All The Fun 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).

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm’s Fall Festival continues into November and ends on November 12. Open daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets are $20-25.

Mama Mary’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch stays open through November 12. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Santa’s Ranch opens November 3 and runs through December 31, 2023. 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

Día de los Muertos celebration is at Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park on November 1 from 6-10 p.m. This free celebration includes community altars, cultural activations, live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, and more.

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 3

Wurstfest takes place in New Braunfels every year. This year it’s on November 3-12, 2023 at Landa Park. Enjoy good food, music, dancing, exciting carnival rides, games, beer, and more. Tickets are $18-20 (kids 12 and under are free).

Santa’s Ranch opens November 3 and runs through December 31, 2023. 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 4

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock begins Nov 4 and runs thru Dec 24. Reserve your time slot to meet Santa and get a FREE PHOTO online.

It’s My Park Day 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.

Fossil Fest is on November 4 & 5 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 Fest at Austin Nature & Science Center. Nov 4 from 6-9 p.m. An evening celebrating fall and ‘Animals after Dark’! Enjoy games, night hikes, a visit inside our portable planetarium, and meet-and-greet some of our amazing animals.

Home Depot has FREE Kids DIY Workshops the first Saturday of every month.

All The Fun November Events in Austin For Kids

November 5

Fossil Fest is on November 4 & 5 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.

Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum is on November 5 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. Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase and tell the history of artifacts from around the state.

Sunday Makebreak is from 2-4 p.m. at all Michael’s stores. Make an ornament for free!

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

November 7

Skater Tots at Playland Skate Center is from 9-noon every Tuesday. Ages 5 and under only. Skating and skates is $8/kid. Bring ride on toys if you’d like!

Free Community Hours at The Thinkery from 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday.

November 8

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!

Coco Live-to-Film Concert at the Long Center is at 7:30 p.m. Disney Pixar’s Coco in Concert on Tour features a screening of the complete film with Oscar® and Grammy®-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, “Coco” also features the Oscar®-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina. 701 W. Riverside Drive Austin

November 9

Mozart’s Annual Holiday Light Show kicks off on Nov 9 and runs thru Jan 6, 2024. Reserve tables ($40-60) or free GA tickets online.

November 10

Zilker Botanical Garden Free Day from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Veterans Day Celebration from 3-9 p.m. at Yonders Point Venue in Old Settlers Park. Family activities, food trucks, LIVE music and more! 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock

Movies in the Park: Moana is at Mabel Davis District Park. Movie will begin at dusk. Dogs, picnics and lawn chairs are welcome. Free!

Bee Cave On Ice opens on Nov 10 at the Hill Country Galleria and runs thru January 15th. The $15 ticket includes a skate rental and a 60-minute skate session. Reservations are highly encouraged, but a number of walk-ups will be available. Skate times each day vary. 

On Friday, November 10 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.

Bulls in the Ballpark from 6-11 p.m. at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock

Rock the Park at Mueller Lake Park amphitheater is a night of free, family-friendly live music – curated by KUTX and the Sunday-evening kids’ show Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child, and presented by Dell Children’s Medical Center. Come early to grab a spot on the lawn! Please note that music for the fall season begins 15 minutes earlier – at 6:30 P.M. – due to dwindling daylight.

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo Park

November 11

Meet your favorite authors and discover some new books at the Texas Book Festival on November 11 & 12. Park downtown near the Capitol.

Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria. Free admission from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Pfall Pfest from noon-9 p.m. at 701 Immanuel Rd. Pflugerville. Fun and games! Bring your family and friends.

Round Rock Holiday Bazaar Arts and Crafts Show from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 1600 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock. Admission is free but please bring a canned food item or boxes of colorful Band-Aids for the Children’s hospital.

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo Park

November 12

Meet your favorite authors and discover some new books at the Texas Book Festival on November 11 & 12. Park downtown near the Capitol.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family Day. Free admission and activities for families from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday Funday: Printing Press at Neill-Cochran House Museum from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn how to use an old fashioned printing press to make our own personalized thank-you cards. Veterans Services will assist with the activity, and at then end any thank-you cards made for veterans will be delviered to the local veterans hospital to brighten the day of a real American hero. All supplies will be provided, as well as staff, to help with instructions. This event is perfect for families with small children. Reservations are not required. Participation in Sunday Funday is free for kids with an adult’s Museum admission. 2310 San Gabriel St, Austin

Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show is on November 11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Clay Madsen Rec Center in Round Rock. Live music, shop, and stroll. Admission is free but please bring a canned food item or boxes of colorful Band-Aids for the Children’s hospital. 1600 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock

Sunday Makebreak- Free Craft Workshop For Kids at all Michael’s stores. DIY Holiday cards.

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo Park

November 13

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo Park

November 14

Skater Tots at Playland Skate Center is from 9-noon every Tuesday. Ages 5 and under only. Skating and skates is $8/kid. Bring ride on toys if you’d like!

Storytime, Tacos, & Coffee with Austin Public Library at Meanwhile! An event for children 5 or under and their parents, storytime starts at 10 a.m. near the playground. Afterwards, stick around for playtime and socializing. Tuesday, November 14, Tuesday, November 28. Bring a blanket to spread out comfortably. Breakfast is available at Pueblo Viejo, and coffee is available in the taproom! 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin

Free Community Hours at The Thinkery from 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday.

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo Park

November 15

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo 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!

All The Fun November Events in Austin For Kids

November 16

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo Park

November 17

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo Park

November 18

Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Make a Thanksgiving Turkey photo holder!

Creek Show 2023 is coming back to Waterloo Park from November 10-18 from 6-10 p.m. This free display of illuminated art created by local artists and live music is fun for the whole family. Free- no tickets required. Waller Creek at 700 E 9th St to Waterloo Park

Grinchmas: Holiday Kick-Off Event at The Domain from 3-6:30 p.m. 11821 Rock Rose Ave, Austin

Ice Rodeo at The Four Seasons opens on Nov 18 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. $45

November 19

Sunday Makebreak- Free Craft Workshop For Kids at all Michael’s stores. Make watercolor stockings.

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

November 21

Skater Tots at Playland Skate Center is from 9-noon every Tuesday. Ages 5 and under only. Skating and skates is $8/kid. Bring ride on toys if you’d like!

Free Community Hours at The Thinkery from 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday.

November 24

On November 24, kick-off the holiday season at the annual Lighting of the Square in Georgetown, traditionally held at 5:30 p.m. the Friday after Thanksgiving. The downtown holiday lights will remain lit every evening through January 1. FREE! 103 W 7th St, Georgetown.

November 25

Santa on the Terrace at the Long Center event is on November 25 at 11 a.m. Santa himself (the real one!) will be there to take free photos with you and your party, plus there will be cookies & cocoa, Mrs. Claus, a photo frame for “elfies”, and more holiday fun!

Fredericksburg Hot Air Balloon Festival is from 3-8 p.m. at 8142 Old San Antonio Road Fredericksburg. $10

November 26

Thinkery has free community nights every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin.

57th Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting is November 26, 2023 from 6-7 p.m. at Zilker Park. 5:15 pm Pre-event Music, 6:00 pm Ceremony. Free parking first-come first-served on the south side of Zilker Park. Carpool to the event or take Cap Metro. Overflow park and walk in the gravel area located just west of Stratford Drive and Lou Neff Road.

November 28

Skater Tots at Playland Skate Center is from 9-noon every Tuesday. Ages 5 and under only. Skating and skates is $8/kid. Bring ride on toys if you’d like!

Storytime, Tacos, & Coffee with Austin Public Library at Meanwhile! An event for children 5 or under and their parents, storytime starts at 10 a.m. near the playground. Afterwards, stick around for playtime and socializing. Tuesday, November 28. Bring a blanket to spread out comfortably. Breakfast is available at Pueblo Viejo, and coffee is available in the taproom! 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin

Free Community Hours at The Thinkery from 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday.

November 29

Santa’s Jingle House has so many cute and fun events for kids during the holidays. One of our favorites is the Holiday Bingo, Elf Scavenger Hunt & S’mores or just the plain Elf Scavenger Hunt. Get some treats and hunt for elves! We have done this several times over the years, and my kids have a blast each time. Even my 13 year old loved it last year, and said he wants to go back this year! Tickets required. 8 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock.

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