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Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Ideas for a Great Memorial Day Weekend in Austin

Looking for something festive to do over the long weekend? The first long weekend of summer break?! If you’re eager to get out of the house for a little adventure, we’ve got some ideas to share on how to enjoy Memorial Day Weekend in Austin.

Family-Friendly Events Happening This Weekend:

Austin Greek Festival @ Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25 | 414 St. Stephens School Rd S
Enjoy Greek hospitality, delicious food, dancing, music, and lots of fun at this annual event. Admission is free for kids ages 10 and under, and $5 for adults (free for military, first responders, and anyone who uses ride share!). Check the full entertainment schedule here.

Memorial Day @ Horseshoe Bay Resort
Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26 | 200 Hi Cir N, Horseshoe Bay, TX
Horseshoe Bay Resort has a fun Memorial Day weekend planned! Book your stay and see the Spazmatics perform live, get access to their giant waterslide, and book your reservation for their Splash Safari Aqua Park on Lake LBJ. Get all the fun details here.

Paramount Family Film Series: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 
Sunday, May 25 | Doors at 2; Film 3 pm | 713 Congress Ave.
It’s the opening weekend of The Paramount’s Classic Movie Series, and this Sunday they’ll be featuring Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. General Admission is $6 for children and $12 for adults, and you can check out all of your options for purchasing tickets here.

Mysteries of Science: Memorial Day Weekend @ Science Mill
Friday, May 24 – Monday, May 26 | Reserve your tickets here | 101 S Lady Bird Ln, Johnson City
Spend Memorial Day weekend diving into the weird and wonderful world of science at the Science Mill. Explore curious phenomena from mysterious natural wonders to space oddities through hands-on experiments and mind-twisting challenges. It’s a weekend of discovery for curious kids and grown-ups alike. Admission is included with museum admission. Check out all the activities here.

Woodland Faerie Trail @ Zilker Botanical Garden
Through mid-July | 2220 Barton Springs Rd.
The faeries have landed at Zilker Botanical Garden! The annual Woodland Faerie Trail has opened for the summer and features lots of faerie homes designed and built by volunteer faerie architects using natural materials. This exhibit will be on display through mid-July.

More events this weekend:


More Ideas for Family Fun This Memorial Day Weekend


Memorial Day is a great time to talk with the kids about the importance of the amazing men and women who provide service to our country, as we honor those who’ve passed. We hope you have a happy Memorial Day weekend!

Photo by Mohan Nannapaneni

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