AUSTIN FREE EVENTS CALENDAR - Free Things To Do in Austin

Thursday, Mar 12, 2026

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  Atx Austin Texas Music Fest

  March 12 - March 16 @ 12pm - 11:30pm

  607 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  ATX Austin Texas Music Fest is a curated live music festival happening in Austin Texas in March 2026.
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  Thursday Film Series: Mean Girls (2004)

  March 12 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

  300 W 21st St, Austin, TX 78712, USA

  Film screening of Mean Girls (2004)
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  Acc Find Your Voice Series: Density 512 For Austin Game Music Festival

  March 12 @ 7pm - 8pm

  6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752, USA

  Join Guest Artists Density 512 for a concert of music devised during the Austin Game Music Festival.
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  The Cornbread Mafia After Party & Thc Drink Launch

  March 12 @ 11pm - 11:30pm

  500 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Come to meet the members of the greatest story never told. Stay for the best damn THC beverage on the market.

Friday, Mar 13, 2026

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  Nikon Atx | Film Grains & Black And White Portraiture

  March 13 @ 9:30am - 3:30pm

  918 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Join us on Congress Ave for a free photo walk, or workshops in our Nikon Studio with special guest Brandon Woelfel.
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  Planetary Presents: Sxsw 2026 Day Party At Valhalla

  March 13 @ 12pm - 6:30pm

  710 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Join us
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  Calling All Hardware Nerds: Join Us For Demos, Drinks, And Pizza!

  March 13 @ 2pm - 7pm

  1201 Old Bastrop Hwy, Austin, TX 78742, USA

  Austin Hardtech Open House and Happy Hour, brought to you by re:3D and Austin HardTech Meetup
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  Eu Meet-Up And Music

  March 13 @ 6:30pm - 8pm

  412 Congress Ave. D, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  SXSW networking reception & happy hour.
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  Xpider Karaoke

  March 13 - March 14 @ 7pm - 1am

  1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

  Karaoke WITH A TWIST. Come on out and lets get weird with it. NO PASS/BADGE REQUIRED

WEEKEND

Saturday, Mar 14, 2026

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  Soco Plaza Block Party

  March 14 @ 11am - 5pm

  6501 S Congress Ave UNIT 211, Austin, TX 78745, USA

  Vendors line the front and patio! Support local business!
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  Music, Art, Life

  March 14 @ 12pm - 10pm

  1106 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA

  An event experience celebrating culture, community, artistic expression and entrpreneurship
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  Wwnbb Boat Party 2026

  March 14 @ 12:30pm - 2:30pm

  208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

  2 hrs party on the river showcasing some great music with free food & free drinks!
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  Saint Patty's Day Party

  March 14 @ 2pm - 11:59pm

  214 Old Pecan St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Get lucky at our Saint Patty's Day Party with drinks, music, and good vibes all night long!
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  Beyond The West | Exhibition & Artist Talk

  March 14 @ 2pm - 4pm

  1009 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA

  You are invited to join WCC for the continuation of Beyond The West on March 14th from 2-4PM!

Sunday, Mar 15, 2026

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  Semi - Unofficial Sxsw Music + Market At Violet Crown & Coffee Atx

  March 15 @ 9am - 1pm

  7100 Woodrow Ave ste 100, Austin, TX 78757, USA

  Good vibes, music art awesome local finds, and a true keep ATX WEIRD in the best wa at Violet Crown & Coffee in ATX—come feel good with us!
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  Austin, Tx - Congress, Afternoon Delight Music Showcase @ Punch Bowl Social

  March 15 @ 12:30pm - 4:30pm

  522 Congress Ave. Suite 100, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Free day party of three incredible musical artists, flash tattoo pop up, and more! Don't miss!
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  Springdale Station 10 Year Anniversary Party

  March 15 @ 2pm - 6pm

  979 Springdale Rd #120, Austin, TX 78702, USA

  Join us on March 15, 2-6 PM, for our 10 Year Anniversary Party!
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  It Misfits Tech By Day. Comedy By Night. Live Stand-Up By Tech Pros (Free)

  March 15 @ 5pm - 6pm

  300 1/2 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Real tech pros turn everyday tech chaos into unforgettable laughs -- live in Austin. One night only. Come laugh with your fellow techs.
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  St. Elmo Oscars Watch Party!

  March 15 @ 6pm - 9:30pm

  440 E St Elmo Rd G-2, Austin, TX 78745, USA

  Gather 'round the TV and projector and watch the Oscars with us! Hosted by Gabi and Tim!

Monday, Mar 16, 2026

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  Precision Camera & Video And Fujifilm Presents: Free Professional Headshots

  March 16 - March 18 @ 9am - 4pm

  101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Get ready to upgrade your professional image with a free headshot at SXSW courtesy of Precision Camera & Video and Fujifilm!
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  River Walk: Music Tech Meetup

  March 16 @ 10am - 12pm

  84 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Take a break from the noise for a morning river walk along the Ann and Roy Butler hiking trail. Coffee kickoff first at Daydreamer.
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  Muzingo (Music + Bingo)

  March 16 @ 7pm - 9pm

  5326 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745, USA

  Join us as we bring our famous music + bingo game to Captain Quack's Soundspace!
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  Music Trivia

  March 16 @ 7pm - 9pm

  11310 Domain Dr, Austin, TX 78758, USA

  Get ready to test your Music knowledge and sip on cocktails with free trivia at Punch Bowl Social!

Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026

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  Sound Patterns Art Exhibition: Sxsw Edition

  March 17 - March 18 @ 12pm - 9pm

  506 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, USA

  SHAOLIN JAZZ and the Downtown Austin Alliance are hosting a special SOUND PATTERNS Art Exhibition during SXSW from March 17-18.
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  Minecraft Party!

  March 17 @ 1pm - 3pm

  837 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78758, USA

  Players wanted! Celebrate all things Minecraft at Little Walnut Creek Branch of the Austin Public Library!
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  Lucky Green — Live Music & Ai Visuals | Sxsw 2026 (Free, No Badge)

  March 17 @ 7pm - 11:30pm

  87 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  Live music + AI visuals on Rainey St. Free, no badge needed. Presented by Austin Guitar Lessons & A.I Famous.