Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Austin

Moontower Comedy Festival

Tomorrow · Apr 8 – Apr 20 · Paramount Theatre

Dirty Projectors: Song of the Earth with Austin Symphony Orchestra

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 12:30 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Long Center for the Performing Arts

Q2 Stadium / Austin FC vs LA Galaxy

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 11:30 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Q2 Stadium

2026 Austin FC Regular Season matches held at Q2 Stadium

Slide in the DMs: A Comedy Show

Happening now · Jun 8 – May 4 · Fallout Theater

Dougherty Arts Center - Art In Cahoots

In 4 weeks · Fri, May 1, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Dougherty Arts Center

Austin Nature & Science Center

2389 Stratford Dr.

Outdoor Space in Austin, TX

University of Texas Commencement

Sun, May 10, 1:00 AM–9:00 AM UTC · Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium

Flower Hill Center

1316 W Sixth St

General in Austin, TX

Austin-Travis County EMS Regional Training Center

4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd.

Classes Workshops in Austin, TX

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

2400 Trinity St.

Museum Exhibit in AUSTIN, TX

Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center - Art In Cahoots

Fri, May 22, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center

Austin Dance Festival

In 5 days · Apr 11 – Apr 13 · Ballet Austin

CANCELLED: City of Austin Firefighters', Police Officers' and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Starts in 8 hrs · Mon, Apr 6, 8:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · See agenda for meeting location

Friends and Allies Brewing Company

979 Springdale Rd Ste 124

Microbrewery in Austin, TX.

Kuya Wellness Austin

3016 Guadalupe St

Float therapy and wellness center near UT campus. Sensory deprivation tanks, sauna.

Austin Fine Art Gallery

2805 Bee Cave Rd.

Art Exhibit in Austin, TX

Whisler's

1816 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

East Austin cocktail bar with mezcal focus, rooftop mezcaleria, and live music.

Texas Tastemakers: Lone Star Ladies Wine Dinner

In 3 weeks · Apr 30 – May 2 · la Barbecue

UIL State Track & Field Championships

May 14 – May 17 · Mike A. Myers Stadium

Moontower Just for Laughs

Various venues, Austin, TX 78701

Paramount Theatre Austin Official site : Paramount Theatre Austin

Blackland Neighborhood Center

Austin, TX

Community Meetup in Austin, TX

Harry Ransom Center

300 W 21st St

General in Austin, TX

Austin Symphony Orchestra - Rodrigo and The Requiem

In 4 days · Apr 11 – Apr 12 · Long Center for the Performing Arts

Austin Blues Festival

In 3 weeks · Apr 25 – Apr 28 · Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Ave

Outdoor Space in Austin, TX

Thirsty Planet Brewing Co

8201 S Congress Ave

Microbrewery in Austin, TX.

CorePower Yoga South Lamar

1100 S Lamar Blvd

Hot yoga in South Lamar Austin.

Lorraine Grandma Camacho Activity Center

Austin, TX

Community Meetup in Austin, TX

The Friday Kickback

In 1 week · Apr 17 – May 17 · Carpenter Hotel

Recess Arcade Bar

301 W 6th St

6th Street barcade with Mortal Kombat, NFL Blitz, Ms. Pacman, and classic games plus craft drinks.

Live Music by Grant Hudson

In 5 days · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Beachside Billys

Bad Axe Throwing Austin

1708 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Axe throwing lanes on South Congress with coaching.

Throw & Glaze

Happening now · Apr 3 – Apr 27 · Inspired Minds Art Center

Purrfecto Cat Lounge

2300 S Lamar Boulevard Unit #104

Pets Animals in Austin, TX

Texas History Trust

Austin, TX

The eight-volume Writings of Sam Houston, 1813-1863.

Austin Psych Festival

South Austin, TX

Psychedelic rock and beyond. Official home for the Austin, TX music festivals LEVITATION, Austin Psych Fest and The Reverberation Appreciation Society record label. Tickets, limited edition merchandise, t-shirts, tie-dye, posters, vinyl records and more.

Conversations

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 8, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Pflugerville Public Library

Improve your English conversation.

Q2 Stadium / Austin FC vs St. Louis

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 4, 5:30 AM–8:00 AM UTC · Q2 Stadium

2026 Austin FC Regular Season matches held at Q2 Stadium

Mamma Mia!

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 21 · Bass Concert Hall - Texas Performing Arts

Brush Square Park

Austin, TX

Park in Austin, TX

Central Machine Works

4824 E Cesar Chavez St

Microbrewery in Austin, TX.

Zilker Hillside Theatre

2206 William Barton Dr.

Theater in Austin, TX

Guided Private Umlauf Home & Studio Tour

Happening now · Mar 6 – Jun 6 · Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

Austin Nature and Science Center

2389 Stratford Rd

Outdoor Space in Austin, TX

The Continental Club

1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Legendary SoCo live music venue since 1957. Country, rockabilly, blues, and soul.

Tango Classes

Happening now · Nov 7 – Dec 26 · Esquina Tango

AARC: Hyphenated Book Club - Darius the Great is Not Okay

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 AM–5:30 AM UTC · Asian American Resource Center

The Escape Game Austin

405 Red River St.

Escape Room in Austin, TX

SXSW

1400 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701

South by Southwest® (SXSW®) celebrates the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. Join us in Austin, Texas for SXSW 2026!

Draught House Pub and Brewery

4112 Medical Pkwy Ste 100

Microbrewery in Austin, TX.