🍦ICE CREAM PLAY DATE SPOTS IN AUSTIN 🍦
The following places in Austin serve ice cream and also have play areas for kids:
🍦 @handelsandersonmill
🍦 @zedsicecream
🍦 @besameatx at @meanwhilebeer
🍦 @kesshocacao at @thicketaustin
🍦 @stargazerbar
🍦 @dottyscafegelato
🍦 @jenisicecreams at The Triangle
🍦 @connorscreamery
🍦 @manolisatx
🍦 @amysicecreams 183 & Burnet
🍦 @mandolasitalian all locations
🍦 @besameatx at @littlefieldsatx (coming soon!)
🍦 @merry_monarch_creamery (temporarily closed)
🍦 @museumoficecream
#austinkids #AustinEats #icecreamaustin #KidFriendlyAustin #AustinIceCream #FamilyFunAustin #AustinPlaygrounds #SweetTreatsAustin #AustinMoms #AustinDads #KidsInAustin #AustinTXLife #ThingsToDoInAustin #AustinDesserts #austinfun
🧸 @kawaiiklaws_tx Claw Machine Store 🧸
📍 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr, Cedar Park
Inside Lakeline Mall, right above the play area. Park at Dillards.
@kawaiiklaws_tx is a store filled with claw machines! My kids love claw machines and were very excited to try this out. We played for about 30 minutes and they each won 2 toys.
🧸The toys were actually really good quality. I feel like most claw machines give you garbage toys, but these are super nice! You can also save your little toys and trade them in for giant toys. The selection is great as well. They have machines that are fun for a wide range of ages and interests.
🧸Like any claw machines, these can be hard! We found some were more challenging than others. Spoiler alert: the more “baby” the machine, the easier it was. The Cookie Monster was the easiest to win. I keep thinking back to the Bluey episode Magic Claw, where the kids get bored when mom makes the game too easy, but love to play when dad makes it more of a challenge. Another pro tip: the claw will drop the toy at the top, so we built the toys up into a tower to make it easier. This requires a lot of money! Be prepared to spend around $20 per toy.
🧸My boys definitely got frustrated but that made winning all the more fun when they actually got one. Definitely check this place out if you like claw machines!
#clawmachine #kawaiiklaws #austinkids #lakelinemall
🍦FREE CONE DAY AT DQ IS TOMORROW MARCH 20! 🍦
Get a free vanilla soft serve cone at participating DQ locations! 🙌
#freeconeday #dq #dairyqueen #dqfreeconeday #austinkids
⛺️ Check out all the old forts from past @wildflowercenter Fortlandia years around town! 👀
📍 Honeycomb Hideout is at @hiveaustin 🐝
📍 Mars Base is at @slackersbrew 🚀
📍 Blooms Boxes (half) is at @figmentcreative
📍 The other half of Bloom Boxes is at @stelmobrewing Springdale
📍 Phoenix Trail is at the Lakewood Park Sculpture Garden in Leander
📍 Fairy Pavilion is at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
📍 Mimic is temporarily at Emerald Tavern (no playing or climbing on it 😢) but will eventually be moved to the new Figment Creative location.
📍 Shell Yeah! is at @dduk_dduk_co
📍 The Critter Stack is at @leaningpear in Wimberley
📍 Color Keep is at the Bee Cave Sculpture Park
📍 Fort Flutter is at @signbaraustin (and they will be getting a few more soon!)
📍 Pyrostructure is at Camp Moody YMCA in Buda
🪲Fort Flutter has landed at @signbaraustin 🙌
📍 9909 FM 969 Bldg 3, Austin
Want another chance to play on this old Fortlandia fort? Here’s your chance! Sign Bar is such a cool place to check out. They have so much to look at and your nostalgia will kick in hard! We love that they have this old fort (and more are coming soon!)
🍦+ 🍌 + 🍓
@zedsicecream
📍 1814 Harvey St, Austin
We’ve always loved Zed’s but now it’s even better! Two new food trucks and a fully fenced turfed play area for kids! Plus more shaded seating! 🙌
Honestly, I can’t think of anything better than tacos, burgers, ice cream, and a place for the kids to run around. 😋
3/17
🌈 Pot of Gold Hunt at @totboxplaycafe register online
🐍 Reptile Show at @austinpubliclibrary University Hills (11am) & Ruiz (2pm)
🚂 Spring Break Trains at @bullockmuseum 11am-4pm
🎳Spring Break Madness at @sparetimetexas
🍀 Leprechaun Hunt at @oztaphouse
🎡The Mighty Thomas Carnival at Dell Diamond 3-10pm
🌈St Patrick’s Day Party @pikopyestown Lakeway 4pm (register online) $35
3/18
📚 Storytime at @bookpeople at 10:30am
🐍 Reptile Show at @austinpubliclibrary Milwood (11am, 12:30pm) & Carver (3:30pm)
🌀Bounce house at @oztaphouse
❤️Free admission to @thinkeryatx 3-7pm
🎡The Mighty Thomas Carnival at Dell Diamond 3-10pm
3/19
🎶 Kids Corner at @stelmobrewing Springdale 10-11am
🚂 Ride the @zilkereagle 10-6
📚 Storytime at @bookpeople at 10:30am
📚 Crafting & Storytime at @letterpressplay 11:30am
🎡The Mighty Thomas Carnival at Dell Diamond 3-10pm
🦋Family Fun Night at IKEA 5-6 register online
🎨 Face Painting 6-8pm @oztaphouse
3/20
🌳 Nature Walk Story Time @shoalcreekconservancy 10am Central Library
🚂 Ride the @zilkereagle 10-6
🐭 @tinytailstoyou at @bookpeople at 10:30
🎡The Mighty Thomas Carnival at Dell Diamond 3-10pm
🎥 Movie at Gus Garcia Park 5:30 free!
3/21
🐍 Reptile Show at @austinpubliclibrary Spicewood Springs (11am) & Cepeda (2pm)
🏰 @sherwoodforestfaire
🎡The Mighty Thomas Carnival at Dell Diamond 3-11pm
🛍️ @fairytalethreads consignment sale 10am-7pm
3/22
🏰 @sherwoodforestfaire
🎶 @strawbittyyops at @waterloo_austin 360/2222 at 10am
🎡The Mighty Thomas Carnival at Dell Diamond 1-11pm
🦠 Lakeshore Learning Sensory Explorers Event 11am-2pm
🛍️ @fairytalethreads consignment sale 10am-2pm
🦖 Dino Days at @zilkerbotanicalgarden 10am-2pm
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
🎶 Saturday Night Concert Series at @hillcountrygalleria 6-8pm Free!
🗣️ @hydeparkstorytelling 7pm at @batchatx
3/23
🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
🏰 @sherwoodforestfaire
🦕 Free 4th Sunday at @texassciencemuseum 1-5pm
🎡The Mighty Thomas Carnival at Dell Diamond 1-10pm
🐦Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus The Musical at @zachtheatre 2pm
🌈Holi Festival @cityofsunsetvalley city hall 3-5pm
🗣️ How To Have A Cheaper Spring Break With Pogo Pass:
👉Use my code: Austinfunforkids to get a @pogopass_austin_sanantonio for HALF OFF! 👈 Go to the link in my bio to get your pass!
👉Go to these places over spring break (or anytime)! You have one year from purchase date to use the pass unless otherwise stated.
💚 @pikopyestown
🩶 @lbjlibrary
🎳 @mymainevent
💙 @indigoplayaustin
🏀 @austin_spurs Game on March 20
🏒 @txstarshockey Game on March 18 (or April 6)
🔫 @pinballz_lakecreek (laser tag)
💜 @inflatablewonderland_atx
🤍 @pumpituproundrock
🥷 @ninjanationatx
🐴 @pioneerfarms_
🏈 @therocksportsarena
🐒 @sanantoniozoo (ends 3/31)
💙 @wittemuseum
🤎 @buckhornsaloonandmuseum
💜 @therushfunpark
🩵 @maybornmuseum
⚾️ @tx_sportshof
And more!
Get ready for another season of free, family-friendly concerts at the Mueller Lake Park amphitheater! Curated by KUTX and the Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child Sunday evening kids’ show, these live performances bring great music for all ages. Arrive early to snag a spot on the lawn and enjoy an unforgettable night of entertainment!
KUTX Rock the Park Spring 2025 Season:
Friday, March 28th
– 6:45 P.M. – TBA
– 7:30 P.M. – TBA
Friday April 11th
– 6:45 P.M. – TBA
– 7:30 P.M. – TBA
Friday, May 2nd
– 6:45 P.M. – TBA
– 7:30 P.M. – TBA
ADMISSION: FREE!
🚍 Getting There: Skip the parking hassle and take the bus! CapMetro routes 20, 10, and 350 all stop in Mueller. If you’re driving, there’s hourly parking at the McBee Garage across from the Thinkery, plus metered spots around the park.
💡 What to Bring:
✔️ Everyone: Bring plenty of water and a thick blanket for lounging on the lawn (Mueller keeps things natural, so expect some sticker burrs!).
✔️ For the Kids: Protect little ears! The music is family-friendly, but concerts can get loud—bring hearing protection for young ones who love dancing near the stage. Forgot earplugs? Stop by the KUTX tent for a free pair, thanks to RK Audiology!
🍽️ Food & Drinks: Pack a picnic or grab a bite from food trucks and nearby restaurants. You can bring your own water and non-alcoholic drinks, but no glass containers or alcohol are allowed.
🐶 What’s Allowed: Coolers, picnic blankets, and stadium cushions (remember those “sit-upons” from camp?). Leashed dogs are welcome, too!
🚫 What’s Not Allowed: Chairs, glass containers, and alcohol.
♿ Accessibility: There’s a reserved bench at the amphitheater for those who need seating due to mobility concerns (including pregnancy). ASL interpreters will be on-site, and First Aid is available at the KUTX tent. Need other accommodations? Reach out!
🚸 Lost Kids: If your little one wanders off, head to the KUTX tent—the crew will stay with them until you’re reunited. We also recommend choosing a family meeting spot before the show starts!
♻️ Keep It Clean: Let’s be great guests! Trash and recycling bins are limited, so please help keep the park beautiful so we can keep rocking here in the future.
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Austin, TX 78723 United States + Google Map
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