Free Community Hours at The Thinkery
Thinkery 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX, United StatesThe Thinkery has free community hours from 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday. Register online to secure your spot before you go.
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Fortlandia
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TexasFortlandia aims to connect people of all ages to the environment by evoking a sense of childhood play and wonder. Get ready to explore a brand new lineup of custom deigned forts in our Family Garden this fall. Your secret hideout awaits! Oct. 7, 2023 – Feb. 4, 2024* *Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1
$8 – $15
Free Story Time at BookPeople
BookPeople 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United StatesFree story time at BookPeople every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Open Gym at Austin Elite Gymnastics
Austin Elite Gymnastics 2105 Ranch Rd 620 S #3, Lakeway, TX(Walking to 5 Years Old) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for an hour of play. Train skills you are working on in class or just come have fun running around! $10/Child for Non-Enrolled Members | Free for Enrolled Members
$10
JUNIOR JUMPERS JAM at Altitude in Round Rock
Altitude Round Rock 2800 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Round Rock, TX, United StatesEach weekday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM* Ages 6 and Under: $6.99 Adults: $2.00 2 and Under Free with $6.95 Adult Admission We are open to the general public at this time, but sections of our main court areas may be coned off for toddlers depending on capacity. Altitude Trampoline Socks Required: $3.50 per pair *Excludes weekends, holidays, […]
$7
FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT FRONTYARD BREWING
Frontyard Brewing 4514 Bob Wire Rd, Spicewood, TX, United StatesEvery Wednesday Enjoy quality time with the family every Wednesday at Frontyard! Board games, dominos, and Jenga pair well with our delicious Frontyard Brews and kiddie drinks! Enjoy hand-crafted Neapolitan pizza everyone will love while looking over the gorgeous views of Texas Hill Country! See you on the Frontyard 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free
Luminations at the Wildflower Center
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TexasOur glowing celebration of winter's natural beauty returns this winter with all-new light installations. Inspired by the four elements — earth, air, fire and water — this year's exhibition spans nearly two miles of our Texas Arboretum, inviting you to immerse yourself in the season. Wednesdays - Sundays Nov. 24, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024* Entry from 5:45 […]
$18 – $28
Fortlandia
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TexasFortlandia aims to connect people of all ages to the environment by evoking a sense of childhood play and wonder. Get ready to explore a brand new lineup of custom deigned forts in our Family Garden this fall. Your secret hideout awaits! Oct. 7, 2023 – Feb. 4, 2024* *Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1
$8 – $15
Open Gym at Austin Elite Gymnastics
Austin Elite Gymnastics 2105 Ranch Rd 620 S #3, Lakeway, TX(Walking to 5 Years Old) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for an hour of play. Train skills you are working on in class or just come have fun running around! $10/Child for Non-Enrolled Members | Free for Enrolled Members
$10
JUNIOR JUMPERS JAM at Altitude in Round Rock
Altitude Round Rock 2800 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Round Rock, TX, United StatesEach weekday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM* Ages 6 and Under: $6.99 Adults: $2.00 2 and Under Free with $6.95 Adult Admission We are open to the general public at this time, but sections of our main court areas may be coned off for toddlers depending on capacity. Altitude Trampoline Socks Required: $3.50 per pair *Excludes weekends, holidays, […]
$7
Sights and Sounds of Christmas in San Marcos
San Marcos 401 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX, United States, TexasWe’re excited to welcome you to one of the most anticipated holiday events in San Marcos – The Sights & Sounds of Christmas! Every year this family-friendly Christmas festival brings the holiday spirit to San Martians and visitors from across Texas and beyond.
Luminations at the Wildflower Center
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TexasOur glowing celebration of winter's natural beauty returns this winter with all-new light installations. Inspired by the four elements — earth, air, fire and water — this year's exhibition spans nearly two miles of our Texas Arboretum, inviting you to immerse yourself in the season. Wednesdays - Sundays Nov. 24, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024* Entry from 5:45 […]
$18 – $28
🍣 ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI 🍣
@machisushiatx has all you can eat sushi! This is the perfect spot for a special dinner for your teens who never seem to get full (spoiler alert: they will finally be full lol!)
📍 2200 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin
🧋 My kids all like boba tea so we got that too (it’s not all you can drink fyi!) They also love Ramune Japanese soda where you pop the little ball inside and watch it fizz so we got those too!
🍣The sushi was delicious! The Shaggy Dog was our favorite roll.
🍣My youngest isn’t a big eater, so we were able to order a single roll for him a la carte and not pay the All You Can Eat price!
🍦The fried ice cream at the end was a fun experience too.
🎅🏻 Santa on the Terrace 📸
📍 @longcenter
701 W Riverside Dr, Austin
📅 Nov 30 from 11am-2:30pm
📸 Free photos with Santa! No tickets required.
🐶 Pets are welcome too!
🍦 Last year there was an ice cream truck and yard games to play!
🍺 HOPS FOR HOUSES BEER PASSPORT 🍺
Right now the beer passport is only $20 (lowest price ever!) and you get a beer at 16 places! That’s practically a dollar per beer!
👀 The link to purchase is in my bio! All proceeds will benefit @habitatwilcotx
How it works:
1️⃣ Buy a beer passport at the link in my bio. You will get one beer at 16 local businesses. Right now it’s only $20 (but will eventually go up to $25).
2️⃣ Bring your passport with you once it arrives in the mail. I recommend keeping it in your purse or your car so you don’t forget it. There is no way to use the passport electronically. If you forget to bring it with you, you are out of luck!
3️⃣ The brewery will stamp your passport and you will select one free beer. Some spots let you choose whatever you want and others have a limited passport menu.
4️⃣ Use your passport as early as Dec 1 and all the way through April 30, 2025!
Several of the spots on this passport are kid friendly! Here’s the list of participating businesses:
🍺 @austinbeerworks (turfed play area)
🍺 @sprinklevalley_abw (playground)
🍺 @stwbrewing (playground)
🍺 @barkingarmadillo (turfed area and indoor arcade)
🍺 @theloosescrewtaylor (brewery inside @oldtaylorhigh with a huge outdoor space plus a candy/ice cream shop and arcade inside)
🍺 @3rdlevelbrew (board games available)
🍺 @redhornbrew (board games available, 2 locations)
🍺 @infamousbrewing (they used to have a playground, not sure if it’s back!)
🍺 @tejasmeatsupplygtx (one stop on the Georgetown Square)
🍺 @mesquitecreekoutfitters another spot on the Georgetown Square)
🍺 @goldenrulegtx (3rd spot on the Georgetown Square)
🍺 @powerbrewingproject (Hutto)
🍺 @phantomwarriorbrewingco (Killeen)
🍺 @nolancreekbrewery (Belton)
🍺 @sangabrivbrew (Liberty Hill)
11/15
🎅🏻Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
🦖 Jurassic Jamboree Dino Fest at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
🧙 @hpforbiddenforestexperience
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
⛺️ Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🎥 Fall Family Movie Nights at @waterloo_austin 360/2222 at dusk: Frozen 2
🎥 Shrek at @skishores 7pm
🎡Carnival at @pinballz_lakecreek and @pinballzbuda
🌟Creek Show @waterloogreenway at Waterloo Park from 6-10pm
🎅🏻 @santasranch 6-11pm
11/16
🔨 Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10am-1pm: Holiday Countdown
🎨 Art in the Park at Wooten Park 10-11am @austinparksfdn
🧙@hpforbiddenforestexperience
🎅🏻Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
🚲 Kids on Bikes in Parks @thetrailconservancy at Chicano Park 9am-noon
🍗Home For The Holidays Showcase at @heb 🏊 Family Fun Day at @BigBlueSwimSchool 10am-1pm free & open to the public
🦖Jurassic Jamboree Dino Fest at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
⛺️Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
📖 Free Story Time at @paperbarkbirchbooks at 11am
😂 @excusedabsencecomedy kid-friendly improv 11am $5 at @coldtownetheater
📚 @texasbookfest Free! Downtown Austin
🌟Creek Show @waterloogreenway at Waterloo Park from 6-10pm
🎶Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
🎅🏻 @santasranch 6-11pm
🎥Fall Family Movie Nights at @waterloo_austin 360/2222 at dusk: The Descendants
🎡Carnival at @pinballz_lakecreek and @pinballzbuda
😂 @csz_austin Comedy Sportz at @pinballz_lakecreek at 7:30pm
11/17
🎶Brunch Bunch at @joscoffee Red River with @strawbittyyops 10am-noon
🐐Baby Goats With Santa @goatshenanigans at @vistabrewing 11am-12:30pm
🎅🏻Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
🦖Jurassic Jamboree Dino Fest at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
⛺️Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🧙 @hpforbiddenforestexperience
🎶Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
🎶Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 1-4pm
😂Family-friendly improv at @hideouttheatre 4pm $5
📚 @texasbookfest Free! Downtown Austin
🎡Carnival at @pinballz_lakecreek and @pinballzbuda
🎅🏻 @santasranch 6-10pm
📚 @texasbookfest is happening this weekend!
Check their website for all the amazing kid-friendly authors and activities!
🌟 LUMINATIONS 🌟 Tickets on sale now!
📍 @wildflowercenter
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
📅 Nov 22-Jan 5 Fridays-Sundays plus select weeknights
⏰ 5:45-7:45pm
🎟️ $18-28
⛺️New this year: this exhibit will be held in the Central Gardens, offering the chance to explore Fortlandia at night! 🙌
🚗 Free parking will be on the west side of MoPac at St. Augustine’s University. A free shuttle service will be provided and leave every 15 mins. Onsite parking may be purchased ahead of time for $25 online.
Do you need a minute to catch up on life? Perhaps some holiday shopping or a date night with your significant other?
Comment PARENTS to get a link sent to your DM’s that will list all of the local Parents Night Out options in the Austin area.
Here are a few that are coming up!
💡 @mythinklounge has 2 coming up: Friday Nov 15 from 6-9pm $30/kid. Includes crafts & a meal. and Sat Nov 23 from 5-9pm $35/kid includes a movie & meal (ages 18mos-11yrs)
🧗♀️ @austinboulderingproject has a Parents Night Out at their Springdale location this Fri Nov 15 and Fri Dec 6 5:30-10pm $45/kid includes play time, pizza, movie
🤸 @capgympflugerville Nov 15 6:30-9:30pm $35
🤸 @crenshawatx has Parents Night Out this Sat Nov 16 5:45-10pm gymnastics, swimming, snack, movie $40/kid (ages kinder-5th grade)
😄 @toybraryaustin has Parents Night Out every Sat from 5-8pm $45
😃 @northwestfamilyy Sat Nov 16 from 5:30-9:30pm (ages 3-12)
😄 @townlaketxymca Sat Nov 16 5-9pm
😄 @springsfamilyymca Sat Nov 16 5:30-9:30pm
🐯 @junglemovement has a lock-in game night this Sat Nov 16 from 8pm-8am $85/kid and a Parents Night Out on Fri Dec 6 from 7-11pm $40 includes games & pizza (ages 6+)
🤸 @capgymcedarpark Nov 22 6:30-9:30pm (ages 4-15)
🤸 @capgymroundrock Nov 22, Dec 6 6:30-9:30pm and Dec 21 12-3pm
🤸♀️ @austingymnasticsclub_agc has Parents Night Out on Sat Nov 23 5-9pm $40 pizza gymnastics, games, crafts (ages 4+)
🥷 @austinninjas has a Parents Night Out on Sat Dec 7 6-9:30pm $35/kid (ages 5-12) includes pizza
🎨 @figmentcreative has Parents Night Out events on the first Fri of each month 6-9pm. $10 deposit plus $50 at the door (ages 4-14)
🤸 @mygymaustin has Parents Night Out on Fri Dec 6 5:30-8:30pm $49 games, pizza, & more (ages 2.5-10)
🎭 @kidsactingstudio has Parents Night Out Movie Nights with pizza, crafts, games, karaoke, & more $35/kid Sat Dec 7 6-10pm (ages 6+)
More options available on the entire list! Comment the word PARENTS to get a link sent straight to your DM’s! Or click the link in stories!
🎅🏻 OUR FAVORITE SANTA 🎅🏻
We go see Santa and get our FREE PHOTO every year at @bassproshops in Round Rock. (Not sponsored, he’s just our favorite Santa!)
💻Register for your free time slot online. Kids can play with all the display toys while you wait or after you meet Santa.
You can also meet Santa at Santa’s Wonderland inside @cabelas in Buda!
🤓 This year we got the photo, candy canes, and some holiday glasses all for free!
🎅🏻Bass pro: https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland
🎅🏻Cabela’s: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/santas-wonderland
