Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin for Friday, June 12, 2026 through Sunday, June 14, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, June 12, 2026
Toddler Time - Pirate Ship Pool - Fridays in the Summer - June 12, 2026 and select Fridays through August 14, 2026 - Leander, TX. Little ones can splash and play in a special pirate ship pool time designed just for toddlers and their caregivers.
FREE Make & Take: Origami - June 12, 2026 and select Fridays through June 26, 2026 - Austin, TX. Drop in to fold fun origami creations and take home your own paper art projects.
Friday Pizza Party & Game Night - June 12, 2026 and select Fridays through August 14, 2026 - Austin, TX. Kids enjoy an evening of video games and pizza in a supervised, social setting.
Moonlight Movie Night - June 12, 2026 and July 17, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor family movie that starts at sundown in the park.
Live Music on Lake Travis - Robert Mokry - June 12, 2026, July 10, 2026, and August 14, 2026 - Leander, TX. Enjoy live music by the lake at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark during the evening.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Austin Symphony Orchestra's Tuneful Tales - June 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 23, 24, 27, 2026 and select July dates - Austin, TX. Families with young children can experience chamber music paired with storytelling, crafts, and hands-on music activities.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - June 10–14, 2026 and many additional 2026 dates - Volente, TX. Spend the day soaring over Lake Travis on multiple ziplines with scenic views and lakefront fun.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - June 9–14, 2026 and ongoing through 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore how communities across Texas celebrate through festivals in this engaging museum exhibition.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - June 9–14, 2026 and continuing daily through 2026 - Austin, TX. Take on a reading challenge that highlights American and Texas history in honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Butterfly Craft - June 9–13, 2026 - New Braunfels, TX. Kids can make colorful butterfly-themed crafts during regular hours at McKenna Children's Museum.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Hartman Foundation Concerts in The Park - June 14, 2026 - Austin, TX. Relax on the Hartman Concert Lawn as Austin Symphony Orchestra ensembles perform free outdoor evening concerts.
Kids Bowl Free: Register Your Kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass Today - June 9–14, 2026 and many additional summer dates - Various locations near Austin, TX. Kids can bowl two free games a day all summer long at participating bowling centers after online registration.
Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - June 12–14, 2026 and select later June dates - New York, NY (Austin sessions promoted to Austin families). Book a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and purchase only the professionally edited images you love.
College students can participate in a bicultural identity study - June 9–14, 2026 and ongoing through June 30, 2026 - Online. Eligible undergraduates can complete an online survey about mental health and academics and enter a drawing for a gift card.
Please take 2 minutes to vote in KOAA's 2026 survey of the Top 20 Local Places to Take Texas Kids - June 9–14, 2026 and through June 20, 2026 - Online. Share your family’s favorite local spots and help shape the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Texas list.