New in Austin: events to meet other families
31 events. Just moved to Austin? These are the recurring, low-key events where local families show up every week: library storytimes, farmers markets, community festivals, and hands-on workshops. Most are free, and you can just show up.
Festival
Star Bandit Foundation presents 2026 Stargaze Theater Festival
Fri, Aug 14 at 12:30 AM
Dougherty Arts Center
Festival
Austin Pride Festival
Sat, Aug 22 at 4 PM
Fiesta Gardens
Farmers MarketFree
Barton Creek Farmers Market
Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM
Barton Creek Square
Farmers MarketFree
SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM
Republic Square
Farmers MarketFree
Texas Farmers' Market at Lakeline
Sat, Aug 22 at 9 AM
Lakeline Mall
Museum
Julia C. Butridge Gallery Exhibit: On and On and On
Sat, Aug 22 at 3 PM
Dougherty Arts Center
Festival
Austin Pride Parade
Sun, Aug 23 at 12 AM
Fiesta Gardens
Farmers MarketFree
Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller
Sun, Aug 23 at 10 AM
Branch Park Pavilion
LibraryFree
Toddler Tuesdays at Brentwood Social House
Tue, Aug 25 at 9 AM
Brentwood Social House
Library
Kids Corner at St. Elmo Brewing
Wed, Aug 26 at 12 PM
St. Elmo Brewing Co. – Springdale
Seasonal
Crafting & Popsicles
Thu, Aug 27 at 12 PM
Letterpress PLAY
Festival
#OITAATX JAPAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
Sun, Aug 30 at 11 AM
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Festival
ACC's 3rd Annual ACL Job Fair
Wed, Sep 2 at 4 PM
Highland Campus BLDG 1000
Arts & Crafts
Early Era Collective presents The Present Perspective Project
Fri, Sep 4 at 1 AM
Dougherty Arts Center
Arts & CraftsFree
Free Home Depot Kids DIY Workshop
Sat, Sep 5 at 9 AM
Home Depot South Austin
Seasonal
Drought Tolerant Gardening
Sat, Sep 5 at 9 AM
Wildflower Center · $30
Animals
Bat Fest
Sat, Sep 5 at 8 PM
Congress Ave Bridge
OutdoorFree
Playdate in the Park: Scenic Brook Pocket Park
Wed, Sep 9 at 10 AM
scenic brook pocket park
Seasonal
Matthew West: Jesus Is King Tour - Austin, TX
Thu, Sep 10 at 7 PM
LifeFamily Mueller · $27.62 - $104.87
MuseumFree
Día de los Muertos: Coleccionando Memorias
Fri, Sep 11 at 6 PM
Mexic-Arte Museum
FestivalFree
Pecan Street Festival
Sat, Sep 12 at 11 AM
Hill Country Galleria
Seasonal
J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour
Mon, Sep 14 at 8 PM
Moody Center ATX
OutdoorFree
Playdate in the Park: Bartholomew District Park
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Bartholomew District Park
OutdoorFree
Garden Gnome Grove Opening Celebration
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Zilker Botanical Garden
Arts & CraftsFree
Lowe's DIY Kids Workshop
Sat, Sep 19 at 10 AM
Lowe's - North Austin
OutdoorFree
Playdate in the Park: Metz Neighborhood Park
Wed, Sep 23 at 10 AM
Metz Park and Rudy Mendez Rec Center
Outdoor
Austin City Limits Festival
Fri, Oct 2 at 12 PM
Zilker Park
Outdoor
Austin City Limits Music Festival - Weekend Two
Fri, Oct 9 at 12 PM
Zilker Park
Festival
Gauri B
Fri, Oct 16 at 8 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Music
Halloween Children's Concert
Sun, Oct 18 at 3 PM
Long Center for the Performing Arts
OutdoorFree
Playdate in the Park: Great Hills Neighborhood Park
Wed, Oct 21 at 10 AM
Great Hills Neighborhood Park
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