My Top ATX Weekend Finds (3/27/26)

“Spring” has arrived, Austin - and this weekend is stacked. We're talking a free 🦞🦞crawfish boil with live music and vintage shopping, an outdoor witches market in South Austin, the city's first-ever hot dog safari, a line dance night at Waterloo Park, and plenty of outdoor activities to make the most of the perfect weather. No excuse to stay home.

FREE Crawfish Boil @ Volstead + Hotel Vegas

📅 Saturday, March 28 | ⏰ 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 📍 Volstead + Hotel Vegas, East 6th | 💰 Free

Free crawfish. Live jazzy bossanova music. Line dancing. A DJ set by Ed West. A vintage market. This is the kind of afternoon that makes you remember why you live here. Show up early, stay late, and bring a friend who's been complaining there's nothing to do.

Austin Witches Market @ The Far Out Lounge

📅 Sunday, March 29 | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 📍 The Far Out Lounge, South Austin | 💰 Free

Crystals, candles, tarot, and all the good vibes — the Austin Witches Market is back at The Far Out Lounge for an all-outdoor, all-ages afternoon. Whether you're a true believer or just curious, it's a great excuse to spend a Sunday afternoon in South Austin.

Austin Hot Dog Safari (1st Annual)

📅 Saturday, March 28 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 📍 Various locations, Austin | 💰 TBD

Austin's first-ever hot dog safari is exactly what it sounds like — and we're here for it. Hit multiple spots across the city and find out who's doing the most with a frank. Weird, fun, and very Austin. Follow @whenwherewhataustin for the full map.

Rodeo Austin

📅 All Weekend | 📍 Travis County Expo Center | 💰 Affordable

It’s still rodeo season! Go for the bull riding, stay for the carnival rides, live country music, and ungodly amounts of deep-fried food on a stick

Rodeo Music line-up:

Wildflowers be poppin’. Muleshoe bend (or surrounding parks along the Colorado River) 30min west of Austin, has probably the best bluebonnet fields in the state….for, like, 3 weeks every year in late march/early april. Worth the drive.

The Horns played a great few games, but sadly lost last night in the final seconds to Purdue: 77-79. Time to back UH?

Regardless, here is a link to our post from last week, offering solid places to watch the games.

Add to that list: HEB BBQ on Lake Austin BLVD - plenty of screens + a full bar….and you can grab groceries!

• Rosedale Ride No. 32 — Murphy Park (Rosedale), Sat 7AM. Free community bike ride through rolling farm country. A beautiful way to start your Saturday.

• Meanwhile Sunday Yoga - Free Sunday morning yoga at 10am with Practice Yoga Austin.

• Volleyball Open Play - Also at Meanwhile. Also on Sunday, from 11am to 1pm - show up, sign up, get put on a team for 4v4 and 6v6 games

• Height Fight ABP Westgate - Community Benefit bouldering event at ABP Westgate all day Saturday, March 28th. 100% of proceeds will go to Austin Wildlife Rescue, David Phillips Foundation, and Capital Area Counseling

• Crawfish & Cocktails at Desert Door — Desert Door Distillery, Sat Noon. Crawfish season done right, Driftwood style.

• Y'all Bar: Pop-Up Art Bar & Fundraiser — Future Front (East Austin), Fri 7PM. Free. Clay, cocktails, and community

.• Wild Child For Kids! Matinee Show — Radio Coffee & Beer, Sat. A fun family-friendly afternoon show.

• Waterloo Wellness Line Dance Night — Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, Sat 6–10PM. Free line dancing lessons with instructor Vonda White covering smooth, R&B, southern soul, and zydeco. No experience needed.

• Anthropos Arts Spring Fling with Shinyribs — Antone's Nightclub, Sat 7PM. Southern soul and dance vibes guaranteed.

• The Mother Hips — The Continental Club, Sat 7:30PM. Legendary Bay Area groove meets Austin cool.

• Jazz Sunday with Scrapelli — Radio Coffee & Beer, Sun 12PM. Free. Grab a coffee and let the jazz wash over you.

• Nuestras Manos: A Solo Exhibition by Lys Santamaria — Almost Real Things Gallery, Fri 7PM. A fresh local artist to watch.

• March Open House: Women's History Month Exhibit Reception — The Cathedral, Fri 7PM. Celebrate women through art and good vibes.

• Honk!TX Festival Day Two — Mueller Lake Park, Sat Noon. Free, volunteer-run brass and community festival.

• MML Tag Sale — 608 Blanco St, Sat All day. Score some unique Austin gems without breaking the bank.

• Waterloo Ice House 50th Anniversary Party — South Lamar, Sat 11AM. Carnival games, tie-dye, and live music for all ages.

• Austin Witches Market — Far Out Lounge, Sun 12–4PM. Free, all ages, all outside.

Slide into Mandola's - a local Austin Joint since 2006 - for a laid-back, family-friendly Italian market vibe that feels like your neighborhood's best-kept secret. Every Monday thru Friday, 3PM to 6PM, score $4 draft beer plus discounted wine and $7 snacks.

📍 All 4 Austin locations - Triangle, Bee Cave, Arbor Trails, and Cedar Park

⏰ Mon – Fri | 3PM – 6PM

P.S. Here is the link to our Happy Hour Map - 199 Austin happy hours, all in one place. You're welcome. 🍻