Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin for Friday, August 28, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, August 28, 2026
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - August 23, 2026 – August 30, 2026 - Austin, TX. Capture professional outdoor family photos with a free 30-minute session and only pay for the images you love.
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series - August 23, 2026 – August 30, 2026 - Austin, TX. Enjoy classic movies on film and IMAX at iconic downtown theaters with special guests and member perks.
Happy Hour - 1/2 Off Apps - $5 Frozens - Unforgettable Lake Views - August 23, 2026 – August 30, 2026 - Leander, TX. Relax by Lake Travis with discounted appetizers and frozen drinks during evening happy hour at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark.
Come From Away - August 23, 2026 – August 30, 2026 - Austin, TX. See the hit musical at Zach Theater, telling inspiring stories of compassion and community in the days after 9/11.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - August 23, 2026 – August 31, 2026 - Volente, TX. Fly over Lake Travis on some of Texas’s longest and fastest ziplines and make a full day of lakeside fun.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - August 23, 2026 – August 30, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore how festivals across Texas bring people together through interactive displays at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - August 23, 2026 – August 31, 2026 - Austin, TX. Join a statewide reading challenge at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long! - August 23, 2026 – August 31, 2026 - Austin, TX. Treat the family at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, where kids dine free on summer days with a paid adult meal.
Museum on Main Street- Spark! Places of Innovation- Taylor - August 23, 2026 – August 31, 2026 - Taylor, TX. Discover small-town stories of creativity and innovation in this traveling Smithsonian exhibit in downtown Taylor.
ResortPass Experience - August 23, 2026 – August 31, 2026 - Multiple locations near Austin, TX. Book a day pass to enjoy resort pools, spas, and amenities without an overnight stay for a mini local getaway.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday - August 23, 2026 – December 27, 2026 - Austin, TX. Visit the Texas Science & Natural History Museum with free admission on the fourth Sunday of the month.
Summer Sundays - August 23, 2026 – September 27, 2026 - Austin, TX. Drop into Austin Creative Reuse Center for hands-on upcycled art activities perfect for creative kids and families.
Creative Kids Coil Drop-in Classes! - August 23, 2026 - Austin, TX. Let kids experiment with clay and learn coil-building techniques at this casual pottery studio session.
Sunday Savings @ Austin's - August 23, 2026 – September 6, 2026 - Pflugerville, TX. Enjoy discounted evening play at Austin’s with bowling, games, and family-friendly entertainment deals.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - August 23, 2026 – August 31, 2026 - Volente, TX. Make the most of the last day of the weekend with a thrilling zipline tour and lakeside relaxation.