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FREE INDOOR FUN
📍 Living Spaces Furniture ...

FREE INDOOR FUN 📍 Living Spaces Furniture Store and @furnituremalltexas both have free kid entertainment! Yes, the giant playscape is free! Just remember to bring your own socks. 😉

FREE INDOOR FUN
📍 Living Spaces Furniture Store and @furnituremalltexas both have free kid entertainment!
Yes, the giant playscape is free! Just remember to bring your own socks. 😉 ...

🍜 Have you been to H Mart? It’s one of our ...

🍜 Have you been to H Mart? It’s one of our favorite places to bring the kids on cold days. 🎮 Arcade games and cute tiny claw machines that give you mini prizes. 🧸 Toy store across from the arcade wall. 🍱 Food court with so many options of new things to try! (And fries if someone isn’t feeling adventurous 😉) 🍰 Bakery with impressive cakes (my boys want the Among Us cake). 🧋My teen got the bubble tea (and let us all try it) 🍦 Rolled ice cream that’s fun to watch. 🥭Check out the produce section before you go! Have the kids pick out one new-to-them fruit or veggie to try at home! 👀 Read more: https://austinfunforkids.com/h-mart-in-austin-is-indoor-fun-for-kids/

🍜 Have you been to H Mart? It’s one of our favorite places to bring the kids on cold days.
🎮 Arcade games and cute tiny claw machines that give you mini prizes.
🧸 Toy store across from the arcade wall.
🍱 Food court with so many options of new things to try! (And fries if someone isn’t feeling adventurous 😉)
🍰 Bakery with impressive cakes (my boys want the Among Us cake).
🧋My teen got the bubble tea (and let us all try it)
🍦 Rolled ice cream that’s fun to watch.
🥭Check out the produce section before you go! Have the kids pick out one new-to-them fruit or veggie to try at home!

👀 Read more: https://austinfunforkids.com/h-mart-in-austin-is-indoor-fun-for-kids/ ...

☔️ 🥶 WHERE TO PLAY INDOORS IN AUSTIN:
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☔️ 🥶 WHERE TO PLAY INDOORS IN AUSTIN: 😎 @thinkeryatx 🧡 @littlelanddomain 🤸🏼‍♂️ @mtplaymore 😊 @pikopyestown 💙 @indigoplayaustin 😀 @epicfunatx 🛼 @playlandskatecenter ⛳️ @monsterminigolfroundrock 🧗‍♀️ @austinboulderingproject 🥷 @austinninjas 🧗🏾‍♀️ @cruxcc 🤸🏿 @urbanairsouthaustin 🤸‍♀️ @altitudeatx 😁 @pumpituproundrock 🐒 @junglemovement 💦 Kalahari 💦 @splashshacktx 🎮 Tom Foolery’s (inside Kalahari) 🎮 @cidercade_austin 🎮 Pinballz 🎮 Austin’s Park 🧐 Escape Game 🧐 Escapeology 🧐 The Scholarship escape room for kids 🎳 Kalahari bowling 🎳 Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl 🔫 Main Event 🔫 @blazertag 🔫 @dartemup 📚 @bookpeople ⭐️ @bullockmuseum ⠀ 👀 Go here to read more: https://austinfunforkids.com/where-to-play-when-it-rains-in-austin/

☔️ 🥶 WHERE TO PLAY INDOORS IN AUSTIN:
😎 @thinkeryatx
🧡 @littlelanddomain
🤸🏼‍♂️ @mtplaymore
😊 @pikopyestown
💙 @indigoplayaustin
😀 @epicfunatx
🛼 @playlandskatecenter
⛳️ @monsterminigolfroundrock
🧗‍♀️ @austinboulderingproject
🥷 @austinninjas
🧗🏾‍♀️ @cruxcc
🤸🏿 @urbanairsouthaustin
🤸‍♀️ @altitudeatx
😁 @pumpituproundrock
🐒 @junglemovement
💦 Kalahari
💦 @splashshacktx
🎮 Tom Foolery’s (inside Kalahari)
🎮 @cidercade_austin
🎮 Pinballz
🎮 Austin’s Park
🧐 Escape Game
🧐 Escapeology
🧐 The Scholarship escape room for kids
🎳 Kalahari bowling
🎳 Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl
🔫 Main Event
🔫 @blazertag
🔫 @dartemup
📚 @bookpeople
⭐️ @bullockmuseum
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👀 Go here to read more: https://austinfunforkids.com/where-to-play-when-it-rains-in-austin/ ...

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📍 AUSTIN’S SECRET BEACH 📍
🚗 Park ...

📍 AUSTIN’S SECRET BEACH 📍 🚗 Park at Montopolis Youth Sports Complex. Cross the street to the trailhead. ➡️ Go down the path on the right. ➡️ When the trail forms, go right again. ⚠️ A jogging stroller or wagon could make it most of the way down the gravel path, but when you get to the end, you will need more than one adult to help carry it down the hill to the beach area! 🪣 Bring a bucket, shovel, picnic, football, frisbee, etc ❗️Be careful to watch your kids when they release the dam each day. The water gets dangerously high and fast. No swimming allowed. It’s usually occurs around noon.

📍 AUSTIN’S SECRET BEACH 📍
🚗 Park at Montopolis Youth Sports Complex. Cross the street to the trailhead.
➡️ Go down the path on the right.
➡️ When the trail forms, go right again.
⚠️ A jogging stroller or wagon could make it most of the way down the gravel path, but when you get to the end, you will need more than one adult to help carry it down the hill to the beach area!
🪣 Bring a bucket, shovel, picnic, football, frisbee, etc
❗️Be careful to watch your kids when they release the dam each day. The water gets dangerously high and fast. No swimming allowed. It’s usually occurs around noon. ...

@monsterminigolfroundrock is an indoor mini golf ...

@monsterminigolfroundrock is an indoor mini golf course that’s in the dark (with black lights). The theme is sort of on the scary side (kind of like creepy Halloween), but nothing scared my 5 year old. He also has 2 big brothers and isn’t phased by much! It might be scarier to more sensitive kids. They also have laser tag, laser maze, and an arcade.

@monsterminigolfroundrock is an indoor mini golf course that’s in the dark (with black lights). The theme is sort of on the scary side (kind of like creepy Halloween), but nothing scared my 5 year old. He also has 2 big brothers and isn’t phased by much! It might be scarier to more sensitive kids.

They also have laser tag, laser maze, and an arcade. ...

1 Ride the ferris wheel @rodeoaustin
2 ...

1 Ride the ferris wheel @rodeoaustin
2 Renaissance Festival @sherwoodforestfaire
3 @enchantedrockstatenaturalarea
4 Glass-bottom boat tour in San Marcos @themeadowscenter
5 Dinosaur Park in Cedar Creek @dinosaurparktx
6 Day trip to Temple Children’s Museum @tcm_kids
7 Hands-on experiments at @sciencemilltx
8 Pick strawberries at @sweetberryfarm
9 Waco Day Trip: @maybornmuseum, @cpzoo, @drpeppermuseum
10 Relax at a cabana at @sonsriocibolo
11 Hike River Place Nature Trail
12 $10 All-you-can-play arcade games at @cidercade_austin
13 See the REAL dinosaur tracks in Leander
14 @peterpanminigolf
15 @dreamlanddstx
16 Blue Hole in Georgetown
17 Hold a baby chick at @sweeteatsfruitfarm
18 @zilkerparkboats for kayaking Town Lake
19 @westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
20 Austin Nature & Science Center
21 @catchairatx
22 @littlelanddomain
23 @indigoplayaustin
24 @mtplaymore
25 @pikopyestown
26 Lakewood Park in Leander
27 Joanne Land Playground at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock
28 Play For All Abilities Park (bring bikes and scooters!)
29 Green playhouse at Katherine Fleischer Park
30 Climb at @cruxcc or @austinboulderingproject
31 Alliance Children's Garden or Waterloo Park
32 Find one of the caves along the Gus Fruh trail on the Barton Creek Greenbelt
33 Drive-thru safari at @naturalbridge.wildliferanch
34 Dig for dinosaur bones at Champion Park
35 Ride the Cedar Rock Railroad
36 Play at the “beach” at Emma Long or Lake Pflugerville
37 Hike the Turkey Creek Trail followed by lunch at Ski Shores
38 Visit the Central Public Library for story time
39 BookPeople story time (Tues, Weds, Sat at 10:30) followed by lunch on the roof at Whole Foods N Lamar (there’s a playground!)
40 Climb Mt Bonnell at sunset
41 Take a frisbee or kite and a picnic to Zilker Park
42 Visit the peacocks at Mayfield Park
43 Laguna Gloria on a Thurs (it’s free!)
44 Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry.
45 Explore the Cathedral of Junk.
46 Skate at @playlandskatecenter
47 Go karts at @theofficialaustins
48 Battle at @dartemup
49 Indoor water park @splashshacktx or @kalahariresorts
50 Coffee play date at @brentwoodsocialhouse or @hiveaustin
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📍 Tarrytown Park has lots of shady trees, 2 ...

📍 Tarrytown Park has lots of shady trees, 2 playgrounds, a ping pong table (bring paddles and a ball! 🏓), and a little bridge over a creek.

📍 Tarrytown Park has lots of shady trees, 2 playgrounds, a ping pong table (bring paddles and a ball! 🏓), and a little bridge over a creek. ...

Going to the Rodeo over spring break? Tickets go ...

Going to the Rodeo over spring break? Tickets go on sale this Friday for @rodeoaustin and you need these tips!

🎡 Are the carnival wristbands worth it?
👶🏼 Is the Rodeo baby/stroller friendly?
🚗 Where should I park? Do I need to pay for parking?

👀 All these questions and more are answered here: https://austinfunforkids.com/rodeo-austin-with-kids-what-you-need-to-know/

(Or click the link in our profile) ...

📍 Garey Park is half price on Tuesdays through ...

📍 Garey Park is half price on Tuesdays through March, so you should definitely check out this easy stroller-friendly hike down to the San Gabriel River! 🗺️ Grab a map from the front desk when you arrive. It’s easy to find the river! 😎 Stop and play and the giant playground after your hike if the kids still have energy (it’s gorgeous).

📍 Garey Park is half price on Tuesdays through March, so you should definitely check out this easy stroller-friendly hike down to the San Gabriel River!
🗺️ Grab a map from the front desk when you arrive. It’s easy to find the river!
😎 Stop and play and the giant playground after your hike if the kids still have energy (it’s gorgeous). ...

The Science Mill @sciencemilltx is having their ...

The Science Mill @sciencemilltx is having their annual SNOW DAY on Saturday, January 21, welcoming guests of all ages to enjoy 35 TONS OF REAL SNOW. ❄️ Bring mittens and gloves to try the coolest hands-on science, including the snowball slingshot, ice chimes, and mini sled races. When you’re ready to chill, snack on treats from local food trucks. ⛄️ Snow Day activities run from 10am-2pm, with access to the big snow pit, the Inside Exhibit Spaces and the Science & Art Park extended until 4pm. 🎟️ Buy tickets online now in case they sell out! 👉 Read more about the Science Mill here: https://austinfunforkids.com/making-science-cool-a-day-trip-to-the-science-mill/

The Science Mill @sciencemilltx is having their annual SNOW DAY on Saturday, January 21, welcoming guests of all ages to enjoy 35 TONS OF REAL SNOW. ❄️ Bring mittens and gloves to try the coolest hands-on science, including the snowball slingshot, ice chimes, and mini sled races. When you’re ready to chill, snack on treats from local food trucks.

⛄️ Snow Day activities run from 10am-2pm, with access to the big snow pit, the Inside Exhibit Spaces and the Science & Art Park extended until 4pm.

🎟️ Buy tickets online now in case they sell out!

👉 Read more about the Science Mill here:
https://austinfunforkids.com/making-science-cool-a-day-trip-to-the-science-mill/ ...

1. @Thinkeryatx free on Sun 3-5pm & Tue ...

1. @Thinkeryatx free on Sun 3-5pm & Tue 3-7pm
2. Home Depot free kids DIY workshops on the first Sat of each month
3. Get in free at @BullockMuseum on the first Sun of each month
4. @BlantonMuseum & Laguna Gloria free every Thur
5. Central Public Library story time Tues-Fri at 10am
6. @texasFarmersMarket
7. Feed the ducks at the Arboretum
8. Free tour of the Capitol
9. Living Spaces Furniture Store in Pflugerville has a free playscape (Just bring your own socks)
10. Zookeeper Exotics has a real sloth!
11. @BookPeople story time Tue, Wed, Sat at 10:30am
12. Visit the peacocks at Mayfield Park
13. @WaterlooParkaustin
14. Austin Nature & Science Center
15. Brushy Creek Trail
16. Ann & Roy Butler Trail
17. Mt. Bonnell
18. See the real dinosaur tracks in Leander
19. @9thStreetBMX
20. Mural tour of Austin
21. Blue Hole Georgetown
22. Splash pads (summer)
23. Live music on weekends at @CentralMarketmusic
24. @tngaustin has goats!
25. Lake Pflugerville or Secret Beach
26. The treehouse at @PeasePark
27. The green play house at Katherine Fleischer Park
28. Alliance Children’s Garden
29. Ocho the octopus at Jessie Andrews Park
30. @PecanStreetFest in May & Sept
31. See the bats along the Congress Bridge
32. Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown
33. Free comic book on Free Comic Book Day @austinbookscomics
34. Free cone from DQ on the first day of spring
35. @ABCKiteFest
36. Take photos among the bluebonnets
37. Go to Rodeo Austin for free during the Rodeo Rumble
38. Nature Nights at @WildflowerCenter in June & Lady Bird Day in July
39. Zilker Summer Musical (Matilda this year!)
40. H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks
41. @SpareTimetexas Summer Fun Pass: kids get ONE FREE Game of Bowling
42. Music on Main in Round Rock is free every Wed night in Oct & May
43. Creek Show in Nov at Waterloo Park
44. See Austin museums for free on Austin Museum Day in Sept
45. The Chalk Walk in Oct at Dell Diamond
46. @texasbookfest in Nov
47. Sweet Berry Farm has free admission
48. Kids get into ACL for free with adult ticket
49. Kids eat free at @kerbeylanecafe on Tues
50. Kids eat free at @dosmarystexmex on Tues
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👀 For way more free ideas go to the link in our profile! ...

We came back to @hmartofficial last night and were...

We came back to @hmartofficial last night and were reminded why this place is so fun for kids. They love to try new foods here, play some games, and get some treats. You can even shop for groceries here. It’s so fun for kids and a great place to go when it’s cold outside!

We came back to @hmartofficial last night and were reminded why this place is so fun for kids. They love to try new foods here, play some games, and get some treats. You can even shop for groceries here. It’s so fun for kids and a great place to go when it’s cold outside! ...

📍 TEMPLE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM @tcm_kids
...

📍 TEMPLE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM @tcm_kids 🚗 Day trip to Temple! 📅 Open Tues-Sat from 10-3, $6 admission ages 13 months and up 🧺 food/drinks are not allowed, so pack a picnic and drive around the corner to Ferguson Park for lunch (or go to the Temple Hat Creek) and come back to play some more.

📍 TEMPLE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM @tcm_kids
🚗 Day trip to Temple!
📅 Open Tues-Sat from 10-3, $6 admission ages 13 months and up
🧺 food/drinks are not allowed, so pack a picnic and drive around the corner to Ferguson Park for lunch (or go to the Temple Hat Creek) and come back to play some more. ...

🦇 Are you new to Austin, moving here, or know ...

🦇 Are you new to Austin, moving here, or know someone who is? Save and send them this post!
👀 Link in profile to read all about the ways to have fun and explore Austin with kids. We don’t cover where to live or what school or doctors to choose, but we do cover:
🥾 hikes
💦 splash pads, pools, watering holes
😎 playgrounds and parks
✌🏼 where to go with teens
🥶 indoor fun
🥳 birthday parties
👶 where to play with babies & toddlers
☕️ coffee shops for kids
🍽️ restaurants with playgrounds
🍺 breweries with playgrounds
😋 fun + food pairings (ways to combine an adventure with eating out)
🚗 day trip ideas
🦕 dinosaurs
🫶 volunteering with kids
🌮 where kids eat free
☀️☔️❄️🌸 seasonal events
❤️ date night ideas
And more! ...

😎 LAKEWOOD PARK IN LEANDER
All this January...

😎 LAKEWOOD PARK IN LEANDER All this January park weather makes us want to explore a different park every day. Lakewood Park in Leander is worth the drive. While it’s probably the most fun in the summer (my kids love the splash pad), there’s still plenty to do in the winter too! 👉Bring your bikes, roller blades/skates, skateboards, fishing poles, and even your dog! 👉They have a skate park, playground, fishing pier, dog park, pavilions, kayaking, foosball, ping pong, and more! 🫶They even have all ability equipment on the playground! 💗😎🐶 🧑‍🦽💦🚴‍♂️🏓🛹🎣🛶 💦 Add this park to your summer splash pad list. It opens the first week in April thru the last weekend in October. The splash pad is huge, has several nearby covered pavilions, and the floor is squishy for new walkers. Yes, it gets super crowded, but we try to be the first ones there and usually have the place to ourselves for a good 45 minutes!

😎 LAKEWOOD PARK IN LEANDER
All this January park weather makes us want to explore a different park every day. Lakewood Park in Leander is worth the drive. While it’s probably the most fun in the summer (my kids love the splash pad), there’s still plenty to do in the winter too!
👉Bring your bikes, roller blades/skates, skateboards, fishing poles, and even your dog!
👉They have a skate park, playground, fishing pier, dog park, pavilions, kayaking, foosball, ping pong, and more!
🫶They even have all ability equipment on the playground!
💗😎🐶 🧑‍🦽💦🚴‍♂️🏓🛹🎣🛶
💦 Add this park to your summer splash pad list. It opens the first week in April thru the last weekend in October. The splash pad is huge, has several nearby covered pavilions, and the floor is squishy for new walkers. Yes, it gets super crowded, but we try to be the first ones there and usually have the place to ourselves for a good 45 minutes! ...

🤩 EASTWOODS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK is such a hidden ...

🤩 EASTWOODS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK is such a hidden gem. Is that expression so overused or what? 😅 But that’s exactly how you have to describe this magical little park tucked away in the trees. I’m jealous of all the people who can just walk over here! 🚗 you have to pay to park (street parking only) 🧺 great spot for a picnic 🚽 bathrooms 🥾 mini walking path 💦 splash pad (turns on in May)

🤩 EASTWOODS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK is such a hidden gem. Is that expression so overused or what? 😅 But that’s exactly how you have to describe this magical little park tucked away in the trees. I’m jealous of all the people who can just walk over here!

🚗 you have to pay to park (street parking only)
🧺 great spot for a picnic
🚽 bathrooms
🥾 mini walking path
💦 splash pad (turns on in May) ...

🥾 Chalk Ridge Falls
📍 Salado (can’t ...

🥾 Chalk Ridge Falls 📍 Salado (can’t find the exact address) but google will get you there 🚽 Bathroom in the parking lot ⏰ Hike to falls and back can be done in under an hour (but there’s more to explore if you want to stay longer) 🗑️ Bring a trash bag and grabber! Lots of trash along this hike. 😢 🐶 Leashed dogs are 👌🏻 👶 We’ve done this hike 3 times over the years. Our youngest was 2 the first time we went and he did great, but we also had a baby carrier for him for part of the way. Lots of stairs on this hike! Definitely don’t bring a stroller. 💦 The water level was way low and the falls were barely trickling down but they really get going on higher water days! 🍺 The @barrowbeer brewery is close by and has the most beautiful creek side patio! 😍 We love this place!

🥾 Chalk Ridge Falls
📍 Salado (can’t find the exact address) but google will get you there
🚽 Bathroom in the parking lot
⏰ Hike to falls and back can be done in under an hour (but there’s more to explore if you want to stay longer)
🗑️ Bring a trash bag and grabber! Lots of trash along this hike. 😢
🐶 Leashed dogs are 👌🏻
👶 We’ve done this hike 3 times over the years. Our youngest was 2 the first time we went and he did great, but we also had a baby carrier for him for part of the way. Lots of stairs on this hike! Definitely don’t bring a stroller.
💦 The water level was way low and the falls were barely trickling down but they really get going on higher water days!
🍺 The @barrowbeer brewery is close by and has the most beautiful creek side patio! 😍 We love this place! ...

South Austin Park: Dick ...

South Austin Park: Dick Nichols An enclosed playground, pool and splash pad (both not open yet), sand volleyball, tennis, basketball, a paved (stroller-friendly) walking trail, and even hiking trails that access the Violet Crown Trail.

South Austin Park: Dick Nichols
An enclosed playground, pool and splash pad (both not open yet), sand volleyball, tennis, basketball, a paved (stroller-friendly) walking trail, and even hiking trails that access the Violet Crown Trail. ...

🥾 Pickett Trail in Georgetown
📍 You can...

🥾 Pickett Trail in Georgetown 📍 You can begin this trail at Blue Hole in Georgetown, but we started at Chautauqua Park. 📱 Download the @alltrails app to help pick a starting point and keep you on the trail. ⚠️ Trail is very narrow in some spots, has some steep inclines, lots of stairs, several drop offs. Watch your little ones on this trail! 🧺 There are plenty of little spots to stop and relax along the way that overlook the water. ⏰ It took us about an hour, going at a little kid’s pace. 😊

🥾 Pickett Trail in Georgetown
📍 You can begin this trail at Blue Hole in Georgetown, but we started at Chautauqua Park.
📱 Download the @alltrails app to help pick a starting point and keep you on the trail.
⚠️ Trail is very narrow in some spots, has some steep inclines, lots of stairs, several drop offs. Watch your little ones on this trail!
🧺 There are plenty of little spots to stop and relax along the way that overlook the water.
⏰ It took us about an hour, going at a little kid’s pace. 😊 ...

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