Austin family events
Fresh plans around Austin, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
Festivals & Big Events
- The Drop-In, A Levitt VIBE Austin Music SeriesAustin · Downtown Austin
- Movies in the Park: Pride EditionAustin · Waterloo Greenway Events
- #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
Summer Markets
Art & Design
Summer Must-Dos
The Drop-In, A Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series
Our free outdoor concert series returns on May 21! Every Thursday through August 13, we'll provide the tunes and the view if you bring the energy.
Simple Plan
Simple Plan: Bigger Than You Think! Tour - The Sequel! with special guests 3OH!3 and Bowling For Soup are headed to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on August 7, 2026!
Baking Intensive: Flatbreads Around the World
Arts and culture at Central Market Austin North Lamar. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Movies in the Park: Pride Edition
Celebrate the start of Austin Pride Week with community, music, and film at Waterloo Greenway!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



