Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin and Central Texas 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 free 30‑minute outdoor photo session and only purchase the professionally edited family photos you love.
Round Rock Express Home Games - September 2-6, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Catch minor league baseball action with family‑friendly fun and varying game times throughout the weekend.
Come From Away - September 2-6, 2026 - Austin, TX. Experience the hit musical that tells the inspiring true story of kindness and community in the days after 9/11.
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long! - September 2-7, 2026 - Austin, TX. Head to Hattie B’s Hot Chicken on South Lamar where kids can enjoy free meals with an adult purchase.
Museum on Main Street- Spark! Places of Innovation- Taylor - September 2-7, 2026 - Taylor, TX. Explore a Smithsonian traveling exhibit celebrating small‑town innovation and community creativity.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Disney’s Newsies - September 4-6, 2026 - Bastrop, TX. Enjoy a high‑energy stage adaptation of the beloved Disney musical about newsboys standing up for justice.
Trolls JR. The Musical - September 4-6, 2026 - Killeen, TX. Join Poppy, Branch, and friends in a colorful youth production filled with upbeat songs and positive messages.
Family Nature Quest at McKinney Roughs Nature Park - September 4-7, 2026 - Cedar Creek, TX. Take the family on a guided outdoor adventure exploring trails, wildlife, and hands‑on nature activities.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - September 2-6, 2026 - Austin, TX. Learn how festivals across Texas build community through photos, stories, and interactive displays at the Bullock Museum.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - September 2-6, 2026 - Volente, TX. Fly over Lake Travis on thrilling zip lines and enjoy scenic hikes and lake views in this outdoor adventure experience.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Music/ Movement Storytime - September 4 and 11, 2026 - Liberty Hill, TX. Little ones can sing, move, and listen to stories in an engaging library program designed for early learners.
Live Music on Lake Travis - Sammy J - September 4, 2026 - Leander, TX. Relax by the water at Volente Beach Resort while enjoying an evening of live music from Sammy J.
Parents' Night Out at My Gym Children's Fitness Center- Austin - September 4, 2026 - Austin, TX. Drop the kids off for supervised games and activities so parents can enjoy a worry‑free night out.
First Friday Ghost Tour - September 4, 2026 - Georgetown, TX. Join a guided evening walk to hear spooky tales and local legends around historic Georgetown.
Twilight Fridays - September 4, 2026 - Pflugerville, TX. Spend Friday night at Austin’s with extended hours for family fun, games, and attractions under the lights.