Top city guide · 2026-07-27

Austin, TX Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Austin, TX, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

Explore top places to go, what is happening soon, and more ways to plan time with kids in Austin, TX.

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Best Places To Start

Featured places for families in Austin, TX right now.
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

What Families Can Do Here

Browse this city by activity type.
Museum
Thinkery
2310 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Zoo
Austin Zoo
10808 Ranch Road 2222, Austin, TX 78730
Trail
Barton Creek Greenbelt
3200 Barton Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78746
Wildlife
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Tour
Auditorium Shores, 305 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Austin, TX.
JUL24
Ice Age in the Wild
JUL 24 · starts May 9
Immersive outdoor exhibition featuring 15 life-sized animatronic Ice Age creatures including a 17,500-pound woolly mammoth roaming the gardens at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Paid/Varies · Ongoing
JUL24
Singin' in the Rain - Zilker Summer Musical
JUL 24 · starts Jul 10
Free outdoor Broadway musical performance at Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater featuring dazzling choreography and unforgettable musical numbers, Thursday-Sunday evenings
Free · Ongoing
JUL24
The Drop-In Free Concert Series
JUL 24 · starts Jul 24
Free outdoor concert series featuring local Austin artists at The Long Center lawn, part of Levitt VIBE Austin Music Series powered by KUTX 98.9
Free · Ongoing
AUG06
Puppet-Making Workshop at Pease Park
AUG 06 · starts Aug 6
Free family-friendly workshop to create your own puppet in climate-controlled Tudor Cottage with Small Wonders Puppet Theater, all crafting supplies provided
Free
AUG13
The Drop-In Concert - Final Weekly Show
AUG 13 · starts Aug 13
Final free outdoor concert of the summer series featuring local Austin artists at The Long Center lawn with downtown skyline views
Free

City Guides And Editorial Picks

More ways to explore Austin, TX with kids.
Local guide
Best Austin Parks for Toddlers This Weekend
Austin, TX · Mar 18
Discover the best Austin parks for toddlers this weekend (March 21-22) with our local guide to Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk, Auditorium Shores, and hidden splash pad gems perfect for little explorers.
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