The Ultimate Summer 2025 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. I’ve included events, adventures, indoor play, water play, outdoor fun, and more. Here is your ultimate summer bucket list for kids in Austin, including plenty of free things to do with your whole family!
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The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin: JUNE EVENTS
June 1
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.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 1:05 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! ๐ฆ JURASSIC PARK DAY! ๐ฆ
June 2
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 3
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
June 4
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
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 25, 2025.
June 5
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 6
National Donut Day is June 6, 2025! Get free donuts at participating donut stores. Shipley offers a free glazed donut with a purchase. Krispy Kreme, Duck Donuts, and Dunkin’ also offer free donuts on National Donut Day.
Ride the Zilker Eagle mini train for free on the first Friday of every month!
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Music in the Park from 7-9 p.m. at Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Rd, Pflugerville. There is no admission charge, so bring lawn chairs, pfurry friends, blankets, picnic baskets, friends and neighbors for free evening of music, entertainment and relaxation.
June 7
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 7th – August 10th, and complete three (3) activity badges!
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Pop Up Play Day at Mesa Village Park 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department โPop Up Play Dayโ is popping into YOUR community park to bring the PARTY to YOU! Join us at various neighborhood parks throughout the summer for FREE family activities, music and dance, food and refreshments and more. Get active, enjoy the fresh air, connect with your community, and have fun while checking out YOUR neighborhood park.
Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot. Go to any Home Depot on the first Saturday of each month between 9 am โ 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 8
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Summer Concert & Club Party at Bell Springs Winery from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $5-10 Live music, beer, wine, tacos.
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. โ 4 p.m. Sculpture Searches, crafts, and free admission for visitors of all ages. 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin
June 9
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 10
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
June 11
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
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 25, 2025.
June 12
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 13-14
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Juneteenth Festival Round Rock: The Voice Inc. and the City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is back again for the 19th annual FREE Round Rock Juneteenth Festival in Old Settlers Park. The concert is FREE for the entire family and parking on Saturday is $10 cash-only, with all proceeds supporting next yearโs event.
June 14
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission and family activities every second Saturday.
Juneteenth Block Party of Leander is June 14, 2025 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.
June 15
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025. This is also a FREE DAY at the Zilker Botanical Garden!
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
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 16
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin
June 17
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
June 18
Terra Toys is having their annual Fairy Tea Party on June 18, 2025. Tickets available for purchase in store only. Craft your own custom fairy!๐งโโ๏ธEnjoy complimentary face painting and delicious tea & cookies!๐งโโ๏ธ ๐Fairy tickets are $5 each and magically turn into a $5 unicorn gift coin to use in store on the day of the event!
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
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 25, 2025.
June 19
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 20
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Rock the Block in Downtown Pflugerville (100 E Main St, Pflugerville) from 8-10 p.m. An evening of live music, food vendors and a lively community atmosphere. Do not miss the pfun – come join us and rock the block! There is no admission charge, so bring your lawn chairs, pfurry friends, blankets, friends and neighbors for great evening of music, entertainment and fun in downtown Pflugerville!
Moonlight Movie Night at Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park, Round Rock from 7:30-10 p.m. Moana 2
June 21
Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Loweโs 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.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 22
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at Texas Science & Natural History Museum. Get free admission on the 4th Sunday of each month!
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 23
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 24
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
June 25
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
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 25, 2025. Last show of the season!
June 26
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 27
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point: Beatle Mania 7:30-10 p.m. at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. โFriday Fun Nightsโ at Yonders Point IS BACK for 2025! Join your Parks and Recreation Department for the FREE โFriday Fun Nightsโ at Yonders Point at Old Settlers Park. Bring the entire family and enjoy fun themed activities on select Friday nights from May through August. Yonders Point, located just southwest of the baseball fields in Old Settlers Park, is a place where families can picnic and enjoy an amazing view of Bright Lake. The plaza includes landscaping and trees, pergolas with swings, terraced seating and lounges.
June 28
Dinosaur Day at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy special educational and interactive activities and bring fossils for in-person identification by a paleontologist. Touch real fossil specimens, check out a 33-foot cast replica of a full tyrannosaur skeleton and see a wide assortment of paleontology specimens. Complete a Dinosaur Day scavenger hunt and come early for a special story time! Plus, get 20% off select dinosaur-themed merchandise in the Museum Store! All Dinosaur Day activities take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are included with the purchase of museum admission.
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
June 29
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
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 30
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin: JULY EVENTS
July 1
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
July 2
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
July 3
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
July 4
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Ride the Zilker Eagle mini train for free on the first Friday of every month!
Red White & Boom at Typhoon Texas at 9 p.m.
Parade and Frontier Days from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Annual Sertoma Independence Day Parade will once again feature giant helium and cold air inflatables, community groups and patriotic spirit.
This 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. to beat the heat, so arrive early to find the best seat to watch and celebrate!
Frontier Days opens at 12:00 noon. Let the celebration continue! Join in at Old Settlers Park with patriotic fun and festivities including carnival rides, entertainment, LIVE music featuring Elevation Band, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Pepper Eating Contest, vendors and more! Keep Calm and Sparkle On with a fantastic firework show at dark featuring a live performance from the Austin Symphonic Band! Stick around after the fireworks for another live performance from the fantastic Elevation Band to wrap up a spectacular night!
July 4
H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks from 5-10 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).
Kyleโs 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 5
Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot. Go to any Home Depot on the first Saturday of each month between 9 am โ 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
July 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.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
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 7
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
July 8
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
July 9
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
July 10
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Movie in the Park at Deep Eddy Pool: Moana 2 at 8 p.m. Free popcorn!
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin
July 11
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 12
Check out the Zilker Botanical Gardens Faerie Trail May 10 – July 12, 2025. (LAST DAY!!!)
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission and family activities every second Saturday.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 13
FREE DAY at the Zilker Botanical Garden!
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 12:05 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!
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. โ 4 p.m. Sculpture Searches, crafts, and free admission for visitors of all ages. 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 14
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
July 15
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
July 16
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
July 17
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 18
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Moonlight Movie Night from 7:30-10 p.m. at Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The Santa Clause
Rock the Block in Downtown Pflugerville (100 E Main St, Pflugerville) from 8-10 p.m. An evening of live music, food vendors and a lively community atmosphere. Do not miss the pfun – come join us and rock the block! There is no admission charge, so bring your lawn chairs, pfurry friends, blankets, friends and neighbors for great evening of music, entertainment and fun in downtown Pflugerville!
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 19
Pop Up Play Day at Lake Creek Park & Pool from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department โPop Up Play Dayโ is popping into YOUR community park to bring the PARTY to YOU! Join us at various neighborhood parks throughout the summer for FREE family activities, music and dance, food and refreshments and more. Get active, enjoy the fresh air, connect with your community, and have fun while checking out YOUR neighborhood park.
Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Loweโs 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.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 20
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at the Museum of Ice Cream or at one of these ice cream spots with playgrounds.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 21
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
July 22
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
July 23
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
July 24
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 25
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point: Luau 7:30-10 p.m. at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. โFriday Fun Nightsโ at Yonders Point IS BACK for 2025! Join your Parks and Recreation Department for the FREE โFriday Fun Nightsโ at Yonders Point at Old Settlers Park. Bring the entire family and enjoy fun themed activities on select Friday nights from May through August. Yonders Point, located just southwest of the baseball fields in Old Settlers Park, is a place where families can picnic and enjoy an amazing view of Bright Lake. The plaza includes landscaping and trees, pergolas with swings, terraced seating and lounges.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 26
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 27
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at Texas Science & Natural History Museum. Get free admission on the 4th Sunday of each month!
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
July 28
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
July 29
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
July 30
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
July 31
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List For Kids in Austin: AUGUST EVENTS
August 1
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Ride the Zilker Eagle mini train for free on the first Friday of every month!
Moonlight Movie Night at Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. National Treasure
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 2
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot. Go to any Home Depot on the first Saturday of each month between 9 am โ 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 3
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
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.
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!
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 4
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
August 5
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
August 6
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
August 7
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 8
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 9
Pop Up Play Day at Meadow Lake Park 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department โPop Up Play Dayโ is popping into YOUR community park to bring the PARTY to YOU! Join us at various neighborhood parks throughout the summer for FREE family activities, music and dance, food and refreshments and more. Get active, enjoy the fresh air, connect with your community, and have fun while checking out YOUR neighborhood park.
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission and family activities every second Saturday.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 10
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
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. โ 4 p.m. Sculpture Searches, crafts, and free admission for visitors of all ages. 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 11
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
August 12
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
August 13
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
August 14
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Movie in the Park at Deep Eddy Pool: Splash at 8 p.m. Free popcorn!
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 15
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
Rock the Block in Downtown Pflugerville (100 E Main St, Pflugerville) from 8-10 p.m. An evening of live music, food vendors and a lively community atmosphere. Do not miss the pfun – come join us and rock the block! There is no admission charge, so bring your lawn chairs, pfurry friends, blankets, friends and neighbors for great evening of music, entertainment and fun in downtown Pflugerville!
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE!
August 16
Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Loweโs 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.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025.
See the Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On: the Musical! July 11- August 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It’s FREE! (Last night!)
August 17
Visit the Dinosaurs at the Wildflower Center from May 16-Aug 17, 2025. (Last day!!!)
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 1:05 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 19
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
August 20
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
August 22
Friday Fun Nights at Yonders Point: Giant Park Play Palooza 7:30-10 p.m. at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. โFriday Fun Nightsโ at Yonders Point IS BACK for 2025! Join your Parks and Recreation Department for the FREE โFriday Fun Nightsโ at Yonders Point at Old Settlers Park. Bring the entire family and enjoy fun themed activities on select Friday nights from May through August. Yonders Point, located just southwest of the baseball fields in Old Settlers Park, is a place where families can picnic and enjoy an amazing view of Bright Lake. The plaza includes landscaping and trees, pergolas with swings, terraced seating and lounges.
August 23
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
August 24
H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at Texas Science & Natural History Museum. Get free admission on the 4th Sunday of each month!
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
August 26
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland is every Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m. for kids 5 and under (no older siblings may participate). Skates, scooter skates, skatemates, push toys, and giant bouncy balls. Bring your favorite toy on wheels! We allow scooters, balance bikes, push toys, and activity.
Free Tuesdays at The Blanton. Visitors get free admission every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
Free Community Tuesdays at The Thinkery. The Thinkery has free admission on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. Register online to secure your spot.
August 27
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
August 30
Free story time every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople
August 31
Cherrywood Coffeehouse has free live kids’ music on most Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Call ahead or check their calendar before going to make sure!
Kids Day at Round Rock Express at 1:05 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!
Ideas To Keep You Busy All Summer Long
Camps & Classes
Austin area Summer Camps your kids will love.
No manners? No problem! Sign your kids up for manners classes this summer!
Keep Their Brains Sharp By Reading
Join a local Summer Reading Challenge! Local libraries, bookstores, and more are hosting summer reading challenges for kids of all ages all summer long. And while you’re at it, check out one of these local independent bookstores that are great for kids!
Keep Cool With Some Water Play
Here’s a list of all the local Austin Splash Pads (includes a Google map with them all pinned!)
Check out a local waterpark!
Barton Springs Pool and Deep Eddy Pool are the most iconic pools in Austin.
Check out these local “beaches” if you can’t get away to the real thing.
Depending on water levels/recent rain, these Austin area swimming holes can be a big hit! Some even have rope swings!
Indoor Play
Kids climbing the walls at home? Take them to climb for real!
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.
Free crafts kids can do in Austin.
Too hot to eat outside with kids? Here are all the best places to eat that also have indoor places for kids to play!
Children’s Museums are always fun to visit over the summer. Here are 6 Children’s Museums that are close to Austin.
Speaking of museums, the Museum of Ice Cream is always fun to explore on a hot day! Or check out the Texas Science Museum on UT campus.
Visit the Escape Game for kid-friendly escape rooms like the playground.
See a kid-friendly improv comedy show!
Play Street Museum is so much fun- they have a Sunset Valley location and a Round Rock location!
Take the kids to play arcade games all day for only $12!
Check out all the fun places to play indoors with kids around Austin.
H Mart is always a fun indoor spot for kids!
Outdoor Play
All our favorite playgrounds around town.
And here are all the shadiest playgrounds!
Hike out to see the real dinosaur footprints in Leander.
Take a hike (on a cooler day!) or check out these hiking spots with a waterfall.
Hiking the Barton Creek Greenbelt: everything you need to know.
Ride your bikes along the Brushy Creek Trail and stop to play at the playgrounds along the way!
Gus Fruh is the best spot to climb rocks with kids.
Meet Malin The Troll at Pease Park!
9th Street BMX at Duncan Park is a shady BMX bike park (go on a off-time to avoid crowds if you have younger kids).
Free Fun
Here’s all the FREE FUN you can have with your kids in Austin this summer.
All the places where KIDS EAT FREE.
The Top 10 Free Things To Do With Kids In Austin. The 10 best free & cheap things to do every weekend in Austin.
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.
Staycation Ideas
Spend a day out on the water at Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake). You can SUP, drive a Retro Boat, kayak, and more!
Ride the Zilker Eagle mini train. You can ride for free on the first Friday of every month!
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 soon too!
Check out all our favorite restaurants with playgrounds around Austin. Or if you’re just looking for pizza, here’s where you can find pizza + playground combos. Or get up and out the door early to beat the heat and meet up with friends for a play date at a local coffee shop with a playground!
Visit the Domain. Here’s all the kid-friendly things to do there!
Visit the Mueller Neighborhood. Here’s all the kid-friendly things to do there.
Go on a “Fortlandia Forts Scavenger Hunt” all around town and visit all the old forts!
Play minigolf all around town (some indoor, some outdoor).
Here are 5 AMAZING ITINERARIES that you can copy for having fun around Austin.
Staycation Ideas
If you have little animal lovers at home, check out all the places you can have animal encounters in Austin and beyond.
Go Karts all around Austin.
Act like a tourist and spend a day on South Congress.
Seeing Austin’s famous bat colony is a must-do! We like seeing it from the water on a bat cruise!
If you have babies, toddlers, or preschoolers- here’s all our favorite things to do around town. This is the ideal toddler’s day out in Austin. Or, if you have older kids, like tweens/teens, here are some fun ideas for them!
50 Fun Things To Do With Kids In Austin (so you’ll never run out of ideas).
If you’re looking to maximize your time out of the house by eating out after doing something fun, here’s a few of our favorite Food + Fun Pairings.
Make some time to volunteer as a family this summer!
Go on an Ice Cream Tour of Austin, or check out all the ice cream shops that also have playgrounds.
All my tips if you want to visit the world’s largest indoor water park.
Visit the goats at Jester King and The Civil Goat 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!
Day Trips
Take a day trip! There are so many fun places to visit that are close enough to do in a day (or spend the whole weekend)!
Rent a creekside cabana and relax for a day at Son’s Rio Cibolo. Or stay the night inside one of their treetop cabins! They also have multiple pools and even an old timey Texas Dance Hall that’s been converted to a game room! Use my code: AFFK20 to get 20% off!
Spend the day at Hamilton Pool.
Spend a day up in Round Rock, getting Round Rock Donuts, splashing at the splash pad, seeing THE ROUND ROCK, cooling off at checking out Rock’N River Waterpark, and catching a Round Rock Express Baseball game! Don’t forget to bring bikes and scooters to Play For All Abilities Park for their mini town and race track!
Drive over to Johnson City for the day and check out the Exotic Resort Zoo and Science Mill.
Kids love dinosaurs! You have to take them to the Dinosaur Park in Cedar Creek!
A day spent in Georgetown is always a good time!
Take a daytrip up to Waco and visit the Mayborn, the Dr. Pepper Museum, and Cameron Park Zoo.
If you have younger kids, take them to the children’s museum in Temple for the day!
San Marcos is always fun- for a day or for a whole weekend! Take a glass bottom boat ride, go tubing, have lunch along the river.
Travel Ideas
Take a trip over to Surfside Beach (it’s only 4 hours from Austin).
A weekend in Wimberley is always a good idea. We love staying at 7A Ranch.
Seguin is the cutest little Texas town to check out for the weekend!
Have a weekend adventure in Kerrville. See a play, slide down the Ingram Dam, go kayaking, and visit Stonehenge II!
Spend a weekend in Fredericksburg.
Want to try camping with your kids for the first time? See why we recommend this spot that’s close to Austin.
Before School Starts
10 last-minute ideas you can do before school starts back up!