Get out and enjoy Austin's great outdoors at an al fresco music festival, floating water park, or open-air arts market. Check out the top five things to do in Austin this weekend.
Friday, May 14
Lucky Leaf Expo
Hemp is taking center stage during the massive Lucky Leaf Expo hosted at the Austin Convention Center. The two-day event will include more than 120 exhibitors, more than 40 speakers, panels, demonstrations, and even a pre-show Cannabis Crash Course for attendees. Special guest exhibitor and celebrity Angela Simmons is slated to display her CDB line, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller will participate in a panel discussion on the future of Texas hemp. For a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets, visit the expo website.
Black Fret presents Keep Live Music Alive Festival
Celebrate local music and support nonprofit Black Fret during the inaugural Keep Live Music Alive event. Over the course of the three-day festival at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, more than 25 bands will perform, including a special tribute from Austin musicians to Bob Dylan in honor of his 80th birthday. The all-Austin lineup of artists includes Clarence James, Ley Line, Zach Person, Darkbird, Night Blooms, and many others. Visit the Black Fret website for more information and to reserve your spot through the purchase of a membership.
Saturday, May 15
Ghost Note Brewing Grand Opening Weekend
Dripping Springs welcomes its newest brewery, Ghost Note Brewing, with a two-day grand opening bash. Visitors can get their hands on merchandise, ice-cold beers, and fresh eats from resident food truck Hangry's StrEATery. Live music by Wyatt Weaver Band and Sophia Johnson Trio will keep the good vibes going while the brews are flowing. Admission is free.
Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures
Dive into the fun all summer season long at the reopened Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures in Leander. Attractions include a floating water park and obstacle course, private resort-style beach access, the private Adventure Island, and more. Safety protocols and timed admission is in place for all guests. Purchase tickets for your family trip on the Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures website. The park is open to the public through September 26.
Sunday, May 16
Bat City Artisans
Local makers collective Bat City Artisans brings back its community market after more than a year. Hosted at Shangri La, guests can shop a variety of vendors specializing in art, vintage, housewares, and more while taking advantage of food and drink specials offered onsite. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best beachy attire as part of the market’s tropical theme. Special guest DJs will also be performing live sets throughout the event. Admission to this outdoor event is free.
Celebrity guest Angela Simmons will display her CBD line at the two-day Lucky Leaf Expo this weekend.
These flags are a popular photo op each year.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
It wouldn't be a Friday night at ACL 2026 without a banger Charli XCX reference.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
The Simpsons are unsurprisingly still relevant after 27 years, and Bart and this popular meme have found a home on college campuses across the nation.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Last year, these folks put my name underneath their "Aqui Pendejo" flag, but we never saw them. I got an email after the gallery ran with a photo showing the shoutout. This year, I made it a point to find our friends and include them once again. Sorry about last year, pendejos!Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Can't tell if these flag-flyers are both Texas Longhorns and Houston Texans fans, or if this is just a happy accident. Either way, we're on board.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Spiders during spooky season make perfect sense. Spiders at ACL Fest during spooky season? Works for us.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
One of our favorite flags this year was this global-love flyer. A simple yet poignant graphic.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Internet memes were a common theme this year. Did anyone even sell hot dogs at ACL Fest this year?Photo by Daniel Cavazos
This lit-up banana was a beacon for a handful of people during Charli XCX's set on Friday.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Patrick says Saturday's for the Girls!Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Would you know what to look for if someone said, "Meet me at the Gibby?"Photo by Daniel Cavazos
We saw this flag so much around the park that we started to wonder if they were taking their flag too literally.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
This Waffle House spin-off had us scratching our heads. Deep meaning or just a cheeky design?Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Friday's buzz was split between headliners Charli XCX and Skrillex. As expected, Skrillex fans loaded into the Miller Lite field early in the day to secure their spot for the DJ's 8:30 pm set.Photo by Daniel Cavazos
We loved seeing the group of festival-goers who had their pets up on the flags. Why leave them at home when you can have them at the fest in spirit?Photo by Daniel Cavazos