Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin & 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 with professional photographers, then choose and purchase only the edited images you love for your family’s fall and holiday memories.
Round Rock Express Home Games - September 4-6, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Cheer on the Round Rock Express at Dell Diamond with family-friendly minor league baseball action and varying game times throughout the weekend.
Live Music on Lake Travis - Sammy J - September 4, 2026 - Leander, TX. Spend the evening at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark enjoying lakeside views and a live performance by Sammy J from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Parents' Night Out at My Gym Children's Fitness Center- Austin - September 4, 2026 - Austin, TX. Drop the kids off for supervised fun, games, and activities at My Gym from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm while you enjoy a kid-free evening.
First Friday Ghost Tour - September 4, 2026 - Georgetown, TX. Join a guided evening walk from 8 pm to 9 pm to hear spooky stories and explore local hauntings around historic downtown Georgetown.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Family Nature Quest at McKinney Roughs Nature Park - September 4-6, 2026 - Cedar Creek, TX. Head to McKinney Roughs for a guided family adventure that introduces kids to trails, wildlife, and hands-on nature exploration starting at 10:30 am.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - September 1-27, 2026 - Austin, TX. Visit the Bullock Texas State History Museum to explore how festivals across the state build community through interactive exhibits and artifacts, open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - September 2-6, 2026 and ongoing fall dates - Volente, TX. Experience thrilling zipline courses with stunning Lake Travis views during a guided day of outdoor adventure from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Disney’s Newsies - September 4-6, 2026 and selected September dates - Bastrop, TX. Enjoy a live musical production of Disney’s Newsies at the historic Bastrop Opera House, featuring high-energy song and dance inspired by the classic story.
Museum on Main Street - Spark! Places of Innovation - Taylor - September 1-27, 2026 - Taylor, TX. Explore a traveling Smithsonian exhibit at the Heidenheimer Building that highlights small-town innovation and community creativity, with hours listed on the museum’s website.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - September 1-30, 2026 and beyond - Austin, TX. Take part in a statewide reading challenge through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, encouraging families to explore American history and culture through curated books all day.
Trolls JR. The Musical - September 4-6, 2026 and September 11-13, 2026 - Killeen, TX. Bring the kids to Central Texas Theatre for a colorful, family-friendly stage adaptation of Trolls with singing, dancing, and favorite characters.
Kids Eat Free All Summer Long! - September 1-7, 2026 - Austin, TX. Dine at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken on South Lamar where kids can enjoy free meals with an adult purchase starting at 11:00 am.
Come From Away - September 2-6, 2026 and additional September dates - Austin, TX. See the acclaimed musical Come From Away at ZACH Theatre, telling the moving true story of unexpected hospitality in Newfoundland following 9/11.