Free events in Travis County, TX

The walk takes place at Mueller Lake Park, supporting the Preeclampsia Foundation and its mission to improve outcomes for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy through education, community engagement, better healthcare practices, and the pursuit of a cure. This is a free, family-friendly event where strollers and wagons are welcome. The Preeclampsia Foundation is a federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax ID 91-2073087, and contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Enjoy a relaxed, easy 3 mile out-and-back hike at Walnut Creek Park, moving at a social pace through a mix of sunny stretches and shaded sections. Dogs are welcome. Meet at the Walnut Creek Trail parking area beside Walnut Creek Pool, close to the main trail entrance. Attendees are asked to RSVP. If you expect to arrive a little late, send a direct message or text Will at (512) 810-6020 or Patricia at (512) 293-4908 so the group knows to wait.

Settle into a free outdoor yoga session at Fareground’s plaza in downtown Austin, guided by local instructors from Swift Fit Social. Formerly known as Yoga & Chill, this weekly gathering offers space to move, breathe, and connect with the community in a tucked-away urban oasis. Bring your own mat, or reserve one with an RSVP and mat rental add-on. Access or scheduling may occasionally be affected by road closures or city events, and weather or last-minute updates are shared on the Swift Fit Social Instagram story. Fareground offers 90 minutes of complimentary parking at the One Eleven Garage when you make a purchase from a vendor inside; receipts include a QR code for validation. By attending, participants consent to photography or filming for promotional purposes and to being added to an email list that may be shared with sponsors and vendors. If you prefer not to be included in media or email sharing, inform the event organizer upon arrival.

A free, public Taíno Harvest gathering with Yukayeke Yara Cu offers a welcoming afternoon centered on the sacred yuca and its role in Taíno life in Borikén. The program opens with a ceremony led by Kacike Tekina-eirú, then continues with learning the ancient ceremonial ballgame of Batu, a hands-on casabe flatbread workshop, and uplifting Areyto, the ceremonial songs and dances, with time for community connection beneath pecan trees in the Batey at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. The casabe tradition, which preserves yuca for long periods and helped communities through storms and lean seasons, sets a spirit of gratitude at the heart of this celebration. Bring a maraca and a beach chair. Yukayeke Yara Cu, the Tribe of the Sacred Place, is a community of Taíno blood descendants and Guaytiao that serves Central Texas and shares living Taíno culture through the Puerto Rican Cultural Center.

Cackle Shack Comedy offers a free stand up showcase at Lustre Pearl East, hosted by Angelina Martin from Comedy Central. The show blends an open mic with a curated set, featuring fresh material from standout Austin comics alongside new voices. Performers interested in signing up can email cackleshackmic@gmail.com.

Rally a clever crew for a quiz night that spans a wide range of topics and aims to crown the brainiest team. Bring up to six teammates or meet new friends when you arrive. Admission is free, and the bar will be serving cocktails, mocktails, and bar bites to keep everyone fueled. The game runs for about two hours with roughly 60 questions in total. Phones stay put... no looking up answers. Winners may bask in glory and could also receive a few physical prizes.

Buzzkill at The Buzz Mill is a free weekly stand-up comedy showcase that has been entertaining Austin since 2013. Set outdoors on the patio of the city’s lumberjack themed bar, it brings together rising local comics and seasoned headliners with credits that include Comedy Central, HBO, Moontower Comedy Festival, and more. The show is hosted by Carlton Wilcoxson and Angelina Martin and often draws a packed crowd. Local outlets have taken notice as well, with the Austin Chronicle praising it as a classic treasure of Austin comedy and Do512 listing it among the best free things to do in town.