- September 19, 2022

Top Free Austin Events Happening This Week: September 19 through September 23, 2022

Wow, this past weekend was slam packed with FREE things to do, but Austin isn’t stopping with the FREE events anytime soon! Discover some of our top FREE things happening around Austin this week below.

This list contains a mix of family-friendly and adult focused Austin events.

Flor De Cana Sustainable Cocktail Competition
Monday, September 19th | From 3 to 6 p.m. | The Roosevelt Room, 307 West 5th Street

There will be 10 Texas finalists competing for the title of Most Sustainable Bartender at The Roosevelt Room! We will have bites and cocktails available. 21+

Atlas Club (Ages 8-12)
Monday, September 19th | From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port Drive

Join us for after school activities and exploration with ATLAS Club! Each week you can learn a new skill or explore STEAM activities. Ages 8-12 only.

Morning Glories
Tuesday, September 20th | From 10 to 11 a.m. | Waterloo Greenway, 1111 Red River Street

Weekly early childhood education series that aims to provide hands-on activities and programs focusing on literacy, bilingual storytelling, music and dance workshops, cultural learnings, and nature play.

Hometown Parklet Show
Tuesday, September 20th | From 11:30 to 1 p.m. | Main Street Parklets, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock

Check out the return of this live music series in downtown Round Rock to rock your lunch break. Consider it your musical appointment to get of the office or house! 

Early Literacy Group
Wednesday, September 21st | From 11 to 12 p.m. | Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina Street

Playing is learning! Play is a great way to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. This come-and-go program is designed to give caregivers and their children time to explore together. Toys, board books, and a weekly craft will be provided.

Fix It Clinic
Thursday, September 22nd | From 4 to 7 p.m. | Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 West Rundberg Lane

Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender stop working? Is your child’s toy a little worse for the wear? Bring these items and more to a local Fix-It Clinic to learn how to fix your broken items from skilled volunteer coaches — for free!

Teen Art Practice
Thursday, September 22nd | From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Austin Central Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez

Visit Teen Central at the Austin Central Library to practice different art techniques each week and learn about contemporary artists who are redefining artistic practice!

6th Annual Fajita Fiesta
Friday, September 23rd | All Day | Buda City Park, 204 San Antonio Street, Buda

The Buda Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 6th Annual Fajita Fiesta. Fajita Fiesta is a FREE event that offers something for all ages! Fiesta goers will experience the blending of foods, music and cultures.

Drop In and Code
Friday, September 23rd | From 3 to 5 p.m. | My Coding Place, 2616 Far West Boulevard

Learn all about coding by dropping by for a free intro! Coding language will be Scratch for ages 7-9 and Python for ages 10+.

Movies In The Park: In the Heights
Friday, September 23rd | From 8:30 to 10 p.m. | Pan Am Park, 301 Chicon Street

This week’s Movie in the Park is In the Heights! Based on the hit Broadway musical from acclaimed writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, In the Heights tells the story of a New York based Latin American community, Washington Heights, in the build-up to a blackout that changes their lives in ways they could never have predicted.

Looking for more FREE things to do? Discover the top five FREE things happening at all of these different locations:

Galveston

Round Rock

Waco

Fort Worth

Houston