Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin for June 12–14, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, June 12, 2026
Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - June 12–14, 2026 - Broadway, New York, NY, USA. Enjoy a free 30-minute outdoor family photo session and only purchase the professionally edited images you love.
Music/ Movement Storytime - June 12, 2026 - Liberty Hill Public Library, Liberty Hill, TX. Little ones can sing, move, and listen to stories in this lively, interactive library program.
Toddler Time - Pirate Ship Pool - Fridays in the Summer - June 12, 2026 - Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark, Leander, TX. Toddlers get special access to the Pirate Ship pool for a relaxed splash day made just for little swimmers.
FREE Make & Take: Origami - June 12, 2026 - Austin Creative Reuse Center, Austin, TX. Drop in to fold fun origami creations using reclaimed materials and take your paper art home.
Friday Pizza Party & Game Night - June 12, 2026 - Game Worlds, Austin, TX. Kids enjoy an evening of video games and activities capped off with a pizza party.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Austin Symphony Orchestra's Tuneful Tales - June 10, 13 & 15, 2026 - Symphony Square and other locations, Austin, TX. ASO musicians and storytellers bring children’s tales to life with music, narration, and hands-on arts fun.
Movies in the Park - June 12, 2026 (showing Friday night of the weekend) - Kyle City Hall, Kyle, TX. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars beginning at sundown.
Butterfly Craft - June 8–13, 2026 - McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels, TX. Kids can create colorful butterfly-themed crafts during regular museum hours.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - June 8–30, 2026 - Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Austin, TX. Families are encouraged to read and explore Texas and U.S. history as part of a special commemorative reading challenge.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Hartman Foundation Concerts in The Park - June 14, 2026 - The Long Center for the Performing Arts, Austin, TX. Enjoy a free outdoor Austin Symphony ensemble concert with a picnic on the lawn as the sun goes down.
Round Rock Express Home Games - June 9–14, 2026 - Round Rock Express, Round Rock, TX. Catch minor league baseball action with family-friendly fun and ballpark entertainment.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - June 8–30, 2026 - Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin, TX. Explore how festivals across Texas build community through photos, artifacts, and stories.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - June 8–14, 2026 (and beyond) - Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, Volente, TX. Fly over the lake on thrilling ziplines and enjoy a day of outdoor adventure with scenic views.