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Free Community Hours at The Thinkery

Thinkery 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The Thinkery has free community hours from 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday. Register online to secure your spot before you go.

Free
Event Series 37th Street Lights

37th Street Lights

37th Street Lights 507 W 37th Street, Austin

The lights are ON! Austin’s weird neighborhood lights display since the 1980’s is back again to take y’all to the old Austin DIY spirit. A tradition spanning four decades, 37th Street is locally known for untraditional holiday decor. The lights will be on every night from sunset to 10pm from December 13th until New Years. […]

Event Series Basketball Mini Session (Free)

Basketball Mini Session (Free)

Bohls Middle School, Pflugerville 5104 Pleasanton Way, Pflugerville, TX, United States

MPOWR Culture’s Basketball Academy is a co-ed basketball program designed for beginners new to the sport or with limited experience. Classes meet 2x a week, strategically teaching progressive concepts & principles. All classes are taught by professional trainers with years of experience developing high level basketball players. Read about MPOWR Culture (mpowr-culture.com/about) and Coach Tavarus […]

Free

Free Story Time at BookPeople

BookPeople 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, United States

Free 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

FAMILY GAME NIGHT AT FRONTYARD BREWING

Frontyard Brewing 4514 Bob Wire Rd, Spicewood, TX, United States

Every 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

Ikea Family Fun Night ~ Christmas Crafts

IKEA Round Rock 1 Ikea Way, Round Rock

Join us from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the IKEA Swedish Restaurant for the IKEA Family Fun Night. Christmas ornament kid crafts using everyday supplies. These unique ornaments make great gift for parents and grandparents.

Movie Night at Lazarus Brewing

Lazarus Brewing 4803 Airport Blvd, Austin,

If you don't know, Lazarus on Airport was once home to the infamous "I Luv Video" movie store, the largest and oldest video shop in the world! We Luv Video is a 501-C non-profit dedicated to preserving essential and rare media and old-school video rental. Lazarus and We Luv Video are commited to keeping the […]

Austin Fun For Kids

austinfunforkids

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🙋🏼‍♀️ A guide for exploring Austin with kids 🛝 parks, hikes, restaurants, day trips, etc!

⚠️ 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

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⚠️ Please check individual websites or social accounts for updated weather info! ☔️ ‌ 1/10 👶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 ‌ 1/11 👶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 ‌ 1/12 ⛺️ 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
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🥶 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!

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🥶 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!
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🚗 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!

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🚗 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!
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✨ 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.

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✨ 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.
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💙 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)

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💙 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)
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💦 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

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💦 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
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🚤 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.

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🚤 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.
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👶Baby Bloomers at @thinkeryatx ages 0-3years old 8-10am
🚂 Ride the @zilkereagle for free during the new Community Hours from 11am-5pm (train is closed Mon-Thu)
🚂 See the free model trains at the City Arts Center in Round Rock 11am-5pm (last day)
✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights
⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights
⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria
⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter
⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin
⛺️ Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter
🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
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👶Baby Bloomers at @thinkeryatx ages 0-3years old 8-10am
✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights (last day!)
⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights
⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria
⛺️ Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter
⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin
⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5
🔨 Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot from 9am-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
🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
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⭐️ Free admission to @bullockmuseum 10am-5pm
🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
⛺️ Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter
🇯🇵 Japanese New Years Festival at Cat Hollow Park 2-4pm $12 @austin_japan_community
⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria
⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin
⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5
🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
😂 Family-friendly improv show at @hideouttheatre 4pm $5
🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond last night
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm

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1/3 👶Baby Bloomers at @thinkeryatx ages 0-3years old 8-10am 🚂 Ride the @zilkereagle for free during the new Community Hours from 11am-5pm (train is closed Mon-Thu) 🚂 See the free model trains at the City Arts Center in Round Rock 11am-5pm (last day) ✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights ⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights ⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria ⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter ⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin ⛺️ Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter 🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond 🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm ‌ 1/4 👶Baby Bloomers at @thinkeryatx ages 0-3years old 8-10am ✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights (last day!) ⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights ⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria ⛺️ Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter ⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin ⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5 🔨 Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot from 9am-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 🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond 🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm ‌ 1/5 ⭐️ Free admission to @bullockmuseum 10am-5pm 🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am ⛺️ Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter 🇯🇵 Japanese New Years Festival at Cat Hollow Park 2-4pm $12 @austin_japan_community ⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria ⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin ⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5 🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am 😂 Family-friendly improv show at @hideouttheatre 4pm $5 🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond last night 🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
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