June Fun Things in Austin - Stephanie Friedman Photography


Waterparks, Outdoor Concerts and Growing a Salsa Garden

Hi Reader,

Happy June!

Ready for a fun mix of events, classes and places to visit in Austin, Texas in 2026?

Check out the links below for inspiration.

June WATER PARKS spotlight

School's out :) Temps will soon be rising. Time to schedule some summer fun in the water at Rock'N River, Typhoon Texas, Volente Beach, Quest ATX, Splash Shack, Kalahari or Schlitterbahn.

June EVENTS

Listen to a free outdoor concert (inside if it rains) every Thursday in June at the Long Center for their Drop-in Music Series.

Listen to Blues on the Green at Zilker Park on June 9th and 10th.

Get bendy at the Austin Yoga Festival on June 13th.

Eat some watermelon and watch the parade at the Luling Watermelon Thump on June 25th-June 28th. (Luling is about an hour's drive from Austin).

From Jaws to Romeo + Juliet to Pee Wee's Big Adventure - watch a Classic Movie at the Paramount Summer Film Series (multiple dates).

Line Dance and listen to Big Bad Karaoke at the Summer of Friendship Festival at Laguna Gloria on June 26th.

Pack a basket for the Pride Picnic at Pease Park on June 27th.

June CLASSES

Buy a Monday bundle of Art Night classes and make a watercolor fan, cross stitch postcards, learn Sashiko mending and make a mirror tile mosaic.

Learn how to grow a Salsa Garden with Botanic Experience on June 14th.

Catch a wave at their Water Aerobics class ($35) and then get use of the pool all day long at Hotel Magdalena on June 14th.

Take a self-defense class with your daughter before she leaves for college at Sun Dragon Karate studio on June 28th (cont. on July 12th).

June HOLIDAYS

Flag Day (June 14th): It's my birthday! Celebrate with a piece of cake. Or you can celebrate Flag Day at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission on June 13th.

Juneteenth (June 19th): Watch the Rosewood Neighborhood Parade.

Father's Day (June 21st): Keep an eye out for the Brewtorium's annual Dad Joke competition.

June PHOTO SESSIONS

If you'd like to book a Family Photo Session this Summer (perhaps as a Father's Day gift) or Class of 2027 Seniors who want a summer session, reach out and let me know.

I'll be back in touch in July for the next monthly list of fun items to do around Austin.


Take care,

Stephanie

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Stephanie Friedman Photography

Monthly Newsletter highlighting fun events, classes and places in Austin, Texas. Written by Family and Senior Photographer (and long-time Austin resident), Stephanie Friedman

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