Indoor Activities For Toddlers In Austin
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Indoor Activities For Toddlers In Austin
Story Times
BookPeople has kid story times every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. They also have a traveling petting zoo story time every third Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Tiny Tails To You!
First Light Books has kid story time on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Paper Bark Birch in Cedar Park has kid story times on Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Check your local Austin Public Library branch for more kid story times!
Toddler Tuesdays at Brentwood Social House
Bring your littles and meet other caregivers at our weekly Toddler Tuesdays, every Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. in the family room. Story Time at 9:30 a.m. It’s a relaxed way to connect with other families while your toddlers explore, play, and listen to stories.
Skater Tots at Pins & Wheels at Playland
Every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. Skates & skate mates are included with admission. You can also bring your favorite toy on wheels like scooters, balance bikes, push toys (no regular bikes or tricycles). Adults and non-walking infants are no charge (just pay for your toddlers). Adults are welcome to walk on the skate floor. This session is for children 5 and under only, no older siblings may participate.
Baby Bloomers at The Thinkery
Baby Bloomers is a special program exclusively for visitors ages 0–3 years and their families. Friday and Saturday mornings from 8 – 10 a.m. Reserve your tickets in advance to enjoy open-ended explorations and learning through play. $7 Member | $9 standard | $3 Museums for All tickets
Junior Jumpers Jam at Altitude
Wed-Fri from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Designed for ages 2-6. $12 for 1 child + 1 parent or $20 for 2 children + 2 parents. Socks not included. Jumpers must be 6 years old or under to receive the Junior Jumpers Jam pricing. Every jumper must be accompanied by an adult. Parent pass is not required. Cannot be combined with any other offers. May not be available on holidays and days off school.
Toybrary
Austin’s only toy-lending library! Plus a great indoor space to bring your kids to play. There’s so many toys and the fun part is that you can rent your kids’ favorite ones and bring them home with you! Then, when they grow bored of those, bring them back and swap them out for some new ones!
H Mart
The tiniest and cutest little free indoor play area is right inside H Mart! Plus, they have those adorable little shopping carts for kids tht toddlers love to push around the store!
Think Lounge
Work while you’re kids play (supervised!) at this ingenious spot in North Austin/Cedar Park! There’s a work cafe on one side and a kid space with dedicated childcare on the other, so you are able to get your work done undistracted, but you are never more than a moment away from your kids!
Austin Salt Room
Self care plus toddler time in one! Check out Austin Salt Room for kid play time slots. They have some toys and books for your toddlers to play while you both get all the breathing benefits of being in the salt room.
Indoor Playscapes (remember your socks!)
North Austin
There’s a whole section that’s just for babies and toddlers!
There’s a small toddler-only play area here, and if you go while all the big kids are in school, you can safely explore the entire place without feeling overwhelmed!
They have a giant climbing structure, plus a babies area and toddlers area!
Sunset Valley
We absolutely love this spot! Pre-register for your play time before you go to make sure they have room. You also get a free snack token with your visit and can add on fun activities like slime-making and crafts!
Lakeway
A tiny town that’s just for kids! Perfect for toddlers. They also have super fun character visits and events!
Cedar Park
It’s very big, but you can climb around inside the play structure with your toddlers. If they are feeling brave enough to do it alone, you can still watch them on their giant screens from the dining area!
We love Little Land! We were so sad when this sensory play gym at the Domain closed, but there are still the Cedar Park and Buda locations!
If you think your toddler can handle jumping around, try taking them to Inflatable Wonderland! Indoor bounce houses, climbing structure, ball pit, and more.
Georgetown
A small indoor play area that’s the perfect size for toddlers. Pre-book online!
This place is great, but can feel a little chaotic. I would definitely follow my toddler around the entire time in here. But if you go on a weekday when the big kids are at school, it will feel less crazy!
Round Rock
We absolutely love this spot! Pre-register for your play time before you go to make sure they have room. You also get a free snack token with your visit and can add on fun activities like slime-making and crafts!
A very tiny, very charming place space in Round Rock that’s the perfect size for toddlers to waddle around and play safely. You can snag a coffee from their cafe and watch them play without feeling like you have to hover behind them the whole time. Book your play session online.
Leander
Indoor play and café space for ages 0 to 6. Book play sessions online.
Dripping Springs
Indoor play and cafe in Dripping Springs.
Art Studios
Classes for kids like Art Play (ages 1-6 plus a parent) and Preschool Art (drop-off class ages 3-6) in their new Art House location which is just gorgeous!
One of our favorite art studios for kids!
Pre-K classes and a toddler play group every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11:30 a.m.
Children’s Museums
Here’s a post that’s all about the closest children’s museums to Austin!
Indoor Restaurants/Coffee Shops With Play Areas
Free Mall Play Areas
Barton Creek Square just got a brand-new play area update: with the Carebears!
Lakeline Mall also has a free indoor play area for toddlers.
Waterparks
Indoor water park that’s on the smaller side, so you can bring your toddlers without feeling overwhelmed.
The biggest indoor waterpark in the world! With two entire sections dedicated specifically for toddlers!
You should check this out: Where To Play With Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers in Austin
