Spring Break may be coming to a close for local kids, but the events are still going strong through the weekend. If you haven’t been to the carnival at Rodeo Austin yet, that’s a great option for this weekend. There’s also the Sherwood Forest Faire, Spring into STEAM at Science Mill, H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at Texas Science and Natural History Museum, and more below!
*Top photo credit: Hyde Park Storytelling Facebook
— Spring into STEAM @ Science Mill
Through March 23 | 10 am – 4 pm | $10.50 for kids and $12 for adults
Science Mills comes through again with engaging, hands-on STEM activities during Spring Break! This year’s theme, Spring into STEAM, includes activities like creating a Thaumatrope, coding using markers, flipper bots, and many more hands-on activities. Admission for Science Mill is $10.50 for kids and $12 for adults, and you can purchase yours here.
— Rodeo Austin @ Travis County Expo Center
Through March 29 | Times vary by day here | Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids
Take the kids to enjoy Austin’s largest carnival at the fairgrounds where you can check out: carnival rides for all ages and thrill levels; KidsTown petting zoo; see animals in the livestock show; enjoy a wide variety of tasty fair foods; watch bull riding; attend a concert…and so much more. One-day admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids, and tickets for rides and games cost $2-10, with the average around $4-5 per ride. Unlimited ride wristbands are $45. Get more info & tickets, and read about our must-sees at Rodeo Austin here.
via Sherwood Forest Faire
Through April 20 | Times vary |
This Medieval-themed Faire is packed with merriment and features more than 150 live performances per day and more than 170 artisans. Located about 35 miles east of Austin in McDade, Texas, Sherwood Forest Faire is a 25-acre wooded village that features shops, pubs, restaurants, stages, and games. The forest abounds with jousting, swordplay, theatre, archery, juggling, magic, comedy, and more! The Faire is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am – dusk through April 20, and also on Friday, March 21. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume as they explore the grounds. Kids can play carnival games, enjoy a petting zoo, enjoy rides, and more. Get all the info here.
via Hyde Park Storytelling Facebook
— Hyde Park Storytelling: Family Friendly Show @ Batch’s Backyard
Saturday, March 22 | 7 pm doors; Storytelling at 8 pm | Let them know you’re coming here
At this family-friendly event, you’ll hear 8 or 9 storytellers share a true story from their life, be it funny, sad, triumphant, weird, and in between. The content will be kid-friendly, and the audience is asked to keep in mind that some storytellers are sharing for the first time, so bring your full hearts, warmth, and kindness to take in these true stories.
There is limited space at Batch’s Backyard so arrive at 7 pm, make new friends, and find your spot to sit as it’s first come, first sat. The show will last about 60 minutes, so anticipate wrapping around 9 pm. Food and drink are available for purchase, and outside food is not allowed. Ride sharing is encouraged, and you can get more info here, and register to tell a story here.
— Day of Wellness 2025 @ Sunset Valley Community Garden
Sunday, March 23 | 8 am – 12:30 pm | FREE with RSVP here
Head to the 4th Annual Day of Wellness for a morning of family-friendly activities brought to you by Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. This event is held at the Sunset Valley Community Garden, and activities include arts and crafts, gardening, birdwatching, yoga and meditation, a cooking demo, music, and more. The Cultural Center’s Holistic Wellness Program’s goal is to “attend to the needs of the total person while remaining rooted in Latino/Mexican American cultural identities”. Get more info here.
— H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday @ Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Sunday, March 23 | 1 pm – 5 pm | FREE
It’s FREE Fourth Sunday at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum, which means FREE admission all day! Explore fossils, touch real meteorites, walk beneath a 33-foot wingspan pterosaur and tyrannosaur, and more! Get more info here.
More to explore this weekend:
- Austin Roundup Shrimp Boil @ Pease Park
- Dino Days @ Zilker Botanical Garden
- The Market @ Zach
- Head For The Cure 5K
- Silly Sensory Science @ Toybrary
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