Our Guide to Austin: 30+ Things To Do Other Than Drinking

Kickball Social with Where Y’all At Though?!, We Outside ATX, and Ride Bike Austin | Photo by Adrian Zepeda

Austin is known for its nightlife, but the city has so much more to offer beyond the bar scene. Whether you’re sober-curious, pacing yourself, or just looking for new ways to move, create, and connect, this guide is for you. As Austin’s cultural tour guide, Where Y’all At Though?! rounded up our favorite ways to tap into community, creativity, wellness, and joy…no drinks required. From movement and art to music, volunteering, and good old-fashioned fun, here are 30+ ways to experience Austin differently and still have a great time.

Move Your Body

1. Run every Saturday with We Outside ATX (plus they host a ton of other outdoor events)

2. Ride bikes every Friday with Ride Bikes Austin

3. Walk & Talk with TX Sistas Society

4. Adult Skate Night with DJ E

5. Learn to skate Mondays with BIPOC Skaters of Austin

6. Traditional Bachata lessons with Balledjo American Social Guild

7. Take a dance class at Dance Austin Studio or XB Performance Studios

8. Hoop with Hoop Courture or The Move ATX

9. Pickleball with Players Club ATX

10. Hike with Dani Be Outside

11. Yoga sessions with Vybrance Labs

12. R&B yoga with Needed This

13. Salsa Bachata every Wednesday at Cabana Club

14. Ballet class at Ballet Afrique

Create & Learn

1. Take an art class at Riches Art Gallery (graffiti, figure drawing, custom kicks & more)

2. Attend a mural workshop with Raasin in the Sun

3. Learn how to DJ at Dub Academy

4. Candle-making with Wax, Wicks, & Wine or Kandles2U

Music, Poetry & Film

1. Jam session with Artchives

2. Poetry Mondays with Every Word Poetry/The Poet House

3. Poetry Wednesdays at Austin Poetry

4. Vinyl listening sessions and open mics with We Smile Blaack

5. Open mic at Smoke N Mic Night

6. Watch a film with Black Auteur Film Festival

Culture, Community & Chill

1. Take a tour with Black Austin Tours

2. Visit museums like the George Washington Carver Museum or The Contemporary

3. Spend time at the Austin Central Library

4. Read with Your Local Book Club

5. Karaoke Thursdays at TaterQue

6. Volunteer at the The Village Place

WYAT?! Approved Activities

1. Create your own food crawl using our Black-Owned Business Guide

2. Play Spades, line dance, color, and vibe at Auntie’s House

3. Rent a boat with EdgePro Boating

4. Motown Mondays at The Pershing