What’s better than a fun lineup of family-friendly weekend events in Austin? This week’s recommendations are ALL free to attend! There are tons of live music options, festivals, and chances to make and experience art. Check out our Top Weekend Picks for Families below and see all of the upcoming events in Austin on our calendar here.
via Georgetown Red Poppy Festival FB
— Georgetown Red Poppy Festival
Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28 | Various times here | FREE
With three stages and an amazing lineup of artists and bands, Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival has a lot to offer for families. In addition to the FREE live music, the festival features food vendors, a parade, a car show, kid’s crafts at the Fun Zone, and more. Get the full schedule of music and activities here and parking and shuttle info here.
via sunsetvalley.org
— 16th Annual Sunset Valley Artfest 2024
Saturday, April 27 | 10am – 5pm | FREE
The 16th Annual Sunset Valley Artfest is FREE and has something for everyone in the family. Peruse avenues of artisans, two live music stages with local talent, food trucks, and a separate area for children’s fun and interactive activities including a performance stage. There’s plenty of FREE parking close to the festival grounds. Get more info here.
via Visit Marble Falls TX FB
— Paint the Town Family Art Day @ Lakeside Pavillion Marble Falls
Saturday, April 27 | 11 am – 4 pm | FREE
Families are invited to this annual event as part of the Paint the Town Arts Festival. There will be free activities for all ages facilitated by the event’s hosted artists. You’ll get to work with watercolor, acrylic, finger painting, and bubble painting! Family Art Day will be held at 305 Buena Vista Drive, Marble Falls. Check out all of the events scheduled for Paint the Town and get more info here.
Kids costume contest at Eeyore’s Birthday via FB
— Eeyore’s Birthday Celebration
Saturday, April 27 | Kids activities: 11 am – 3 pm | FREE
Eeyore’s Birthday Celebration is a uniquely Austin festival that brings the community together and helps Keep Austin Weird. For kids, there are games, like the sack race at 2:30 pm, crafts, and a costume contest at 12:30 pm. Kids’ activities are over at 3 pm. If you haven’t been to Eeyore’s, you can read all about what to expect here (note: you will see far less clothing than on an average day at the park). Get more info, photos, and the schedule here.
via Zilker Botanical Garden FB
— Zilker Botanical Garden: Free Day
Sunday, April 28 | 9 am – 6 pm | FREE
It’s Free Day at Zilker Botanical Garden this Sunday! No registration is needed, but please remember that the final entry to the garden is 5:30 pm. Free days also include free parking and you can get info on that here. Read about our favorite things to do and see at Zilker Botanical Garden to plan your excursion here.
via creativeaction.org
— Community Art Sunday @ Creative Action
Sunday, April 28 | 2 pm – 5 pm | RSVP for FREE here
Creative Action’s Community Art Sunday is an invitation for everyone in the community to participate in arts-making with CA’s professional teaching artists. This Sunday’s theme is Creativity and Sustainability and you’ll get to build community through art workshops, live performances, and free fun. There will also be free pizza from East Side Pies, beverages, and more. Get more info here.
More Weekend Events:
- Urban Scavenger Hunt – Begins at Zilker Lodge
- The Rainbow Fish Musical @ Austin Scottish Rite
- Earth Day ATX 2024 @ Huston-Tillotson University
- Saturday Night Concert Series @ Hill Country Galleria
- Those Meddling Kids
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