It looks like we could be in for some rain this weekend in Austin, so please check your event’s website before heading out.  Some events have already pivoted to indoor locations and we’ve noted those below.

If it does rain and you’re looking for some extra indoor activities, be sure to check out our Places to Play Indoors, and Places to Swim Indoors in Austin.  Also, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events and enjoy the last few days of Spring Break!

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SXSW Community Concerts Day Two 
Friday, March 15 | 2 pm doors | FREE
The SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake boasts the largest stage at SXSW and is free, open to the public, and family-friendly.  You can bring a picnic or grab snacks and dinner from some of Austin’s most loved food trucks. Community Concerts are at 800 W Riverside, and SXSW provides lots of ideas for transportation and parking here. Check out the lineup here.

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St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bash @ The Crossover
Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17 | Noon | FREE Entry
This two-day bash has a lot to offer – there’s ice skating (get a discount for wearing green), live music, a DJ, and lots of vendors.  Entrance is free and you can check out the lineups for each day here.


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UMLAUF Public Tour and Sculpture Garden Storytime
Saturday, March 16 | Noon | FREE with purchase of admission
Join UMLAUF’s docent for an entertaining tour through the Garden while the kids join UMLAUF’s team for Sculpture Garden Storytime! The tour is free with the purchase of admission and registration is not required.  Admission to UMLAUF is free for kids 12 and under, $1 for kids 13-17, and $7 for adults.  


Final Weekend of Dino Days @ Zilker Botanical Garden
Through March 16 | Special events 3/16 from 10 am-noon | Register here
Check out the final weekend of Dino Days at Zilker Botanical Garden!  Self-led activities are available daily, along with additional programming on Saturday.  This Saturday from 10 am – noon you can build your own prehistoric planter complete with a mini dinosaur.  Register here for $5.


KUTX Rock the Shores
Saturday, March 16 | 2 – 5 pm | FREE
Please note: due to the threat of heavy rain, Rock the Shores will instead take place at The Palm Door from 2 – 5 pm.
This free, family-friendly event will now be at The Palm Door due to potential heavy rain.  KUTX’s Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child brings you “indie music for indie kids” every Sunday evening, plus at their Mueller concert series, Rock the Park. Now, KUTX goes big for SXSW with a free, family-friendly afternoon as a part of The SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake. Check out the lineup here.

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St. Patrick’s Day Party @ Vista Brewing
Sunday, March 17 | 11 am – 6 pm | FREE Entry 
Head to Hill Country for beer, Irish food, and lots of space for the kids to run and play.  Vista Brewing will have live music from 2 – 4 pm with the Graham Wilkinson Band, and a gold coin scavenger hunt for kids while supplies last.  Get all the info here.


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