parade and Festival

Celebrate Pride on Aug. 12 with Austin Pride's annual parade and festival. The parade kicks off at 8 p.m. at the Texas Capitol Building and the festival runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse Segovia St. The festival will include games, rides, drag queen story time, drinks, food and more. More information can be found at: austinpride.org.

Take a dip

We have a big ol' list of pools in Austin and swimming holes in Central Texas where you can swim this summer. Check it out: austin360.com.

Stay cool at a museum

Looking for another air-conditioned activity? Check out our list of museums in Austin for all your weird, arty, historical and science spots: austin360.com.