Austin – Best Free Fun in Austin Occasions Happening in August 2025

As we swing into Fall, we’re bringing again a fan favourite: the most effective free enjoyable in Austin! This month, Austin.com is sponsoring a free occasion in Lakeway! Details on which might be under, plus our different favourite no-cost occasions occurring in August.

Best Free Fun in Austin – August 2025

Bring It On at Zilker Hillside Theater

Happening Thursday by way of Sunday till August 16, the basic film Bring It On is dropped at life on the Zilker stage. Bring some mates or make new ones! Admission is free, donations accepted.

Blues on the Green

Zilker Park transforms into the town’s longest-running free live performance sequence on August 5 and 6. Each 12 months, the occasion brings massive title musical performances to the pubic without spending a dime and this 12 months isn’t any exception. Get particulars on all the pieces you’ll be able to count on at BOTG right here.

The Drop‑In at the Long Center

This free outside live performance sequence continues by way of August 14 on the Long Center. Expect native acts, good vibes and lovely views of the downtown skyline.

Free Tuesdays at the Blanton + Storytime

The Blanton Museum presents free admission each Tuesday, courtesy of the Moody Family Free Day Endowment. This contains particular Summer Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on August 5 and 12. Gallery academics learn image books and information households by way of the artwork. First‑come, first‑served. Best suited to kids ages 4-8, however open to all ages.

Summer Movie Mondays at Vacancy Brewing

Vacancy Brewing is popping cult classics and blockbuster hits into full-on taproom experiences. Come for the film, keep for the beer, and don’t miss out on themed enjoyable each week. The schedule is as follows: August 4 is Barbie, August 11 is I Know What You Did Last Summer, August 18 is Jurassic Park and August 25 is Grease.

Musical Storytimes at Bookpeople

Join on the third flooring at 10:30 a.m. to sing, dance, wiggle, giggle and have enjoyable. Be able to make some noise at 10:30 a.m.! This month’s dates are August 5, 12, 20 and 23.

Come Sip and Shop with Women of Austin, Spill the ATX and Austin.com!

Sip and Shop Society Social

Join Women of Austin and Spill the ATX for a enjoyable and provoking night on August 12 on the model new SAF Wine Bar in Lakeway, proper subsequent to Sweet Pea’s Consignment. Sponsored by Austin.com! Sip and mingle at SAF Wine Bar, then store a curated number of girls’s and youngsters’ luxurious consignment on the patio and inside Sweet Pea’s. There will even a laid-back Q&A session about all issues social media and a tremendous raffle prize you received’t wish to miss!

Back to School Kids Sampling Stroll

Get in gear to welcome a brand new faculty 12 months at a free tasting occasion on August 16 at Central Market! Take the children and decide up some thrilling snack concepts, time-saving suggestions and fast and simple meal options.

Outside the City Limits (OCL) Summer Concert Series – Concert Series for Flood Relief

Every third Saturday of the summer time, Vista Brewing hosts the Outside the City Limits (OCL) Summer Concert Series. On August 16, they’re donating a portion of gross sales in the course of the live performance to July 4th Flood Relief. While that is usually a free live performance sequence, they’re asking for a $5 donation which fits on to flood reduction.

Austin Pride Parade

Celebrated throughout Austin Pride Month on August 23 with a large parade down Congress Avenue in the course of the largest annual LGBTQI advocacy and fundraising occasion in Central Texas. For many years, voices have risen in protest, in celebration, and in unity—as a result of Silence = Death. This 12 months, Austin PRIDE will get even LOUDER! With over 400,000 attendees in earlier years, they’re turning up the amount on love, activism, and the facility of neighborhood. Expect show-stopping leisure AND unforgettable performances!