Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin for Friday, September 4, 2026 through Sunday, September 6, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, September 4, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Austin - September 5-6, 2026 and additional fall dates - Austin, TX. Enjoy a complimentary 30-minute professional outdoor photo session and purchase only the edited images you love for holiday cards and family keepsakes.
Round Rock Express Home Games - September 4-6, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Cheer on the hometown minor league baseball team with family-friendly fun, ballpark treats, and themed game nights.
Live Music on Lake Travis - Sammy J - September 4, 2026 - Leander, TX. Relax by the water at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark while enjoying an evening of live music from Sammy J overlooking Lake Travis.
First Friday Ghost Tour - September 4, 2026 - Georgetown, TX. Take a guided evening ghost tour through historic Georgetown and hear spooky stories about the town’s haunted past.
Parents' Night Out at My Gym Children's Fitness Center- Austin - September 4, 2026 - Austin, TX. Drop the kids off for supervised games, activities, and fun at My Gym while parents enjoy a kid-free night out.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - September 4-6, 2026 and ongoing - Austin, TX. Join a statewide reading challenge at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission celebrating America’s 250th with books and activities for all ages.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - September 4-6, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore an exhibition at the Bullock Texas State History Museum highlighting how festivals across Texas bring communities together.
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long! - September 4-6, 2026 - Austin, TX. Visit Hattie B's Hot Chicken on South Lamar where kids enjoy a free meal with a paid adult entrée during the promotion.
Trucks & Tunes - September 4, 2026 and select Fridays - Georgetown, TX. Pair live music with local food trucks for a laid-back lunchtime outing in a community setting.
FAME First Friday | Flores de Papel - September 4, 2026 - Bastrop, TX. Create colorful paper flowers and enjoy arts programming during a First Friday event at the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - September 4-6, 2026 - Volente, TX. Soar over Lake Travis on multiple zip lines and enjoy a scenic outdoor adventure for families with older kids and teens.
Disney’s Newsies - September 4-6, 2026 - Bastrop, TX. Catch a live production of the high-energy Disney musical “Newsies” at the historic Bastrop Opera House.
Trolls JR. The Musical - September 4-6, 2026 - Killeen, TX. Enjoy a kid-friendly stage adaptation of “Trolls” with singing, dancing, and colorful characters at Central Texas Theatre.
Come From Away - September 4-6, 2026 - Austin, TX. Experience the inspiring musical “Come From Away” at Zach Theater, telling true stories of kindness in the days following 9/11.
Family Nature Quest at McKinney Roughs Nature Park - September 4-6, 2026 - Cedar Creek, TX. Head outdoors for guided family nature activities, trails, and hands-on exploration at McKinney Roughs Nature Park.