Local family fun
Somewhere to go, then back to the party
Looking for something to do this weekend — or a party idea after the bounce house? These are the local calendars and kid spots we send families to.
Weekend and event calendars
Dates live on these sites. We do not copy them here.
Do512 Family
A family calendar for Austin weekends.
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Austin With Kids calendar
A parent list of things happening around town.
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Austin Fun For Kids
Local kid ideas when you need a plan.
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Visit Austin family guides
Family guides on the city’s visitor site.
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Hello Recess
Free and cheap kid ideas.
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City of Austin events
The city’s own event list.
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Museums and evergreen kid spots
Places that are still a good idea next month, not just this Saturday.
Thinkery
A children’s museum in Mueller, built for hands-on play.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum
Texas history indoors, when you want a story with the outing.
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Austin Nature & Science Center
Hands-on nature on the city’s parks page, at the edge of Zilker.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Wildflowers and walking paths when the kids need to be outside.
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Texas Science and Natural History Museum
Dinosaurs and Texas natural history on the UT campus.
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Alliance Children’s Garden
A play garden in Butler Park, made for kids.
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Round Rock Express
Baseball and kids days at Dell Diamond. The schedule stays on their site.
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Zilker Eagle mini train
A mini train in Zilker Park. City of Austin picnic rules still apply if you want a bounce house there.
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