Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin and Central Texas for Friday, August 21, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, August 21, 2026
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series - August 21–23, 2026 - Austin, TX. Enjoy beloved classic films, special guests, and IMAX presentations on Texas’s biggest screen as this iconic Austin movie tradition returns.
Live Music on Lake Travis - Sammy J - August 21, 2026 - Leander, TX. Relax by the water at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark with an evening of live music from Sammy J overlooking Lake Travis.
Family Movie Night at Elgin Public Library - August 21, 2026 - Elgin, TX. Bring the whole family to the library for a free, kid-friendly movie screening to kick off the weekend together.
Kids Night Out - August 21, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Drop the kids at Capital Gymnastics for an evening of supervised fun and active play while parents enjoy a night off.
Community Cinema - Mobile Loaves & Fishes - August 21, 2026 - Austin, TX. Gather with neighbors at Community First! Village for an outdoor movie night that supports community building and outreach.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - August 21–23, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore how festivals across Texas bring people together in this immersive exhibition at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - August 21–23, 2026 - Volente, TX. Soar over canyons and lake views on multiple thrilling ziplines for an adventurous day outdoors.
Happy Hour - 1/2 Off Apps - $5 Frozens - Unforgettable Lake Views - August 21–23, 2026 - Leander, TX. Enjoy discounted appetizers and frozen drinks with stunning Lake Travis views at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark.
SUMMER MADNESS - August 21 & 24–28, 2026 - Pflugerville, TX. Spend the day at Spare Time Texas with bowling, games, and all-ages entertainment in a high-energy setting.
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - August 22–23, 2026 - Austin, TX. Book a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and purchase only the professionally edited family photos you love.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long! - August 21–23, 2026 - Austin, TX. Head to Hattie B’s Hot Chicken on South Lamar where kids dine free, making a tasty family meal easier on the budget.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - August 21–23, 2026 - Austin, TX. Join the statewide reading challenge from the Texas State Library and Archives to celebrate American history through books.
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday - August 23, 2026 - Austin, TX. Enjoy free admission at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum all afternoon thanks to H-E-B’s monthly community day.
Music/ Movement Storytime - August 21, 2026 - Liberty Hill, TX. Little ones can sing, move, and listen to stories in an engaging early literacy program at Liberty Hill Public Library.
Fish FRY-day - August 21 & 28, 2026 - Austin, TX. Enjoy a full day of mini golf fun at PopStroke, with a fish fry-themed Friday to wrap up the weekend with play.