As back-to-school season approaches, take a moment to pat yourself on the back, parents—you made it through the camps, the heat, the snack runs, and the screen-time negotiations. It’s August!

While the first day of school may be on the horizon, summer isn’t quite over. There’s still time for a few more adventures, and we’ve rounded up some of the best August family events around Austin—from movie nights and county fairs to back-to-school celebrations and more.

On-Going Events This Month:

• Round Rock Express Baseball Games
• Bring It On: The Musical @ Zilker Hillside Theater (Through August 16)
• ASO Sunday Concerts at the Long Center
• SpongeBob the Musical @ Hill Country Galleria (through August 16)
• Summer Stock Austin 2025: Disney’s Mary Poppins @ McCullough Theater
• The Drop-In Summer Concert Series @ The Long Center (Thursdays through Aug. 14)

Save these Dates:

Aug. 1: Backyard BBQ benefitting Kerr County Flood Relief @ Meanwhile Brewing

Aug 1 – 10: Summer Stock Austin: Jesus Christ Superstar @ McCullough Theater

Aug. 3: H-E-B Free First Sunday: Story of Texas @ Bullock Museum

Aug. 3: Sunday Funday: Corn Husk Dolls @ Neill-Cochran House Museum

Aug. 3: Danny Go! @ Bass Concert Hall

Aug 3: Morning Movie Magic ($1 movies) Sonic The Hedgehog @ Hooky Hutto

Aug. 5: Blues On the Green (Night 1) @ Zilker Park

Aug. 6 – 19: Central Market’s 30th Hatch Chile Celebration @ All Central Market Locations

Aug 6: Blues On the Green (Night 2) @ Zilker Park

Aug. 8: Backyard BBQ Benefitting Kerr County Flood Relief @ Meanwhile Brewing

Aug. 8 & 9: Cedar Park Rodeo 2025 @ H-E-B Center at Cedar Park

Aug. 9: Wild Waterloo: Bugs, Birds and Bats @ Waterloo Park

Aug. 9: Thinkery Back to School Bash @ Thinkery

Aug. 9: Back to School Giveaway @ The Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex

Aug. 9: Second Saturdays are For Families: Impression Obsession @ Laguna Gloria

Aug. 10: Paddle For Puppies 2025 @ Rowing Dock

Aug. 10: Groundwork Music Orchestra @ Cherrywood Coffee House

Aug 10: Family Day: Starry Skies & Fireflies @ UMLAUF

Aug 11: Morning Movie Magic ($1 movies) SpongeBob Squarepants @ Hooky Hutto

Aug 12: UMLAUF After Dark: Stay Cool @ UMLAUF

Aug. 14: Movie In The Park: Splash @ Deep Eddy Pool

Aug. 16: Back to School Bash @ St. Elmo Brewing Springdale

Aug. 17: Fresh Start Back to School @ Travis County Sheriff’s Office

Aug. 17:  Back To School Splash @ Goldfish Swim School – Northwest Hills

Aug. 20: Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up @ Austin Public Library Ruiz Branch

Aug. 21 – 24: 137th Gillespie Country Fair 

Aug. 22-24: PBR Gambler Days @ Moody Center

Aug. 23 – 24: Austin Train Show @ Palmer Events Center

Aug. 23: 2025 Austin Pride Parade and Festival 

Aug. 23: Double Header Championships @ Austin Sports Center

Aug. 24: Connecting Austin Family Fun Day @ Pease Park

Aug. 24: H-E-B FREE First Sunday @ Texas Science and Natural History Museum

Aug. 27: Yo Gabba Gabba @ Bass Concert Hall

Aug. 29: Barton Creek Live with Cory Morrow @ Omni Barton Creek Resort

Aug. 30: Bee Caves Art Foundation’s 15-Year Birthday Celebration @ Bee Cave Sculpture Park

Check out our Daily Calendar or Events for even more ideas for family fun!