Free Things To Do In March 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 March with kids in Austin.

Free Things To Do In March With Kids In Austin

March 1

Free Kids DIY Workshop are the first Saturday of each month at Home Depot from 9 a.m. – noon. Make a butterfly house on March 1, 2025.

It’s My Park Day is the day where you can give back to the Austin Parks that we all love! Register to volunteer with your kids and teach them the importance of giving back.

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Free Story Time at Paper Bark Birch Children’s Bookstore in Cedar Park every Saturday at 11 a.m.

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Friend Fest at Central Market North Lamar with Creative Action from 1-3 p.m.

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. 

Free fireworks show at Roughhouse Brewing. Show starts at 7 p.m. and lasts about 10 min. Bring chair/blanket. DON’T bring outside food/drinks. Live music from 5-8 p.m. BBQ sandwiches all day long (no reg menu).

March 2

Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum on March 2 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Explore women’s contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on science experiments with Girlstart. Explore the history of women mathematicians through hands-on activities with Math Happens.

Live kids music for free at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. on most Sundays. Check the website for updates and to see who’s playing!

Kids Day Party with Creative Action & Austin Public Library at Meanwhile Brewing from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free kids activities from Creative Action and Austin Public Library!

Spring Sip & Shop at Angel’s Ice House at noon. Face painting from 12-2 p.m. Local vendors, handcrafted goods, frozen drinks, and live acoustic music by Shawn Mathews.

Sunday Makebreak at all Michael’s stores from 2-4 p.m. Make a spring hoop butterfly wreath!

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 4

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

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

Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

March 5

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Littles Story Time at First Light Books at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin

IKEA Family Fun Night every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Free crafts, register online before you go to ensure a spot!

March 6

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 7

Ride the Zilker Eagle mini train for FREE on the first Friday of the month during their Community Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

Music in the Park at Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville from 7-9 p.m. There’s no admission charge, so bring lawn chairs, pfurry friends, blankets, picnic baskets, friends and neighbors for a free evening of music, entertainment and relaxation.

March 8

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Studio Opening Party at Crafternoon from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. 10am: Welcome with snacks and refreshments, 11am-12pm: Shrinky dink crafts with Ren, 1pm-1:30pm: Blessing ceremony.

Free Story Time at Paper Bark Birch Children’s Bookstore in Cedar Park every Saturday at 11 a.m.

Free event at Lakeshore Learning from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sensory Explorers- color mixing!

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Laguna Gloria has free admission on March 8, 2025 for Second Saturdays are For Families from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Spring Printing Celebration at Letterpress Play from 1-4 p.m. Free printed card and free beer!

Goldfish Swim School Glow Up Bash is from 2-4 p.m. Free! Must RSVP.

Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. 

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 9

Live kids music for free at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. on most Sundays. Check the website for updates and to see who’s playing!

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Sunday Funday: Quilting with Math Happens at the Neill Cochran House Museum from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Mar 9, 2025. The Neill-Cochran House Museum welcomes children of all ages to join this creative craft activity. Join us as Math Happens shows us how geometric patterns are used in the art of quilting . All supplies will be provided, as well as staff, to help with instructions. Kids will leave with a take-home quilted square! Reservations are not required. Participation in Sunday Funday is free for kids with an adult’s Museum admission, and NCHM members are always free. Drop in anytime between 11:00AM and 2:00PM to enjoy the activity. The Neill-Cochran House Museum is open for touring throughout the activity.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden has Free Family Day every second Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A fun-filled day in the garden with sculpture searches, crafts, and FREE admission for visitors of all ages! This project is supported in part by awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

LEGO® Steering Wheel Make And Take Event from 12-2 p.m. at the LEGO store inside Barton Creek Square Mall. For kids aged 6+ years. The LEGO Steering Wheel model will be available on a first come first serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. LEGO Steering Wheel offer is valid on March 9, 2025 from 12-2pm only. Limited to one LEGO Steering Wheel build per guest. LEGO Steering Wheel model cannot be purchased.

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 10

Science Story Time at Austin Nature & Science Center from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Celebrate MARIO DAY at Pinballz Lake Creek by going dressed as your favorite Mario character and getting a free go-kart ride!

March 11

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

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

Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

March 12

Music & Movement with Creative Action at 10 a.m. at Rosewood Neighborhood Park, 2300 Rosewood Ave, Austin

Free Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Pease Park.

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Littles Story Time at First Light Books at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin

IKEA Family Fun Night every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Free crafts, register online before you go to ensure a spot!

March 13

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 14

IKEA After Dark: SÄNGDAGS Bedtime Craft​. Free craft at IKEA in Round Rock from 6-7 p.m. Register online to secure a spot!

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 15

Lowes has a free kids DIY workshop on March 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Community Engagement Picnic in the Park from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Dittmar Recreation Center. Games, music, fun!

Dream Jar make and take craft at IKEA (only a few spots left!!!) Register online before you go to secure a spot! 11 a.m. – noon.

Free Story Time at Paper Bark Birch Children’s Bookstore in Cedar Park every Saturday at 11 a.m.

Saint Patrick’s Day event at Volente Beach free admission, kids activities, pools will be open!

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Puppet Show with Small Wonders Entertainment on Mar 15, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. at the Pease Park Tudor Cottage at Kingsbury Commons, 1100 Kingsbury Street, Austin. Bring a blanket and loved ones for a lively Puppet Show. Folks of all ages will have the chance to sing, dance, and laugh during the performance. Register here.

Find FABLER Scavenger hunt at IKEA from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. They’ve hidden little FABLER in key spots throughout the showroom. Find all the Fablers and win a tasty prize. Pick up your game at the store entrance.

Free Story Time with FABLER BJÖRN the bear at IKEA from 1-2 p.m.

Soccer Shots Free Fun Day Ages 2-8 can try out Soccer Shots for free! Sessions are open to the public. Chandler Creek Park in Round Rock (near AW Grimes/ 79) Ages 2-3 (Mini): 1:00 p.m. Ages 3-5 (Classic): 1:40 p.m. Ages 5-8 (Premier): 2:30 p.m. Soccer Shots Info here RSVP for the Free Fun Day here. There’s also a second location on the same day! Delwood Sports Complex (Mueller) 1815 Greenbrook Pkwy, Austin. Sessions starting at 9:10 a.m. Ages: 2-8 are welcome.

Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. 

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 16

Live kids music for free at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. on most Sundays. Check the website for updates and to see who’s playing!

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 18

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

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

Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

March 19

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Littles Story Time at First Light Books at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin

IKEA Family Fun Night every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Free crafts, register online before you go to ensure a spot!

March 20

Free cone day at participating DQ’s! Get a free ice cream cone at DQ for the first day of spring.

Petting zoo visit for free with Tiny Tails To You at BookPeople on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 21

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

2025 Kaleidospoke is a family-friendly glow bike ride around the 1 mile path at the rec center on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 7-9:30 p.m. Registration required. Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St. Cedar Park

March 22

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Free Story Time at Paper Bark Birch Children’s Bookstore in Cedar Park every Saturday at 11 a.m.

Free event at Lakeshore Learning from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sensory Explorers- texture making!

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. 

Hyde Park Storytelling at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches at 7 p.m. (stories start at 8 p.m.) All stories are true and some performers are telling for the first time. Space is very limited. The show is 60-70 minutes. Outside food & drinks are not permitted (other than a water bottle). Grab a drink or kolache from Batch or the other food trucks on site. There is limited parking spots in the lot. Street parking is available. Plan accordingly! Remember, do not block driveways.

March 23

H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum from 1-5 p.m.

Live kids music for free at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. on most Sundays. Check the website for updates and to see who’s playing!

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 25

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

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

Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

March 26

Littles Story Time at First Light Books at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

IKEA Family Fun Night every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Free crafts, register online before you go to ensure a spot!

Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl on Mar 26, 2025 from 10-10:45 a.m. at Pease Park. Come stretch, breathe, move, dance, relax, create, and have FUN! These classes will include age-appropriate yoga and movement, including breathing, poses, games, stories, music, relaxation, meditation, and more. Your family will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, social and group skills, and begin to learn mindfulness and breathing/calming tools. Free and open to the public! All ages are welcome but these classes are geared toward toddlers and their grown ups. Register here.

March 27

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

Music on Main in downtown Round Rock is every Wednesday night from 7-9 p.m. through the end of June. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy a night of free music!

March 28

Arty Party at Laguna Gloria is on Mar 28, 2025 from 10-11 a.m. Learn, play, and grow at Arty Party, a free, interactive story time for kids 3 and under! Explore art and nature through books, songs, and hands-on art experiences. Join us at Laguna Gloria from 10-11 am on the last Friday of each month!

Rock The Park is at Mueller Lake Park Amphitheatre, 4550 Mueller Boulevard, Austin on Mar 28, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. Bring blankets, water, hearing protection for kids, coolers, and leashed pets. No chairs or glass containers allowed.

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 29

Music & Movement with Creative Action at 10 a.m. at Brownie Neighborhood Park,  10000 Brownie Dr., Austin

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Divine Savior Academy’s Touch-a-Truck Event is March 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Divine Savior Academy, 23857 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Liberty Hill.

Storytime @ La Verde Park 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free!

Free Story Time at Paper Bark Birch Children’s Bookstore in Cedar Park every Saturday at 11 a.m.

Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. 

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.

March 30

Live kids music for free at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. on most Sundays. Check the website for updates and to see who’s playing!

Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends March 1-April 20, 2025 (and Friday, March 21).

Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 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.
• 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.

Free Crafting Fun 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.

Bonus Fun That’s Not Free

See the bats! The bat colony under the South Congress Bridge returns to Austin every March. Book a bat cruise to see them from a boat.

Garey Park has half price admission every Tuesday through March 31.

Comedy Sportz is clean family-friendly improv comedy every Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. in North Austin. Tickets are $15.

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