Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin and 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. A two-hour evening of playtime, art-making, and exploration for kids while grown-ups enjoy a relaxing night off.
Music/ Movement Storytime - September 11, 2026 - Liberty Hill, TX. Little ones enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities in an engaging morning library program.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - September 10–12, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore how festivals across Texas bring people together through an immersive history museum exhibition.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - September 10–12, 2026 - Volente, TX. Experience thrilling zipline courses over Lake Travis with scenic views and outdoor fun for adventurous families.
Disney’s Newsies - September 11–13, 2026 - Bastrop, TX. Enjoy a high-energy musical about newsboys taking a stand, presented on stage at the historic Bastrop Opera House.
Fridays at the Museum - September 11, 2026 - Bandera, TX. Spend a cozy afternoon exploring exhibits and activities at the Frontier Times Museum.
McKenna's Workshop - September 11, 2026 - New Braunfels, TX. Kids dive into hands-on projects in this creative afternoon workshop at McKenna Children’s Museum.
Family Nature Quest at McKinney Roughs Nature Park - September 11–13, 2026 - Cedar Creek, TX. Join guided nature activities and trails that help families explore local wildlife and ecosystems together.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Austin - September 12–13, 2026 - Austin, TX. Book a free 30-minute outdoor photo shoot and purchase only the professionally edited family photos you love.
Trolls JR. The Musical - September 11–13, 2026 - Killeen, TX. Colorful characters, music, and dancing bring the world of Trolls to life on stage for kids and families.
Clue By Sandy Rustin - September 11–13, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. A comedic mystery based on the classic board game invites audiences to follow clues and laugh along.
Labor Day Craft - September 10–12, 2026 - New Braunfels, TX. Children create themed crafts in the museum’s activity space, celebrating Labor Day with hands-on fun.
Come From Away - September 10–13, 2026 - Austin, TX. See the acclaimed musical about a small town’s kindness to stranded travelers in the days after 9/11.
Museum on Main Street- Spark! Places of Innovation- Taylor - September 10–13, 2026 - Taylor, TX. Discover stories of innovation and creativity in small towns through interactive exhibits.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Family Nature Quest at McKinney Roughs Nature Park - September 11–13, 2026 - Cedar Creek, TX. Wrap up the weekend with a guided nature quest, exploring trails and outdoor learning stations.
Disney’s Newsies - September 11–13, 2026 - Bastrop, TX. Catch the final shows of this inspiring musical about young newspaper sellers standing up for fairness.
Trolls JR. The Musical - September 11–13, 2026 - Killeen, TX. Sing along with favorite Trolls songs and enjoy a bright, family-friendly performance.
Come From Away - September 10–13, 2026 - Austin, TX. Share a moving story of community and compassion in this Tony-winning musical’s Sunday performance.