Kentucky Derby events

Derby Day at Domain

Northside. It’s a Kentucky Derby party for the whole family. You can watch a live broadcast of the race on the Northside lawn while enjoying music, lawn games, a fascinator station, juleps and other beverages provided by Northside restaurant Culinary Dropout, and a best-dressed competition for both men and women. Dress to impress for the chance to win some pretty cool prizes, including a one-night stay at the Archer Hotel. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Free. Domain Northside, 11700 Domain Blvd. domainnorthside.com. Four Seasons Austin’s 8th Annual Party for the Ponies. One of the city’s longest running Kentucky Derby events returns with ace-themed décor, live music, mint juleps, a Derby hat pop-up shop, costume contests and much more. One of the most popular activities of the day is the Hatbox pop-up that will have a large selection of traditional wide brim derby hats for the ladies, high-quality fascinators, panamas and other fashionable headwear sourced from around the world. Come dressed in your dapper best to win contests like Best Seersucker Suit and Best Hat. 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. $25. 98 San Jacinto Blvd. fourseasons.com/ austin/dining/events-and-promotions/.

The laidback East Austin bar is taking over the J&J Spirits parking lot for a boozy bunch of festivities. There will be Kentucky bluegrass, beats by D J Dan Gentile, Maker’s Mark signature drinks and a raffle for custom Maker’s Mark gift baskets — as well as a live broadcast of “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” of course. A couple of different ticket packages are available that will get you early access, drink tickets, Maker’s Mark swag and more, but you can also RSVP for free entry. 12 to 8 p.m. Saturday. $0-$50. 1131 E. Eleventh St. eventbrite. com/e/down-dirty-derby-partytickets-44857612326.