The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

Summer’s almost here, and despite the heat it’s my favorite time of the year! I love getting a little bucket list together so I don’t have to put too much thought into how we’ll fill our days. Here’s the ultimate summer bucket list for kids in Austin!

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

Summer Events You Won’t Want To Miss

May 27

Woodland Fairie Trail at the Zilker Botanical Garden is returning this summer! This is such a sweet and magical experience and my kids always love this. Kicks off May 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Quarry Splash Pad opens on May 27! They are open Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (closed Mondays and Tuesdays except for Memorial Day, Labor Day, and July 4th). $2/person, credit cards only.

Free Playdate in the Park: Patterson Neighborhood Park from 10-11:30 a.m. Join the Austin Parks Foundation at our Playdates in the Park series from March to May at an Austin park near you! Enjoy story time, make crafts, and MOVE & GROOVE with our friends from Creative Action!

May 28

Sunday Makebreak: Red White and Blue Clay Pots from 2-4 p.m. at any Michael’s. Free, all ages. Come in-store and make a painted clay pot just in time for Memorial Day! You can use our design or make one all your own. This event is free, and all supplies are included.

May 29

Alamo Kids Camp Film Series is back at Alamo Drafthouse! On select days, you can get $5 tickets for kids movies offered through Alamo Kids Camp. Check the website for locations, movies, dates, and times.

May 31

Music on Main from 7-9 p.m. 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.

June 2

National Donut Day! Get free donuts at participating donut stores. Shipley offers a free glazed donut with a purchase. Krispy Kreme also offers free donuts on National Donut Day.

Rock The Park! Mueller, KUTX, and Dell Children’s Medical Center are excited to rock the amphitheater at Mueller Lake Park again this spring with another round of free, family-friendly concerts curated by KUTX and our Sunday-evening kids’ show Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child. Come early to grab a spot on the lawn! 6:45 p.m.

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

June 3

Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot. Go to any Home Depot on the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.

Maker Pfest from 2-5 p.m. at Pflugerville Public Library. Enjoy an afternoon of demos and hands-on activities with artists and makers from the Central Texas area. Free!

Pop Up Play Day from 5-7 p.m. Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department “Pop Up Play Day” is popping into YOUR community park to bring the PARTY to YOU! Join us in YOUR park for FREE family activities, music and dance, food and refreshments and get active fun with your Parks and Recreation team while checking out YOUR neighborhood park. Settlement Park1401 David Curry Dr, Round Rock

Woodland Faerie Trail By Moonlight is from 7-10 p.m. at the Zilker Botanical Garden. $20 adults, $6 kids. Register here.

June 4

Free First Sunday at The Bullock Museum 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. Activities are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase artifacts from around the state. Celebrate the newest federal holiday Juneteenth with a documentary screening, crafts, and hands-on activities for the whole family.

Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 6:05 p.m. Take your kids to a Round Rock Express baseball game on Sunday home games for Kids Day and enjoy free train rides and inflatables before the game. Kids even get to run the bases after the game!

June 5

Joe McDermott concert from 10-10:45 a.m. at the new Round Rock Public Library-free concert in the library’s second-floor Discovery Garden.

Summer Reading kicks off at Austin Public Library. The challenge is for you to read or be read to at least 20 minutes a day from June 5th – August 18th, and complete three (3) activity badges!

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

June 6

Skater Tots at Playland Skate Center is the first Tuesday of the month (no July 4). Kids 5 and under can skate for $8 (includes skates). Bring ride-on toys or scooters too, if you’d like. 9 a.m. – noon

Family & Toddler Yoga With ATX Yoga Girl 10 a.m. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center // Parent & Tot (ages 18 months-3 yrs)

June 7

Music on Main from 7-9 p.m. 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.

June 9

Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point IS BACK for 2023! Join your Parks and Recreation Department for the FREE “Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point at Old Settlers Park. Bring the entire family and enjoy fun themed activities on select Friday nights from May through September.

June 10

Second Saturdays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Lakeline from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Second Saturday For Kids at Texas Farmers’ Market Lakeline. Every Second Saturday, enjoy fun activities for kids at TFM at Lakeline! Activities will vary each month so keep an eye out here for details as the Second Saturday approaches.

WOODLAND FAERIE TRAIL: FAE FEST is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Zilker Botanical Garden. Event is included with price of admission. Family-friendly activities, faerie fashion show, and more.

Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lowe’s has free workshops to guide you through a variety of popular home projects, from simple bath updates to complete lawn makeovers. Register to join live online or in store.

Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission and family activities every second Saturday.

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

June 11

Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Bring the whole family and enjoy  fun activities for kids every second Sunday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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

Sunday Makebreak: Friendship Bracelets from 2-4 p.m. at all Michael’s stores. Come in-store and make a friendship bracelet! Perfect to trade with a friend or bring to a concert. This event is free and all supplies are included. 

June 13

Story Time and Pop Up Book Fair at The Hive from 9-11 a.m. Come join Allison Thomas, a PaperPie Storymaker as she reads two books from the PaperPie Library. No purchase necessary, just come and enjoy some coffee and a croissant while you and your little one listen to great stories from great authors followed by some time on the playground.

Pease Park SUMMER SERIES // Family Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl at 9:30 a.m. at Pease Park. FREE Family Yoga on 6/13, 6/28, 7/13, 7/26, 8/16, 8/30

June 14

Toddler Yoga // Pease Park (FREE) with ATX Yoga Girl at 10 a.m. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Pease Park.

Music on Main from 7-9 p.m. 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.

June 15

Fairy Tea Party at Terra Toys is from 1-3:30. Tickets are sold in store and will guarantee your spot. They always sell out, so get one right away! Tickets are $5 but you will get $5 store credit on the day of the party. Costumes are encouraged! Crafts, cookies, tea, and fairy magic.

June 17

Juneteenth Festival Round Rock from 4-11:30 p.m. 17th annual FREE Round Rock Round Rock Juneteenth Festival at the Lakeview Pavilion and festival area in Old Settlers Park. The event is FREE for the entire family. Parking is just $10 cash and all proceeds help to produce the event annually. 

Juneteenth Block Party of Leander from 5-9 p.m. In collaboration with the Leander Public Art and Culture Commission, the City of Leander commemorates Juneteenth with a block party at Robin Bledsoe Park. This free, family-friendly event is jam-packed with musical performances, food vendors, and carnival attractions.

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

June 18

Sunday Makebreak: Woodburned Father’s Day Keychain at Michael’s. Come in-store and make a woodburned tag keychain as a gift for dad! This event is free, and all supplies are included.

Father’s Day Goat Cuddles and Coffee at The Hive from 3-4:30 p.m. $22 Father’s Day Goat Cuddles and Coffee at The Hive. Come Cuddle up with baby goats for the afternoon and enjoy a coffee with your ticket! Or make it a pint for $1 more.

Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 6:05 p.m. Take your kids to a Round Rock Express baseball game on Sunday home games for Kids Day and enjoy free train rides and inflatables before the game. Kids even get to run the bases after the game!

June 20

Family & Toddler Yoga With ATX Yoga Girl 10 a.m. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center // Parent & Tot (ages 18 months-3 yrs)

June 21

Music on Main from 7-9 p.m. 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.

June 23

Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point IS BACK for 2023! Join your Parks and Recreation Department for the FREE “Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point at Old Settlers Park. Bring the entire family and enjoy fun themed activities on select Friday nights from May through September.

June 24

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm Sunflower Festival is from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $19-24. Pick your own sunflowers at the Sunflower Festival! We love going to Sweet Eats for the day. There’s just so much to do! You can bring your own food/drinks here too, so pack up a big picnic and stay for the whole day. Pig races, apple slingshots, bounce pillows, petting zoo, pony rides, and so much more!

June 25

Sunday Makebreak: Tie-Dye Shirt free (after you buy a shirt) at all Michael’s stores from 2-4 p.m. Come in-store and make a tie-dye shirt. Buy a shirt from the selection we have available, and then you can use our supplies to tie-dye! Tie-dye supplies are free and provided for the event. You must buy the shirt.

Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 6:05 p.m. Take your kids to a Round Rock Express baseball game on Sunday home games for Kids Day and enjoy free train rides and inflatables before the game. Kids even get to run the bases after the game!

June 27

Story Time and Pop Up Book Fair at The Hive from 9-11 a.m. Come join Allison Thomas, a PaperPie Storymaker as she reads two books from the PaperPie Library. No purchase necessary, just come and enjoy some coffee and a croissant while you and your little one listen to great stories from great authors followed by some time on the playground.

June 28

Pease Park SUMMER SERIES // Family Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl at 9:30 a.m. at Pease Park. FREE Family Yoga on 6/13, 6/28, 7/13, 7/26, 8/16, 8/30

Toddler Yoga // Pease Park (FREE) with ATX Yoga Girl at 10 a.m. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Pease Park.

The last Music on Main for the season is from 7-9 p.m. 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.

June 29

Movies in the Park at Govalle Neighborhood Park – The Sandlot from 7-10 p.m. Movies in the Park is a series of FREE films brought to you by Austin Parks Foundation. This year, APF is partnering with Rocket to Cinema to bring you free movies in parks all over Austin. Residents and visitors bring their blanket or lawn chairs for a fun and relaxing evening under the beautiful Austin night sky.

June 30

Pflugerville Music in the Park from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Music In The Park is an annual outdoor concert series that showcases a variety of live bands on select Friday nights. 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. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

July 1

Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot. Go to any Home Depot on the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.

July 2

Free First Sunday at The Bullock Museum 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. Activities are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase artifacts from around the state. Visit special exhibition The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper and participate in related music, storytelling, and art activities.

July 4

July 4th Parade and Frontier Days from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Rock Rock Texas knows how to celebrate Independence Day!  Patriotic festivities including parade, festival, carnival, music and fireworks. Parade will take place on the 1.5 mile route along Mays Street between Mays Crossing and Highway 79.  The parade will start at 8:30 a.m. Frontier Days opens at noon at Old Settlers Park with patriotic fun and festivities including carnival rides, entertainment, LIVE music, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Pepper Eating Contest, Sam Bass Shootout, vendors and more!  Keep Calm and Sparkle On with a fantastic firework show at dark!

Family & Toddler Yoga With ATX Yoga Girl 10 a.m. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center // Parent & Tot (ages 18 months-3 yrs)

Round Rock Express Independence Day Celebration at 6:35 p.m. Post game fireworks at Dell Diamond after the Round Rock Express game.

July 4

H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks at 8 p.m. This community-wide, free to the public, family-friendly 4th of July event is put on by your Austin Symphony Orchestra with support from the City of Austin and our generous event sponsors. Long Center for the Performing Arts and Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores).

Kyle’s Independence Day Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. Join the City of Kyle in celebrating the Fourth of July with the Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show on July 4. The fireworks show will last approximately 20 minutes. The city has also arranged a special treat in partnership with radio station KAZI 88.7 FM to stream music as you watch the show. Residents will be able to watch the show from the Hays Performing Arts Center. But the show will also be able to be seen from many locations throughout Kyle. But all residents viewing the fireworks display should exercise caution when selecting their viewing location and avoid parking on curbs, shoulders or medians.

July 7

See the Zilker Summer Musical: Matilda the Musical! July 7- August 12, 2023 at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!

July 8

Second Saturdays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Lakeline from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Second Saturday For Kids at Texas Farmers’ Market Lakeline. Every Second Saturday, enjoy fun activities for kids at TFM at Lakeline! Activities will vary each month so keep an eye out here for details as the Second Saturday approaches.

Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission and family activities every second Saturday.

July 9

Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Bring the whole family and enjoy  fun activities for kids every second Sunday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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

Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 6:05 p.m. at Dell Diamond. Take your kids to a Round Rock Express baseball game on Sunday home games for Kids Day and enjoy free train rides and inflatables before the game. Kids even get to run the bases after the game!

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

July 11

Story Time and Pop Up Book Fair at The Hive from 9-11 a.m. Come join Allison Thomas, a PaperPie Storymaker as she reads two books from the PaperPie Library. No purchase necessary, just come and enjoy some coffee and a croissant while you and your little one listen to great stories from great authors followed by some time on the playground.

July 12

Toddler Yoga // Pease Park (FREE) with ATX Yoga Girl at 10 a.m. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Pease Park.

July 13

Pease Park SUMMER SERIES // Family Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl at 9:30 a.m. at Pease Park. FREE Family Yoga on 6/13, 6/28, 7/13, 7/26, 8/16, 8/30

July 15

Zilker Botanical Garden Free Days from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. the botanical garden is free for all. On Free Days, no admission price is required, but donations are always welcome. You can reserve admission for free days via the General Admission button above.

Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free kids workshop to guide you through a variety of popular home projects, from simple bath updates to complete lawn makeovers. Register to join live online or in store.

July 18

Family & Toddler Yoga With ATX Yoga Girl 10 a.m. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center // Parent & Tot (ages 18 months-3 yrs)

July 21

Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point IS BACK for 2023! Join your Parks and Recreation Department for the FREE “Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point at Old Settlers Park. Bring the entire family and enjoy fun themed activities on select Friday nights from May through September.

July 23

Mini Maker Market at The Hive from 2-5 p.m. Join Anna from Crafty Girl Austin as she hosts a free monthly Mini Maker Market and free swap meet. This Mini Maker Market is perfect for your tiny entrepreneurs and future business people.

Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 6:05 p.m. Take your kids to a Round Rock Express baseball game on Sunday home games for Kids Day and enjoy free train rides and inflatables before the game. Kids even get to run the bases after the game!

July 25

Story Time and Pop Up Book Fair at The Hive from 9-11 a.m. Come join Allison Thomas, a PaperPie Storymaker as she reads two books from the PaperPie Library. No purchase necessary, just come and enjoy some coffee and a croissant while you and your little one listen to great stories from great authors followed by some time on the playground.

July 26

Pease Park SUMMER SERIES // Family Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl at 9:30 a.m. at Pease Park. FREE Family Yoga on 6/13, 6/28, 7/13, 7/26, 8/16, 8/30

Toddler Yoga // Pease Park (FREE) with ATX Yoga Girl at 10 a.m. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Pease Park.

July 29

Pop Up Play Day from 9-11 a.m. Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department “Pop Up Play Day” is popping into YOUR community park to bring the PARTY to YOU! Join us in YOUR park for FREE family activities, music and dance, food and refreshments and get active fun with your Parks and Recreation team while checking out YOUR neighborhood park. Kinningham Park: 1000 Southcreek Dr., Round Rock, TX 78664

The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin

August 1

Skater Tots at Playland Skate Center is the first Tuesday of the month. Kids 5 and under can skate for $8 (includes skates). Bring ride-on toys or scooters too, if you’d like. 9 a.m. – noon

Family & Toddler Yoga With ATX Yoga Girl 10 a.m. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center // Parent & Tot (ages 18 months-3 yrs)

August 5

Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot. Go to any Home Depot on the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.

Pop Up Play Day from 5-7 p.m. Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department “Pop Up Play Day” is popping into YOUR community park to bring the PARTY to YOU! Join us in YOUR park for FREE family activities, music and dance, food and refreshments and get active fun with your Parks and Recreation team while checking out YOUR neighborhood park. Lake Creek Park & Pool, 800 Deerfoot Dr, Round Rock

August 6

Free First Sunday at The Bullock Museum 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. Activities are from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Families can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase artifacts from around the state.

August 8

Story Time and Pop Up Book Fair at The Hive from 9-11 a.m. Come join Allison Thomas, a PaperPie Storymaker as she reads two books from the PaperPie Library. No purchase necessary, just come and enjoy some coffee and a croissant while you and your little one listen to great stories from great authors followed by some time on the playground.

August 9

Toddler Yoga // Pease Park (FREE) with ATX Yoga Girl at 10 a.m. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Pease Park.

August 11

Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point IS BACK for 2023! Join your Parks and Recreation Department for the FREE “Friday Fun Nights” at Yonders Point at Old Settlers Park. Bring the entire family and enjoy fun themed activities on select Friday nights from May through September.

August 12

Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lowe’s has workshops to guide you through a variety of popular home projects, from simple bath updates to complete lawn makeovers. Register to join live online or in store.

Second Saturdays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Lakeline from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Second Saturday For Kids at Texas Farmers’ Market Lakeline. Every Second Saturday, enjoy fun activities for kids at TFM at Lakeline! Activities will vary each month so keep an eye out here for details as the Second Saturday approaches.

Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission and family activities every second Saturday.

August 13

Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Bring the whole family and enjoy  fun activities for kids every second Sunday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family Day from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 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

Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 6:05 p.m. Take your kids to a Round Rock Express baseball game on Sunday home games for Kids Day and enjoy free train rides and inflatables before the game. Kids even get to run the bases after the game!

August 15

Family & Toddler Yoga With ATX Yoga Girl 10 a.m. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center // Parent & Tot (ages 18 months-3 yrs)

August 16

Pease Park SUMMER SERIES // Family Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl at 9:30 a.m. at Pease Park. FREE Family Yoga on 6/13, 6/28, 7/13, 7/26, 8/16, 8/30

August 22

Story Time and Pop Up Book Fair at The Hive from 9-11 a.m. Come join Allison Thomas, a PaperPie Storymaker as she reads two books from the PaperPie Library. No purchase necessary, just come and enjoy some coffee and a croissant while you and your little one listen to great stories from great authors followed by some time on the playground.

August 23

Toddler Yoga // Pease Park (FREE) with ATX Yoga Girl at 10 a.m. Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Pease Park.

August 25

Pflugerville Music in the Park from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Music In The Park is an annual outdoor concert series that showcases a variety of live bands on select Friday nights. 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. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road

August 27

Mini Maker Market at The Hive from 2-5 p.m. Join Anna from Crafty Girl Austin as she hosts a monthly Mini Maker Market and free swap meet. This Mini Maker Market is perfect for your tiny entrepreneurs and future business people.

Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 6:05 p.m. Take your kids to a Round Rock Express baseball game on Sunday home games for Kids Day and enjoy free train rides and inflatables before the game. Kids even get to run the bases after the game!

August 30

Pease Park SUMMER SERIES // Family Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl at 9:30 a.m. at Pease Park. FREE Family Yoga on 6/13, 6/28, 7/13, 7/26, 8/16, 8/30

Free Ongoing Weekly Events

• Free story time Tuesday-Friday at Central Public Library at 10 a.m.
• Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
• Free open gym at Austin Elite Gymnastics Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-noon
• Live Music on the Patio at Central Market North Lamar every Thursday thru Saturday night from 5:30-8 p.m. Grab food from the store or café, sit out on the patio and listen to the live music while the kids run and play on the playground.
• Honeycomb Kid Concerts at The Hive– free live kids music every Saturday morning. Groundwork Music Orchestra, Strawbitty Yops, or Staci Gray, Saturday mornings at 10am. The kids can get their wiggles out and grownups can enjoy a cold brew coffee or mimosa.
• Free Community Sundays and Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free community Sundays from 3-5 p.m. and Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
• Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Free live kids music (almost) every Sunday morning at Cherrywood Coffeehouse. Check their calendar before going to make sure!
• Zilker Summer Musical: Matilda is every Thursday-Sunday night at 8:15 p.m. from July 7-August 12. This event is free and is held at the Zilker Hillside Theater.

More Summer Fun Ideas

• See the bats! Austin is all about the bats, but standing along a bridge in the heat with young kids isn’t the most fun thing ever. We like seeing them emerge from a bat cruise. It’s a fun thing to do if you have people visiting you over the summer.

• Swing on a Rope: Rope swings give quintessential Austin summer vibes. Here’s where you can find some.

• Cool Off at a Splash Pad: For the younger set, you can’t beat a day of splashing around town. We like to challenge ourselves and try to go to as many as we can in one day! Here’s where you can splash in Austin.

• Ride the Cedar Rock Railroad mini train which is right next to the Quarry Splash Pad! They say their mini golf course will be opening this summer too!

• More mini golf ideas: Visit Peter Pan Mini Golf or Dreamland in Dripping Springs.

• Visit a local waterpark! Here’s a list of the ones we’ve tried and how to choose which one would be best for your family.

• Barton Springs: I find it hard to go a whole summer without visiting Barton Springs. It can feel daunting to take your kids, but here are some tips to make it easier!

• Hike to a waterfall! Here’s a whole list of where you can find waterfalls around Austin. Hopefully they will be flowing (this depends on rainfall and drought).
• Playground challenge! How many playgrounds can you cross off your list this summer? Here’s a list of our favorite ones, and here’s all the playgrounds along the Brushy Creek Trail if you’d like to attempt to play at all 6!

More Summer Fun Ideas

• Go for a hike! We are big hikers and try to go a couple times a week. One of the best spots to explore in Austin is the Barton Creek Greenbelt. I love this for summer, because there are so many trailheads that it makes for a fun challenge to try them all. See more kid friendly hikes here.

• Day trip! Here’s a fun list of places you can make it to and back in a day.

• Cold AC! When it’s too hot outside to play, here’s a list of all the great indoor places to play.

• Treat Yo’ Self! Here’s a few of our favorite ice cream spots around Austin. Or check out the Museum of Ice Cream if you’re a die-hard fan and want to slide into a pool full of sprinkles!

• Swimming holes and beachy swims: While not technically real beaches, Austin has some beach-like spots that are just perfect for summer fun. Check them out here! And here’s our round up of swimming holes around Austin!

More Summer Fun Ideas

• Fredericksburg peaches: Chances are, if you live in hill country, you’ve tried a Fredericksburg peach. But have you ever picked your own? Well, you can at Jenschke Orchards! And here’s even more things to do with kids if you want to spend a whole weekend in Fredericksburg.
• Keep those kids reading all summer long! Sign up for a summer reading program at your local library branch, or check out Barnes & Noble or Half Price Books for their programs.
• Float, SUP, Ride, or Boat out on the water. Basically, just get out on the water in some capacity! You can rent SUP, kayak, canoe, drive a retro boat, or even pedal a swan on Town Lake. You can take tubes and float down the San Marcos, Comal, or Guadalupe rivers. We also rented a “party barge” last summer with our friends out on Lake Travis and it was so fun we are going to go again this summer!

• Race each other on go-kartz at K1 Speed, Austin’s Park, or inside Pinballz Lake Creek.

• Visit the Dinosaur Park in Cedar Creek or the real dinosaur tracks in Leander.

• Check out the BMX tracks at 9th St Dirt Jumps or Elizabeth Milburn Park.

• We usually end up going roller skating a couple of times every summer. Playland Skate Center has a new program called Skater Tots that’s just for kids 5 & under the first Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. – noon!

More Summer Fun Ideas

• Go bowling! We like Mel’s Lonestar Lanes, Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl, Spare Time Texas, and inside Tom Foolery’s at Kalahari (they have epic milkshakes at this one!) Spare Time has a Free Summer Fun Pass for kids. June 1- August 31, kids can bowl one game free every weekday before 5 p.m. Register before you go to get this offer.

• Drive through safari at Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City. Ride on the tractor-pulled guided tour and buy the large feed bucket ( you can use it in the petting zoo as well)!

• Visit the goats at Jester King or the llamas at The Shady Llama. Jester King is one of our favorite breweries. They have goats, a giant field for kids to run around, and they even got a new playground! For more kid-friendly breweries, go here!

• McKinney Falls + Meanwhile Brewing. We adore this combo and did it last summer. I think we are going to repeat it every year- it was that good! Wear your swimsuits and go floating around the falls at McKinney Falls, then dry off and change and head over to Meanwhile Brewing for some lunch/dinner/beer! They have the best patio (with a playground) in Austin!

• Get a snow cone. We love visiting Sno Ride at Littlefields (such a cute little play space!) or Woody’s Shave Ice (it’s right by one of our favorite hikes- Lost Creek!)

• Visit the swimming pool at Blanco State Park.

• Visit the Wildflower Center. They usually have a free day every summer for Lady Bird Day (in July- check their calendar for updates).

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