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Things to do with kids in Austin

7 upcoming family events. Choose a budget, then choose a day.

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  • Sun, Oct 18

    Free

    Free museum Sunday

    History museum · All ages

    Free admission day at a local history museum, with a kids' scavenger hunt.

    FreeExample listing
  • Sat, Oct 24

    Free

    Family bike ride on the lake trail

    Lakeside trail · Ages 4+

    A slow, guided loop for kids on bikes and balance bikes.

    FreeExample listing
  • Sat, Oct 31

    $

    Halloween pumpkin float

    Neighborhood pool · All ages

    Glowing jack-o’-lanterns floated on the pool at dusk.

    About $5 a personExample listing
  • Sat, Nov 14

    $

    Nature center night hike

    Nature preserve · Ages 6+

    Listen for owls and look for glowing mushrooms with a ranger.

    About $10 a personExample listing
  • Sat, Nov 21

    $$

    Children's theater show

    Children's theater · Ages 3+

    A one-hour musical based on a favorite picture book.

    About $20 a personExample listing
  • Sat, Dec 5

    Free

    Trail of lights

    City park · All ages

    A mile-long walk through holiday light displays in the park.

    Free most nightsExample listing
  • Sat, Dec 19

    $$$

    Holiday train ride

    Heritage railroad · All ages

    A short vintage train ride with carols and cocoa.

    From $50Example listing

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