Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Pop By These Parks for Free Family Fun! Puppets, Yoga, Movies & More

Once again, we are here to applaud Austin for having so many gorgeous green spaces that offer loads of FREE family-friendly fun. In addition to simply having grassy areas to run, play, picnic, and enjoy being outdoors, there are also TONS of awesome free activities planned in parks around the area. Check out all the fun stuff happening in the parks in the coming weeks.

Puppets, Yoga & Storytime in Pease Park

  • Sept 11 from 10 am – 10:45 am: Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl.  Come breathe, stretch, create, dance, move, and have fun at Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park.  Register here.
  • Sept 12 at 4:45: Kids Yoga
  • Sept. 14 at 10 am – 11 am: Small Wonders Puppet Theater will perform a lively puppet show for audiences of all ages at the Outdoor Plaza in Kingsbury Commons. Free! Register here.
  • September 25 from 10 am – 10:45 am: Toddler Yoga with ATX Yoga Girl. Register here.
  • Check out even more Pease Park events.
Photo from Pease Park Conservancy’s Facebook page

Morning Glories in Waterloo Park

On Tuesdays from 10 am to 11 am from September 17 – October 15, join this weekly early childhood education series that aims to provide hands-on activities and programs focusing on literacy, bilingual storytelling, music and dance workshops, cultural learning, and nature play. Morning Glories takes place on the Meredith Heritage Tree Deck at 1301 Trinity St.
  • Also check out upcoming Playdates in the Park here

Even more events at Waterloo Park

Photo from the Waterloo Park website

Austin Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park

You can pack a picnic, relax on a blanket, and enjoy a fun FREE night out with the family watching movies under the stars! For more than 10 years, Austin Parks Foundation has brought movies to neighborhood parks across Austin ensuring the entire community has access to free outdoor entertainment.

Photo from Austin Parks Foundation

The Trail Foundation’s Live Music Series

The Trail Foundation presents the Music on the Trail fall series featuring local musicians performing on the Ann & Roy Butler Hike & Bike Trail on Saturday mornings beginning September 25.  To find out who’s playing and where to find them, you can check the schedule here, or the foundation’s Instagram stories every Friday for the details.

Photo from The Trail Foundation’s Facebook page

Creekside Hangout at Shoal Creek Conservancy

The Creekside Hangout is a morning of free games, giveaways, and outdoor fun along the Shoal Creek Trail. The event will be held on October 26 from 9 am – 1 pm and you can make your own seed packet, take a Shoal Creek audio walking tour, spoil your dog with treats, enjoy snacks and cold beverages, and more.

photo from the Shoal Creek Conservancy’s Facebook page

We hope you enjoy these fun experiences out in our city parks!

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