AUSTIN FREE EVENTS CALENDAR - Free Things To Do in Austin

Monday, Jan 5, 2026

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  2025 A Year In Review Trivia

  January 5 @ 7pm - 9pm

  Captain Quack's Bakery and Coffeehouse, 5326 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX 78745

  Get Ready for 2025 A Year in Review Trivia! We're shaking up our weekly trivia night at @captainquackscoffeehouse with five rounds of 2025 A Year in Review ...
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  Hunger Games Trivia

  January 5 @ 7pm - 9pm

  11310 Domain Dr, Austin, TX 78758, USA

  We're volunteering as tributes for five rounds of Hunger Games Trivia at @punchbowlsocial! We'll be at their domain location for registration from 6:30 - 7 and ...
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  Pickleball Night - San Gabriel Rs

  January 5 @ 8pm - 9:30pm

  17744 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Leander, TX 78641, USA

  Come join us for a fun night of playing Pickleball, laughter, and joy! [hidden]

Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026

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  Sales Recruiting Happy Hour - Austin

  January 6 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm

  DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin Northwest Arboretum, 8901 Business Park Drive, Austin, TX 78759

  We’re not here for average. This is speed-dating with our sales leaders bring your A-game or get left behind. If you impress, you’re getting fast-tracked to a ...
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  Muzingo (Music + Bingo)

  January 6 @ 7pm - 9pm

  Nomadic Beerworks, 3804 Woodbury Drive #Suite A, Austin, TX 78704

  We're finally bringing our world-famous (we like to think) music + bingo game to @nomadicbeerworks! Join in on the fun this month with Muzingo on the 6th at ...
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  Wicked Trivia

  January 6 @ 7pm - 9pm

  8822 McCann Dr, Austin, TX 78757, USA

  No one mourns the wicked and we're not mourning the end of 2025 - we're celebrating with Wicked Trivia at @pins.and.wheels.at.playland! Join us for five rounds ...
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  The Drag Queen Game Show

  January 6 @ 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 7, 2026

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  Speedrailz Industry Happy Hour + Railz Relay Onboarding Day

  January 7 @ 2:30pm - 6pm

  Cabana Club, 5012 East 7th Street, Austin, TX 78702

  Date: Tuesday, January 7 Time: 3:00–6:30 p.m. Who?: Bartenders, bar managers, venue operators, and industry partners Join us for the official kickoff of the ...
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  Intro To Ableton

  January 7 @ 6pm - 7:45pm

  Austin Central Library, 5th Floor Innovation Lounge, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701

  This workshop is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of Ableton Live. Reserve your free ticket for this small workshop! Please arrive on time ...
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  January Atxm Night Shift: Monthly Music Industry Mixer + Open Mic (Free)

  January 7 @ 7pm - 10pm

  Brushy Street Commons, 501 Brushy Street, Austin, TX 78702

  Join the ATXM Night Shift Monthly Music Industry Mixer on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM (CT) at Brushy Street Commons. Night Shift is a free, ...
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  In-Person & Virtual Reading The Rainbow Book Club (South)

  January 7 @ 7pm - 8pm

  Twin Oaks Branch, Austin Public Library, 1800 South 5th Street, Austin, TX 78704

  We invite you to participate in Austin Public Library's LGBTQIA+ book club, Reading the Rainbow! This month, we are reading ¡Hola Papi! by John Paul Brammer. ...
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  Schitt's Creek Trivia

  January 7 @ 7pm - 9pm

  The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen, 6015 Dillard Circle #A, Austin, TX 78752

  Get Ready for Schitt's Creek Trivia! We're turning @thebrewtorium into our own little Herb Ertlinger's Brewery for the evening with five rounds of Schitt's ...

Thursday, Jan 8, 2026

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  Ai & Tech Builders Drinks

  January 8 @ 1pm - 3pm

  Stephen F's Bar, 701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, Austin

  Meet people building products, exploring the latest tools, or just tech-curious. Developers, founders, and early adopters swapping notes on what works, what's ...
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  Rnb & Oldies Karaoke

  January 8 @ 6pm - 10pm

  Asadas Grill, 501 West Canyon Ridge Drive, Austin, TX 78753

  Bring your kids, family, and friends for this unique RNB & Oldies Karaoke experience. Music that sounds and feels good that take you back!
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  Creative Arts Society Takes Over Art Direct — Gallery Opening

  January 8 @ 6pm - 8pm

  720 S Bell Blvd bldg 9, 720 South Bell Boulevard #bldg 9, Cedar Park, TX 78613

  Creative Arts Society Takes Over Art Direct — Gallery Opening Join us for another dynamic group exhibition presented by the Creative Arts Society showcasing ...
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  Sunset Valley Ward Valiant Activity

  January 8 @ 7pm - 8pm

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5201 Convict Hill Road, Austin, TX 78749

  Primary Valiant Activity
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  Meet My Grandmother

  January 8 @ 7pm - 8pm

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8140 Racine Trail, Austin, TX 78717

  Join us for a special evening of shared stories and cherished memories at an event we're calling "Meet My Grandmother." ​Inspired by the promise in Malachi, ...

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

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.