Check out these events happening in and around Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs in June.

Austin Pond Tour

At this 29th annual tour, the Austin Pond Society will give attendees the chance to explore a curated list of ponds and gardens throughout Austin. North Austin ponds will be visited on the first day of the tour and South Austin ponds on the second.
  • June 1-2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Free (children age 12 and under), $20 (through May 31), $25 (day of)
  • Austin Pond Society, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin
  • www.austinpondsociety.org
Blues on the Green

Austin City Limits Radio’s free concert series is back for its 33rd year after officials announced in January the summer shows were on hold due to rising costs. H-E-B and other sponsors stepped in to help keep the concert series around for 2024. This family-friendly concert is free and open to all.Unchained Foundation Inaugural Gala

Celebrate the Unchained Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to families with loved ones facing terminal illness, at its first gala. There will be a casino, a silent auction and live music from local band Suede.Father’s Day with Thinkery


The children’s museum Thinkery will be on-site at Meanwhile Brewing to celebrate Father’s Day with crafts and activities. While the event is free, guests are asked to RSVP online.Drippin' Dragons Reptile & Pet Expo

Spend Father’s Day weekend at this event with educational talks, exotic animals and a variety of food options.
  • June 15-16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • $10 general admission, $5 (ages 5-12), free (children under age 4)
  • Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
  • www.drippindragons.com
Central Texas Juneteenth

Austin’s Juneteenth celebration will commence with a parade starting at Martin Luther King Boulevard and end with a festival with music, dancing, food, drinks and kids’ games at Rosewood Park.Pride of Dripping Springs 2024

Pride of Dripping Springs’ fourth annual event will have live music, shopping, food, drinks and children's activities. The day’s festivities will include a storytime for the little ones and a variety show spotlighting queer drag performers and circus artists.Pride of Dripping Springs 2024: After Dark


Open to those age 18 and up, the After Dark show will showcase drag, aerial and burlesque performers. A dance party DJ'd by Damn Gina will take place after the show. Limited VIP tables are available to purchase.Sips & Sounds Summer Festival

Celebrate summer in Austin at the Circuit of the Americas. This festival will have local food and drink vendors plus live music performances from Kelsea Ballerini, Jon Pardi, Maren Morris and more.