Austin, TX Family Guide

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Family-Friendly Places

A quick starting set of places to explore with kids in Austin, TX.

Indoor Pick

Thinkery

Museum

2310 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722

4.0 / 5Parent reviewed

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Outdoor Pick

Austin Zoo

Zoo

10808 Ranch Road 2222, Austin, TX 78730

4.8 / 5

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Outdoor Pick

Barton Creek Greenbelt

Trail

3200 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78746

4.8 / 5

Free Pick

Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Tour

Wildlife

Auditorium Shores, 305 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704

4.8 / 5

Outdoor Pick

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Nature

16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

4.8 / 5

Outdoor Pick

Franklin Barbecue

Restaurant

900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

4.8 / 5

Outdoor Pick

Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk

Park

600 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704

4.8 / 5

Outdoor Pick

Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail

Biking

Various access points around Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX

4.8 / 5

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Austin, TX.

SEP12

CABAM! Con 2026

SEP 12 · starts Sep 12

Free all-ages convention celebrating Comics, Anime, Books, Art, Movies with cosplay, games, activities, and local artists at Austin Central Library

Paid/Varies

SEP12

Fall Pecan Street Festival

SEP 12 · starts Sep 12

Free arts and crafts festival with vendors, artists, live music, food, kids rides, and petting zoo at Hill Country Galleria

Paid/Varies

SEP26

Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

SEP 26 · starts Sep 26

Family-friendly celebration with lion and dragon dances, lantern parade, Vietnamese and Asian food, games, face painting, art and crafts

Paid/Varies

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