The bluebonnets are in full bloom all around Austin and we are ready for the weekend! Whether you are heading out to Burnet for the festival or hoping to check out an event in your neighborhood, here are some of this weekend’s top FREE events!
This list contains a mix of family-friendly and adult focused Austin events.
Burnet’s Bluebonnet Festival
Friday, April 8 | From 2 to 10 p.m. | Burnet Chamber of Commerce, 101 N. Pierce Street, Burnet
Join Burnet for the 39th Annual Bluebonnet Festival! Enjoy arts and crafts, live music, parades, and so much more at this three-day festival.
Rock the Park
Friday, April 8 | From 6 to 11 p.m. | Mueller Lake Park, 4550 Mueller Boulevard
Catch Strawbitty Yops at 6:30 and Chief Cleopatra at 7:30 p.m. to bop and dance the night away! 6:30 p.m.
Free Courthouse Tours
Friday, April 8 | From 1:30 to 5 p.m. | The Williamson Museum, 716 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown
Meet at the Museum and get set up with some of our wonderful tour guides and take a trip back in time as you tour our historic County Courthouse.
Creek Cleanup
Saturday, April 9 | From 9 to 1 p.m. | Bartholomew Park, 5201 Berkman Drive
Take part in a creek cleanup hosted by Windsor Park Neighborhood Association Parks & Schools Committee, Keep Austin Beautiful, and Ridwell. Come together for a spring clean-up of Tannehill Branch Creek in Windsor Park. $10 for each bag collected will be donated in your name to the Windsor Park High School Senior Scholarship Fund and all participants will receive a free month of service from Ridwell!
Ferrari Car Show at the Lake
Saturday, April 9 | From 9 to 1 p.m. | Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard
25-30 vintage and new Ferraris will be on display at Mozart’s! Mix and mingle with car owners and learn about the history of Ferrari Motor Sports.
We Love Our City Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 9 | From 10 to 12 p.m. | HEB Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park
Grab the kids and come on out to the We Love Our City Easter Egg Hunt. Enjoy The event age specific Egg hunts, a petting zoo, bounce houses, raffles, music and crafts! This is bound to be an eggcellent occasion! Bring a neighbor and hop on over to this FREE family event!
Squirrel Fest
Saturday, April 9 | From 4 to 10 p.m. | Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury Street
A day of movies, music, and FREE fun at the beautiful Pease Park! So many family friendly activities for everyone to enjoy.
Sunday Morning Yoga at Fareground
Sunday, April 10 | From 10 to 2 p.m. | Fareground Austin, 111 Congress Avenue
Free community classes every Sunday morning, enjoy yoga with Austin’s favorite instructors at Fareground!
Driftwood Heritage Festival
Sunday, April 10 | From 12 to 9 p.m. | Vista Brewing, FM150 W, Driftwood
Free family friendly event to meet members of the Driftwood community, enjoy live music, shop local vendors, and learn about the DHCS.
Outside Voices at Symphony Square
Sunday, April 10 | From 2 to 5 p.m. | Waterloo Greenway, 1111 Red River Street
Join Local Opera for Local Artists (LOLA) for an afternoon of classical vocal music featuring Soprano, Dr. Nicole Taylor and Pianist, Nikki Birdsong.
