Outdoor Activities for Kids in Austin

Within 25 miles, with dates, ages, prices and distance.

Events

11 events

Little Banger’s on Rainey≈ < 1 mi

Little Banger’s on Rainey

Today · 9 AM – 11 AM · runs through Nov 14

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAges 1–9Outdoors

Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden Saturday, October 17 - November 14, 2026 | View details for schedule Little Banger’s on Rainey Little Bangers brings breakfast tacos and family fun to Banger’s on Rainey Street, 9–11 AM Oct. 17, Oct. 31 & Nov. 14, 2026. For kids ages 1–9 and their families. No tickets or reservations needed. Event Details

11/4 Playdate in the Park: Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park≈ < 1 mi

11/4 Playdate in the Park: Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park

Tue, Nov 10 · 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Austin parks · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesOutdoors

04 Nov 10:00 am - 11:30 am 11/4 Playdate in the Park: Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Wednesday , Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park EVENT DETAIL

Family Art Adventures: Sound Play≈ < 1 mi

Family Art Adventures: Sound Play

Sat, Nov 14 · 12 PM – 4 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

Blanton Museum of Art Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Family Art Adventures: Sound Play Family Art Adventures brings the Blanton to life with hands-on artmaking, outdoor games, scavenger hunts, and interactive activities for curious minds of all ages. Drop in for an hour or stay all day — there’s always something to discover. Event Details

Texas Book Festival≈ < 1 mi

Texas Book Festival

Sat, Nov 14 · All day · runs through Nov 15

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

Downtown-wide in Austin Saturday, November 14 - 15, 2026 | View details for schedule Texas Book Festival Held each fall in and around the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin, the annual Festival Weekend features a rich variety of author presentations and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, programs and activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, and exhibiting vendors from across the state and country. Event Details

Boogie Down Picnic: Disco Dog Edition≈ < 1 mi

Boogie Down Picnic: Disco Dog Edition

Sun, Nov 15 · 4 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSports

Republic Square Republic Square Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 4:00 pm Boogie Down Picnic: Disco Dog Edition Enjoy an afternoon of funk, disco house, roller skating, games, dogs and good vibes when you join the picnic. Live music by Daonaiv Velez will keep the energy high for the cutest dog contest. The party starts at 4pm and runs until sundown. Keep an eye on The Underground ATX for updates! Event Details

Holiday Stroll 2026≈ < 1 mi

Holiday Stroll 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · All day

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Downtown Austin Alliance Event Downtown Holidays Downtown-wide in Austin Saturday, December 5, 2026 | View details for schedule Holiday Stroll 2026 Join KUT News, KUTX 98.9 & the Downtown Austin Alliance for our celebration of holiday cheer downtown at the 32nd annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll. Come to Congress Avenue downtown on Saturday, December 5th for live music, local food, artisan vendors, the Capitol tree lighting, and FREE holiday fun for the whole family. Event Details

Boogie Down Picnic: Disco Dog Edition≈ < 1 mi

Boogie Down Picnic: Disco Dog Edition

Sat, Dec 5 · 4 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSports

Enjoy an afternoon of funk, disco house, roller skating, games, dogs and good vibes when you join the picnic. Live music by Daonaiv Velez will keep the energy high for the cutest dog contest. The party starts at 4pm and runs until sundown. Keep an eye on The Underground ATX for updates! Event Details Downtown Austin Alliance Event Downtown Holidays Downtown-wide in Austin Saturday, December 5, 2026 | View details for schedule

Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, presented by Raising Cane’s≈ < 1 mi

Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, presented by Raising Cane’s

Sat, Dec 5 · 6 PM – 8 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Downtown Holidays Zilker Park Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, presented by Raising Cane’s Get an early look at the Austin Trail of Lights before it opens to the public. This untimed, 2-mile Fun Run winds through the illuminated Trail and wraps with a Finish Line Festival featuring carnival rides, food trucks, bars, and more. Event Details

Christmas Concert at the Saengerrunde≈ < 1 mi

Christmas Concert at the Saengerrunde

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Downtown Holidays Austin Saengerrunde Halle Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Christmas Concert at the Saengerrunde Kick off the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec. 6, with the Austin Saengerrunde’s annual free, family-friendly Weihnachtskonzert (Christmas concert) featuring traditional German Christmas carols performed by the Austin Damenchor, Mannerchor, and mixed choirs, plus an audience sing-along with carols in English and German. Event Details

3rd Annual Varta Storytelling Festival≈ < 1 mi

3rd Annual Varta Storytelling Festival

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

The Varta Storytelling Festival is a free, family-friendly event featuring interactive storytelling by award-winning children’s authors, vibrant cultural workshops and live music. Event Details Downtown Holidays Austin Saengerrunde Halle Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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