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
Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - June 12–14, 2026 - New York, NY. Enjoy a free 30-minute outdoor family photo session with pro photographers; you only purchase the images you love.
Toddler Time - Pirate Ship Pool - Fridays in the Summer - June 12, 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 - Austin, TX. Drop in to fold colorful paper into fun origami creations and take your artwork home.
Friday Pizza Party & Game Night - June 12, 2026 - Austin, TX. Kids enjoy an evening of video games and board games plus pizza in a supervised, social setting.
Butterfly Craft - June 12, 2026 - New Braunfels, TX. Visit the children’s museum to create a butterfly-themed craft during regular museum hours.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Austin Symphony Orchestra's Tuneful Tales - June 13, 2026 - Austin, TX. Families with young children can enjoy live music, storytelling, and hands-on arts activities at Symphony Square.
Movies in the Park - June 13, 2026 - Kyle, TX. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor family movie night that begins at sundown near Kyle City Hall.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - June 13, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore an exhibit at the Bullock Museum highlighting festivals across Texas and how they bring communities together.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - June 13, 2026 - Volente, TX. Experience multiple thrilling ziplines with beautiful views over Lake Travis on a guided outdoor adventure.
Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork - June 13, 2026 - Dallas, TX. View intricate samurai armor and refined metal artworks in a special exhibition of Japanese craftsmanship.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Hartman Foundation Concerts in The Park - June 14, 2026 - Austin, TX. Enjoy a free outdoor Austin Symphony concert on the Hartman Concert Lawn, perfect for picnics with the whole family.
Round Rock Express Home Games - June 14, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Catch minor league baseball action at Dell Diamond with family-friendly fun between innings.
Kids Bowl Free: Register your kids for a summer fun bowling pass today - June 14, 2026 (part of summer program) - Various locations near Austin, TX. Sign up so kids can bowl two free games a day all summer at participating bowling centers.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - June 14, 2026 (ongoing) - Austin, TX. Join a statewide reading challenge that encourages families to explore Texas and U.S. history through books.