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!
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Friday, August 28, 2026
Round Rock Express Home Games - August 27-30, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Cheer on the home team at Dell Diamond with family-friendly baseball action and ballpark fun.
Music/ Movement Storytime - August 28, 2026 - Liberty Hill, TX. Little ones can sing, move, and listen to stories in this engaging library program.
Karaoke on Lake Travis - Last Friday of Every Month! - August 28, 2026 - Leander, TX. Belt out your favorite tunes by the water at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark.
Fish FRY-day - August 28, 2026 - Austin, TX. Enjoy a full day of mini golf, games, and fried fish specials at PopStroke.
Fruit Sushi Making for Kids With Chef Desiree - August 28, 2026 - Austin, TX. Kids learn to roll colorful, kid-friendly “sushi” using fresh fruit in a fun hands-on cooking class.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Austin Train Show 2026 - August 29-30, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore intricate model train layouts, shop train vendors, and enjoy railroading fun for all ages at Palmer Events Center.
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - August 29-30, 2026 - Austin, TX. Book a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and purchase only the professional photos you love.
Gillespie County Fair - August 27-30, 2026 - Fredericksburg, TX. Enjoy a classic county fair with rides, exhibits, and family entertainment in the Hill Country.
Come From Away - August 27-30, 2026 - Austin, TX. Experience the hit musical at Zach Theater telling the inspiring story of unexpected friendship in Gander, Newfoundland.
Museum on Main Street- Spark! Places of Innovation- Taylor - August 27-31, 2026 - Taylor, TX. Discover how small-town innovators have shaped their communities in this traveling Smithsonian exhibition.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series - August 27-30, 2026 - Austin, TX. Catch beloved classic films, special guests, and even IMAX presentations at the historic Paramount and State Theatres.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - August 27-30, 2026 (ongoing) - Austin, TX. Join a statewide reading program that celebrates American history leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - August 27-30, 2026 (ongoing) - Austin, TX. Explore how festivals across Texas build community through photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays at the Bullock Museum.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - August 27-30, 2026 (season continues) - Volente, TX. Soar over Lake Travis on thrilling zip lines and relax on a private lakeside beach for a full-day adventure.
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long! - August 27-30, 2026 (ongoing) - Austin, TX. Families can treat kids to complimentary meals with the purchase of an adult entrée at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken on South Lamar.