Free things to do this weekend in and around Austin

Austin's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, See link for times
• Baby Lapsit (0-18 months) - Buda City Hall & Library - 405 East Loop Street, Buda, TX 78610, Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:30-11 am
• Pokemon Club - Dripping Springs Community Library - 501 Sportsplex Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:15-5:15 pm
• Music/ Movement Storytime - Liberty Hill Public Library - Main Street, Liberty Hill, TX, Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:15 - 11 am
• Texas America250 Reading Challenge - Texas State Library and Archives Commission - 1201 Brazos St, Austin, Texas 78701, Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, all day
• Fusebox Festival - 2023 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702, Friday, April 17, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, Check website for details
• 37th Annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival - Texas Cotton Gin Museum - 307 North Main Street, Burton, TX 77835, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am - 6pm
• Read with Ruby the Therapy Dog! - Dripping Springs Community Library - 501 Sportsplex Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:30 am- 12 pm
• Pokémon Club - Round Rock Public Library - RRPL - East Liberty Avenue, Round Rock, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9-10:30 am
• Family Storytime - Round Rock Public Library - RRPL - East Liberty Avenue, Round Rock, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11-11:30 am
• Butterfly Festival - EmilyAnn Theatre - Farm to Market Road 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9 am- 3 pm
• Living History Weekend - Camp Mabry - West 35th Street, Austin, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026 to Sunday, April 19, 2026, 9 am- 4 pm
• Live Music on Lake Travis - Jericho - Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark - Farm to Market Road 2769, Leander, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 7PM - 9PM
• Earth Day 2026 - Headwaters at the Comal - East Klingemann Street, New Braunfels, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9 am- 12 pm
• Teen Job Fair (13-17 years) - Kyle Public Library - 550 Scott St, Kyle, TX 78640, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am- 1 pm
• Baby Day - San Marcos Public Library - 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am
• Earth Day in Round Rock - Yonders Point - Aten Loop, Round Rock, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9 am- 12 pm
• Spring Market Festival 2026 - Rising Sun Vineyard - 233 Edmonson Ranch Road, McDade, TX 78650, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 am- 6 pm
• Kids Adventure Storytime with 11-yr-old Author Bella Olson - Check your city's listing, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
• Sensory Petting Zoo - Hosted by Texas ABA Center - Texas ABA Centers - Executive Center Drive, Austin, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
• Puranava India Art & Culture Fest - Pearland Town Center - Broadway St, Pearland, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10 AM - 6 PM
• Spring Fair and Market - Austin Waldorf School - South View Road, Austin, TX, Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00AM