Where Austin families find free events
Every event on this page comes from the organizer’s own calendar:Austin Moms, Austin Parks Foundation, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Library, Austin Watershed Protection (Zilker Botanical Garden free days), City of Austin special events (Cyclovía, parades), Creative Action, Dougherty Arts Center, Elisabet Ney Museum, Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Lake Travis Community Library, Macaroni KID East Austin, Macaroni KID NW - Central Austin, Macaroni KID SW Austin - Lakeway, Pease Park Conservancy, The Contemporary Austin (Laguna Gloria and Jones Center), The Trail Conservancy, The University of Texas at Austin (family events) and Westbank Community Library. We keep the free events for kids up to 12, check them several times a day, and link each one back to its source.
Most are drop-in: storytimes, LEGO and art clubs, science workshops and family shows. If a card says “Sign-up needed”, book on the organizer’s page before you go.
Libraries and venues in Austin
- Central Library710 W. César Chávez St, Austin, TX48 upcoming
- Westbank Community Library1309 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 7874647 upcoming
- Laura's Library9711 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX 7873332 upcoming
- Windsor Park Branch5833 Westminster Dr, Austin, TX30 upcoming
- Hampton Branch at Oak Hill5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX28 upcoming
- Milwood Branch12500 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX26 upcoming
- Little Walnut Creek Branch835 W. Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX25 upcoming
- Twin Oaks Branch1800 S. Fifth St, Austin, TX24 upcoming
- Terrazas Branch1105 E. César Chávez St, Austin, TX22 upcoming
- Howson Branch2500 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX17 upcoming
- Pleasant Hill Branch211 E. William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX16 upcoming
- Southeast Branch5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX15 upcoming