Where to Play in the Snow Around Austin

It’s snow exciting! There are several chances for Austin-area kids to play in the snow this winter no matter what Mother Nature has planned. Check out the upcoming events where you can go down tubing, throw snowballs, and feel that icy cold slush in your hands. Dig out those mittens and get ready for some snowy fun!

Where to Play in the Snow Around Austin

— Christmas Dreams & Snowy Things @ CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock

Sat., December 21, 2024 | 10 am – 4 pm | FREE

Join in the fun at Christmas Dreams & Snowy Things for a full day of winter activities. There will be “real snow” activities, a giant slide, games, interactive holiday booths, food, music, and more! This event is FREE to the public!

— Snow Day @ Science Mill

Sat., Jan 18, 2025 | 10 am – 2 pm |

Save the date for Science Mill’s Annual Snow Day! The outdoor Science & Art Park will transform into a winter wonderland with 35 tons of snow. All activities are included with regular admission. Visitors should bring mittens or gloves to keep their hands warm while playing in the snow. Activities include:

Snow Pit (all day) – Enjoy 28 tons of real snow!
DIY Snow (10 am & Noon)
Spaghetti Engineering Challenge (11 am & 1 pm)
Liquid Nitrogen (10:30 am & 1:30 pm) – Watch as Science Mill demonstrates the amazing chemical properties of a super icy substance. See molecular properties revealed and states of matter shift as we expose everyday objects to liquid nitrogen at -321 degrees F!
Vortex Cannon (12:30, with Frosty Bubbles) – Discover the physics of vapor particles with the Vortex Cannon demonstration! Watch how our cannon creates toroidal vortices and the museum’s educators explain that even the smallest particles and molecules in the air experience the physics of friction.
Frosty Bubbles (12:30, with Vortex Cannon) – In this demonstration, guests will learn about sublimation. Using dry ice and a bubble solution, guests will watch as we create smoke-filled bubbles released into the air. As the bubbles burst, releasing the sublimated gas into the air, guests will witness science in action.
Fros-Tee Challenge (11 am, Noon, & 1 pm)
Snowball Slingshot – Guests will use a mounted slingshot to launch snowballs to hit hanging hula-hoop targets.
Mini Sled Derby – Can you build the fastest derby racer on track AND ice? At this station, guests will be able to design and build a custom mini sled derby to test against others. They will watch as the sled zips down our wooden track that leads to an icy finish.