Free Things To Do In March With Kids In Austin
Save money, but still have fun! If that sounds good to you, we’ve got you covered. Here are some fun free things to do in March with kids in Austin.
Free Things To Do In March With Kids In Austin
March 1
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends Feb 28-April 19, 2026 (and Friday, March 21). BOGO for everyone all day Sunday Mar 1, 2026!
Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum on March 1, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H-E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month.
Free live kids music (Strawbitty Yops) at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m.
Science Activity Fair and Plant Biology Talk at the Wildflower Center 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. For free admission, upon arrival notify staff at the Wildflower Center welcome kiosk that you are attending the Texas Science Festival/Jean Andrews event.
Lunar New Year Celebration at Meanwhile Beer at noon on March 1, 2026
Milky Fest at Barretts Too 1-5 p.m. Music, Crafts, Games, Raffle Prizes, a Dunk Tank, and more! Free and open to the public with many opportunities to donate.
Kids Club at all Michael’s stores on March 1, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. Make a Terra Cotta Pot for free!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
March 3
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
March 4
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Littles Story Time at First Light Books at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin
IKEA Family Fun Night every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Free crafts, register online before you go to ensure a spot!
March 5
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
Jams on the Green at La Verde Park in Kyle from 6-9 p.m.
March 6
Free Toddler Play at Rudy Mendez Rec Center from 10 a.m. – noon ages 1-3yrs.
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
March 7
Free Kids DIY Workshop are the first Saturday of each month at Home Depot from 9 a.m. – noon. Make a Leprechaun Trap on March 7, 2026.
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! All youth age 12 and under are FREE, all weekend (Mar 7 & 8, 2026).
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Free event at Lakeshore Learning from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sensory Explorers- color mixing!
It’s My Park Day is the day where you can give back to the Austin Parks that we all love! Register to volunteer with your kids and teach them the importance of giving back.
Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. on March 7, 2026. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. See Bob Schneider for free!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
March 8
Free live kids music (Groundwork Music) at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m.
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! All youth age 12 and under are FREE, all weekend (Mar 7 & 8, 2026). BOGO for everyone before Noon!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
Sunday Funday: Campaign Buttons March 8, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Neill Cochran House Museum. Included with Museum admission – Kids 12 and under participate for free!
Sunday Funday Family Members of all ages participate for free!
Umlauf Sculpture Garden has Free Family Day every second Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A fun-filled day in the garden with sculpture searches, crafts, and FREE admission for visitors of all ages! This project is supported in part by awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
March 9
Science Story Time at Austin Nature & Science Center from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Celebrate MARIO DAY at Pinballz Lake Creek by going dressed as your favorite Mario character and getting a free go-kart ride! (Call ahead to confirm!)
March 10
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
March 11
Free Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Pease Park.
Littles Story Time at First Light Books at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin
IKEA Family Fun Night every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Free crafts, register online before you go to ensure a spot!
March 12
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
March 13
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
Music in the Park at Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville from 7-9 p.m. There’s no admission charge, so bring lawn chairs, pfurry friends, blankets, picnic baskets, friends and neighbors for a free evening of music, entertainment and relaxation.
March Movie in the Park (Legally Blonde) in Kyle at Lake Kyle Park from 8-10 p.m.
March 14
Puppet Show with Small Wonders at 10 a.m. at Pease Park. on March 14, 2026
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! BOGO for all students and educators! ID required for educators and higher education students. Minors do not need to present an ID if they do not possess one.
Laguna Gloria has free admission on March 14, 2026 for Second Saturdays are For Families from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. on March 14, 2026. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. See Buckdancer for free!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
March 15
Free live kids music (Tio Toto) at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m.
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! BOGO for all students and educators! ID required for educators and higher education students. Minors do not need to present an ID if they do not possess one. BOGO for everyone before Noon!
Kids Club at all Michael’s stores on March 15, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. Make tissue paper painted eggs for free!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
Saint Patrick’s Day event at Volente Beach free admission, kids activities, pools will be open!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
March 17
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
March 18
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Littles Story Time at First Light Books at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin
IKEA Family Fun Night every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Free crafts, register online before you go to ensure a spot!
March 19
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
Free cone day at participating DQ’s! Get a free ice cream cone at DQ for the first day of spring.
Petting zoo visit for free with Tiny Tails To You at BookPeople on the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
March 20
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
March 21
Lowes has a free kids DIY workshop on March 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Make a lawn mower!
Free event at Lakeshore Learning from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sensory Explorers- creature making!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket!
Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. on March 21, 2026. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. See Brandon Alan for free!
March 22
Free live kids music (Staci Gray) at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m.
Sunday Makebreak at all Michael’s stores on March 22, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. Make decorated eggs for free!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! BOGO for everyone before noon!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-8:30 p.m.
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum from 1-5 p.m.
March 24
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
March 25
Free Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Pease Park.
Littles Story Time at First Light Books at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays at 4300 Speedway Unit 104, Austin
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
IKEA Family Fun Night every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Free crafts, register online before you go to ensure a spot!
Music on Main in downtown Round Rock is every Wednesday night from 7-9 p.m. through the end of June. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy a night of free music!
March 26
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
March 27
Arty Party at Laguna Gloria is on Mar 27, 2026 from 10-11 a.m. Learn, play, and grow at Arty Party, a free, interactive story time for kids 3 and under! Explore art and nature through books, songs, and hands-on art experiences. Join us at Laguna Gloria from 10-11 am on the last Friday of each month!
Rock The Park is at Mueller Lake Park Amphitheatre, 4550 Mueller Boulevard, Austin on Mar 27, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. Bring blankets, water, hearing protection for kids, coolers, and leashed pets. No chairs or glass containers allowed.
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
March 28
Storytime at the Community Garden at 201 Goddard, Kyle, TX at 9:30 a.m.
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket!
Divine Savior Academy’s Touch-a-Truck Event is March 28, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Divine Savior Academy, 23857 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Liberty Hill
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday Night Concert Series at Hill Country Galleria from 6-8 p.m. on March 28, 2026. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chair to lounge on the lawn during the show. Arrive early to shop & dine at Hill Country Galleria retailers. Admission is free, dogs are welcome. See 80’s Obsession for free!
March 29
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! BOGO for everyone before noon!
Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday-Sunday from 6-9:30 p.m.
Free live kids music (ACMS & Scott Collins) at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m.
Sunday Makebreak at all Michael’s stores on March 29, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. Make a bunny wood frame for free!
March 31
Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum are free from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Where Kids Eat Free In Austin
Indoor Fun That’s Free
- Living Spaces Furniture Store in Pflugerville has a giant playscape inside that’s completely FREE! Just remember to bring your own socks.
- Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock. They have a giant fish tank that kids love to visit!
- Zookeeper Exotics is such a fascinating place! They have all kinds of critters you can visit.
- Central Public Library has story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
- BookPeople has free story time on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
- Brentwood Social House, Slackers Brewing Co, and Malone Coffee (Wells Branch) all have indoor play areas for kids.
Free Crafting Fun For Kids
Outdoor Fun That’s Free
- Take a hike! Most hikes are free, here’s a list of the best kid-friendly hiking trails in Austin. One of the best hikes to do with kids is to visit the peacocks at Mayfield Park. And the Barton Creek Greenbelt is a classic Austin must-do at some point.
- Play at one of these unique playgrounds in Austin.
- Austin Nature & Science Center is hours of free entertainment (dig for dino bones, see fossils, visit the animals).
- Climb a tree.
- Brushy Creek Trail Playgrounds are all free (and Brushy Creek Lake Park has a splash pad!)
- Walk along the Ann & Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail and feed the ducks at Lou Neff Point.
- Watch the sunset from the top of Mt. Bonnell.
- Visit Wimberley for their free Wimberley Market Days (first Saturday of the month), Pioneer Town, and the creek downtown.
- See the real dinosaur tracks in Leander.
- Visit an Austin Farmers Market.
More Outdoor Fun That’s Free
- Take your BMX bike to the dirt jumps at 9th Street BMX or Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park.
- Mural tour of Austin (snap selfies at the famous murals like I Love You So Much, Greetings From Austin, You Belong Among the Wildflowers, and You’re My Butter Half).
- Swimming holes like Blue Hole in Georgetown, Tejas Camp, Lake Pflugerville, and Secret Beach are all free!
- Splash pads
- See free live music on weekends at Central Market while the kids run around on the playground.
- The Natural Gardener is a fun place to explore with kids. They have goats!
- Go to a local “beach” with your sand toys (like Lake Pflugerville or Secret Beach).
- Climb inside the treehouse at Pease Park.
- Climb inside the green house at Katherine Fleischer Park.
- Alliance Children’s Garden is our favorite local playground. If you come during the summer months, you can splash at the Liz Carpenter Fountain here as well.
- See Ocho, the giant octopus that lives at Jessie Andrews Park.
Bonus Fun That’s Not Free
See the bats! The bat colony under the South Congress Bridge returns to Austin every March. Book a bat cruise to see them from a boat.
Garey Park has half price admission every Tuesday through March 31.
Comedy Sportz is clean family-friendly improv comedy every Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. in North Austin. Tickets are $15.
Experience all Rodeo Austin has to offer on $2 Tuesday, March 24! Enjoy $2 Fairgrounds admission for both adults and children on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Select Carnival rides and games are just $2 all day!
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