How to Have an Epic Spring Break in Austin with Kids
Spring Break is coming right up! If you’re looking for things to do to keep your kids entertained, we’ve got a great round-up of day trips, camps, and staycation ideas for you to check out. Here is how to have an epic spring break in Austin with kids.
Camps
ATX Yoga Girl Yoga + Mindful Art Spring Break Camp Choose from 1-3 days: March 13-18, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 6-11 years old at the Serena Room at Casa de Luz, 1701 Toomey Rd, Austin. Lunch included!
PEAS Spring Break Camp at PEAS Community Farm & Emeril’s Teaching Kitchen at Cunningham Elementary (2200 Berkeley Ave, Austin). Ages 7-11 and includes games and activities, cooking, nature explorations, nature art, survival skills, music, and more!
All Star Sports Camp at both Soccer Zone South Austin and Lakeline.
Avila Soccer Camp (Saturdays and Sundays included) at four different locations.
Foodie Kids is offering spring break camps with fun themes like “Keep Austin Weird”, “Willy Wonka”, and “Carnival”. 3818 Far W Blvd #107, Austin
Austin Ninjas has a spring break camp with both full day and half day options. Location varies.
How to Have an Epic Spring Break in Austin with Kids: Camps
Bee Cave Riding Center Horseback Riding, 15740 Hamilton Pool Rd, Austin
Austin Bouldering Project camps for climbing and social time, 979 Springdale Rd #150, Austin.
Austin Tennis Academy, 6800 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd, Austin.
Creative Action at 1023 Springdale Rd Bldg 3, Austin
Kids Acting Studio at multiple locations
Zach Theater has camps for kids of all ages at both of their locations.
Georgetown Palace has 2 spring break camps March 11-19, 2023, 810 S Austin Ave, Georgetown.
Idea Lab Kids, 8620 Burnet Rd, Suite 500, Austin
Figment Creative Labs has camp on March 13-17, 2023 at 7809 Brodie Ln, Austin
Cordovan Art School has spring break camps at multiple locations.
The Art Garage offers camp at 11190 Circle Dr #202, Austin.
Camp Doublecreek, 800 Double Creek Dr, Round Rock.
How to Have an Epic Spring Break in Austin with Kids: Camps
Fantastic Magic Camp is March 13-17, 2023, Journey Church in Crestview
Jump! Gymnastics Camp, 3 locations.
Kidstrong has camps at several locations March 13-17, 2023.
Tumble Tech has camps at both their locations on March 13-17, 2023.
Jungle Movement has camp all week of spring break, you can choose half or full day, one day or the full week! 2701 Gattis School Rd #100C, Round Rock
Austin Nature and Science Center, 2389 Stratford Dr, Austin.
Kind is the New Cool Spring Break Camp At Reach for the Stars ATXโs new Kindness camp (in Lakeway), kids aged 6-10 will learn why โKind is the New Coolโ. March 13-16 from 10 a.m. โ noon.
Day Trips
The Sherwood Forest Faire is happening every weekend from March 4-April 23, 2023 (plus Friday, March 17) from 10 a.m. – dusk.
Mighty Thomas Carnival at Dell Diamond March 10-19, 2023.
Dinosaur Park is always high on our list of fun and quick day trips for kids! 893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek.
Check out the Temple Children’s Museum (about an hour’s drive from Austin).
Explore the Science Mill in Johnson City.
San Marcos has the coolest glass bottom boat tours.
Climb Enchanted Rock (or just hang out in Fredericksburg).
Pick some berries at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls.
Go to Waco for the day and visit the Mayborn Museum, the Cameron Park Zoo, and the Dr. Pepper Museum.
Relax at a lakeside cabana at Son’s Rio Cibolo and spend a day out on the water.
Check out the ten best things to do in Wimberley with kids.
Find more day trips from Austin with kids ideas here!
Staycation Ideas
Take a hike! Here are trails for strollers/babies, toddlers, kids, waterfalls, and more!
The Rodeo also comes to town this time of year! Check out the fairgrounds, see the animals, watch the pig races and some live music, and ride all the rides! Here are all our tips for going to Rodeo Austin.
Check out the REAL dinosaur tracks in Leander!
Bring the kids to Cidercade, all you can play arcade games for only $10!
If the weather is warm, take the kids to Barton Springs (read our tips on going with kids here). 2131 William Barton Dr, Austin
If the weather isn’t on your side (typical with this time of year- you never know what you’re going to get!) check out an indoor place to play.
Kalahari would be an epic staycation experience! 3001 Kalahari Blvd. Round Rock
Spend a day down at Mueller Lake Park. Feed the ducks, have a picnic and play at the playground, explore the Thinkery, and get an ice cream before heading home.
How to Have an Epic Spring Break in Austin with Kids: Staycation
Creature-loving kids will love Zookeeper Exotics where you can see a real sloth (!) and many other different animals, 9012 Research Blvd, Austin.
Top Golf or Peter Pan Mini Golf would be fun for the whole family!
Go shopping at a local farmers market.
Check out a few local breweries with playgrounds or restaurants with playgrounds.
Play at one of our favorite local parks.
Take the kids out to climb a tree!
Blue Hole in Georgetown is free, easy to get to, and fun for all ages. We like how manageable it feels to take even the youngest toddlers here, since there are sections that are shallow as well as deeper ones for the big kids to swim/float around in. My kids loved throwing pebbles into the water when they were little. Bonus: stop at Hat Creek beforehand and bring a picnic lunch with you down to the water! 100 Blue Hole Park, Georgetown.
Sweet Eats Fruit Farm has so much to do, you could easily spend an entire day here (and the kids will crash in the car on the ride home)! 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Lady Bird Lake for some on the water fun like canoeing, kayaking, SUP, or even take a ride on a retro boat. Try renting from Zilker Park Boat Rentals, or Retro Boat Rentals.
How to Have an Epic Spring Break in Austin with Kids: Staycation
Play at Zilker Park, 2131 1/2, William Barton Dr, Austin.
Ride the Cedar Rock Railroad. It’s a cute little train with a playground and only costs $3, 390 Borho Dr, Round Rock.
Check out Mount Bonnell at sunset for a free, easy hike for all skill levels; the hardest part will be the stairs at the beginning (and keeping wandering kids from the edge!) 3800 Mount Bonnell Road, Austin
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center costs $20/adult, $10/child (3 and under are free). 24814 Hamilton Pool Rd, Round Mountain.
Austin Nature and Science Center is a great free option for kids to do something that’s outdoors, 2389 Stratford Dr, Austin.
Big Bend National Park
If you plan on going to Big Bend over spring break with your kids, read all our tips here!
Free Fun For Kids in Austin
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