Things to do this weekend in and around Austin

Friendly fun in Austin and surrounding areas for June 6–8, 2025

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Friday, June 6, 2025

Kick off your weekend with a variety of family-friendly events! Start your day at the Summer Kickoff Party @ Indigo Play! from 11am–1pm, where kids can enjoy indoor play and summer-themed activities. In the afternoon, head to Dinos in The Wild at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, open 9am–5pm, for a prehistoric adventure among towering dinosaurs and native Texas plants. For music lovers, Music In The Park-Pfluger Park starts at 7pm, offering live tunes in a beautiful outdoor setting. If you’re looking for a night out, check out Parent’s Night Out at Little Land in New Braunfels from 4:30–8:30pm, or enjoy a family movie night with June Dive-In Movies: Moana 2 at Katherine Fleischer Park at 8pm.

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Saturday is packed with excitement! Don’t miss the Saturdays at GreenSprout Hub from 10:30am–4:30pm, featuring kids’ book swaps, planting seeds, gardening, and community fun. For a unique festival experience, visit the Annual Blanco Lavender Festival in Blanco, open 9am–6pm, with vendors, local brews, and beautiful lavender fields. Thrill-seekers will love Monster Jam – Austin at the Moody Center, with shows throughout the day. For a taste of local culture, check out the Old Town Street Festival in Leander, featuring live music, food, and family activities.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Wrap up your weekend with more family fun! The Annual Blanco Lavender Festival continues in Blanco from 10am–4pm, perfect for a relaxing day trip. If you missed it earlier, Dinos in The Wild is still open at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center from 9am–5pm. For theater fans, catch a matinee performance of Fat Ham at Austin Playhouse at 2pm. And for those who love live music, the Kerrville Folk Festival offers a full day of performances in Kerrville.