Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin and Central Texas for Friday, September 11, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, September 11, 2026
Music/ Movement Storytime - September 11, 2026 - Liberty Hill, TX. Young children enjoy songs, movement, and stories in a lively interactive library program.
Zoo Tots - September 11, 2026 - Austin, TX. Preschoolers learn about animals through themed activities and a guided experience at the Austin Zoo.
Friday Fun Night: Swifty Night - September 11, 2026 - New Braunfels, TX. Kids spend an evening dancing, crafting, and having Taylor Swift–inspired fun at the studio.
Kids Night Out - September 11, 2026 - Austin, TX. Children enjoy supervised creative play, art, and activities while parents take a night off.
Trucks & Tunes - September 11, 2026 - Georgetown, TX. Families gather for food trucks and live music during a relaxed midday community event.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Austin - September 12, 2026 (part of an ongoing series) - Austin, TX. Families book a free outdoor mini photo session and only purchase the professionally edited images they love.
Family Nature Quest at McKinney Roughs Nature Park - September 12–13, 2026 - Cedar Creek, TX. Families explore trails and habitats together on a guided nature adventure in the park.
Labor Day Craft - September 12, 2026 - New Braunfels, TX. Kids drop into the museum to create hands-on Labor Day–themed art projects.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - September 12–13, 2026 (part of a multi-week exhibition) - Austin, TX. Visitors discover how festivals across Texas build community through artifacts, photos, and interactive displays.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - September 12–13, 2026 (within the seasonal schedule) - Volente, TX. Thrill-seekers enjoy a guided zipline tour over Lake Travis with scenic views and outdoor fun.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - September 13, 2026 (part of an ongoing daily program) - Austin, TX. Families participate in a statewide reading challenge celebrating American history with books and activities.
Come From Away - September 13, 2026 (within its performance run) - Austin, TX. Audiences experience the heartwarming musical about real communities that welcomed stranded airline passengers after 9/11.
Disney’s Newsies - September 11–13, 2026 - Bastrop, TX. The beloved stage musical brings the story of New York’s newsboys to life with energetic songs and choreography.
Trolls JR. The Musical - September 11–13, 2026 - Killeen, TX. Kids enjoy a colorful junior musical packed with Trolls characters, upbeat music, and family-friendly fun.
Museum on Main Street - Spark! Places of Innovation - Taylor - September 13, 2026 (within its touring dates) - Taylor, TX. Visitors explore an engaging Smithsonian exhibit highlighting inventive small towns and local innovators.