This weekend you can go down an 18-foot waterslide, see some free movies, take a train ride through Hill Country, dance your heart out or perfect your archery skills.
Here are our Top 10 Austin Family events…
There’s a new-ish food truck court open on Barton Springs Rd. called The Picnic. It’s in the perfect spot for those days when you go swimming at Barton Springs or play around at Zilker Park. You can find seafood po’boys, all natural snow cones, fried chicken and other awesome eats.
A new production from Summer Stock Austin will be at the Long Center July 26 – August 9 inside the Rollins Theatre. Stone Soup, A New Musical is recommended for ages 5 and up, but is something the whole family can enjoy. We have four tickets to give away to the premiere on Saturday, July 26 at 10 am.
Every Sunday at 2 pm in Hideout Theatre, an improv group known as The Flying Theater Machine, puts on a fun and interactive show for kids. The theme is chosen by the group — which is The Pirates of Hideout Cove during July and August — and kids help out with crafting the plot and storyline so every Sunday show is different. Kids are even given the opportunity to become part of the show and spend a bit of time on stage with the actors!
Head to Ashley’s Playhouse on Sunday, July 27 for a free Summer Bash from 1 – 5 pm for water fun, a movie and cold treats!
Seeing Oklahoma! at Zilker Hillside Theater is one of the activities on the Austin Summer Fun Checklist for Kids. We have a guest post from Heidi Okla, who took her kids to see Oklahoma! to gather helpful information for other parents wanting to go. While you’re out and about having fun this summer, take some photos on Instagram and use #AustinSummerFun to win prizes! We’re giving away a free haircut from Birds Barbershop and a meal from Top Notch this week, so start tagging!
WorkWell, a massage and yoga studio in South Austin, is hosting a Summer Soiree of live, local music on Sunday, July 27 from noon – 8 pm.
Sunday, July 27, enjoy free admission from 9 am – 5 pm as the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center celebrates Tribute Day in recognition of their founder, Lady Bird Johnson.
Saturday, July 26, is National Dance Day and you can dance it up all day at Ballet Austin!
This Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, come down to Cabela’s for the Archery Classic. Practice your bow skills through clinics, workshops, fun games and demos. Each day will be packed with fun activities for everyone from kids to bow pros.
Do512 Family is all about what to do in Austin with kids. We love to be out and about in Austin and are always looking for fun things to do with the family.