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Family events & things to do with kids in Austin

50+ upcoming family-friendly events in Austin, TX, gathered from local museums, libraries, parks, zoos, and venues.

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  1. Outdoor

    Fortlandia

    Mon, Oct 5 at 9 AM

    Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center · $12 – $18

  2. Library

    Toddler Storytime

    Mon, Oct 5 at 10:15 AM

    Ruiz Branch

  3. Library

    Kids Create: Ocean Animal Art

    Mon, Oct 5 at 3:30 PM

    Hampton Branch at Oak Hill

  4. Library

    All Ages Storytime

    Mon, Oct 5 at 10 AM

    Central Library

  5. Museum

    Dance For All Afterschool Program

    Mon, Oct 5 at 3:15 PM

    George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center

  6. Outdoor

    Pajama Storytime

    Mon, Oct 5 at 6:30 PM

    Windsor Park Branch

  7. Library

    Books and Babies

    Mon, Oct 5 at 2 PM

    Central Library

  8. Library

    All Ages Storytime

    Mon, Oct 5 at 11 AM

    University Hills Branch

  9. Library

    Books and Babies

    Mon, Oct 5 at 2 PM

    Spicewood Springs Branch

  10. Library

    Puppet Storytime!

    Mon, Oct 5 at 10:30 AM

    Terrazas Branch

  11. Live Entertainment

    Adore Him

    Mon, Oct 5 at 7 PM

    Cinemark Southpark Meadows

  12. Outdoor

    Skeleton Fashion Show

    Mon, Oct 5 at 3:30 PM

    Windsor Park Branch

  13. Virtual Class and Field Trips For Texas Homeschoolers.

    Mon, Oct 5 at 12:30 PM

    Virtual · $10

  14. Outdoor

    Yoga FIT: Fall Series

    Mon, Oct 5 at 10:30 AM

    Wildflower Center · $99

  15. Library

    Teen Social

    Mon, Oct 5 at 2 PM

    Pleasant Hill Branch

  16. Library

    Books and Babies

    Mon, Oct 5 at 2 PM

    Menchaca Road Branch

  17. Library

    Books and Babies

    Mon, Oct 5 at 12:30 PM

    Ruiz Branch

  18. Live Entertainment

    Poltergeist

    Mon, Oct 5 at 12:35 PM

    Regal Metropolitan

  19. Library

    Books and Babies

    Mon, Oct 5 at 11 AM

    Howson Branch

  20. Live Entertainment

    Official 2026 ACL Nights: Saint Motel

    Mon, Oct 5 at 5 PM

    Scoot Inn

  21. Library

    Lego Lab

    Mon, Oct 5 at 3:30 PM

    St. John Branch

  22. Library

    Agujas y Ganchos: Diseñe un huipil

    Mon, Oct 5 at 3:30 PM

    Southeast Branch

  23. Library

    Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

    Mon, Oct 5 at 5 PM

    Milwood Branch

  24. Library

    ¡Aprende a Planear tu Fiesta de Quinceañera!

    Mon, Oct 5 at 6 PM

    Pleasant Hill Branch

  25. Live Entertainment

    Casino Royale

    Mon, Oct 5 at 7 PM

    Regal Metropolitan

  26. Library

    Lego Lab

    Mon, Oct 5 at 4:30 PM

    Cepeda Branch

  27. Library

    Art After School: Sugar Skulls

    Mon, Oct 5 at 4 PM

    Little Walnut Creek Branch

  28. LibraryFree

    Toddler Tuesdays at Brentwood Social House

    Tue, Oct 6 at 9 AM

    Brentwood Social House

  29. Arts & Crafts

    Youth Studio Fall: Ceramics Classes at the Dougherty Arts Center

    Tue, Oct 6 through Oct 27

    Dougherty Arts Center

  30. Nonprofit Fundamentals Series

    Tue, Oct 6 through Oct 8

    City of Austin Events

  31. Live Entertainment

    The Haunting

    Tue, Oct 6 at 12:35 PM

    Regal Metropolitan

  32. Casa de la Cultura: Manos a La Obra

    Tue, Oct 6 through Nov 10

    Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

  33. Outdoor

    Get FIT: Fall Series

    Tue, Oct 6 at 7:30 AM

    Wildflower Center · $239

  34. Live Entertainment

    Official 2026 ACL Nights: Annie DiRusso

    Tue, Oct 6 at 10 PM

    Stubb's Indoors

  35. Outdoor

    Tuesday Twilights Feat. Matt Salois

    Tue, Oct 6 at 5 PM

    Courtyard

  36. Outdoor

    Bluebonnet Propagation

    Tue, Oct 6 at 4:30 PM

    Wildflower Center · $30

  37. Live Entertainment

    Official 2026 ACL Fest Nights: Lola Young

    Tue, Oct 6 at 7 PM

    Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater

  38. MusicFree

    Music on Main

    Wed, Oct 7 through Oct 8

    Prete Main Street Plaza

  39. Library

    Kids Corner at St. Elmo Brewing

    Wed, Oct 7 at 12 PM

    St. Elmo Brewing Co. – Springdale

  40. Free

    IKEA Round Rock Fun & Free Kids Workshops

    Wed, Oct 7 at 5 PM

    IKEA Round Rock

  41. Outdoor

    Pumpkin Nights

    Wed, Oct 7 at 6 PM

    Pioneer Farms · $3 – $60

  42. Live Entertainment

    Youth Studio Fall: Dance Classes at the Dougherty Arts Center

    Wed, Oct 7 through Oct 28

    Dougherty Arts Center

  43. Outdoor

    Homeschool Day: Water on the Move

    Wed, Oct 7 at 10 AM

    Wildflower Center · $35

  44. Library

    BizAid Business Orientation (In-Person)

    Wed, Oct 7 at 11 AM

    Yarborough Branch Public Library

  45. Library

    Zero Waste Block Leader Orientation

    Wed, Oct 7 at 6 PM

    Millwood Branch Library

  46. Arts & Crafts

    Youth Studio Fall: Digital Classes at the Dougherty Arts Center

    Thu, Oct 8 through Oct 29

    Dougherty Arts Center

  47. Crafting & Popsicles

    Thu, Oct 8 at 12 PM

    Letterpress PLAY

  48. Museum

    Seeing Further: Closing Reception

    Thu, Oct 8 at 6:30 PM

    George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center

  49. Arts & Crafts

    Try It: Basquiat and Mark Making

    Thu, Oct 8 at 6 PM

    Dougherty Arts Center

  50. Live Entertainment

    Spirited Away: Live on Stage – Studio Ghibli Fest

    Thu, Oct 8 at 6:30 PM

    Galaxy Austin

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