How To Have An Epic No-Spend January in Austin With Kids
January is a great time to reset and start the new year off on the right foot. And what better way to do that than by enjoying some quality family time without breaking the bank? That’s right – we’re talking about a no-spend January in Austin with kids! Here are some fantastic ways to keep your kids entertained and engaged all month long without spending a dime.
No-Spend January in Austin With Kids
Holiday Lights Display at Mozart’s Coffee– both reserved tables and free GA tickets available- on January 5th and 6th.
Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot on Saturday, January 6 from 9am-noon.
Free Story Time at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
First Sunday at the Bullock Museum– free admission and activities for kids from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on January 7.
Free live kids music at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. with Strawbitty Yops on January 7.
Sunday Makebreak from 2-4 p.m. at all Michael’s stores. Make a craft for free!
Free admission to the Thinkery every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. and every Tuesday from 3-7 p.m.
No-Spend January in Austin With Kids
Wednesday Family Fun Night at IKEA ~Cupcakes! Wednesday, January 10 from 5-6pm. Register here.
Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria free admission on January 13 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fun With Science at Lakeshore Learning on Jan 13 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9828 Great Hills Trail, Austin
Family Day at Umlauf Sculpture Garden– free admission on January 14 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. free activities for kids.
Free live kids music at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. with Groundwork Music Project on January 14.
Free Day at Zilker Botanical Garden on Jan 15 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Letterpress Play is hosting a free “Reading Wednesday” event for kids on January 17 at 11:30 a.m. 2002 S Congress Ave, Austin
Tiny Tails Petting Zoo Storytime on Thursday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m. at BookPeople.
Kids DIY workshop at Lowes on January 20 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (make a toolbox!)
Free live kids music at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. with Oh Antonio! on January 21.
Free live kids music at Cherrywood Coffeehouse at 10 a.m. with Staci Gray on January 28.
No-Spend January in Austin With Kids
National LEGO Day event at IKEA on January 28 from 2-3 p.m.
Community Art Sunday at Creative Action on January 28 from 2-5 p.m.
Free open gym at Austin Elite Gym on Mondays – Thursdays from 11 a.m. – noon for kids walking-6yrs.
Free Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Take a hike! Here are all of our favorite kid-friendly hikes in the Austin area.
Dig for dinosaur bones in the sand pit at the Austin Nature & Science Center.
Visit the donkeys and take a hike at Berry Springs Park in Georgetown.
Visit the peacocks at Mayfield Park.
Free indoor playscape at Living Spaces Furniture Store in Pflugerville (remember to bring socks!)
Bring your bikes to the 9th Street BMX dirt jumps.
Play inside the playhouse at Katherine Fleischer Park in Wells Branch.
Check out the new play area inside Lakeline Mall.
Take your bikes and scooters to the mini race track and town at Play For All Abilities Park in Round Rock.
Feed the ducks at the Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd, Austin.
Bike to all 6 playgrounds along the Brushy Creek Trail.
Visit the sloth inside Zookeeper Exotics.
Play on the computers and attend a story time at the Central Public Library.
Take a free tour of the Capitol.
Play at one of these unique playgrounds in Austin.
Walk along the Ann & Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail and feed the ducks at Lou Neff Point.
Watch the sunset from the top of Mt. Bonnell.
Climb inside the treehouse at Pease Park.
See Ocho, the giant octopus that lives at Jessie Andrews Park.
Check out all the places where Kids Eat Free in Austin.