Best Free Fun in Austin Events Happening in November 2025

November is here and we are thankful for all the free fun in Austin! Here are the best free events happening this month in Austin and beyond.

Best Free Fun in Austin Events – November 2025

Rock the Park

Rock the Mueller Lake Park amphitheater for the last time this season on Friday, November 7. This free, family-friendly concert is curated by KUTX and their Sunday-evening kids’ show Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and features performances by Big Wy’s Brass Band and Tele Novella.

Fall Fest ANSC After Dark

Get a rare glimpse of ANSC after dark at the annual Fall Fest on Saturday, November 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Take a flashlight hike in the preserve, meet live animals, and enjoy family friendly activities from Capital Area Master Naturalists, Park Rangers, and more. Parking and admission are free.

Texas Wellness Day

Bring your friends, family, yoga mats, dancing shoes, or just yourself and join for a morning of movement, music and community at Austin’s beautiful Fiesta Gardens. Whether you want to get your sweat on, enjoy live music, discover local wellness vendors, or simply spend a fall morning outdoors, this event has something for everyone. Texas Wellness Day is happening on Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get more info here.

Fall Roundup

Cedar Park’s rescheduled Fall Roundup is happening on November 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. Activites include Armadillo Races, Mechanical Bull, Live Music, Petting Zoo, Western-themed Crafts and more.

Texas Book Festival

The 30th annual Texas Book Festival Weekend will take place on November 8 and 9 in and around the State Capitol. The weekend event is FREE and open to all, featuring more than 300 authors of the year’s best books across all ages and genres. View or download a printable Festival schedule and start planning your visit to the Festival today!

UMLAUF Family Day

Celebrate the season of giving at the UMLAUF’s Family Day: Gratitude in the Garden on Sunday, November 9. Give thanks and give back with creative activities, beautiful art,and offerings from local non-profits. This free family event invites those from all walks of life to gather in our garden and cultivate connection, appreciation and hope.

Women’s Wellness Fall Walk & Talk

Join for a relaxing and uplifting gathering on Wednesday, November 12 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Designed to support women at all stages of life, this is your chance to move, connect and share your wellness journey with a supportive community. Meditation, giveaways and more.

10th Annual Passport to the World Festival

Join Austin Sister Cities International ASCI on Saturday, November 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 10th Annual Passport to the World International Family-Friendly Festival. The Parade of Cultures will kick off the festivities at 11:15 a.m. at City Hall and process to the Passport of the World Festival. Traditional clothing from your country is encouraged!

The Passport to the World Festival at Austin Central Library from 12 to 4 p.m. features FREE programming exploring Austin’s rich international community through live performances, interactive games and crafts, and much more! Learn about all of Austin’s incredible Sister Cities with fun, hands-on booths and activities by our sister cities.

Movie in the Park: Honey I Shrunk The Kids

Join Austin Parks Foundation for a movie in the park on November 15 at Onion Creek Metro Park beginning at 3 p.m. Then, settle in for showtime at sunset. Enjoy free popcorn from Cornucopia Popcorn and popsicles from GoodPop, and fun from other vendors: SPORTSKIND and Wick Habit.

Carnival O’ Pizza 2025

20 years, one epic celebration: Carnival O’ Pizza returns to Homeslice on South Congress on November 15 from 12 to 6 p.m. Get ready for an action-packed, family-friendly event featuring Home Slice exclusive games like Pepperoni Pitch, Can Calamity, Pin the Stache on the Queen, Fishing for Chovie, and the Peewee Pizzaiolo Table! They’re also bringing back the legendary Hands on an Eggplant Sub (H.O.E.S.) challenge, along with box-folding, dough-tossing, and of course, PIZZA EATING competitions.

Hotel Viata’s Tree Lighting Event

Join us for an enchanting evening of joy, giving, and free holiday magic at Hotel Viata on November 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Event highlights include: a Christmas Market Place, live choir performance, letters to Santa, ornament decorating and, of course, the tree lighting.