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FeaturedNovember 24, 2025

Austin's Thanksgiving Weekend Free Parking Playbook (Nov 27–30, 2025): Exact Streets, Time Windows, and Local Hacks

Stop feeding meters this Thanksgiving. Free parking on Nov 27 (all day), Nov 28–29 (East Austin before 6 PM), and Nov 30 (South Austin, East Austin, downtown pockets). Exact streets, timing windows, and paid lot backups inside.

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Austin Holiday Market Hacks: The Free-and-Low-Cost Gift Game Plan Only Locals Know

Discover Austin's best free and budget-friendly holiday markets. Local insider tips for gift shopping, crowd avoidance, and maximizing your $50 gift budget at Republic Square, The Front Market, and more.

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