Austin things to do
Fresh plans around Austin, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
Festivals & Big Events
- Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration ExhibitionAustin
- #OITAATX JAPAN SUMMER FESTIVALAustin · Downtown Austin
- Austin City Limits Music Festival (Weekend One)Austin · 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, United States
- Austin City Limits Music Festival - Weekend TwoAustin · Zilker Park
- 5k Beer Run x Blue Owl Brewing | TX Brewery Running SeriesAustin · Blue Owl Brewing
Summer Markets
Art & Design
Summer Must-Dos
Faith & Community
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition
Arts and culture at Austin. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Get Savvy in the Kitchen: Essential Skills for Every Cook
Arts and culture at Central Market Austin North Lamar. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
#OITAATX JAPAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
Join us for the annual Oita Japan Summer Festival, a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture and the sister city relationship between Austin and Oita, Japan.
TEMPTATIONS REVUE - Featuring Nate Evans
Nate Evans was the former lead singer of the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Impressions.
Austin City Limits Music Festival (Weekend One)
A local festival at 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, United States. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Austin City Limits Music Festival - Weekend Two
A local festival at Zilker Park in Austin. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Hot Luck Festival
Fire-cooking and live-music festival from chef Aaron Franklin and friends in Austin.
Austin Food Fest
Food and drink at Republic Square in Austin. The organizer has the latest serving hours and admission details.
5k Beer Run x Blue Owl Brewing | TX Brewery Running Series
A sports event at Blue Owl Brewing in Austin. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.
Viva La Vida Festival and Parade
Mexic-Arte Museum's 43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade, part of Dia de los Muertos Celebrando Juntos, is Austin's largest.
Ghosts & Guitars: Music & Storytelling in Travis Heights
An outdoor event at Corner Park in Austin. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Ballet Folklórico de Austin
Celebrating Día de Muertos with a colorful spirit of love, the Ballet Folklórico de Austin pays tribute to our ancestors.
An Evening with Kevin McDonald
Arts and culture at Fallout Theater in Austin. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Tour
Experience the Magic of the Season with Leslie Odom, Jr. Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. returns for his 2026 Christmas Tour, following last year's completely sold-out run.
A night of the unexpected...
Eat, drink, and be merry before sitting front row for the best fireworks display in town. Join us as we redefine the way Austin celebrates New Year's Eve and experience the Long Center in a whole new way.
Beatles, Beethoven & Beyond Concert in the Dark | Bee Cave
A community gathering at Episcopal Church of the Cross in Austin. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
New here? Start with Austin
If you are new to Austin, TX, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.

