You like comedy. Your kids like comedy. Why not see a live comedy show that makes you both laugh? Featuring a fantastic adult cast of Improvisers, these shows embrace the joyful “Yes, and!” of Improv, inviting kids (and sometimes their adults) to jump in on the fun. High-energy, interactive, and hilarious. Audience members provide the […]
🎨🚶🏽♀️ The Travis Heights Art Trail, @travisheightsart is back November 2nd & 3rd 🎨 Stroll through Travis Heights and shop local artists 🎨 Link in profile has a map of where artists will be displaying 🎨 show is Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm 🎨 All artists will be displaying art at various home studios 🎨 Art […]
Join us for a unique annual celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun! Located near the headwaters of the beautiful Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas! Here you’ll enjoy good food, music, dancing, exciting carnival rides and games, German, Texan and domestic beer, special events and the finest in Alpine and Bavarian […]
Join the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center, 2100 E. 3rd St., for the 17th annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and MexAmeriCon on Saturday, November 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This beloved tradition brings family and community together […]
Celebrate Diwali with us at Mozart’s! ✨ Join us on Saturday, November 2nd from 2 PM to Midnight for a FREE magical festival of lights, blending Diwali traditions with the cozy warmth of lakeside coffee. Enjoy special Diwali-inspired drinks, traditional snacks, live cultural performances, and so much more! 🎶💃 Workshops include Bhangra and Bollywood dance, […]
A nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films. Set in a beautiful woodland, this experience has been brought to life by award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators. Celebrating some of the most iconic forest scenes from the beloved film series, visitors can come […]
Enjoy live music, cafe special, cold drinks, and more!
ComedySportz 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 PM (and some special extra days).
Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free day-use entry at all #TexasStateParks. Adventure awaits, so grab your friends and family and get outside! 👉 Reserve your spot in advance to guarantee entry at TexasStateParks.gov
The Pumpkin Patch at Sweet Berry Farm opens on September 21, 2024. This is a classic must-do Austin-area pumpkin patch that we have done almost every year. The nice thing is that parking and admission are free, so you only pay for what you actually want to do. Be warned: it’s very popular and can get very […]
Most Sundays, Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live music for kids at 10am! Check their calendar to verify before you go!
Embrace autumn in Austin at South Congress Hotel's Harvest Market! This family-friendly celebration brings together the best of the season with local vendors, festive activities, and seasonal treats. Visitors can explore a local pumpkin patch by Farm to Table Texas, meet furry friends at a mini petting zoo by Tiny Tails To You, and shop […]
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2️⃣6️⃣ INDOOR PLACES TO PLAY WITH BABIES & TODDLERS AROUND AUSTIN:
👶 @thetherapyxploriment
👶 @totboxplaycafe
👶 @familybarn_tx
👶 @cedarparkpubliclibrary
👶 @museumoficecream
👶 Austin Nature & Science Center
👶 Chasco Family YMCA
👶 @catchairaustinn
👶 @indigoplayaustin
👶 @kalahariresortsroundrock
👶 @pikopyestown
👶 @toybraryaustin
👶 @thinkeryatx
👶 @mtplaymore
👶 Play Street Museum (Sunset Valley & Round Rock locations)
👶 @altituderoundrock Junior Jumpers
👶 Central Public Library @austinpubliclibrary
👶 @brentwoodsocialhouse
👶 @malonecoffee Wells Branch location
👶 @splashshack
👶 @bookpeople Kids Story times are every Tues, Weds, and Sat at 10:30am (plus @tinytailstoyou every third Thurs)
👶 @pins.and.wheels.at.playland Skater Tots every Tues from 9am-noon $14 includes skates! Parents and infants are free. Bring ride-on toys! For kids 5 & under only.
👶 Lakeline Mall play area
👶 @bartoncreeksq play area
👶 H Mart play area, kiddie carts
👶 @austinsaltroom Kid Play Times are on Mondays and Thursdays
⚠️ Please check individual websites or social accounts for updated weather info! ☔️
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👶Baby Bloomers at @thinkeryatx 8-10am
⛺️ Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
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👶Baby Bloomers at @thinkeryatx 8-10am
⛺️ Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🌳 Sapling Saturday @bcp_traviscounty 10am-12:30pm
🖼️ Second Saturdays are for Families at @contemporaryatx free admission to Laguna Gloria 11am-3pm
🚂 Ride the @zilkereagle 11am-5pm
🎨 Free crafting event at Lakeshore Learning 11am-3pm
📚 Story Time at @BookPeople at 10:30am
📖 Free Story Time at @PaperBarkBirchbooks at 11am
😆 @excusedabsencecomedy kid-friendly improv show at 11am $5 at @coldtownetheater
🎈 Family Day at @cfagreatoaks 1-3pm music, balloon artist, activities, & more
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
😂 @csz_austin Comedy Sportz at @pinballz_lakecreek at 7:30pm
🗣️Hyde Park Storytelling: Family Friendly Show @hydeparkstorytelling doors at 7pm, stories at 8pm
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⛺️ Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🖼️ @umlaufsculpture Free Family Day from 11am-4pm
🚂 Ride the @zilkereagle 11am-5pm
🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
🤗 free Lego Make-and-Take Event at @bartoncreeksq 12-2pm: Free Lego Soap Box Racer (limited quantity, first come, first served)
😆 Family-friendly improv show at @hideouttheatre 4pm $5
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
🥶 Brrr! Want to take the kids somewhere to play inside for free? Check the link in stories, or the link in my bio, or comment FREE INDOOR to have the link sent to your DM’s!
🚗 DAY TRIP TO MARBLE FALLS: STEAL OUR ITINERARY! 🤩
Spend a full weekend or even just a day and pack in all this fun while you’re at @visitmarblefalls 🙌
🥾 Start your blue sky day off with a crisp hike at @inkslakesp (you can camp here as well!)
We did the Devils Waterhole hike at Inks Lake. There are many different trails you can do here. It’s also a favorite for summer time swimming!
🍔Grab a tasty lunch and a beer at @double_horn_brewing and enjoy their patio! We tried the fried pickles, salad, wings, and hot honey chicken and everything was delicious! 😋
🍭 We had to explore the charming downtown area with stops in adorable shops like @mslollipopparties @houseofcheesemf and @choccolattestx 🍦Don’t forget to play some xylophones and add to the “Before I Die” Wall!
🎳 Next stop was bowling and mini golf at @putters.and.gutters ⛳️ They also have an arcade and go karts!
🍺 Relax with a beer while the kids play on the playground at @stwbrewing Save The World Brewing Co (bonus for those of you with Hops For Houses Passports: this one is a participating brewery!) we love the new playground they recently added (same designer as the one who made the playground for Meanwhile Brewing!)
Marble Falls is such a fun and easy getaway from Austin with so much for kids too!
✨ GIVEAWAY: PLAY STREET MUSEUM (BOTH LOCATIONS IN AUSTIN!!) ✨GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!!
🤩 There will be TWO WINNERS for this giveaway! One family will win a pass to the Round Rock location and one will win a pass to the Sunset Valley location. The passes are for 2 kids each (and their parents).
👉Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @austinfunforkids
2️⃣ Tag someone and say which location you want to visit! (Unique tags only please!)
3️⃣ Share to stories for bonus entry (I check each and every one and keep track!)
4️⃣I will choose each winner at random (one winner per location). I will reach out to the winners (check your DM’s) and announce to stories. Giveaway ends Thursday 1/9 at noon.
💙 THE SENSORY CLUB 💙
This new space is just for kids with special needs. 🥰 @thesensoryclubaustin is a sensory health center specifically designed for people of all age with disabilities/special needs. TSC provides access to therapeutic play and sensory equipment for families to utilize as they see fit. The club aims to create a safe and controlled environment to regulate and explore sensory needs, outside of home and around a supportive community.
🎉 Grand Opening Weekend is Jan 17th and 18th:
Fun activities, prizes and more!
📍 11066 Pecan Park Blvd D-417
Cedar Park, TX 78613
☎️ 512-276-2200
🎟️ TSC offers different types of memberships and day passes:
👉Individual Membership: $54/month unlimited access to the club
👉Double Membership: $74/month
👉Family Membership: $99/month
👉Day Pass - Single: $20
👉Day Pass - Family: $45
🥳There is a party/event room available for rent. Members get the room for free!
For more information: https://www.thesensoryclub.com/membership/
🥰Why we love it:
Here is a space that’s exclusively just for kids with sensory issues, special needs, and disabilities. We love that they get their own space to play and hang out without feeling over stimulated or overwhelmed. We also love the potential to meet other special needs friends and build a community here in Austin. Plus it’s this is a local mom-owned business (my favorite!)
⭐️ Tips:
👉Please respect the rules: this is strictly for kids with special needs and not open to the general public.
👉After your initial consultation to begin your membership, you do not need to schedule play sessions in advance. No reservations needed!
👉No classes or therapy offered. It’s simply a place to safely play!
👉Not a drop-off place (a parent must stay with their kid at all times)
💦 Splash Shack is an indoor water park for little kids that’s fun all year long! 💦
📍 1801 Clover Ln, Cedar Park
👶 best for ages 1-10- you will have to get in the water with your kid if they are under 36 inches. So make sure you wear your swimsuit!
@splashshack
🎟️ Winter Pass 12/15 - 2/28/25
Price $49.95
This is an unlimited admission pass for 1 child and 1 adult valid from Dec 15, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
🚤 RETRO BOAT RIDE IN AUSTIN 😎
Our favorite way to have a relaxing blue sky day out on Ladybird Lake is driving a @retroboatrentalsatx 😍
📍 74 Trinity St, Austin
🚗 Metered street parking only (no parking lot)
⏰ boat rides are 90 minutes
💰 $160-$220
🚤 boats can fit up to 4 people (we had 5 which they allowed because my youngest is tiny and we got the “Edith” which is more roomy.
🛟 life jackets are provided
🚤 the boats go very slow (only 4mph) and they are very easy to drive. Must be 21 to rent/drive the boat. Kids of all ages are welcome to ride.
