This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Free outdoor movie nights: “The Lorax”
The screening will include free popcorn, vendor food trucks, yard games, an outdoor playground and a pickleball court.
- Aug. 22, 6-10 p.m.
- Free
- 3800 Shell Road, Georgetown
- www.crosspointgtx.com
The Austin Gamblers, the city’s professional bull riding team, will compete against other teams in the league over three days at the Moody Center.
- Aug. 22-24; 7:45 p.m. (Friday), 6:45 p.m. (Saturday), 1:45 p.m. (Sunday)
- Ticket prices vary
- 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin
- www.pbr.com/tours/team-series/2025/austin-tx
Attendees can check out Mustangs from 1964 to the present. Proceeds will support The Safe Alliance, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of abuse.
- Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission), $27 (one-car entry), $47 (two-car entry), $11 (display only of Ford-powered vehicle), $27 (vendor sign up)
- 1525 W. University Ave., Georgetown
- www.mocatx.com
Shoppers can browse clothing, accessories and home decor from over 140 local vendors at the Palmer Events Center. Le Garage Sale offers end-of-season sales twice a year in a weekend-long event.
- Aug. 23, 9:30-11 a.m. (VIP Pre Shop), 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $12 (general admission), $25 (VIP Pre Shop)
- 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.legaragesale.net
The free, family event will feature a splash pad, games, giveaways, activities, food trucks, and a meet and greet with Bubbles, the business’s mascot.
- Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free
- 4816 Williams Drive, Georgetown
- Facebook: Back-to-School Bash
Benefiting the First Baptist Church of Bastrop food pantry, the indoor shopping event will feature vendors selling food and wares.
- Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (children ages 12 and younger), $5 (with non-perishable food donation), $6 (admission)
- 1408 Chestnut St., Bastrop
- www.texasmarketguide.com
The Pokémon-dedicated event will feature games, vendors, voice actor appearances, a cosplay photo station and more at the Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center.
- Aug. 23-24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $5 (adult admission), free (kids 12 and under with paid adult)
- 1209 N. I-35, Round Rock
- www.cardsandmoretour.com/atxsummerbash
This year’s pride theme is “Silence=Death,” encouraging the community to raise their voices “in protest, in celebration, and in unity.” There will be games and carnival rides, vendor booths, food, and drinks. The parade is free to attend and will start at the Texas State Capitol.
- Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $10-$20 (tickets); free (children age 6 and under)
- 2101 Jesse Segovia St., Austin (festival); 1100 Congress Ave., Austin (parade)
- www.austinpride.org
West Pecan Coffee + Beer will host a family-friendly poetry reading. Patrons are invited to bring their own poems or choose from a selection around the shop.
- Aug. 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 100 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville
- www.facebook.com/westpecancoffee
Solve a murder mystery as you dine. Each ticket includes entry to the show, along with dinner, waitstaff gratuity and more. Actors in the show are not in costume, and hide within the audience to make the experience interactive.
- Aug. 23, 6 9 p.m.
- $70 and up (tickets)
- 810 Red River St., Austin
- www.thedinnerdetective.com
Muqabala Dancers and Livvie Star Co. will host the workshop where participants will have a 90-minute high-energy Garba session. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a professional promotional video. Ages 15 and up are allowed to sign up for the event.
- Aug. 24, 10 a.m.-noon, 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
- $19.32 ( admission)
- 15141 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Ste. 508, Leander
- www.livviestar.com/events
