The Ultimate Austin Kids Bucket List for 2023

ByAddie Gross

If your intention for the new year is to get out and adventure or explore more, we’ve got some inspiration for you! Here are some local Austin adventures you can have with your kids this year. This is the Ultimate Austin Kids Bucket List for 2023.

The Ultimate Austin Kids Bucket List for 2023

January: Take a Hike

We try to do a First Day Hike every January 1 and take hikes almost every weekend. January is full of brisk, sunshine filled days that are perfect for afternoon hikes. Here’s a list of our favorite kid-friendly trails in Austin for strollers, toddlers, big kids and more!

February: Watch the Sunset from Mt Bonnell

When’s the last time you climbed Mt Bonnell? We highly recommend going at dusk and watching the sunset from the top/on the way back down.

March: Volunteer at It’s My Park Day

It’s My Park Day is your chance to give back to the Austin community! Teach your kids how to look outside themselves and their bubble and make an impact on the lives of those around them. Sign up for It’s My Park Day (Saturday, March 4, 2023) and help clean up the Austin area parks. Go here for more volunteering opportunities with kids in Austin.

BONUS MARCH ACTIVITIES:

April: Climb a Tree

If you have kids who love to climb, consider taking them out to one of these spots and hang out in the trees for a day!

BONUS APRIL ACTIVITIES:

May: Mother’s Day Tea Party/ Stop and Smell the Roses

Take mom out for a magical Mother’s Day tea party at Rivery Coffeehouse in Georgetown (call ahead for tea party reservations) or the Driskill Hotel in Austin. Then see some flowers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center or Zilker Botanical Garden.

BONUS MAY ACTIVITIES:

June: Take Dad to a Kid-Friendly Brewery

We’ve got a list of all the kid-friendly breweries in town (or just outside of town) that would be the perfect way to spend Father’s Day.

BONUS JUNE ACTIVITIES:

  • National Donut Day (get a free donut!)
  • Free entry to the Wildflower Center with Nature Nights, every Thursday in June

July: Swing on a Rope

One of the best ways to cool down on a hot summer day in Austin is to find a rope swing at a local watering hole! Here’s our list of favorite rope swings in the area.

BONUS JULY ACTIVITIES:

August: Flip off the Diving Board at Barton Springs

Because the water is so cold, and August is so hot, this is the perfect time to visit Barton Springs. Here are all our tips on visiting Barton Springs with kids.

BONUS AUGUST ACTIVITY: GET ON ISLAND TIME AT SON’S ISLAND

September: Stand Under a Waterfall

St Edwards Trail

Check out our list of local Austin area waterfalls to hike to (or stand under). Every hike is better when it includes a waterfall!

BONUS SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES:

October: Visit a Farm/ Pumpkin Patch

There are so many cute family-friendly farms close to Austin, some of them even turn into pumpkin patches as well. Here’s our guide to local pumpkin patches.

BONUS OCTOBER ACTIVITIES:

November: Take A Day Trip

If you have the time off for the week of Thanksgiving, the weather is usually nice enough to do a little traveling. You can stick close to home by going on a quick little day trip! Here is a list of our favorite places to hike that are close to Austin, plus a Weekend in Wimberley With Kids and a Weekend in Fredericksburg with Kids.

BONUS NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES:

December: Light It Up

We have a huge guide to the holidays in Austin, everything from where to see lights, where to see Santa, even where to find snow!

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