We’re shining a spotlight on some of the awesome suburbs in the greater Austin metro area. These amazing small cities offer fantastic neighborhoods full of kid-friendly amenities, such as the charming city of Bee Cave, Texas!
Our Do512 Family Field Expert Robin Schuler of Mama Bird Chronicles shares her top 5 FREE favorite things to do with her family in Bee Cave…
–Bee Cave Central Park
Here you’ll find beautiful trails, two playgrounds, basketball courts and a dog park. There are plenty of open space for little to explore, and Bee Cave Central Park is a great place to make friends. If you have toddlers, make sure to visit the toddler playground. Drive past the main park, and towards the end. This playground is usually less crowded too since it’s a bit hidden.
Fun with friends at Bee Cave Park; photo credit: Robin Schuler
–Hill Country Galleria
This outdoor shopping mall has everything you need — yummy restaurants, great shops, fun events, and outside space to run. In the summer, the kiddos love the splash pad. During the holidays, the Hill Country Galleria has a beautiful tree and fun Christmas installations. Make sure to checkout both sets of rainbow steps for a colorful photo opp. These steps are at the parking garages near Dillards. Read about the FREE summer musical coming to the Hill Country Galleria this summer!
Take walk down these colorful steps at Hill Country Galleria! photo credit: Robin Schuler
— Bee Cave Public Library
This is the sweetest little library with the best kids section. Pre-pandemic we were regulars at story time. We can’t wait until it’s back in session. Story time is a fabulous week day activity for toddlers and another good way to meet mamas or meetup with old friends. For now, young readers can checkout books using no-contact pickup at Bee Cave Public Library.
Bee Cave Library is a great resource for families! Photo credit: Robin Schuler
— Feeding the ducks at the Hill Country Galleria
Here’s a fun quick activity to give your littles a break from running errands. Park by Saltgrass Steak House and walk around the pond to feed the ducks. A pair of adorable Bee Cave mini entrepreneurs just opened a new duck food dispenser too!
Visiting the ducks; photo credit: Robin Schuler
— Sculpture Park
The Bee Cave Sculpture Park is a cute art installation that’s perfect for kids to explore. There are interesting sculptures, a spring-fed pond, and beautiful big trees for lots of shade. This is park is small enough that it’s easy for toddlers to run around. Another fun and less populated spot to meet with friends outdoors! (Read more about tour visit to this park here.)
Beautiful outdoor art and a great place to picnic! Photo credit: Robin Schuler
About Our Family Field Expert: Robin Schuler
Robin shares about motherhood, home decor and wellness on her Instagram, @mamabirdchronicles, including the highs and lows of parenting, chronic pain, endometriosis and anxiety. The Schuler family spends their free time exploring west Austin, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs and Lakeway. You’ll find them hiking local trails, trying kid-friendly restaurants, relaxing at the lake, gardening, and playing outside. Robin is mama to Sawyer Atlas, 6, Lincoln Lottie, 3 and maltipoo, Eloise Pippa.
