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Things to Do in Austin This Weekend
Event listings are often out of date. Here are reliable Austin weekend ideas, plus a way to see what’s happening right now.
Outdoors
- Paddleboard Lady Bird Lake
- Swim at Barton Springs in Zilker Park
- Walk or bike the hike-and-bike trail
Food and shopping
- Murals and vintage on South Congress
- Food trucks and breweries in East Austin
Nights out (21+)
- Rainey Street
- Sixth Street
- Live music on Red River
Big fall weekends
- ACL Fest: Oct 2–4 & 9–11, 2026 at Zilker Park
- UT football game days
- Halloween on Sixth Street
See it live
Open Portal and check the Austin feed. Every post is captured live in the last 48 hours, so you see what’s actually happening this weekend.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Austin this weekend?
Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park and Barton Springs, South Congress, East Austin food trucks, and nights out on Rainey Street, Sixth Street or Red River.
How do I find out what's happening in Austin right now?
Portal’s Austin feed shows live posts from the last 48 hours.
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