• Summer Make & Take

    Summer Make & Take
    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    Details Enjoy hands-on crafts including pottery, textile arts, and upcycled crafts for all ages and skill levels. The Summer Make & Take series occurs every Wednesday in June and July from 12 to 2 p.m. Activities are FREE for Members or included with Museum admission.

    $3 – $11
  • H-E-B Free First Sunday: Native American Culture

    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    Event Details Explore the stories of Native Americans in Texas both past and present during August’s H-E-B Free First Sunday with free exhibit admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and themed family activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities Learn about Cherokee language and culture with the Central Texas Cherokee Township Participate in...

    Free
  • Connecting Austin: Transit Family Fun Day

    Austin Central Public Library 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX, United States

    🚍 Let’s connect, Austin! Join us for this year’s Connecting Austin: Austin’s Transit Family Fun Day — a FREE community celebration of public transit and the people who keep our city connected. 🗓️ Friday, August 7th 🕐 1PM - 4PM 📍 Austin Central Library Special Event Center Enjoy kids activities, games, prizes, community organization booths,...

    Free
  • 32nd Annual Lake Travis Cleanup

    Travis County Parks in East Austin, Pflugerville, Manor, Del Valle, and Webberville

    Join hundreds of volunteers for the 32nd Annual Lake Travis Cleanup, Texas’ largest underwater and shoreline cleanup! Pick up trash along the shoreline, in area parks, or underwater with local dive partners—and, for the first time, help collect water quality data to better understand the health of Lake Travis. Grab a friend, get outside, and...

  • American Indian Heritage Day 2026

    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    Join the Bullock Museum and the Native American Cultural Center in a celebration of the 14th Annual American Indian Heritage Day! With the passing of House Bill 174 in 2013, the Texas State Legislature named the last Friday in September American Indian Heritage Day, which recognizes the historic, cultural, and social contributions American Indian communities...

    $5 – $16
  • Texas Festivals: Creating Community Through Celebration Exhibition

    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    Exhibition Details On view April 25 through September 27, 2026 Explore the iconic festivals that bring Texans together, from kolaches to art cars and roses to sandcastles, discover how community celebrations reflect Texan identity. Local festivals reveal a lot about a community, their collective identity, what is important to them, and what industries, traditions, and...

    $3 – $11
  • Homeschool Day: Oktoberfest

    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    Event Details Homeschool families enjoy free admission all day and RSVPs are not required. Explore hands-on activity stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first Homeschool Day of the year celebrates German culture and the contributions of German Texans to Texas culture. The day includes live musical performances, hands-on activities, crafts, and a storytime....

    Free
  • Sunday Funday: Quilting with Deb Harris

    Sunday Funday
    Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Kids can make a quilt block with fabric and thread, choosing a dog, mermaid, or merman design. Younger children can create their block with crayons. The activity is led by...

    $8 – $12
  • Free Fourth Sunday at Texas Science & Natural History Museum

    Texas Science & Natural History Museum - Venue 2400 Trinity Street, Austin, TX, United States

    Explore Texas’ natural history with the family during the museum’s free-admission Sunday. More October ideas from Austin Fun for Kids: https://austinfunforkids.com/how-to-have-the-best-october-in-austin-with-kids/

    Free
  • Arty Party – Día de los Muertos! – with music by Tío Tóto

    The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria 3809 West 35th Street, Austin, TX, United States

    ¡Exploremos el Día de Los Muertos juntos! We’ll be joined by special guest Tío Tóto for a bilingual musical adventure. Paint with marigolds and bring a photo or memento of a loved one to add to our Arty Party ofrenda. Learn, play, and grow at Arty Party, a free, interactive story time for kids 3...

    Free
  • Umlauf Family Day

    Umlauf Family Day
    Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum 605 Azie Morton Road, Austin, TX, United States

    Experience the perfect blend of art and nature at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum! Nestled in the heart of Austin, this serene oasis offers families a unique opportunity to explore the inspiring works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf amidst lush gardens and tranquil streams. On the second Sunday of each month, UMLAUF hosts Family...