Looking for some Free Fun in Austin this week? We’ve got you covered! From Fat Tuesday parties to Texas Independence Day festivities, here are the top 10 free events happening in the Austin area this week.
This list contains a mix of family-friendly and adult focused events.
Monday, February 28 through Friday, March 4:
Top 10 FREE Austin Events Happening this Week:
Unknown Trivia at The Barton Springs Saloon
Monday, February 28 | From 7 to 9 p.m. | The Barton Springs Saloon, 424 South Lamar Boulevard
Play unknown trivia against other teams with the top three teams winning gift cards to the Saloon.
Baby and Me Story Time
Tuesday, March 1 | From 10 to 11 a.m. | Georgetown Public Library, 402 West 8th Street , Georgetown
Lapsit story time for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Sing songs, hear stories, play, and enjoy story time in Georgetown.
Tuesday Yoga with Shley
Tuesday, March 1 | From 6 to 7 p.m. | Hopsquad Brewing Co, 2307 Kramer Lane
There’s yoga, and then there is yoga with Shley. Relax and unwind with Shley as she takes you through your poses into shavasana to wash away your Tuesday stress.
Fat Tuesday at Dreamland
Tuesday, March 1 | From 5 to 10 p.m. | Dreamland, 2770 US-290, Dripping Springs
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Dreamland! Mardi Gras food, drink specials, and BEADS! Enjoy the Hill Country Ramblers at 5 p.m. in the beer garden. At 7 p.m., The Time of Night Brass Band breaks out the NOLA music. And then, we party!
Book Tour Stop
Wednesday, March 2 | From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | 979 Springdale Road #124
Are you a fan of the Stacking Benjamins podcast or do you like humor AND money? This book tour is for you!
Buzzfest
Thursday, March 3 (through March 5) | From 6 to 10 p.m. | Hill Country Galleria, 1200 Hill Country Boulevard
BuzzFest is an annual three-day festival that celebrates the future of art with light, music, and technology. In its second year in 2022, the free, three-day public festival will expand its programming with multiple stunning stage performances that transform the entire Central Plaza into an unforgettable immersive light and sound experience.
Surrounding the Central Plaza will be an experiential light art exhibition consisting of large-scale light installations, augmented reality displays, window projections, and immersive light-based activities designed for the whole family.
Kaleidospoke
Friday, March 4 | From 6:30 to 9 p.m. | 1435 Main Street, Cedar Park
Let’s GLOW riding on this FREE friendly-family glow bike ride and after party in Cedar Park! The glow ride will take you around the 1 mile paved path at the Recreation Center and features unique LED light displays.
Outdoor: Story Time
Friday, March 4 | From 10:30 to 11 a.m. | 1938 Lohmans Crossing Road
Join library staff for a weekly outdoor story time! All ages are invited to enjoy stories, fingerplays, poems, and songs under the library’s covered patio.
Historic Courthouse Tours
Friday, March 4 | From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. | 716 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown
Meet at the museum and get set up with one of their wonderful tour guides to take a trip back in time as you tour Georgetown’s historic County Courthouse. Tours are FREE and last about 45 minutes.
Looking for more FREE things to do around Austin? Check out our full Free Fun in Austin calendar HERE.
