Free things to do this weekend in and around Austin

Austin's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Texas America250 Reading Challenge - Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 1201 Brazos St, Austin, Texas 78701, Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, all day
• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Austin - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, See link for times
• Read with Ruby the Therapy Dog! - Dripping Springs Community Library, 501 Sportsplex Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:30 am- 12 pm
• Pokémon Club - Round Rock Public Library - RRPL, East Liberty Avenue, Round Rock, TX, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9-10:30 am
• Family Storytime - Round Rock Public Library - RRPL, East Liberty Avenue, Round Rock, TX, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11-11:30 am
• CelebrASIA - Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX 78754, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11 am- 3 pm
• Fiesta de Mayo at Harmony Science Academy-Austin - Harmony Science Academy-Austin, East Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
• Cinco de Mayo Festival - Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9 am- 2 pm
• Free Comic Book Day 2026 - Free Comic Book Day, Multiple locations, TX, Saturday, May 2, 2026, see store location for hours
• Manorpalooza - 15317 U.S. 290, Manor, TX, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, Friday, May 1, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday, May 2, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Moonlight Movie Night - Old Settlers Park, E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA, Saturday, May 2, 2026, The event will begin at 7 pm and the movie will begin at 7:30 pm
• Bones & Stones: Fossil, Rock and Artifact Fest - Heritage House Museum, Old Austin Hutto Road, Pflugerville, TX, USA, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11am
• Devine Lake Kite Festival - Devine Lake Park, Waterfall Avenue, Leander, TX, USA, Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11 am to 4 pm