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Free things to do in Austin soon

Sun15Nov

Chess Academy: Open Play

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 1:30 pm · Meeting Room A&B Combo (132 people)
Sun15Nov

Adult Basic Education Fall Session

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 pm · Literacy Classroom
Sun15Nov

Youth Open Chess Play

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 pm · Youth Program Space
Sun15Nov

Sewing Group

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 pm · Meeting Room C
Mon16Nov

Cozy Card Making

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Hays Campus (HYS)
Mon16Nov

Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Riverside Campus (RVS)
Mon16Nov

Spark in the Park: Gus Garcia District Park

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 10:00 am · Gus Garcia District Park
Mon16Nov

Crafting Mondays

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 11:00 am · Legacy Conference Room (20 people)
Mon16Nov

SPECIAL: Rockin' Kids Club with the Master Naturalists

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 4:00 pm · Youth Program Space
Mon16Nov

NDatUT: Fall Into Crafts and Connections

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 5:30 pm · WILLIAM C. POWERS

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What is Bat Bridge Bulletin?

Bat Bridge Bulletin is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in Austin, TX. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Bat Bridge Bulletin is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in Austin. We link to the original source on every event.