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 […]
$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 […]
$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 […]
$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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]
$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 […]
$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 […]
$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 […]
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 […]
$18 – $28
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
📚 Story Time at @bookpeople at 10:30am
📖 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
🎁 GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED for @santasranch 🎅🏻
🌟 @santasranch is a drive-thru Christmas light park in New Braunfels, TX with over 2.5 million lights! This is definitely our favorite drive-thru light park because of how unique their lights displays are.
🤩 Winner will receive a car pass, free hot chocolate for everyone in the vehicle, and a surprise souvenir! Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Like and save this post!
2️⃣ Follow @austinfunforkids and @santasranch
3️⃣ Tag someone who loves Christmas lights so that they can enter too! 🤗 Sharing is caring. 🫶
👀 Winner will be selected at random on Wednesday at noon. I will announce the winner in stories and send the winner a DM to let them know how to receive their prize.
🦖 JURASSIC JAMBOREE DINOSAUR FESTIVAL at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 🦕
📍 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
⏰ daily from 9am – 6pm
📅 November 9th – December 1st
Explore a 4.5-acre dinosaur-themed corn maze. Search for roaring animatronic dinosaurs along the way! Dance with a dinosaur at the Dinosaur Show! Perfect for dinosaur lovers of all ages.
⚡️A Magical Adventure in the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience 🕷️
@hpforbiddenforestexperience
📍 McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1760 State Hwy 71, Cedar Creek, TX
📅 November 9-December 19
⏰ 5:45-9:45pm
👧All ages welcome. Babies 2 and under are free. This wasn’t too scary for my kids, but there are spiders if those freak you out!
🎁 This would make a fantastic experience gift!
🚗 Requires a pre-purchased parking pass
🥾 The experience is rain or shine and all outdoors so wear comfortable shoes that could get dirty!
⚡️Harry Potter costumes encouraged!
🛞 Bring wagons or jogging strollers (no umbrella strollers). Trail is made of stones.
🕰️ We spent 2 hours here total and at least 40 minutes of that was in the food area in the beginning and at the end. The trail itself took us about an hour and a half. We got refreshments before and after the trail.
🚽 The toilets are clean and like elevated portapotties. Best case scenario!
🎟️ Use the link in my bio and my code: FFAUSTIN10 for 10% off tickets if you buy them before Dec 10!
🤩Real talk/honest opinion: we absolutely loved this event! I read the entire series to my big boys a couple of years ago and we watched all the movies. It was magical to experience the Harry Potter world in this way. My youngest hasn’t read the books or seen the movies but he still had an excellent time casting spells and strolling through the forest. You can spend at the very least 2 hours here which makes it worth the price of tickets in my opinion. We love a good interactive experience and this one had plenty of opportunities for things like casting spells and greeting the characters. There are plenty of treats to add to the experience as well. Highly recommend!
#hpforbiddenforestexperience #sponsored #hpforbiddenforest #hpforbiddenforestaustin
