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Group activities in Austin.

Things to do with colleagues or clients that work for a mixed group, from easy tastings to friendly competition.

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GameOn! ATX

1515 Dungan Ln

Game-show challenges modelled on classic TV, with trophies for the winners.

CompetitiveCollaborative
Fits
Groups of 6 to 44 players across three game-show rooms.
Cost
About $36 per person
Tip
Works for mixed ages and fitness levels.
Website ↗Private dining form ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 4, 2026
Activity$$$

Speakeasy

412 Congress Ave · Warehouse District

Prohibition-themed bar with a music lounge, a vintage bowling mezzanine and a rooftop terrace.

EveningUnique room
Fits
Five private event spaces, from a 125-person bowling mezzanine to a 750-person ballroom. Up to 1,000 for a reception when combined.
Cost
$60–120 per person (est.)
Tip
Book the rooftop on a warm night.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 1, 2026
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Live Love Paddle

1610 E Riverside Dr · Lady Bird Lake

Guided kayak and paddleboard outings on Lady Bird Lake, with instructors for beginners.

OutdoorsDaytime
Fits
Small to mid groups
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Closed some weekdays, so check hours before you book. Free lockers are available for valuables.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 4, 2026
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The Escape Game Austin

405 Red River St, Downtown · about 5 min walk from the convention center

Eight themed escape rooms with 60 minutes to solve each one. Bigger groups split across rooms played side by side, or book out part or all of the venue.

CollaborativeBig groupsEasy walkClient outingUnique
Fits
2 to 8 players per room; 9 to 24 across two or three rooms in parallel; partial buyout for 25 to 55; full buyout for 56 to 67+
Cost
About $41 per person
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Weekday evening buyouts get the best rate, and the site suggests parking in the convention center garage on 5th Street.
Website ↗Private dining form ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 1, 2026
Activity$$

Esther's Follies

525 E 6th St, Downtown · about 6 min walk from the convention center

Long-running Austin comedy revue that mixes sketches, musical numbers and magic in a 300-seat theater on Sixth Street. A 90-minute evening show that works for a group after dinner.

EveningEasy walkClient outingLow effortBig groups
Fits
Theater seats about 300; shows Thursday to Saturday evenings
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
The humor leans on political satire and innuendo, so know your group. Sit in the front rows only if you are happy to end up on stage.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked October 25, 2026

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