Free Things to Do with Kids in Austin in April
Are you looking for fun and free things to do with your kids in Austin this April? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of free events and activities that you and your family can enjoy.
Free Things to Do with Kids in Austin in April
April 1
Free DIY Workshops for Kids at Home Depot and Lowes. Home Depot’s free DIY workshops for kids are on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. On April 1, make a poolside birdhouse at Home Depot. Lowes also offers a free DIY kids workshop on the same day, where kids can build a bunny planter.
Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza City Reach Church presents “We Love Our City Egg Hunt” on April 1 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The event features over 40,000 eggs and a helicopter egg drop. After that, enjoy petting zoos, bounce houses, music, and food trucks. Admission and parking are free!
BookPeople offers free story time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. The Saturday story times are most crowded, so plan to get there early to snag a seat.
The ABC Kite Fest is on April 1 at Zilker Park from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. It’s free to enter the annual kite contest, and the event is open to everyone.
Sherwood Forest Faire is open weekends through April 23, 2023. Kids ages 5 and under get in free with a paid adult ticket.
Free Things to Do with Kids in Austin in April
Kyle Easter Egg-Stravaganza The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on April 1 from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Gregg-Clarke Park. Enjoy food, drinks, music, face painting, games, and Easter Bunny photo ops. The Easter egg hunts are particularly for children 8 months to 12 years of age. Multiple egg drops are scheduled.
Both the North Austin YMCA and East Communities YMCA offer free egg hunts on April 1, along with crafts, music, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.
Lakeway EGGSTRAVAGANZA! On April 1 from 2-4 p.m., Lakeway City Park hosts a free egg hunt, bunny photos, and other activities.
Splash Pads at Lakewood Park in Leander and Garey Park in Georgetown both have splash pads that open on April 1st. Admission to Garey Park is $4/person, but the splash pad is excellent. Lakewood Park’s splash pad is free.
Free Things to Do with Kids in Austin in April
April 2
Get free admission to the Bullock Museum on the first Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The special exhibition in April is Art of Texas State Parks, which showcases 100 years of the Texas State Parks System. Create nature-based art and participate in activities for the whole family.
Take your family to The Thinkery for their free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Your kids will love exploring the hands-on exhibits, experimenting with science and engineering, and engaging with other children.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse hosts free live music for kids and families on Sundays at 10 a.m.
Leander Eggstravaganza Free egg hunt on April 2, 2023 at Benbrook Ranch Park in Leander from 12-2:30 p.m.
Sherwood Forest Faire is open weekends through April 23, 2023. Kids ages 5 and under get in free with a paid adult ticket.
April 3
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 4
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
Morning Glories at Waterloo Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. through May 16. Weekly early childhood education series that provides hands-on activities and programs to promote literacy, bilingual storytelling, music, dance, cultural learnings and nature play. Each week features a different style of play from our partners at the Texas Book Festival, Armstrong Community Music School, Austin Public Library, and Dance Waterloo.
April 5
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
Music on Main in downtown Round Rock is every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy live music at Prete Plaza through June 28, 2023.
April 6
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 7
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Austin Elite Gymnastics Eggstravaganza Free admission on April 7 from 4:60-6 p.m. Waterslide, Easter Bunny, open gym, snow cones, egg dying, raffle prizes, rope swing, egg hunt, and more.
April 8
The LBJ Future Forum and the families of Partnerships for Children are hosting the 8th Annual Easter Egg Roll on the lawn of the Texas Capitol on April 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Your family can enjoy Easter egg hunts, ice cream, a petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and more. Plus, you can help out a good cause by bringing donations of diapers, baby formula, bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups, baby powder, and other needs for the Rainbow Room, a 24/7 resource center in the Child Protective Services office.
Check out the 12 Fox Beer Easter Party on April 8 from 12-8 p.m. Your family can participate in an adult egg hunt at noon, followed by toddler egg hunts at 1 p.m. and older kid egg hunts at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Plus, you can sip beer, listen to live music, shop the pop-up market, and feast on a crawfish boil.
If you’re in Georgetown, head to the Wolf Ranch Farmers Market Egg Hunt on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your kids can search for eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy crafts and other activities.
Second Saturday For Kids at Texas Farmers’ Market Lakeline.
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Rockabilly Brewing Easter Eggstravaganza from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April 9
Umlauf 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 Rd, Austin
Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers’ Market Mueller.
Free egg hunt at Frontyard Brewing. Candy, games, and activities for all ages, photos with the Easter Bunny from 12-3 p.m., and an egg hunt. Limited availability for table reservations.
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! The faire is open weekends through April 23, 2023.
The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
Free live music for kids & families at Cherrywood Coffeehouse on Sundays at 10 a.m.
April 10
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 11
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
Morning Glories at Waterloo Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. through May 16. Weekly early childhood education series that provides hands-on activities and programs to promote literacy, bilingual storytelling, music, dance, cultural learnings and nature play. Each week features a different style of play from our partners at the Texas Book Festival, Armstrong Community Music School, Austin Public Library, and Dance Waterloo.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 12
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
ATX Yoga Girl – Yoga for Toddlers & their Grown Ups from 10-10:45 a.m. at Pease Park
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
Music on Main in downtown Round Rock is every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy live music at Prete Plaza through June 28, 2023.
April 13
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 14
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
April 15
On April 15, Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery is hosting their 40th Birthday Block Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, vendors, and more. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to indulge in some sweet treats with your family.
Squirrel Fest at Pease Park from 4-10 p.m.
Nature lovers should check out the Wimberley Butterfly Festival on April 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your family can enjoy butterfly releases, arts and crafts, a plant sale, and more.
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
April 16
The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse hosts free live music for kids and families on Sundays at 10 a.m.
April 17
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 18
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
Morning Glories at Waterloo Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. through May 16. Weekly early childhood education series that provides hands-on activities and programs to promote literacy, bilingual storytelling, music, dance, cultural learnings and nature play. Each week features a different style of play from our partners at the Texas Book Festival, Armstrong Community Music School, Austin Public Library, and Dance Waterloo.
April 19
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
Music on Main in downtown Round Rock is every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy live music at Prete Plaza through June 28, 2023.
April 20
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 21
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
April 22
Earth Day Festival in Round Rock at 9 a.m. at Yonders Point in Old Settler Park.
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
April 23
Sherwood Forest Faire is free for kids ages 5 and under with paid adult ticket! Additionally, this is the last day the faire is open for the season.
Green Fest at Moody Amphitheater from 12-4 p.m. A parkwide celebration that will educate, inspire, and encourage sustainability, innovation, and environmental justice in our community.
April 24
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 25
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
Morning Glories at Waterloo Park every Tuesday at 10 a.m. through May 16. Weekly early childhood education series that provides hands-on activities and programs to promote literacy, bilingual storytelling, music, dance, cultural learnings and nature play. Each week features a different style of play from our partners at the Texas Book Festival, Armstrong Community Music School, Austin Public Library, and Dance Waterloo.
April 26
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
ATX Yoga Girl – Yoga for Toddlers & their Grown Ups from 10-10:45 a.m. at Pease Park
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
Music on Main in downtown Round Rock is every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy live music at Prete Plaza through June 28, 2023.
April 27
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Movie in the Park at Dove Springs District Park- Lego Batman from 7-10 p.m.
Every Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Austin Elite Gymnastics offers a FREE open gym to preschool aged kiddos (walking – 6 years).
April 28
Visit the Central Austin Public Library for story time Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 a.m.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar Market is every weekend April 28-May 29, 2023, Fridays-Sundays from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
April 29
Free story time at BookPeople on not only Tuesdays and Wednesdays but also Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Eeyore’s Birthday Party is at Pease Park on April 29. The event has some kid-friendly things to do, but be aware there may be marijuana or nudity present.
April 30
The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.
Indoor Fun That’s Free
Living Spaces Furniture Store in Pflugerville is not just a place to shop for furniture. It also has a giant playscape inside that is completely FREE! However, don’t forget to bring your own socks to avoid missing out on the fun.
If your kids love fish, then Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock is a must-visit. They have a giant fish tank that kids love to visit! Afterward, you can bowl under the sea at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl (not free, but fun!).
For something a little different, check out Zookeeper Exotics. This fascinating place has all kinds of critters and even a real live sloth! It’s a unique experience that your kids will love.
If you’re looking for a place to read and relax, check out the new Round Rock Public Library. The library has a great selection of books for kids and adults alike, as well as various events throughout the year.
For some indoor playtime, Brentwood Social House, Slackers Brewing Co, and Malone Coffee (Wells Branch) all have indoor play areas for kids. These places are perfect for a rainy day or when it’s too hot to play outside.
Outdoor Fun That’s Free
Austin has many great hiking trails for families to enjoy. Some of the best kid-friendly hiking trails in Austin include Mayfield Park, Barton Creek Greenbelt, and Ann & Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail. Not only are these hikes free, but they also offer stunning views and opportunities to see wildlife.
Take your kids to one of Austin’s unique playgrounds.
Austin Nature & Science Center: This free center is a great place for kids to explore and learn about nature. They can dig for dinosaur bones, see fossils, and visit with the animals.
Climbing Trees: For a free and fun activity, take your kids to climb trees in one of Austin’s many parks.
Watch the Sunset: Head to the top of Mt. Bonnell to watch the sunset with your kids. It’s a great way to enjoy the beautiful Texas sky without spending a dime.
Visit Wimberley: Take a short drive to Wimberley for their free monthly Wimberley Market Days, Pioneer Town, and the creek downtown.
Dinosaur Tracks: Take your kids to see the real dinosaur tracks in Leander. It’s a unique and educational experience that they won’t forget.
Free Things to Do with Kids in Austin in April
BMX Bike Jumps: Take your BMX bike to the dirt jumps at 9th Street BMX or Elizabeth Milburn Park in Cedar Park.
Mural Tour: Go on a mural tour of Austin and snap selfies at famous murals like I Love You So Much, Greetings From Austin, You Belong Among the Wildflowers, and You’re My Butter Half.
Swimming Holes: Visit local swimming holes like Blue Hole in Georgetown, Tejas Camp, Lake Pflugerville, and Secret Beach for a refreshing swim.
Explore The Natural Gardener with your kids and meet their resident goats.
Local “Beaches”: Play with sand toys at local “beaches” like Lake Pflugerville or Secret Beach.
Treehouses: Climb inside the treehouse at Pease Park or the greenhouse at Katherine Fleischer Park.
Alliance Children’s Garden: Enjoy the Alliance Children’s Garden, a favorite local playground. During summer months, cool off in the Liz Carpenter Fountain.
Ocho the Octopus: Stop by Jessie Andrews Park in the Mueller area to see Ocho, the giant octopus.
Bluebonnet Hunting: In April, searching for bluebonnets is a must-do. Try looking at Northwest District Park, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Brushy Creek Lake Park, Muleshoe Bend, Old Settlers Park, and Lady Bird Hike & Bike Trail. Here’s all the places in Round Rock with bluebonnets.
Austin Farmers Market: Finally, visit one of Austin’s many farmers markets with your kids. Not only is it a great way to support local farmers, but it’s also a fun and educational experience for your kids.
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