It’s finally the weekend! Whether you like to kick back by the lake, enjoy an awesome brunch before a local shopping spree, or head to your favorite local venue for a live gig, we do our best to hand pick events that we think will fit your lifestyle.
Friday, June 29th
Floating Obstacle Course – Waterloo Adventures Opening Day
10 AM | Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures
Kick off your weekend with a magical trip to Adventure Island and be the first to take on Waterloo Adventures’ brand new, 600-foot floating obstacle course! This experience includes a boat ride to and from the course, unlimited access to a private beach and a thousand feet of lakefront and hillside views. The course itself features climbing walls, monkey bars, slides, hurdles, balance beams and more! Food, drink and adult beverages will also be available for purchase. Grab your tickets here!
Outdoor Movie: Hook
8 PM | Lone Star Court
Come visit the beautiful Lone Star Court Hotel for an outdoor screening of the classic Peter Pan tale, Hook! $5 will get you a movie ticket, burger, fries and a soft drink. Live music in the Water Trough Bar will immediately follow the movie, with happy hour prices until 11pm. RSVP now for a chance to win some awesome prizes, like a complimentary overnight stay at Lone Star Court!
Saturday, June 30th
Keep Austin Playing 2018
10 AM | Palmer Events Center
Keep Austin Playing is all about the kiddos, and will feature rock climbing walls, inflatable slides, an obstacle course, face painting and more – all for FREE! Be sure to stick around for their epic giveaways, too, like a bicycle, Apple Watch, RR Express tickets, a hover board, and more!
YMCA Summer Block Pool Party
6 PM | East Communities YMCA
The East Communities YMCA branch will be hosting a free, afterhours pool party this weekend at their interactive splash pool – open to all ages and non-members! Tables and chairs will be available, and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
Weezer and Pixies with The Wombats
7:30 PM | Austin360 Amphitheater
Okay Austin, this one is a major can’t-miss, with THREE incredible bands – Weezer, Pixies, and the Wombats – performing at Circuit of the Americas this Saturday. Tickets are sure to go fast, so grab yours now before the FOMO gets you!
Sunday, July 1st
Austin’s Summer Makers Market
11 AM | Fair Market
Come support local Austin artists while beating the summer heat! Austin Makers Collective has teamed up with Fair Market and Jo’s Coffee to host this free, indoor market. This event will include beer, iced coffee and an array of beautiful art available for purchase. All ages are welcome, as well as pets!
Frank’s Sausage Shindig
11 AM | Frank
Sausage, booze and live music all for $3?! We know where we’ll be this Saturday morning. Frank’s is hosting their famous Sausage Shindig this weekend – featuring a complimentary pig roast, a stacked live music line-up and $3 drink specials. The event will last all day, with live music kicking off at 9pm! More info here.
Houseplants 101 Workshop
3 PM | Mohawk
Can’t keep a plant alive to save your own? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Go learn all the tips and tricks needed for successfully growing houseplants from the gurus at Tillery Street Plant Company at the Mohawk this Sunday! Daily Green will be serving up specialty cocktails, and a selection of plants and pottery will be available to purchase at a discounted price!
