There are so many events happening in Austin this summer!! Get ready to create those summer bucket lists cause I have 25 AMAZING & FUN Things to do in Austin this summer:
25 Things to do in Austin this Summer – 2018
1. Henry V – Catch some FREE theatre under the stars by Penfold Theatre Company in the amphitheater up in Round Rock. Thursday, Friday, & Saturdays May 30 – June 23 8:00 pm
2. Rock’N River Water Park – The Rock’N River up in Round Rock opened Memorial Day, featuring a 12 foot jumping platform, a rock wall, a huge waterscape and more. Open every day
3. Austin Symphony Concerts in the Park – Bring your picnic basket and blankets out to enjoy a FREE concert in the Hartman Concert Park in front of the Long Center Terrace. Sundays June 2 – Aug 25th
4. Round Rock Express Game – So many fun things going on up at the Dell Diamond from Kids Days (Sundays) to Dollar Dog Night (Mondays) to Fireworks Fridays. Check out their Full schedule seen here June – Aug 30
5. Science Mill– It’s time to check out this amazing science museum in Johnson City. Their new Science & Art Park has a fossil dig, two new African Spurred Tortoises & a revamped kinetic sculpture. anytime
6. Children’s Day Art Park – Each Wednesday morning in June & July, enjoy music, dancing, art, and more. Put on by the Austin Symphony, it is only 50 cents to participate and is one of the highlights of the summer! Wednesdays June 5-July 24 at 9:30 am
7. Kidz Bop World Tour –The H-E-B Center brings this fun tour for pre-teens and teens! June 7 7pm
8. Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp- Daily showings of FREE movies for families. Take a look at the Alamo Drafthouse calendar to find what’s showing near you. June-August
9. Austin Scavenger Hunt – Take your next visitors around our wonderful city and get a photo by all the hot spots in town. Find out more here. anytime
10. Indoor Mini Golf – Beat the heat and try your hand at a round of golf indoors at Monster Mini Golf & Laser Tag in Round Rock. anytime
More Things to do in Austin this Summer
11. Greater Austin Comic Con – The Cedar Park Center brings all things pop culture together for a fun weekend event for all ages! June 15 & 16
12. Typhoon Texas – One of the biggest water parks around, Typhoon Texas just added a massive water playscape for kids! It’s bound to be the hottest (or coolest) place in town this summer! all summer
13. Sound & Cinema – Live & Local Music combined with a hit movie on the lawn of the Long Center sounds so fun! This year, they show some fun movies too! Long Center Terrace. June 19, July 10, July 31, Aug 14, 6:00 pm
14. ACL Radio’s Blues on the Green – ACL Radio’s Blues on the Green invites music lovers out to Zilker Park to enjoy a family and pet friendly night of homegrown music in a relaxed atmosphere. FREE Concert June 12, July 17, Aug 7
15. Wake Up Brother Bear – ZACH Theatre presents this children’s play, perfect for ages 6 and under. Sundays thru Aug 25
16. “The Little Mermaid” Zilker Summer Musical – We always look forward to the annual Zilker Summer Musical as we love the shows! These FREE performances are well attended, so make sure you plan appropriately – here are our tips from last year. Thursdays – Sundays July 12 – August 17 at 8 pm
17. Swim at a Water Hole – Why swim at a boring old pool when there are some gorgeous natural swimming holes and springs in the area? Check out Krause Springs, Hamilton Pool, Blue Hole in Wimberley, or Barton Springs. all summer long
18. H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert- Set at Auditorium Shores, this is a classic must-do event for Austinites to celebrate Independence Day July 4
19. Catch some Improv – Check out all the shows that Scottish Rite Theater is offering this summer for families! All summer long
20. Classic Game Fest – The biggest retro video game convention is coming to Austin. Check out 2 days of exciting classic video games, retro game tournaments, costume contests, live video game music, and more! July 27 & 28
5 More Things to do in Austin This Summer…..
21. Cypress Valley Canopy Tours – Fly high through the trees on this eco-tour in the Hill Country. If your lucky, sleepover in one of their cool tree houses! anytime
22. Play a Round of Old-School Mini-Golf- Peter Pan Mini Golf takes you back in time with it’s whimsical 18-hole golf courses (two of them!). There’s not to many of them around the Austin area, so this is a fun treat for the kiddos – especially those who have never played mini-golf! anytime
23. Austin Bold FC Game – Catch a USL soccer game at the new Bold Stadium out near the COTA Complex. Dates vary
24. Night of the Bat Fest – Celebrate one of the coolest things we have in Austin – our 2 million Mexican free-tailed bats. Arts & Crafts, Food, Vendors, Music, and a costume contest! August 24
