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.
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EXCUSED ABSENCE COMEDY Saturday Family Shows at ColdTowne Theater
ColdTowne Theater 1700 E 2nd St, AustinWeekly Improv Comedy Shows for Families Featuring a fantastic adult cast of Improvisers, performances shift easily between entertaining kids and their adults, emphasizing the joyful “Yes, and!” of Improv. High-energy, interactive […]
$5
Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria
Laguna Gloria 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX, United StatesFree event/crafts for families on the second Saturday of each month
Free
Fun With Science at Lakeshore Learning
Lakeshore Learning 9828 Great Hills Trail AustinGet ready for slime-making excitement! Kids will stretch out the fun with a slime-making craft and hands-on science experiments. They can build a volcano, grow colorful crystals, create realistic snow […]
Free
Comedy Sportz Austin
Comedy Sportz 14010 US-183 Hwy Suite 540, Cedar Park, TX, United StatesComedySportz is Austin’s longest-running improvised comedy show. Each show is unique, made up on-the-spot from audience suggestions, with a fast-paced, funny and family-friendly format. LIVE shows are Saturdays at 7:30 […]
$15
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 […]
$8 – $15
Family Day at Cherrywood Coffeehouse
Cherrywood Coffeehouse 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX, United StatesMost Sundays, Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live music for kids at 10am! Check their calendar to verify before you go!
Free
Plant Party Birdseed Pinecones Workshop
Plant Party 979 Springdale Rd Suite #114, Austin,Join Plant Party for a Winter-Inspired Birdseed Pinecones Session! This 10-15 minute activity will get your kids looking outside for backyard birds, we identify, in this session. Ideal for families that want to do […]
$10
Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller
Texas Farmers Market Mueller 2006 Philomena St, Austin, TX, United StatesSecond Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Bring the whole family and enjoy fun activities for kids every second Sunday.
Free
Sunday Funday at Neill Cochran House Museum
Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX, United StatesSunday Funday at Neill Cochran House Museum The Neill-Cochran House Museum welcomes children of all ages to join this creative craft activity. Join us as we use our sewing skills […]
Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family Day
Umlauf Sculpture Garden 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX, United StatesUmlauf Sculpture Garden has Free Family Day every second Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sculpture Searches, crafts, and free admission for visitors of all ages. 605 Azie Morton […]
Free
Free Community Sundays at the Thinkery
Thinkery 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX, United StatesThe Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
Free
❄️ TODAY ONLY!!! ❄️ Dec 21 until 4pm!
Real snow, snow tube slide, rides, bounce houses, crafts, games, and more! All for FREE!!!
📍 @chascofamilyymca
1801 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664
🚗 Off-site parking will be located at:
YMCA Camp Round Rock/Boles Family Sports Complex on N. Mays Street
Starry Building – 1300 N. Mays Street
First United Methodist Church – 1004 N. Mays Street
Central Texas Beauty College – 1400 N. Mays Street
Bus transportation will be running 9:30am-4:30pm from all locations listed above.
4️⃣ Austin Hikes With Playgrounds 🥾
First day hike ideas! Do you do a hike every year on Jan 1? It’s a fun tradition (that’s FREE!) to do every New Year’s Day.
Here are 4 Austin area hikes that also have playgrounds:
1️⃣ Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, 12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
2️⃣ Spicewood Valley Trail/ Mountain View Park, 8900 Westerkirk Dr, Austin
3️⃣ Balcones District Park, 12017 Amherst Dr, Austin
4️⃣ Great Hills Trail, 10700 Floral Park Dr, Austin
Got out of town guests coming to visit for the holidays? Stop by this hidden playground at the airport cell phone lot!
Just park near the public restrooms at the cell phone lot by the airport while you wait for your visitors to land, the kids can play while you wait! 🤗
Daily events:
☃️Frosty Snow Globes at @plantparty.co
⛸️Winter Wonderland at @thepitchaustin
✨ @37thstreetlights sunset-10pm
⚡️ @diagonalleyatx free Harry Potter neighborhood lights display
✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights
⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin
⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights
⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria
⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5
🎭It’s A Wonderful Life at @penfoldtheatre
🛍️ @armadillobazaar 11am-9:30pm
✨Trail of Lights @cityoflakeway 6pm-midnight
🩰The Nutcracker @balletaustin at @longcenter 2pm
🎅🏻 Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s (free photo with Santa)
⛺️ Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter
✨Austin Trail of Lights @atxlights
🎳Santa at @bowlhigh5 Lakeway
🚗 @peppermintparkway 6-9pm
🚗 @santasranch 6-11pm
🚗 @maywaldchristmaslightdisplay 6-10pm
🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond
12/20
🎨 Arty Party at @contemporaryatx Laguna Gloria 10-11am Free admission!
🚂 Free holiday model train exhibit at City Arts Center of Round Rock 11am-5pm
🛍️Holiday Arts Market at @hillcountrygalleria 4-9pm
🎥The Grinch @skishores 7pm
12/21
🎅🏻Santa at @easytigeratx South Lamar 10am-1pm $12
🏠 Gingerbread house contest at @frontyardbrewing
💚Grinchmas at @toastybadgeratx 11am-1pm
🚂 Free holiday model train exhibit at City Arts Center of Round Rock 11am-2pm
🎭Judy Moody show at @srtaustin 11am & 1pm
🎅🏻Photos with Santa at @dearaustintx 10am-noon
❄️Christmas Dreams & Snowy Things @chascofamilyymca 10am-4pm
🥞 Breakfast in Whoville at Gus Garcia Rec Center @austincityparks 10am-noon
📚 Story Time at @BookPeople at 10:30am
📖 Free Story Time at @PaperBarkBirchbooks at 11am
🤣 @excusedabsencecomedy kid-friendly improv show at 11am $5 at @coldtownetheater
😂 @csz_austin Comedy Sportz at @pinballz_lakecreek at 7:30pm
12/22
🛍️Holiday Market at @brentwoodsocialhouse 10am-4pm (with Santa photos from 11am-1pm)
🎭Judy Moody show at @srtaustin 11am & 1pm
🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
🦖 Free 4th Sunday at @texas.science.museum 1-5pm
🤣Family-friendly improv show at @hideouttheatre 4pm $5
🎅🏻 Photos with Santa 3-5pm @stargazerbar
🎅🏻 Santa Brunch 🍳 at @julietitalian Georgetown this Sunday! 🙌
🎟️ Tickets are $30 (link in bio)
📅 Sunday Dec 22 9am-noon
🎅🏻 Step into an immersive Christmas experience like no other at our Santa Brunch! Show up in your favorite pajamas and enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet featuring “decorate your own pancakes,” fresh fruit, crispy bacon, warm cocoa, and more. Take memorable photos with Santa (digital and print options available) and join Mrs. Claus for a heartwarming storytime and caroling session. Santa’s elves will lead crafts and decorating activities, while the Letters of Love station lets you spread joy by writing letters to children in need. Each 90-minute session gives your family full access to all these magical holiday activities. Make this Christmas unforgettable at this Breakfast with Santa event!
👉CAMPS
👩🍳 @surlatable Holiday Baking Camp
🤸 @jump_gymnasticsaustin Camp Jump
🎨 @saplingsatx Winter Camps
🔬@idealabkidsaustin Holiday Camp
💪 @kidstrong_ Winter Camp
🧗♀️ @cruxcc Winter Break Camp at 2 locations
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👉HIKES
🌳Great Hills Trail
🌳St. Edwards Trail
🌳Bull Creek
🌳Barton Creek
🌳Brushy Creek Trail
⛰️Mt. Bonnell
🦚Mayfield
🌳Walnut Creek
🌳River Place Nature Trail
🌳McKinney Falls
🌳Reimers Ranch
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👉PARKS
💚Alliance Children’s Garden
💙Play For All Abilities in Round Rock
💜Garey Park in Georgetown
🩵Creative Playscape in Georgetown
❤️Lakewood Park in Leander
🧡Zilker
💚Waterloo
🤎Pease
💚Springwoods
💚Katherine Fleischer
💛Walnut Creek
🩷Balcones District Park
🧡Mueller Lake Park
🤍Elizabeth Milburn Park (BMX track)
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👉BREWERIES/BARS WITH PLAYGROUNDS
🍺 @jesterkingbrewery
🍺 @meanwhilebeer
🍺 @austinbeerworks (both locations)
🍺 @stelmobrewing Springdale
🍺 @fastfriendsbeer
🍺 @lazarusbrewing (Airport)
🍺 @slackersbrew (indoor play area)
🍺 @fitzhughbrewing
🍺 @12foxbeer
🍺 @bouldinacres (both locations)
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👉INDOOR PLAY
💙 @indigoplayaustin
🧡 @pikopyestown
🔫 @dartemup
🔫 @blazertag
🛼 @pins.and.wheels.at.playland
❤️ @thinkeryatx
⛰️ @mtplaymore
🧡 @urbanairsouthaustin
💜 @altitudeatx
💦 @splashshacktx
🎮 @cidercade_austin
🏎️ @pinballz_lakecreek
🧸 @totboxplaycafe
🥷 @ninjanationatx
🐅 @junglemovement
🎨 @createstudioatx
🧗♀️ @cruxccpflugerville
💙 @catchaisraustinn
💚 Play Street Museum
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👉DAY TRIPS
💚Waco: @cpzoo, @drpeppermuseum, @maybornmuseum
💚San Antonio: @thedoseum, @sanantoniozoo, @naturalbridge.wildliferanch
💚 @sciencemilltx (and the Johnson City Lights!)
🐣 @sweeteatsfruitfarm
⛸️ @visitMarbleFalls Walkway of Lights
🎅🏻 @santasranch
🦖 @dinosaurparktx
⛰️Enchanted Rock
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👉STAYCATION IDEAS
🦖 @texas.science.musuem
🚂 @zilkereagle
🌀@museumofillusions_austin
⛳️ @thedirdiebirdie
⛳️ @theofficialaustins
🔑 @theescapegame
⛳️ @peterpanminigolf
🌸 @wildflowercenter Fortlandia (thru Feb 2) and Luminations (thru Jan 5)
🌻 @zilkerbotanicalgarden
🛶 @rowingdock
🦕Austin Nature & Science Center (FREE!)
💦 @kalahariresorts
⭐️ @bullockmuseum is FREE on Jan 5
🍦 @museumoficecream
🚲 @9thstreetbmx
🌳 @westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
❤️ NEW THINKERY NOW OPEN FOR PLAY! ❤️
📍 5301 Ross Rd, Del Valle
The new Del Valle branch of the @thinkeryatx is now booking FREE open play sessions for the community!
What you need to know:
💻You must book your reservation online before you go. Tickets are FREE, but reservations are required. You will need a ticket for every person in your party (babies, kids, and adults). Tickets are available one week before day of admission.
⏰ Tickets are good for 2 hours. You must leave when your time slot is over, no matter what time you arrive. If you come late, they will make you leave even if you haven’t had a full 2 hours there. So be on time!
📅 Play Sessions are available Dec 21, 26, 27, & 28. Available time slots are 9-11am, 11:30am-1:30pm, and 2-4pm
🚗 Parking is free!
👀 Go to thinkeryaustin.org/delvalle to book!
🤩 How to have a magical weekend getaway to Salado, TX 😍
👉Where to stay:
🤠STAGECOACH INN
📍 416 S Main St, Salado, TX
The historic @stagecoachsalado was established in 1860 and is the second oldest continuously running hotel in the state of Texas!
There’s a year-round heated pool, bikes you can can borrow, ping pong, a cute gift shop, charming patios, and comfortable beds. They even have pet-friendly room options.
The best part of staying here is that it’s literally in the middle of Main Street! Go either direction and find adorable shops, restaurants, a creek, and even one of our favorite breweries! You’re in the heart of it all. And you can walk! 🙌
👉Where to go:
🍺 @barrowbeer has a gorgeous patio, great beer, and even a creek where the kids can splash and play!
🍕 @happypizzaco we got pizza from this food truck at Barrow and it was delicious!
🛍️ You can’t go wrong with any of the cute boutiques along Main Street, but the one that truly has it all is @saladogeneralstore22
We loved our brief little getaway to @visitsaladotx and can’t wait to go back! 🤗
