Having fun in Austin for under $5

As most people know, Austin is an eccentric town that offers a plethora of activities, ranging from live music, dancing, movies, to hiking and more. For those on a budget looking for a way to change things up, here are some examples of activities to do in Austin for under $5.

Alamo Drafthouse's Terror Tuesdays and Weird Wednesdays -  Every Tuesday and Wednesday nights, you can catch all of your favorite campy, old movies for just $1. If you're into scary flicks, check out Terror Tuesday at the downtown location, Alamo Drafthouse Ritz. If you'd rather see something a bit more obscure, head over to the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz for Weird Wednesday. 

http://www.originalalamo.com/

Austin City Limits Studio Tours - Every Friday, beginning at 10:30 a.m., the Austin City Limits Studio opens its doors to the pubic for free studio tours. Bring your camera, see where the magic happens and take a photo with the famous Austin skyline mural in the background.

http://video.pbs.org/program/1273976454/

Blanton Museum's Free Thursday Admission - If you are looking to add a little more culture into your life, the Blanton Museum, located near the University of Texas at Austin campus, offers free admission every Thursday. Every third Thursday of the month, the museum extends its viewing hours to 9 at night.

http://www.blantonmuseum.org/

Bright Leaf Hiking Tours - If you are the outdoorsy type, the Friends of Bright Leaf offer free guided hiking tours of the Bright Leaf Preserve every second Saturday and Sunday of the month.  Located in Northwest Austin, just north of Camp Mabry, the preserve spans over 200 acres. 

http://www.brightleaf.org/

Austin Famer's Market - With three locations in Austin, the Austin Farmer's Market is a great way to get out of the house on a Saturday morning (or a Wednesday evening) and check out seasonal produce grown by local Austin farmers. The market also includes a variety of food vendors, bakers, beauty products and free live music.    http://www.sfcfarmersmarket.org/

Waterloo Records Free Instore Music Events - Every month, Waterloo Records offers free music events and CD signings. In addition,  if free music isn't enough for you, most events offer refreshments courtesy of Shiner beer. http://www.waterloorecords.com/cdstoreevents.html

Ruta Maya Coffee House's Free Sunday Morning Kid's Shows - For those with children, Ruta Maya Coffee House on S. Congress offers free children's entertainment every Sunday. For those that don't have children, Ruta Maya also hosts a variety of community classes that come free with the purchase of a cup of coffee. These classes include Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and yoga. 

http://www.rutamaya.net

Above is the Accent's interactive map for things to do in Austin for under $5. Click on the icon for more information on each location. If you have a suggestion for this map, leave a comment below and we will add it to our map.