Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin and Central Texas for Friday, July 31, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, July 31, 2026
Music/ Movement Storytime - July 31, 2026 - Liberty Hill, TX.
Enjoy a lively storytime at Liberty Hill Public Library that blends books, songs, and movement for young children.
Fish FRY-day - July 31, 2026 (recurring Fridays) - Austin, TX.
Head to PopStroke for a special Friday menu and a full day of family fun on the mini golf courses.
Summer Concert Series - July 31, 2026 - Marble Falls, TX.
Bring the family to Johnson Park Amphitheater for free live music under the stars as part of Marble Falls’ summer concert lineup.
Movies in the Park - July 31, 2026 - Lakeway, TX.
Pack a blanket and enjoy an outdoor family-friendly film at Lakeway City Park.
Friday Pizza Party & Game Night - July 31, 2026 - Austin, TX.
Join Game Worlds for an evening of pizza and gaming fun designed for kids and teens.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Round Rock Express Home Games - July 29–31 & August 1–2, 2026 - Round Rock, TX.
Cheer on the Round Rock Express at Dell Diamond with family-friendly baseball and ballpark entertainment.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - July 29–December 31, 2026 - Austin, TX.
Take part in a statewide reading challenge at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - July 29–November 29, 2026 - Volente, TX.
Experience one of the longest and fastest ziplines in Texas with guided tours and lake views for adventurous families.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - July 29–September 27, 2026 - Austin, TX.
Explore an exhibit at the Bullock Texas State History Museum highlighting how festivals across Texas bring communities together.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - July 31–August 2, 2026 (and select later dates) - Austin, TX.
Book a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and receive a gallery of professionally edited family photos, paying only for the images you choose.
Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today! - July 29–August 1, 2026 - Various locations near Austin, TX.
Register your children to bowl two free games a day all summer at participating bowling centers.
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series - July 29–30 & August 1–2, 2026 (and select dates through August) - Austin, TX.
Enjoy classic films on the big screen at the historic State Theatre and special IMAX presentations at the Bullock Museum.
Ice Age in the Wild - July 29–August 15, 2026 - Austin, TX.
Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to encounter larger-than-life Ice Age creatures in an outdoor immersive exhibit.