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
Round Rock Express Home Games - September 3-6, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Enjoy an action-packed evening of Minor League Baseball with family-friendly fun and ballpark treats.
Live Music on Lake Travis - Sammy J - September 4, 2026 - Leander, TX. Relax by the water with an evening of live music from Sammy J at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark.
Parents' Night Out at My Gym Children's Fitness Center- Austin - September 4, 2026 - Austin, TX. Drop the kids for supervised games and activities while you enjoy a kid-free night out.
First Friday Ghost Tour - September 4, 2026 - Georgetown, TX. Take a guided evening ghost tour and hear spooky stories from Georgetown’s haunted history.
Twilight Fridays - September 4, 2026 - Pflugerville, TX. Spend Friday night enjoying extended-hours fun, games, and attractions at Austin’s in the cool evening hours.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Austin - September 5-6, 2026 - Austin, TX. Capture professional outdoor family photos with no sitting fee and only pay for the images you love.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - September 3-6, 2026 - Austin, TX. Join a statewide reading challenge that celebrates American history and encourages kids to dive into great books.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - September 3-6, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore an exhibit highlighting how festivals across Texas bring communities together through culture, music, and tradition.
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long! - September 3-7, 2026 - Austin, TX. Treat the family at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken where kids eat free during the summer promotion.
Family Nature Quest at McKinney Roughs Nature Park - September 4-6, 2026 - Cedar Creek, TX. Head outdoors for a guided family nature experience exploring trails, wildlife, and hands-on activities.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Music/ Movement Storytime - September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 (ongoing series) - Liberty Hill, TX. Little ones can sing, move, and listen to stories in this lively, interactive library program.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - September 3-6, 2026 (and additional dates) - Volente, TX. Soar across Lake Travis on thrilling ziplines and enjoy a full day of outdoor adventure by the water.
Disney’s Newsies - September 4-6, 2026 (and additional dates) - Bastrop, TX. Experience the high-energy musical about newsboys standing up for justice, performed live at Bastrop Opera House.
Trolls JR. The Musical - September 4-6, 2026 (and additional dates) - Killeen, TX. Enjoy a colorful, kid-friendly musical based on the Trolls characters, filled with upbeat songs and dancing.
Come From Away - September 3-6, 2026 (and additional dates) - Austin, TX. See the inspiring Broadway musical about a small town that welcomed stranded travelers in the days after 9/11.