Swimming
The Swimming category offers a guide to the best family-friendly swimming spots in Austin. Whether it’s natural swimming holes, pools, or splash pads, these places are ideal for families looking to cool off and have some fun.
🦖 Dinosaurs at the @wildflowercenter starts this Friday!
📍 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX
🗓️ May 16 – Aug 17, 2025
⏰ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (only open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. in July and August)
🎟️ Entry to the exhibit is included with general admission to the center. Prices are $15 for adults, $8 for children (ages 5-17), and free for children under 5. Members enter free.
🦕 There’s more to do here with kids than just the Dinosaur Exhibit! the entire family garden was designed with kids in mind, making it a fun outing for the whole day. There’s a sand pit, a maze, giant nests with eggs, a waterfall, an obstacle course, and more!
🦖 Dinosaurs at the @wildflowercenter starts this Friday!
📍 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX
🗓️ May 16 – Aug 17, 2025
⏰ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (only open from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. in July and August)
🎟️ Entry to the exhibit is included with general admission to the center. Prices are $15 for adults, $8 for children (ages 5-17), and free for children under 5. Members enter free.
🦕 There’s more to do here with kids than just the Dinosaur Exhibit! the entire family garden was designed with kids in mind, making it a fun outing for the whole day. There’s a sand pit, a maze, giant nests with eggs, a waterfall, an obstacle course, and more!
🦖 WIN A FAMILY 4-PACK TO @texassciencemuseum
📍 2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX
🔍 The @texassciencemuseum just got a new hands-on exhibit that’s perfect for families! 🤗 Learn about fossils, bones, dinosaurs, and more!
🦕 To celebrate we have teamed up with them to give away a family 4-pack of tickets so that you can experience it with your family! Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post!
2️⃣ Follow @austinfunforkids and @texassciencemuseum
3️⃣ Tag someone in the comments! Each unique tag is a separate entry. No repeat tags please.
4️⃣ Giveaway ends on Thursday, May 15 at noon. I will DM the winner and announce to stories.
💖 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! 💗
🥰To celebrate this year, I thought I would recommend to you all the MOM-OWNED BUSINESSES IN AUSTIN
🤗 Please forgive me as I’m sure I have forgotten a ton and feel free to tag yourself or someone else in the comments if you/they are a mom-owned local business!
💗Mom Owned Businesses in Austin:
🧁Restaurants/Bakeries
@stargazerbar
@pennyroyalbakerytx
@pamcakescb
@getloveandcookies
@oakwoodbbq
@ululanishawaiianshaveice_atx
@scoopandscorecp
@besameatx
@slackersbrew
@tacobabyatx
@winstonsatx
@dearaustintx
@leeskitchenatx
@thefancymarshmallowco
@cupprimo
👧Kid Hangouts:
@mythinklounge
@workcastle.us
@totboxplaycafe
@wildexplorers.naturecollective
@figmentcreative
@southern_etiquette_consultants
@roundrockpumpkinfestival
@tumblesrr
@hotelfloraandfauna
@wimberley_national_mini_golf
@ragingaxe
@thetherapyxploriment
@thesensoryclubaustin
@austinsaltroom
🛍️Shopping:
@grocery_obsessed
@plantparty.co
@brightbeginningsboutique
@sparklekidsatx
@parkerandscott
@coollittleones
@vendly.vending
@paperbarkbirchbooks
@austinbabyco
🎨 Art studios:
@createstudioatx
@saplingsatx
@theartgarage_atx
@artbarnatx512
📸 Photography:
@timeless.tots
🐷Farms:
@isleacrefarms
@equizensanctuary
@minis.mischief
@karmaslilfarm
📕 Books/eBooks:
@kidfriendly.meals
@coupdegracefarris
Who can we add? Please leave more in the comments!
🚲 Our favorite local bike company is having a moving sale, and you’re invited! 🎉 @woombikesusa
🗓️ May 17, 2025
⏰ 10am-3pm (first come, first served- supplies limited)
🎟️ free admission with a reservation:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/woom-moving-sale-tickets-1357385890739?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
📍 Woom Warehouse, 8301 Springdale Rd Ste 800, Austin
👉Things to know:
-All sales final
-Bring cash for cash-only specials
-No on-site assembly
-Bike experts will be on hand to help with size/fit/model
-No test rides
We love our Woom Bike! They’re the best for new riders. We got ours as a balance bike and then attached the pedals after he got the hang of riding (took about 4 days!) The pedals were so easy to put on!
🚂 + 💦 = BEST SUMMER DAY EVER! 😎
Want to have the perfect summer day? Pack a picnic, some towels, swimsuits, and sunscreen and head out to the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park!
🚂 First stop: the newly refurbished Cedar Rock Railroad! They got a new train and playground!
📍 390 Borho, Leander
⏰ Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm and weekends 10am-6pm (CLOSED MONDAYS)
🎟️ $3.75 (babies under 1 are free)
🚂 Train departs at :15 and :45 each hour (or once per hour on slow days). Ride is about 15 minutes and includes a tunnel.
🛝 They also have several play areas and a little locomotive chase (hand-cranked train on tracks for kids ages 3+)
💦Next stop: Quarry Splash Pad!
🗓️ Open May 24 - September 1, 2025
⏰ Wed-Sun 10am-6pm CLOSED MON + TUES (except Memorial Day and Labor Day)
🎟️ $2/person, cc only
👉Pro tip: Come after lunch time and it clears out! Everyone leaves for baby’s nap time!
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🚂 + 💦 = BEST SUMMER DAY EVER! 😎
Want to have the perfect summer day? Pack a picnic, some towels, swimsuits, and sunscreen and head out to the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park!
🚂 First stop: the newly refurbished Cedar Rock Railroad! They got a new train and playground!
📍 390 Borho, Leander
⏰ Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm and weekends 10am-6pm (CLOSED MONDAYS)
🎟️ $3.75 (babies under 1 are free)
🚂 Train departs at :15 and :45 each hour (or once per hour on slow days). Ride is about 15 minutes and includes a tunnel.
🛝 They also have several play areas and a little locomotive chase (hand-cranked train on tracks for kids ages 3+)
💦Next stop: Quarry Splash Pad!
🗓️ Open May 24 - September 1, 2025
⏰ Wed-Sun 10am-6pm CLOSED MON + TUES (except Memorial Day and Labor Day)
🎟️ $2/person, cc only
👉Pro tip: Come after lunch time and it clears out! Everyone leaves for baby’s nap time!
#austinkids #cedarrockrailroad #quarrysplashpad | Things to do in Austin TX | north Austin | Leander | Round Rock | things to do with kids in Austin | summer activities for kids in Austin | mini train ride | splash pad
5/9
🛍️Mother’s Day at @hometowngiftanddecor 3-7pm
🎥 Super Pets at @southparkmeadowstx at sunset
5/10
🧘♀️Parent + Child Mindfulness Workshop at @peasepark @eat.play.rest
🧚 Woodland Faerie Trail opening day at @zilkerbotanicalgarden 10am-2pm
🎉 AAPI Family Fun Day 9-noon at @brentwoodsocialhouse
🫖Mother’s Day Tea Party @mozartscoffee 10am-noon
🦄Sunflower + Unicorn Festival at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
🍦 @zedsicecream Tarrytown opening 12-10pm
🛍️Mother’s Day Market at @dearaustintx Coffee 10am-2pm
💌Mother’s Day Printing Celebration at @letterpressplay from 1-4pm
⛸️Free hockey class 9:45am and free ice skating class 10:30am @iceandfieldtx
🎉 KILN Fest at Reed Park @friendsofreedpark 3-6pm
🖼️ Second Saturdays Are For Families at Laguna Gloria- free from 11am-3pm
🎨 Free craft at JCPenny stores 11am-noon
🎭 Alicia at @srtaustin 11am & 1pm
🐦Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus The Musical at @zachtheater 11am & 2pm
5/11
🧚 Woodland Faerie Trail at @zilkerbotanicalgarden
🌼Mother’s Day Celebration at the @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
🍳Brunch at @lcgoat 10am-2pm
🥞Brunch at @fairmontatx 10am-2pm
💗Mother’s Day Party at @meanwhilebeer 10am
🍳 @kalahariresortsroundrock Mother’s Day Brunch 10am-2pm
🍳Brunch at @hotelviata 10:30am-2pm
🥓 Brunch at @volentebeach at 10:30 and noon. Plus, moms swim free!
🎭 Alicia at @srtaustin 11am & 1pm
🖼️ @umlaufsculpture Free Family Day from 11am-4pm
✂️Sunday Funday: Embroidery at @neillcochran House Museum 11am-2pm
🍳 @SweetEatsFruitFarm Mother’s Day Brunch 12-2pm plus 🦄 Sunflower + Unicorn Festival 9am-6pm
🥂Moms & Mimosas at noon at @oakwoodbbq
💗Mother’s Day at @rockabillybrewing at noon
🥗Mother’s Day Lunch at @treatyoak Brunch buffet, live music from 12-4 p.m. $20-70
🎨 Paint & Brews at @oddwoodbrewing 1-3pm
🥂Mother’s Day at @indigoplayaustin Moms get a mimosa and massage chair free with paid admission
🐦Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus The Musical at @zachtheater 2pm
🎶 Home Street Music Mother’s Day Concert 4-6:30pm at @radioeastaustin
🎺 Austin Symphonic Band Mother’s Day at the Capitol 7-8pm at 1100 Congress Ave., Austin
#austinkids #austin
