Things to do this weekend in and around Austin
Friendly fun in Austin and Central Texas for Friday, July 17, 2026 through Sunday, July 19, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, July 17, 2026
Toddler Time - Pirate Ship Pool - Fridays in the Summer - July 17–August 14, 2026 - Leander, TX. Little ones can splash, play, and explore a kid-friendly pirate ship pool during special Friday hours at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark.
Music/ Movement Storytime - July 17–December 11, 2026 (Fridays) - Liberty Hill, TX. Toddlers enjoy stories, songs, and active movement in a lively, engaging library storytime.
Round Rock Express Home Games - July 17–19, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Cheer on the local minor league team at Dell Diamond with family-friendly baseball fun all weekend.
Moonlight Movie Night - July 17, 2026 - Round Rock, TX. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to Old Settlers Park for an outdoor family movie under the stars.
Friday Pizza Party & Game Night - July 17–August 14, 2026 (select Fridays) - Austin, TX. Kids and teens gather at Game Worlds for an evening of pizza, video games, and social fun.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Paramount Summer Classic Film Series - July 15–August 30, 2026 (select dates including July 18–19) - Austin, TX. Enjoy classic movies on historic screens, with 35mm prints and special IMAX showings for film fans of all ages.
Ice Age in the Wild - July 15–August 15, 2026 - Austin, TX. Explore life-size Ice Age creatures at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in an outdoor adventure through time.
Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - July 15–September 27, 2026 - Austin, TX. Discover how festivals across Texas bring people together through interactive displays at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Spark Your Imagination Exhibit - July 15–31, 2026 (including July 18) - Bastrop, TX. Hands-on exhibits at the Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center invite kids to tinker, create, and learn.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Annie - July 15–August 2, 2026 (including July 19) - Austin, TX. Enjoy the beloved musical about optimistic orphan Annie at ZACH Theater, perfect for a family outing.
Austin Symphony Orchestra's Tuneful Tales - July 15–20, 2026 (including July 17 & 20) - Austin, TX. Chamber ensembles and storytellers bring children’s tales to life with music, narration, and hands-on arts activities.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - July 15–November 29, 2026 (including July 19) - Volente, TX. Families soar over Lake Travis on long, high-speed ziplines with scenic hill country views.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - July 15–December 31, 2026 - Austin, TX. Kids and adults join a statewide reading challenge celebrating America’s 250th with history-themed books and activities at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.