Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin & Central Texas for Friday, September 11, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, September 11, 2026
Create and Express: Friday’s Party! - September 11, 2026 - Austin, TX. Little ones enjoy two hours of creative art and play at Saplings Studio while grown-ups get a relaxing evening break.
Music/ Movement Storytime - September 11, 2026 (recurring Fridays) - Liberty Hill, TX. Join a lively library storytime that blends books, music, and movement for an engaging start to the day.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - September 11-13, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore how festivals across Texas build community through colorful displays and interactive exhibits at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - September 11-13, 2026 (and additional dates) - Volente, TX. Experience thrilling zipline tours with sweeping Lake Travis views during this action-packed outdoor adventure.
Disney’s Newsies - September 11-13, 2026 (plus additional dates) - Bastrop, TX. Enjoy the high-energy musical based on the classic newsboys’ strike story at the historic Bastrop Opera House.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Austin - September 12-13, 2026 (and additional dates) - Austin, TX. Capture professional outdoor family photos in a free 30-minute session and purchase only the images you love.
Trolls JR. The Musical - September 11-13, 2026 - Killeen, TX. Sing and dance along with Poppy, Branch, and friends in a colorful youth production of the Trolls musical.
Fridays at the Museum - September 11, 2026 (recurring Fridays) - Bandera, TX. Make a Friday day trip to explore unique frontier artifacts and local history at Frontier Times Museum.
Labor Day Craft - September 11-12, 2026 - New Braunfels, TX. Drop into McKenna Children’s Museum to create themed crafts while enjoying hands-on exhibits for kids.
Family Nature Quest at McKinney Roughs Nature Park - September 11-13, 2026 (and additional dates) - Cedar Creek, TX. Head outdoors for guided nature exploration, trails, and family activities in a scenic park setting.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - September 11-13, 2026 (and ongoing) - Austin, TX. Take part in a statewide reading challenge from the Texas State Library, encouraging families to explore history through books.
Come From Away - September 11-13, 2026 (plus additional dates) - Austin, TX. See the inspiring musical about unexpected hospitality in a small town following global events, performed at Zach Theater.
Museum on Main Street- Spark! Places of Innovation- Taylor - September 11-13, 2026 (and additional dates) - Taylor, TX. Discover stories of local creativity and innovation in this traveling Smithsonian exhibit hosted in downtown Taylor.
Twilight Fridays - September 11, 2026 (recurring Fridays) - Pflugerville, TX. Wrap up the weekend with evening fun at Austin’s in Pflugerville, featuring games and family-friendly entertainment.
Trucks & Tunes - September 11, 2026 (recurring Fridays) - Georgetown, TX. Enjoy food trucks and live music for a relaxed community gathering near downtown Georgetown.