Free Things To Do In February With Kids In Austin

Save money but still have fun! If that sounds good to you, we’ve got you covered. Here are some fun free things to do in February with kids in Austin.

Free Things To Do In February With Kids In Austin

February 4

Free Kids DIY Workshop for kids are the first Saturday of each month at Home Depot from 9 a.m. – noon. Make a Valentine’s vase on February 4.

February 5

Get free admission to the Bullock Museum on the first Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with storytelling, crafts and hands-on activities for kids of all ages, and FREE exhibition admission.

Learning Express of Austin in Mueller has make-your-own free Valentines cards on February 5 from 12-3 p.m.

The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

February 7

The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

February 11

Free Lowes Kids DIY Workshop is at 10 a.m. at any Lowes. Reserve your spot online. Build your own Swan Love Note Holder.

Laguna Gloria has free admission on February 11 for Second Saturdays are For Families.

February 12

The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

February 14

The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

February 19

The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

February 20

Free Day at the Zilker Botanical Garden. Dino Days: The Exciting Evolution of Plants is from 11 a.m. – noon. in the auditorium. February 20th is a Free Admission Day, all are welcome to enjoy free entry to the Garden during operating hours. 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin

February 21

The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

February 26

The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

February 28

The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

Where Kids Eat Free In Austin

Indoor Fun That’s Free

• Living Spaces Furniture Store in Pflugerville has a giant playscape inside that’s completely FREE! Just remember to bring your own socks.
• Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock. They have a giant fish tank that kids love to visit!
• Zookeeper Exotics is such a fascinating place! They have all kinds of critters- including a real live sloth!
• Central Public Library has story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
• Check out the new Round Rock Public Library!
• BookPeople has free story time on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
• Brentwood Social House, Slackers Brewing Co, and Malone Coffee (Wells Branch) all have indoor play areas for kids.

Outdoor Fun That’s Free

• Take a hike! Most hikes are free, here’s a list of the best kid-friendly hiking trails in Austin. One of the best hikes to do with kids is to visit the peacocks at Mayfield Park. And the Barton Creek Greenbelt is a classic Austin must-do at some point.
• Play at one of these unique playgrounds in Austin.
• Austin Nature & Science Center is hours of free entertainment (dig for dino bones, see fossils, visit the animals).
• Climb a tree.
• Brushy Creek Trail Playgrounds are all free (and Brushy Creek Lake Park has a splash pad!)
• Walk along the Ann & Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail and feed the ducks at Lou Neff Point.
• Watch the sunset from the top of Mt. Bonnell.
• Visit Wimberley for their free Wimberley Market Days (first Saturday of the month), Pioneer Town, and the creek downtown.
• See the real dinosaur tracks in Leander.
• Visit an Austin Farmers Market.

More Outdoor Fun That’s Free

• Take your BMX bike to the dirt jumps at 9th Street BMX or Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park.
• Mural tour of Austin (snap selfies at the famous murals like I Love You So Much, Greetings From Austin, You Belong Among the Wildflowers, and You’re My Butter Half).
• Swimming holes like Blue Hole in Georgetown, Tejas Camp, Lake Pflugerville, and Secret Beach are all free!
• Splash pads
• See free live music on weekends at Central Market while the kids run around on the playground.
• The Natural Gardener is a fun place to explore with kids. They have goats!
• Go to a local “beach” with your sand toys (like Lake Pflugerville or Secret Beach).
• Climb inside the treehouse at Pease Park.
• Climb inside the green house at Katherine Fleischer Park.
• Alliance Children’s Garden is our favorite local playground. If you come during the summer months, you can splash at the Liz Carpenter Fountain here as well.
• See Ocho, the giant octopus that lives at Jessie Andrews Park.

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