Things to do this weekend in and around Austin

Friendly fun in Austin for September 18, 2026–September 20, 2026. Check out these highlights!

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Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition - Austin. The exhibition is on view at the Bullock Texas State History Museum and runs from September 14 through September 27.
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures 2026 Season - Volente. The zipline adventure season lists Friday availability and operating hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
The State Theatre presents Treasure Island Reimagined- Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold - Austin. This live-action graphic novel adaptation tells a new version of a pirate story about Jane Hawkins and a mysterious trunk.
Movies in the Park - Kyle. The film screening begins at sundown at Kyle City Hall.

Create and Meet with Princess Ariel! - Austin. Guests can meet Princess Ariel and make a mermaid craft, in partnership with Just.Add.Magic.Entertainment.
Disney’s Newsies - Bastrop. The stage production runs on multiple dates and continues this weekend at Bastrop Opera House.
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - Austin - Austin. Shoott offers free 30-minute outdoor photo sessions with no sitting fee or upfront cost.
Round Rock Express Home Games - Round Rock. Home games are listed for multiple dates, with times that vary.
Clue By Sandy Rustin - Round Rock. Penfold Theatre Company presents the show on multiple dates this weekend.

Madelein Murphy: Lesbian American Princess - Rochester. Rochester native Madelein Murphy performs a high-energy hour of stand-up comedy.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - Austin. The all-day reading challenge is listed at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Come From Away - Austin. The Zach Theater production appears on the weekend schedule with varying performance times.
Disney’s Newsies - Bastrop. This musical remains on the weekend schedule with a Sunday performance date.
Round Rock Express Home Games - Round Rock. The home game listing includes a Sunday date with times that vary.

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