Stop by the fossil display tables to see real prehistoric fossils up close and learn about shark ancestors and other prehistoric aquatic life with the Texas Science and Natural History Museum.
Join us for a totally JAW-some concert with songwriter, YouTuber, and "singing zoologist," Lucas Miller! You'll laugh, groove, and sing as you become a shark expert in this interactive, multimedia program that delights the whole family.
Explore a different symbol of Texas each month through stories, crafts, and hands-on activities with special guests. Event Details Learn about the cacti of Texas with Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, make a cardboard cacti craft, and listen to a cacti-themed storytime. Drop in for this hands-on program incorporating movement, play, and tactile learning into engaging experiences where younger […]
Enjoy a FREE day full of discovery and learning for homeschool families at the Bullock Museum. Explore Texas art and art history at the Bullock Museum this spring and celebrate Youth Art Month by enjoying works of art created by students across the state. Join us in hands-on activities and special art-related classes that showcase different types […]
Join us for a special multisensory screening of the Disney film, The Emperor's New Groove. Open seating in the Texas Spirit Theater will begin at 2 p.m. and all children over the age of four need a ticket for entry. Any child under four in a guaranteed seat will require a ticket. Concessions from the IMAX® […]
Texas is teeming with cool, creepy, crawly critters! Learn about our local reptile species and their unique features, how they fit into our environment, find food, survive, and defend themselves. Join the Bullock Museum and Austin Reptile Shows to see real, live reptiles from right here in the Lone Star State. Drop in for this hands-on program […]
Experience how Texans applied their math skills to comply with food rationing in World War II. Uncover the biological properties of chili peppers that make them a vital part of Texas cooking. Find out what exactly science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics have to do with Texas history! On select Thursdays at STEAM Lab, students […]
Enjoy stories, songs, dancing, and bubbles in a fun and interactive concert with local children's musician Staci Gray. The Summer Storytime series occurs alternating Tuesdays throughout the summer with storytelling events for ages 2-5. Activities are included with museum admission.
Make throwback '90s-themed crafts such as shrink plastic keychains, friendship bracelets, fuse beads, fortune tellers, and more! All materials are provided for this drop-in program. The Kids Make & Create series occurs alternating Wednesdays throughout the summer for ages 6–12. Activities are included with museum admission.
Disney’s epic adventure follows the story of Simba, a feisty lion cub who “just can’t wait to be king.” Led astray by his ambitious Uncle Scar, Simba adopts a carefree lifestyle with his hilarious companions, Timon and Pumbaa, and forgets his regal responsibilities. But destiny calls and he must decide when the time is right […]
Enjoy interactive storytime at The Bob Bullock Museum! June 25th: Mr. Freddy July 9th: Chickasaw Storytime with Amy Bluemel July 23rd: Scottish Rite Children's Theatre August 6th: Texas Tales with Ramlin' Rita
June 26th: Join our friends at Girlstart for interactive STEM demos and hands-on activities. July 10th: Go back in time with Pioneer Farms through interactive historical games and crafts. July 24th: Design and build LEGO creations and explore LEGO robotics with ESTEAM Learning Labs. August 7th: Create a Horned Lizard magnet using sustainable materials with artist Juliet […]
🚗 PEPPERMINT PARKWAY at @cota_official opens today! 🤗
@peppermintparkway
📍 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Del Valle, TX
🚗 Drive the Parkway through millions of twinkling lights, animated characters, and my favorite: the inflatable Santas! 😂
🏎️Drive the REAL RACETRACK at COTA!
🎟️ $45-99
Then check out the Plaza for more holiday fun:
🎅🏻 Photos with Santa
🎡 Rides
✉️ Letters to Santa
🍪 Cookie decorating
🐐 Petting Zoo
☕️ Hot cocoa and treats
🏎️ Go karts
⛳️ Mini golf
And more!
📅 Nov 22-Dec 29
11/22
🍂Autumn Carnival @austincityparks at Virginia L Brown Rec Center 4:30-6:30pm
🎅🏻 Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s (free photo with Santa)
🎨 Arty Party at Laguna Gloria @contemporaryatx 10-11am Free!
🦖 Jurassic Jamboree Dino Fest at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
⛺️ Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🧙 @hpforbiddenforestexperience
⛸️Winter Wonderland at @thepitchaustin ice skating and activities for the whole family! North Pole Play area, meet Santa on the weekends!
🎥Finding Nemo at @skishores 7pm
🌟Luminations at @wildflowercenter opening night!
🎥 E.T. at Metz Park @austincityparks at sunset. Bring blankets & chairs! Free!
🎶 Free live music on the patio at @central_market North Lamar 6-8:30pm
🎅🏻 @santasranch 6-11pm
11/23
👧Playdate in the Park at Metz Park 10am-noon
🎅🏻Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s (free photo with Santa)
🦖Jurassic Jamboree Dino Fest at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
⛺️Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🎄Grinchmas at @domainnorthside 3-6pm followed by the tree lighting
🧙 @hpforbiddenforestexperience
🎨 Fall Art Pop Up For kids at @slackersbrew 11am-noon
📚 Story Time at @bookpeople at 10:30am
📖 Free Story Time at @paperbarkbirchbooks at 11am
😂 @excusedabsencecomedy kid-friendly improv show at 11am $5 at @coldtownetheater
🎅🏻 @santasranch 6-11pm
🎉 Anniversary Party at @waysouthatx 2-6pm
😂 @csz_austin Comedy Sportz at @pinballz_lakecreek at 7:30pm
11/24
🎅🏻Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s (free photo with Santa)
🦖Jurassic Jamboree Dino Fest at @sweeteatsfruitfarm 9am-6pm
⛺️Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🧙 @hpforbiddenforestexperience
👧Kids Festival at @dreamlanddstx 12-7pm petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, bounce house & more
🎶Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
🦖Free 4th Sunday at @texas.science.museum 1-5pm
😂Family-friendly improv show at @hideouttheatre 4pm $5
🎅🏻 @santasranch 6-10pm
🧗♀️ @cruxccpflugerville @cruxcc CHECK OUT THE NEW PFLUGERVILLE LOCATION! 🤩
📍 18817 N Heatherwilde Blvd Bldg 3, Pflugerville, TX
🎟️ Kids 5 & under are $5
There’s so much for kids to do here! An entire kids section that has bouldering, a slide, a warped wall, ropes climbing/belay, and more!
I also love how welcoming they are towards kids in the adult section. My kids wanted to try some more challenging stuff out in the big area and they were encouraged to try it! There’s a helpful code system that has cute little animal faces to show the difficulty level. For example, my kids mostly stuck to the “Sloth” belays (the easiest ones).
🐠 Simar Seafood & Steak 🥩
📍 9503 Research Blvd Unit 400, Austin
@simar_atx is such an ideal place to eat out for families in Austin! Here’s why we love it:
🧸 Indoor/outdoor play area. Is it indoors? Is it outdoors? It’s both! 👏 Such a genius concept and I’ve never seen anything else like it. Perfect for patio season (right now!!!) but also hot weather or cold weather. It’s covered and indoors but also right off the patio so it’s sort of outside too? Whatever you call it, I think it’s perfect!! There’s so much to play with and it’s a large play area so even if it’s crowded there’s still plenty of room and lots to do!
🌮 Everything was delicious but my favorite hands down was the mini starter tacos 🤤
🪑 They have a gorgeous patio that’s covered so you can enjoy it almost year round.
🤩It’s a big place and would be a great spot for a large group/family gathering!
🎹 They even have a piano in the front!
🍔 Kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal!
🙌 Use code: TIDE10 for 10% off your total bill!!
🩰 Opening weekend for @balletaustin The Nutcracker at @longcenter is Dec 6-8!
For one weekend only, guests will a free magical experience before the show! Professional holiday photos, Clara’s Dreamland and photos with Clara, a coloring station, magician, character parade, and more!
👀 Purchase tickets to see @balletaustin at the link in my bio!
These special events take place before the show on opening weekend only!
🚀 @stargazerbar has landed in East Austin! 🙌
📍 979 Springdale, Suite 130 Austin, TX 78702 (formerly Austin Eastciders)
☕️ Coffee, cocktails, mocktails, lite bites, kolaches from @batchatx , gluten free treats from @maaribuatx , @lickicecreams and 2 food trucks: @dippingspringstenderco and Santo Patio
🍕 You can even order and pick up pizza from @bambinoatx (with a discount!)
🚀They have a gorgeous tree covered patio with a space ship playground for kids! Such a fun spot to meet for a playdate! 🤗
⏰ Open daily from 7am-late
🍣 ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI 🍣
@machisushiatx has all you can eat sushi! This is the perfect spot for a special dinner for your teens who never seem to get full (spoiler alert: they will finally be full lol!)
📍 2200 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin
🧋 My kids all like boba tea so we got that too (it’s not all you can drink fyi!) They also love Ramune Japanese soda where you pop the little ball inside and watch it fizz so we got those too!
🍣The sushi was delicious! The Shaggy Dog was our favorite roll.
🍣My youngest isn’t a big eater, so we were able to order a single roll for him a la carte and not pay the All You Can Eat price!
🍦The fried ice cream at the end was a fun experience too.
🎅🏻 Santa on the Terrace 📸
📍 @longcenter
701 W Riverside Dr, Austin
📅 Nov 30 from 11am-2:30pm
📸 Free photos with Santa! No tickets required.
🐶 Pets are welcome too!
🍦 Last year there was an ice cream truck and yard games to play!
