Baby Bloomers at the Thinkery
August 18, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
$9
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๐ป OUR FAVORITE SANTA ๐
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We go see Santa and get our FREE PHOTO every year at @bassproshops in Round Rock. (Not sponsored, heโs just our favorite Santa!)
๐ปRegister for your free time slot online. Kids can play with all the display toys while you wait or after you meet Santa.
You can also meet Santa at Santaโs Wonderland inside @cabelas in Buda!
๐ค This year we got the photo, candy canes, and some holiday glasses all for free!
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๐ปBass pro: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland
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๐ปCabelaโs: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland
๐ GIVEAWAY for @santasranch ๐
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๐ @santasranch is a drive-thru Christmas light park in New Braunfels, TX with over 2.5 million lights! This is definitely our favorite drive-thru light park because of how unique their lights displays are.
๐คฉ Winner will receive a car pass, free hot chocolate for everyone in the vehicle, and a surprise souvenir! Hereโs how to enter:
1๏ธโฃ Like and save this post!
2๏ธโฃ Follow @austinfunforkids and @santasranch
3๏ธโฃ Tag someone who loves Christmas lights so that they can enter too! ๐ค Sharing is caring. ๐ซถ
๐ Winner will be selected at random on Wednesday at noon. I will announce the winner in stories and send the winner a DM to let them know how to receive their prize.
๐ฆ JURASSIC JAMBOREE DINOSAUR FESTIVAL at @sweeteatsfruitfarm ๐ฆ
๐ 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
โฐ daily from 9am โ 6pm
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November 9th โ December 1st
Explore a 4.5-acre dinosaur-themed corn maze. Search for roaring animatronic dinosaurs along the way! Dance with a dinosaur at the Dinosaur Show! Perfect for dinosaur lovers of all ages.
โก๏ธA Magical Adventure in the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience ๐ท๏ธ
@hpforbiddenforestexperience
๐ McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1760 State Hwy 71, Cedar Creek, TX
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November 9-December 19
โฐ 5:45-9:45pm
๐งAll ages welcome. Babies 2 and under are free. This wasnโt too scary for my kids, but there are spiders if those freak you out!
๐ This would make a fantastic experience gift!
๐ Requires a pre-purchased parking pass
๐ฅพ The experience is rain or shine and all outdoors so wear comfortable shoes that could get dirty!
โก๏ธHarry Potter costumes encouraged!
๐ Bring wagons or jogging strollers (no umbrella strollers). Trail is made of stones.
๐ฐ๏ธ We spent 2 hours here total and at least 40 minutes of that was in the food area in the beginning and at the end. The trail itself took us about an hour and a half. We got refreshments before and after the trail.
๐ฝ The toilets are clean and like elevated portapotties. Best case scenario!
๐๏ธ Use the link in my bio and my code: FFAUSTIN10 for 10% off tickets if you buy them before Dec 10!
๐คฉReal talk/honest opinion: we absolutely loved this event! I read the entire series to my big boys a couple of years ago and we watched all the movies. It was magical to experience the Harry Potter world in this way. My youngest hasnโt read the books or seen the movies but he still had an excellent time casting spells and strolling through the forest. You can spend at the very least 2 hours here which makes it worth the price of tickets in my opinion. We love a good interactive experience and this one had plenty of opportunities for things like casting spells and greeting the characters. There are plenty of treats to add to the experience as well. Highly recommend!
#hpforbiddenforestexperience #sponsored #hpforbiddenforest #hpforbiddenforestaustin
โก๏ธA Magical Adventure in the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience ๐ท๏ธ
@hpforbiddenforestexperience
๐ McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1760 State Hwy 71, Cedar Creek, TX
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November 9-December 19
โฐ 5:45-9:45pm
๐งAll ages welcome. Babies 2 and under are free. This wasnโt too scary for my kids, but there are spiders if those freak you out!
๐ This would make a fantastic experience gift!
๐ Requires a pre-purchased parking pass
๐ฅพ The experience is rain or shine and all outdoors so wear comfortable shoes that could get dirty!
โก๏ธHarry Potter costumes encouraged!
๐ Bring wagons or jogging strollers (no umbrella strollers). Trail is made of stones.
๐ฐ๏ธ We spent 2 hours here total and at least 40 minutes of that was in the food area in the beginning and at the end. The trail itself took us about an hour and a half. We got refreshments before and after the trail.
๐ฝ The toilets are clean and like elevated portapotties. Best case scenario!
๐๏ธ Link in bio for tickets. Use my code: FFAUSTIN10 for 10% off tickets if you buy them before Dec 10!
๐คฉReal talk/honest opinion: we absolutely loved this event! I read the entire series to my big boys a couple of years ago and we watched all the movies. It was magical to experience the Harry Potter world in this way. My youngest hasnโt read the books or seen the movies but he still had an excellent time casting spells and strolling through the forest. You can spend at the very least 2 hours here which makes it worth the price of tickets in my opinion. We love a good interactive experience and this one had plenty of opportunities for things like casting spells and greeting the characters. There are plenty of treats to add to the experience as well. Highly recommend!
#hpforbiddenforestexperience #sponsored #hpforbiddenforest #hpforbiddenforestaustin
11/8
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๐ปSantaโs Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabelaโs
๐กFall Carnival at @pinballzaustin at both Lakecreek and Buda
โบ๏ธ Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
๐Creek Show @waterloogreenway 6-10pm
๐ฅ Garfield Movie at Metz Park @austincityparks at sunset (free!)
๐บ @wurstfest in @visitnbtx 5-11pm
๐ฅDespicable Me 4 at 6:30pm @mobileloaves at Community First! Village (free!)
๐๏ธHoliday Extravaganza at Centennial Park in Round Rock 5-9pm
๐ธ Rock The Park at Mueller Lake Park Amphitheatre @kutx 6:30pm (free!)
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๐ป @santasranch 6-11pm
๐ @thelightpark in Round Rock
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11/9
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๐ปSantaโs Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabelaโs
๐ฉ @thepoopfactorybook at @bookpeople 10:30am
๐กFall Carnival at @pinballzaustin at both Lakecreek and Buda
๐๏ธHoliday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show 9am-4pm Clay Madsen Rec Center in Round Rock
๐BBQ Cookoff at @oakhillsocial 10am-4pm Petting zoo and mini golf for kids!
๐ธ @thebreakfastboogieatx @KUTX at @thefaroutaustin 10am-noon
๐ธKid Quest at @lakeshorelearning Free! 11am-3pm
๐ฆJurassic Jamboree Dino Fest at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
๐บ @wurstfest in @visitnbtx 11am-midnight
๐ซถFamily Volunteer Day with @generationserve Austin Central Library
๐บ๐ธVeterans Ceremony 8-10am @cedarparkparks at Veterans Memorial Park
๐Fall Fest at @angels_icehouse
๐ผ๏ธ Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria @contemporaryatx
โบ๏ธFortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
๐Fall Fest at Austin Nature & Science Center @austincityparks 6-9pm Free!
โก๏ธ @hpforbiddenforestexperience at McKinney Roughs Nature Park
๐Creek Show @waterloogreenway at Waterloo Park from 6-10pm
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๐ป @santasranch 6-11pm
๐ @thelightpark in Round Roc
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11/10
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๐ปSantaโs Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabelaโs
๐ฆJurassic Jamboree Dino Fest at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
โบ๏ธFortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
๐บ @wurstfest in @visitnbtx 11am-10pm Last day! Free admission after 3pm!
๐ผ๏ธ Free Family Day at @umlaufsculpture 11am-4pm
๐Creek Show @waterloogreenway at Waterloo Park from 6-10pm (This is the only FREE night!)
๐กFall Carnival at @pinballzaustin at both Lakecreek and Buda locations
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๐ป @santasranch 6-10pm
๐ @thelightpark in Round Roc
๐ @thelightpark is now open in Round Rock!
๐ Dell Diamond parking lot, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
โฐ Open daily thru Jan 5 from 5:30-10pm (and later on select nights)
๐ Price is $29/car (goes up to $39-$49/car after Nov 14). Encore pass, dasher pass, and season passes are also available.
๐ฟ Popcorn, lemonade, cotton candy, etc available for purchase at the start.
๐ Salt Lick BBQ is right next door and they have a playground! Would make a fun night out combo! ๐ค
๐ฉ๐ช WURSTFEST ๐บ
Check out my tips for how to have the best @wurstfest in @visitnbtx
๐ Landa Park, 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels
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Nov 1-10 open daily!
โฐ Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm, Mon-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm
๐๏ธ Admission is FREE Mon-Thurs and after 3pm on 11/10
Tickets are $20-25 (cash only) KIDS 12 & UNDER ARE FREE!!!
๐Get These Tips:
๐ Use the shuttle/Park & Ride to avoid parking hassles. The lots around the area are $20.
๐ช Catch the Alex Meixner Band (seriously you have to see them!!)
๐ก Definitely get the rides wristband ($30) if your kids are over 36โ. There are around 8 rides (including the fun house), and they will want to repeat them. We did all except the upside down one).
๐ต Bring cash for the admission tickets. You can use credit once inside for drink tickets/food/ride wristbands. There are lots of ATMs outside the festival if you forget cash.
๐ Bags are allowed but will be checked. Doesnโt have to be clear bags. Strollers are fine.
๐ซNo outside food or drinks allowed! Also no pets.
๐ฉ So many cute hats! All the merch is so fun. Thereโs a huge merch hall where you can shop.
๐ช If you want a good spot to watch the music, get there early and grab a table! It fills up quickly for the shows and youโll definitely need to set your pitcher of beer down somewhere. ๐
๐บ Speaking of beer, get the pitcher. That way you wonโt have to waste time getting more drink tickets or standing in line.
๐ฅจ The food is amazing! Our favorites were the potato pancakes, chips, sausage sword things, funnel cake, kraut balls, and waffle. You can also get treats from @naegelinsbakery (the oldest bakery in Texas!)
๐๐ผ Dance the chicken dance and the Hokey Pokey with your kids! This was so much fun! The kids tent (Kinderhalle) also has a Bubble Show, puppet show, magic shows, and more!
๐Look for the Grosse Opa (the designated Cheermeister) and he will give you a special pin!
๐ Bring ear protection for kids with sensitive ears (the music can get loud).
This is the best fall family friendly event and we canโt wait to go back! You have from now until Nov 10 to check it out (open daily!) Prost! #ad #wurstfest #visitnbtx
Baby Bloomersย is a special program during which the museum is open exclusively for visitors ages 0โ3 years and their families.
Currently being offered on Saturday mornings from 8โ 10 am only. Baby Bloomers provides caregivers and early learners the chance to experience Thinkery together in an environment focused solely on them.
For the health and safety of our guests,ย we areย limiting capacityย and will host the program on the second floor only. Activities are intended to be self-guided and promote safe distancing amongst guests. We will host two Story Times and free play that support the social, emotional, and cognitive development of our earliest learners.
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