Best Fun Events in Austin This Weekend of February 28, 2025
Our top picks for things to do in Austin this weekend of February 28
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Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Check out the full list below!
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Free Things To Do Austin this Weekend
Drink + Draw
Image credit: Contracommon Facebook
Join artists from Contracommon for a casual night of art, drinks, and camaraderie. Bring a project in the works or borrow their supplies. You don’t even need art experience to join. Just the need to be creative!
When: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 5 pm – 8 pm
Where: Contracommon, 12912 Hill Country Blvd f140, Bee Cave, TX 78738
How Much: Free
It’s My Park Day
Join the community in improving the city. It’s My Park Day is a community-led service day when volunteers work together to improve parks and green spaces around Austin.
Through projects like litter cleanup, tree mulching, invasive species management, and more, you’ll be building community and making the city a better place.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 8 am
Where: Parks across Austin, Texas
How Much: Free
Koblenz Karneval
Image credit: Austin-Koblenz Sister Cities Committee
Party up German-style at Koblenz Karneval! This year, friends from Germany will come to help celebrate the friendship between Austin and Koblenz, their city.
Watch live dance performances, listen to authentic German Karneval music, drink craft brews, and join events like sing-alongs, Polonaise, and performances. The dance floor is open!
Come in costume too! You just might win the costume contest.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: Austin Beerworks, Spring Valley, 10300 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78754
How Much: Free
Create in the Park
Gather your family and friends and have an afternoon of creativity in the park!
You can make crafts like vision boards, bead bracelets, and so much more!
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: Austin Beerworks, Spring Valley, 10300 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78754
How Much: Free
H-E-B Free First Sunday: Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Enjoy the free exhibition all day. You can check out fun and educational activities from 10 am to 2 pm too.
Learn about women’s contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on science experiments with Girlstart.
Math Happens will also be onsite to host hands-on activities that will explore the history of women mathematicians.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm
Where: Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
How Much: Free
Things To Do in Austin this Weekend – Friday Events
Anxious! At The Disco
Feel the intensity and passion of the 2000s with a pop punk/emo vibe. Immerse yourself in raw emotions and the sounds that filled your iPod back in the day.
Jam out to tunes by Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Vanessa Carlton, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift, and more.
When: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 9 pm – 12 am
Where: The Highball, 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
The Sweetest Secret: A Y2K Experience
RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Sugar and Secret are coming to Highland Lounge for a time-traveling experience to Y2K!
They’re going to feel the millennial nostalgia and party all night.
When: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 9:30 pm
Where: Highland Lounge, 404 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
How Much: $10-$150
Who Killed Cupid? A Murder Mystery Singles Event
Even though you’re single, you can still end the month of love on high!
Call your friends and join other singles to solve a murder by completing puzzles, looking for clues, and unlocking the secret behind who killed Cupid.
You might even meet the next love of your life here.
When: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Brew & Brew, 500 San Marcos St #105, Austin, TX 78702
How Much: $25, Recommended for ages 25-40
Things to Do in Austin this Weekend – Saturday Events
Annual Sherwood Faire
Heary ye! Hear ye! Over the coming weekends, escape reality and step into a magical world.
Watch exciting live entertainment with your hosts, Robin Hood and Lady Marian, and enjoy spectator sports like jousting, falconry, swordplay, juggling, archery, and more. There will be over 170 artisan booths and singing and dancing with minstrels, bards, and storytellers. After all of that fun, stuff your face with delicious food and drinks.
Wear your most fantastical garb and have a wonderful weekend!
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 9:30 am – 10:15 am | Weekends until April 20, 2025
Where: Sherwood Forest Faire, 3106 US-290, Paige, TX 78659
How much: Starts at $14.40
The 11th Annual Surf by Surf East
Image credit: Drinks Backyard Facebook
The East Austin Handmade Arts Market is back with the 11th Annual Surf by Surf East!
For 2 days, watch 20 Surf rock bands tear the stage and party with DJ Baron Mind as he dishes out surf classics between sets.
While you jam out to the music, check out Austin’s artists and artisans as they showcase their wares and items.
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025 | 12 pm – 1 am
Where: Drinks Backyard, 6328 S Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78744
How Much: $25
Mardi Gras Party
Suds Monkey is hosting a Mardi Gras Party and will transport you to the city of New Orleans.
Eat authentic Cajun food, like gumbo and boudin, and dig into a crawfish boil. Listen to music by Jean-Pierre and Zydeco Angels as you feast.
There will even be goats you can hang out and take photos with, and you can get creative as you make your own Mardi Gras Mask to wear.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 2:05 pm -1 pm
Where: Suds Monkey Brewing Co., 12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737
How Much: $25
Puppy Yoga Benefitting Central Texas Little Dog
Image credit: Inner Diva Studios Facebook
Spend your morning with adorable puppies and a nice flow. Enjoy a relaxing yoga session as puppies roam freely and cuddle with you. All levels are welcome.
Proceeds from this class will directly go to Central Texas Little Dog Rescue, helping to save and care for small dogs in need.
You might even go home with a furbaby! Some puppies will be available for adoption.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 10 am -11 am
Where: Inner Dive Studios, 10401 Anderson Mill Rd #104, Austin, TX 78750
How Much: $35
Carnaval at Ani’s Day & Night
Brazil is coming to Ani’s Day & Night! Carnaval will have local Brazilian musicians and dancers. You’ll be moving and grooving with them all night long!
There will also be a Frida Friday Market, a BIPOC and queer-focused market that celebrates diverse local artists and makers.
When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 6 pm -11 pm
Where: Ani’s & Night, 7107 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
How Much: $15 (Presale); $20 (Door)
Things to Do in Austin this Weekend – Sunday Events
Breathwork & Silent Disco (In Nature)
Begin your Sunday morning in nature with a breathwork session. This will help let your breath guide you into a deeper connection with yourself and the natural world.
After that, join the party! The silent disco allows you to move freely and expressively in the beauty of nature.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 9:15 am – 11 am
Where: RSVP to see location
How much: $30
The 43rd Austin Music Awards
Image credit: Austin Music Awards Facebook
The 43rd Annual Austin Music Awards is here! Check out the best of the city’s music scene and who among them will win.
Performers include Beto Martinez, Big Wy’s Brass Band, Camille Lewis, Superfonicos, Mohammad Firoozi of Atash, ll.uv.ii, and Touch Girl Apple Blossom.
Also witness a heart-warming tribute to legendary blues guitarist Bill Campbell with Jay Moeller & Friends, featuring Earl Pooleb Ball, Eve Monsees, Marcia Ball, and Derek O’Brien.
When: Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 6:30 pm
Where: Antone’s Nightclub, 305 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701
How much: $20
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