Cultivating third spaces. Building community power that outlasts Election Day.
These aren't transactional turnout events we disappear from once the polls close — they're the real, recurring gatherings where that power actually gets built.
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Activations across registration, education, and turnout — Austin, San Antonio & East Texas, September through November.
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Why wait? Austin’s “I Voted” Perks Guide
These Austin businesses aren’t waiting until Election Day to celebrate civic participation, and neither should you. Free tacos, coffee, drinks, fitness classes, Lime rides and more, all day today.
Open to anyone wearing an “I Voted” sticker. No proof of voting required, and you don’t have to vote to get a deal. Offers as posted by each business; check their page before you go.
Pinot, Pizza & Politics
The ballot as a group project. Built for procrastinators: show up unprepared and we'll spend 1.5 hours researching the races together, then present to each other. FREE pizza at Show Me Pizza, 2809 S 1st St. BYOB here means buy your own beverage from Show Me Pizza. Please don't bring drinks from outside.
Pups to the Polls
Bring your dog to the polls! Two-hour #PupsToThePolls selfie stops at vote centers with free dog treats and “I Voted” bandanas. Coming up: Tue 10/27, 3–5pm, Carver Branch Library · Wed 10/28, 3–5pm, South Austin Rec Center · Thu 10/29, 3–5pm, Carver Branch Library · Thu 10/29, 5:30–9pm, Tiniest Dog Party in Texas at Hotel Vegas (21+) · Tue 11/3 (Election Day), 5–7pm, Twin Oaks Branch Library.
Race to the Polls
Hit the Pit Stop at Carver Branch Library (1161 Angelina St) and vote before polls close at 7, then meet us at the Starting Line: The Flower Shop, 1300 E 7th St, at 7pm. Specials at every stop, open to everyone: The Flower Shop, Mola, Riviere, Coquito, Shangri-La, Latchkey, Mother's Ruin, Lucky Duck, and Low Down Lounge. Free photo booth at The Flower Shop. Hosted with The Flock.
Voter Fest 2026
The only Saturday of early voting, and we're throwing it a party. Run to the polls, live music, a line dancing lesson, DJs, free tacos, Pups to the Polls with Dogland, and nonpartisan voting info, all at 4824 E Cesar Chavez St.
Registration → Turnout
A campaign-length raffle with Shelton Art Co — one winner takes home a custom print.
Civic trivia nights at Knockout (1420 N. Main Ave.) — register to vote before the Oct 5 deadline, and play for a $100 bar tab.
Deadline extended
Now extended through Election Day! Run to a Travis County polling place, snap a selfie with the signs, and post it on Strava or Instagram tagging @texasvoterproject with #RunToThePollsATX. Every post is a raffle entry to win a brand-new pair of ASICS Megablasts.
A free film screening and conversation on what oil and gas decisions mean for East Texas — with Este Poder and Commission Shift.
A Joy Resistance Social Club screening and discussion on Obergefell v. Hodges and the 14th Amendment at Future Front (1900 E. 12th St.) — beer, wine, and popcorn provided.
A morning spin with purpose — DJ sets, local vendors, crafts, a photobooth, drink specials, and voter education, with URGE and Joy Resistance Network.
A HYROX-style fitness challenge where every station is a real barrier to voting, at an early voting site so you can vote right after.
We’re bringing Pups to the Polls to the Hotel Vegas Kennel Club’s Halloween party on the Hotel Patio (1500 E 6th St). Find our table for free nonpartisan voter resources and our brand-new “Hot Dogs Vote” stickers. Doggie costume contest at 8pm, DJs, a witch market and Halloween cocktails. Free entry, 21+.
The night before Election Day, watch The Young Vote, the PBS documentary featuring TVP founder Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy, then stay for a conversation and make your plan to vote.
The Make Austin Accessible parking petition has closed — residents signed on, picked the changes they wanted to see, and showed up to the city council vote. Read more on the Get Involved page's advocacy tier.
Every event, on the map.
Tap Map to see where everything is happening, then click any event to RSVP.
Open the full event hub →Proof, not promises.
Rotates to Primaries / Propositions depending on the election
Divide-and-conquer ballot prep — everyone researches one race, presents their pick in 2 minutes, and we build a shared voter guide together over pizza and BYO pinot.
District-by-district board game nights where candidates and voters meet as equals — no campaigning. D3 and D5 done; D1, D9, and D8 next.
Neighborhood bar crawls in Zilker, Bouldin Creek, and Barton Hills.
Partner discounts at local bars and restaurants for anyone with an "I Voted" sticker.
A firearm training day at the range for South Austin's LGBTQ+ community and women — learn, practice, and teach gun safety together, no experience required.
The parking petition — residents signed on, picked the changes they wanted to see, and showed up to the city council vote.
Sept 16 & 25 in Austin
Civic trivia nights on bar patios — a demo voting machine to try, partners registering voters at the next table, and a reason to stay for another round.
Sept 30 at Hi Sign Brewing, Austin · with Body Art Run Club
A run-club scavenger hunt with voter registration on site, a free photo booth, and an ACL ticket giveaway — patriotic colors encouraged.