AUSTIN FREE EVENTS CALENDAR - Free Things To Do in Austin

TODAY - Friday, Jan 9, 2026

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  Legends Live Here Presents Mac Mcintosh! Free Live Studio Performance

  January 9 @ 3:30pm - 6pm

  1143 Northwestern Ave, Austin, TX 78702, USA

  LEGENDS LIVE HERE presents Mac McIntosh! Legends Live Here is a community-driven docuseries that honors Austin’s unsung musical icons. Artists whose influence ...
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  Heart Surgery Album Release Party

  January 9 @ 7pm - 9:30pm

  Gateway Church, South Austin, 6800 West Gate Boulevard #Suite 120, Austin, TX 78745

  Welcome to the Heart Surgery Album Release Party! Join us at Gateway Church, South Austin January 9th as we celebrate the release of our full upcoming album, ...
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  Bradley Thomas | Lone Star Court & Water Trough | Domain Dr , Tx

  January 9 @ 8pm - 11pm

  Lone Star Court, Valencia Hotel Collection, 10901 Domain Drive, Austin, TX 78758

  Spend the evening in good company as Bradley Thomas takes the stage. Enjoy chef-curated light bites, sip on your favorite beverage, and take in the exciting ...
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  Live Music: Broken Arrow

  January 9 @ 8pm - 11pm

  The BackWood Bar, 12010 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78748

  Get Ready for Broken Arrow! Don't miss out on the in-person experience of Broken Arrow. It's the perfect chance to dive into something exciting face-to-face. ...

WEEKEND

TOMORROW - Saturday, Jan 10, 2026

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  Soco Plaza Block Party

  January 10 @ 11am - 5pm

  Ovenbird | Austin, 6501 South Congress Avenue #UNIT 211, Austin, TX 78745

  Welcome to our first annual SoCo Plaza Block Party! We will have local art/craft vendors, Ovenbird drink specials, $100 Flash Tattoo by Smoking Mirrors Tattoo ...
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  Wheatsville Demo Day

  January 10 @ 12pm - 3pm

  Wheatsville Food Co-op, 4001 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704

  Wheatsville Demo Day Come join us in person for the Wheatsville Demo Day on the second Saturday of every month! It's the perfect chance to check out some cool ...
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  Atx Girlies Winter Market With Free Photo Booth

  January 10 @ 1pm - 4pm

  LOVEBIRDS, 2337 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78702

  ATX GIRLIES Winter Market Get ready to dive into the cozy vibes at the ATX GIRLIES Winter Market! This in-person event is the perfect spot to discover unique ...
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  Counter Clockwise: Surrealism Reimagined | Exhibition Opening

  January 10 @ 2pm - 4pm

  West Chelsea Contemporary, 1009 West 6th Street #Suite 120, Austin, TX 78703

  As we look ahead to an exciting new year, we are proud to begin 2026 with a bold reexamination of some of the most influential artists of the 20th century.West ...
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  Ulu's 1 Year Anniversary Party

  January 10 @ 3pm - 6pm

  1600 S 1st St suite 140, 1600 South 1st Street #suite 140, Austin, TX 78704

  Enjoy drinks, sick beats, and pop-up vendors from some of your favorite brands — including Raw Republic Juice and Slow Poke Tattoos.

Sunday, Jan 11, 2026

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  Sunday Service

  January 11 @ 9am - 11am

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2101 Bagdad Road, Cedar Park, TX 78613

  We welcome you to worship with us for our Sunday Service  at 09:00am followed by Gospel Study  at 10:00am
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  Weekly Christ -Centered Worship Service

  January 11 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm

  8140 Racine Trail, Austin, TX 78717, USA

  Come join us for our weekly Sunday worship service! [hidden]
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  Choir Practice

  January 11 @ 2pm - 3pm

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2111 Parker Lane, Austin, TX 78741

  Open to everyone who loves to sing! Every Sunday, right after church in the chapel. Bring your kids! Babysitting and treats provided! [hidden]

Monday, Jan 12, 2026

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  Babies Who Brunch

  January 12 @ 10am - 11:30am

  Goldfish Swim School - Northwest Hills, 8038 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX 78731

  Being a new parent is hard – trust us, we get it! You’re getting used to new routines, soaking in new experiences, and looking at safety in a whole new light. ...
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  Milwood's Read The Author Book Club - Colleen Hoover

  January 12 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  Milwood Branch, Austin Public Library, 12500 Amherst Drive, Austin, TX 78727

  Ever wanted to dive into a new author’s work, but your TBR pile just keeps growing? Join Read the Author, a monthly book club at the Milwood Branch Library ...
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  Avatar The Last Airbender Trivia

  January 12 @ 7pm - 9pm

  Upstairs at Caroline, 109 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78701

  Avatar the Last Airbender Trivia at @upstairsatcaroline? It's the quenchiest! Come on our and join us for five rounds of trivia on our favorite members of Team ...
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  Real Housewives Trivia

  January 12 @ 7pm - 9pm

  Punch Bowl Social, 11310 Domain Drive #suite 100, Austin, TX 78758

  Who's ready for me to go on a twenty minute rant about how Lisa Rinna is the best housewife to ever do it!? Have your own nominee? Then be sure to come join us ...
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  Andrew Vineski

  January 12 @ 8pm - 10pm

  Black Box Music Academy, 219 1/2 East 5th Street, Austin, TX 78701

  This is the live recording of the Local Sets ATX podcast. ⚡⚡ Beverages Available ⚡⚡ Doors at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:00pm.

Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026

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  Longhorn Coffee Austin

  January 13 @ 8:30am - 10am

  Dish Society, 1900 Aldrich Street #Suite #130, Austin, TX 78723

  Come and learn about the growing #LonghornBusinessNetwork.
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  Books & Breweries: I'm Starting To Worry About This Black Box Of Doom

  January 13 @ 7pm - 8pm

  Lazarus Brewing Co. Airport Blvd., 4803 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751

  Come join us in Lazarus's Cozy upstairs to discuss Jason Pargin's hit novel of the internet gone wrong, I'm Starting To Worry About This Black Box Of Doom.Has ...
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  Twilight Saga Trivia

  January 13 @ 7pm - 9pm

  Bouldin Acres, 1806 West Braker Lane, Austin, TX 78758

  There's no need to pull a Bella and stare out your window all winter, we're bringing our Twilight Saga Trivia to @bouldinacres! We'll be at their Braker Lane ...
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  The Drag Queen Game Show

  January 13 @ 8pm - 10pm

  The Highball, 1120 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704

  C'mon down, players! The Drag Queen Game Show is a one-of-a-kind event that mixes your favorite retro TV game shows with a fierce draggy twist! Hosted by ...

Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026

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  Fantasy Book Club

  January 14 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701

  Escape into other worlds and join us at the Central Library for a discussion of a different fantasy book. This month we're reading Celestial Banquet by Roselle Lim.
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  Gilmore Girls Trivia - East Austin

  January 14 @ 7pm - 9pm

  979 Springdale Rd Ste. 130, Austin, TX 78702, USA

  It doesn't matter if you're #teamjess or #teamlogan - all that matters is that you join us for Gilmore Girls Trivia at @stargazerbar! (And that you're not ...
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  Ben Goodman Quartet Live At The Cactus Cafe!

  January 14 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm

  Cactus Cafe, 2247 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78712

  After playing classical clarinet throughout middle and much of high school, he picked up the alto saxophone in hopes of pursuing his love for jazz music. ...