The Best November Events in Austin For Kids
Looking for some fun things to do this month? Here are all the fun November events in Austin for kids.
All The Fun November Events in Austin For Kids
All Month Long
Fortlandia is is an interactive collection of forts built by local architects, designers, and artists. It is open daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed on Thanksgiving) at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin. Advanced tickets required (reserve your time slot).
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail runs through Nov 30, 2025.
Sweet Berry Farm Harvest of Fall Fun is open through November 30, 2025. Dates: 11/1-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30. CLOSED EVERY WEDNESDAY! 1801 FM1980, Marble Falls. Admission is free (just pay for each activity).
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm’s Jurassic Jamboree Dinosaur Festival is open daily from November 8-30, 2025. Life-size animatronic dinosaurs in the corn maze.
Santa’s Ranch opens November 1, 2025 and runs through January 4, 2026. Sun-Thurs 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. and
Fri-Sat 6pm-11 p.m. Bring your friends and family and enjoy one of the best holiday light exhibits in the state! You’ll take a drive through over a mile of winding country roads while taking in the beautiful lights, animated Christmas displays, and enjoying homemade hot cocoa, kettle corn, and snacks. 9561 I-35 N, NEW BRAUNFELS
November 1
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt on November 1, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Home Depot has FREE Kids DIY Workshops the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. – noon. Make an excavator!
Travis Heights Arts Trail is Nov 1 & 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Roots & Wings Festival at Austin Nature & Science Center 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fossil Fest is on November 1 & 2, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Old Settlers Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock. $3/adult, $2/child (6-12), children under 6 free.
It’s My Park Day on Nov 1, 2025 is Austin Parks Foundation’s biannual, community-led day of service. Volunteers work in parks and green spaces around Austin on projects to improve their community parks like litter cleanup, tree mulching, invasive species management and more.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Republic Square from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Spicewood Springs Library’s 40th birthday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Free Bridge Making Event on Nov 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Lakeshore Learning.
November 1
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Pinballz at noon. Paint & Play Craft Party: decorate sugar skulls, make colorful magnets, and add festive tattoos. Plus: enjoy a sweet treat, a kid-sized apron to keep, and included arcade gameplay! All Pinballz Locations, $20 Standard | $35 VIP (includes bonus game card, glow paint, goodie bag + more)
Dia de los Muertos Procession and Festival is on Nov 1, 2025 from 12-9 p.m. at at Centennial Plaza, 301 West Bagdad, Round Rock.
Día de los Muertos at Pan AM Rec Center from 2-6 p.m.
Dia de los Muertos celebration at St. Elmo Brewing Springdale from 2-9 p.m.
The Driftwood Fall Festival at Vista Brewing Nov 1-2, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fall Carnival at Pinballz Lake Creek open through Nov 9, 2025.
Spooktacular Carnival at Angel’s Icehouse from 12-4 p.m.
Moana Live-To-Film Concert at The Long Center at 6 p.m.
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock begins Nov 1, 2025 at 5 p.m. Reserve your time slot to meet Santa and get a FREE PHOTO online.
Día de los Muertos celebration is at Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park on November 1-2, 2025 from 6-10 p.m. This free celebration includes community altars, cultural activations, live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, and more.
Dia de los Muertes at 158 E. 9th St in Georgetown from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Día de los Muertos celebration at Central Market North Lamar from 5:30-8 p.m.
Movie Night at Ski Shores at sundown (Coco).
Movie in the Park (Coco) Dripping Springs Ranch Park at sunset.
November 2
Texas State Parks Day– free entry to all Texas State Parks!
Dulce at Scottish Rite Theater at 11 am. & 1 p.m. on Nov 2, 8, 9, 2025. Use code: DulceBOGO for buy one get one free!
Día de los Muertos celebration is at Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park on November 1-2, 2025 from 6-10 p.m. This free celebration includes community altars, cultural activations, live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, and more.
Texas Science & Natural History Museum for Día de los Huesos (Day of the Bones) Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, 1-5 p.m.
Fossil Fest is on November 1 & 2, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Old Settlers Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock. $3/adult, $2/child (6-12), children under 6 free.
Fall Carnival at Pinballz Lake Creek open through Nov 9, 2025.
Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum is on November 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Get free admission into the museum. Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Honor Native American Heritage Month with storytelling and hands-on activities.
November 4
Toddler Tuesdays at Brentwood Social House– every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. with a storytime at 10 a.m. FREE!
Toddler Tuesdays at Pikopye’s Town every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Pre-book for free coffee!
Skater Tots every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at Pins and Wheels at Playland for ages 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Bring ride on toys. Admission includes skate rental and skate mate.
Morning Glories: Día De Los Muertos at 10 a.m. at Waterloo Park. Join our Mariachi-led procession through the Hill Country Gardens as we pay tribute to our loved ones with a Dia De Los Muertos celebration! Enjoy mask-making, floral garland crafting, and sugar skull activities for all! Storytime too.
Fall Carnival at Pinballz Lake Creek open through Nov 9, 2025.
November 5
Playdate in the Park at Davis White Northeast District Park, 6705 Crystalbrook Dr, Austin from 10-11:30 a.m. FREE
Music on Main is free live outdoor music in Round Rock. On the first three Wednesday evenings of November, you can go see FREE live music at Prete Plaza in downtown Round Rock from 7-9 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs!
November 7
Ride the Zilker Eagle Mini Train for FREE during their Free Community Day Hour on Nov 7, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
On Friday, November 7, 2025 from 5-9 p.m., there will be a free Holiday Extravaganza in Centennial Park in Round Rock. Shopping, food trucks, kids activities, live music, and more. Free tickets available online.
Fall Carnival at Pinballz Lake Creek open through Nov 9, 2025.
Rock The Park at Mueller Lake Park 6:30 p.m. on 11/7/25 at Mueller Lake Park. Free live concert for kids. Bring your blankets and chairs.
November 7-9
Fifth Anniversary Party at Meanwhile Brewing! Meanwhile Brewing Co. celebrates five years with a three-day anniversary bash November 7–9 featuring special beer releases such as Emerald Noire, a Pistachio Affogato Stout, exclusive food truck menus, live music, local vendors, and family-friendly fun. The weekend kicks off on Friday with neighborhood discounts and live performances. Saturday’s events include a community-focused market, volleyball tournament, flash tattoos, and a full evening of live bands. Sunday wraps up the celebration with a laid-back brunch, yoga, farmers market, and more live performances—offering something for everyone to toast to five years of Meanwhile in South Austin.
- November 7: “Tribute to Austin and Texas”
- 1-10 p.m.
- RSVP here
- November 8: “Celebrating the Space and the Community”
- 9:30a.m.-11 p.m.
- RSVP here
- November 9: “Slow Down and Savor”
- 9a.m.-6p.m.
- RSVP here
November 7-16
Wurstfest takes place in New Braunfels every year. This year it’s on November 7-16, 2025 at Landa Park. Enjoy good food, music, dancing, exciting carnival rides, games, beer, and more. Kids 12 and under are free!
November 8
Dulce at Scottish Rite Theater at 11 am. & 1 p.m. Use code: DulceBOGO for buy one get one free!
Holiday Bazaar Arts and Crafts Show is on 11/8/25 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Clay Madsen Rec Center in Round Rock. Admission is free but please bring a canned food item or boxes of colorful Band-Aids for the Children’s hospital.
Storytime at Lazarus Brewing Airport Blvd 10-11 a.m.
Free craft at JCPenny stores 11 a.m. – noon.
Outside the City Limits Music Festival at Vista Brewing
Fall Roundup at Lakeline Park 12-4 p.m. Grab your cowboy hats and boots, and mosey on over to Lakeline Park. This Western-themed extravaganza has exciting activities: armadillo races, hayrides, a petting zoo, roping stations, and leather crafts. You will have a rootin’ tootin’ good time with plenty of country music and dancing. Enjoy tasty food as well.
Art in the Park is on Nov 8, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. at Colony Park, 7400 Loyola Ln, Austin. FREE
Texas Book Festival is November 8 & 9, 2025. Get all my tips here!
Fall Carnival at Pinballz Lake Creek open through Nov 9, 2025.
Fall Fest at Austin Nature & Science Center from 5-8 p.m. on 11/8/25.
Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria, free admission from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 3809 W 35th St, Austin
November 9
Dulce at Scottish Rite Theater at 11 am. & 1 p.m. Use code: DulceBOGO for buy one get one free!
Texas Book Festival is November 8 & 9, 2025. Get all my tips here!
Fall Carnival at Pinballz Lake Creek open through Nov 9, 2025.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family Day is Nov 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Families get in free and can do Sculpture Searches, crafts, and free admission for visitors of all ages. 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin
November 11
Veterans Parade at the Congress Bridge to the Texas Capitol from 9 a.m. – noon.
Toddler Tuesdays at Brentwood Social House– every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. with a storytime at 10 a.m. FREE!
Toddler Tuesdays at Pikopye’s Town every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Pre-book for free coffee!
Skater Tots every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at Pins and Wheels at Playland for ages 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Bring ride on toys. Admission includes skate rental and skate mate.
Free admission to the Zilker Botanical Garden from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Veterans Day Celebration from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Yonders Point in Old Setters Park in Round Rock. Flag ceremony, family activities, food trucks, LIVE music and more!
November 12
Free Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl on 11/12/25 at 10 a.m. at Pease Park.
Music on Main is free live outdoor music in Round Rock. On the first three Wednesday evenings of November, you can go see FREE live music at Prete Plaza in downtown Round Rock from 7-9 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs!
November 14
Panda Fest at Republic Square from 4-10 p.m.
Bee Cave On Ice opens on Nov 14, 2025 at the Hill Country Galleria and runs thru January 19, 2026. The $16 ticket includes a skate rental and a 50-minute skate session. Reservations are highly encouraged, but a number of walk-ups will be available. Skate times each day vary.
November 15
Free Puppet Show with Small Wonders at 10 a.m. at Pease Park.
Panda Fest at Republic Square from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Playdate in the Park is on Nov 15, 2025 at Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt, 5401 Springdale Rd, Austin from 10-11:30 a.m. FREE
Home Slice Pizza Carnival O’ Pizza from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at 1415 S Congress Ave, Austin
Movie in the Park is on Nov 15, 2025 at Onion Creek Metro Park, 8652 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin starting at 3 p.m. FREE- Honey I shrunk The Kids.
Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Nov 15, 2025. Make a Letterbox!
Lakeview Kickoff: A Stone in the Park at 6:30 p.m. at Lakeview Pavilion & Stage in Old Settlers Park.
November 16
Panda Fest at Republic Square from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday Funday: Pomanders from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy a free outdoor crafts activity with your friends at the Neill-Cochran House Museum. 2310 San Gabriel St, Austin
November 18
Toddler Tuesdays at Brentwood Social House– every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. with a storytime at 10 a.m. FREE!
Toddler Tuesdays at Pikopye’s Town every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Pre-book for free coffee!
Skater Tots every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at Pins and Wheels at Playland for ages 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Bring ride on toys. Admission includes skate rental and skate mate.
November 19
Art in the Park is on Nov 19, 2025 at Walnut Creek Metro Park, 12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin from 10-11 a.m. FREE
Free Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl on 11/12/25 at 10 a.m. at Pease Park.
Music on Main is free live outdoor music in Round Rock. On the first three Wednesday evenings of November, you can go see FREE live music at Prete Plaza in downtown Round Rock from 7-9 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs!
November 21
Ice Rodeo at The Four Seasons opens on Nov 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
November 22
Anniversary Party at Thicket Food Park from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mozarts Holiday Lights Show begins on Nov 22, 2025.
November 23
Visit the Texas Science and Natural History Museum for free on the 4th Sunday of each month! 11/23/25
November 25
Toddler Tuesdays at Brentwood Social House– every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. with a storytime at 10 a.m. FREE!
Toddler Tuesdays at Pikopye’s Town every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Pre-book for free coffee!
Skater Tots every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at Pins and Wheels at Playland for ages 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Bring ride on toys. Admission includes skate rental and skate mate.
November 27
Thanksgiving Celebration Buffet at Kalahari from 1-4 p.m. $29-79
November 28
Light Up The Plaza at Hill Country Galleria is on Nov 28, 2025 from 5-8 p.m.
On November 28, 2025 kick-off the holiday season at the annual Lighting of the Square in Georgetown, traditionally held the Friday after Thanksgiving. 103 W 7th St, Georgetown.
Holiday Lights on the Lake at Volente Beach opening night! Open through Dec 31, 2025. $10-15
November 29
Home Depot has a FREE Kids DIY Workshop on 11/29/25. Make a Teddy Bear Ornament.
Jolly Party at Meanwhile Brewing is 11/29/25 from 12–5 p.m. Browse local vendors, take free photos with Santa from 12–2 p.m., then get creative with Carlie Arts during a personalized pet ornament workshop from 3–5 p.m. The afternoon will also feature festive Christmas jazz from the Chris Jones Trio (3:30–5 p.m.) and special beer releases, including the holiday favorite “Jolly Spruce-Lager.” RSVP here.
Photos With Santa at the Hill Country Galleria begins on Nov 29, 2025 from 12-8 p.m. Runs through Dec 24, 2025.
Holiday Lights on the Lake at Volente Beach Open through Dec 31, 2025. $10-15
November 30
Holiday Lights on the Lake at Volente Beach Open through Dec 31, 2025. $10-15
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