Summer is just getting started, and we’re here to help you make the most of it with our Ultimate Guide to Summer! With months of sunshine and school-free days ahead, this is your go-to list for fun. When the inevitable “I’m bored!” starts echoing through the house, just grab this guide and head out to explore the best summertime spots Austin has to offer!
- Best Bets for Beach Vibes
- Best Swimming Holes
- Kalahari Resort Round Rock
- Quarry Splash Pad in Leander
- Rock’N River Water Park
- Schlitterbahn Water Park
- Splash Pads in Austin
- Swimming Pools in Austin
- Typhoon Texas Water Park
- Volente Beach Water Park
- Water Parks & Amusement Parks
- Where to Swim in the Barton Creek Greenbelt
- Best Hikes for Families in Austin
- 100 Things to Do at Zilker Park
- Blanco State Park
- Best Playgrounds in Austin
- Bull Creek Greenbelt
- Emma Long Metro Park
- Enchanted Rock
- Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail
- Free Programming in Waterloo Park
- Inks Lake State Park
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Pedernales Falls State Park
- River Place Nature Trail
- Upcoming Events in Pease Park
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
- Woodland Faerie Trail
- Texas Roadside Attractions Worth Stopping For
- Best Camping Spots Around Austin
- Fun Texas Road Trips for Families
- Big Bend & West Texas
- Day Trips From Austin
- Drive-Thru Zoos & Safari Parks
- Family-Friendly Resorts Near Austin
- Floating the San Marcos River
- Garner State Park & Frio River
- Guide to Texas Beaches
- Matagorda Bay Nature Park
- Picking Peaches & More in Fredericksburg
- RV Camping Around Austin
- Weird & Wonderful Places to Stay in Texas
- What To Do with Kids in San Antonio
- What To Do with Kids in Waco
- Wimberley’s Blue Hole Regional Park
- A Visit to the Dinosaur Park
- Drive-Thru Zoos & Safari Parks
- Exploring Caves Around Austin
- Family Fun at Local Farms
- Guide to Seeing the Bats in Austin
- Kid-Friendly Fishing Spots
- Places to Play Indoors
- Ride the Rails with Austin Steam Train
- Round Rock Express Baseball Games
- Take a Tour of Austin Street Art
- Things To Do on Lake Travis
- Where to Rent Kayaks & Canoes
- Zipline with Zip Lost Pines
- ASO Concerts in the Park Series
- Austin Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park Series
- Blues on the Green
- Drive-In Movie Theaters Around Austin
- Free & Cheap Kids Summer Movies
- Paramount Theatre’s Summer Classic Movie Series
- The Drop-In Outdoor Music Series at Long Center
- Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On
- Austin Humane Society’s Summer Kids Programming (2025 not yet announced)
- Austin Public Library Events for Children
- Free Admission Days at Austin Museums
- Summer Reading Programs
- Summer Series at the Bullock Museum
- Best Dang BBQ in Austin
- Best Places to Picnic in Austin
- Family Favorites: Pizza in Austin
- Favorite Ice Cream
- Healthy Kids Meals
- Restaurants with Playgrounds
- Where to Get Cold Treats in Austin
For even more to do this summer, check out our daily calendar of events!
Looking for a last-minute camp option for your kids? Check out our Summer Camp Guide.
And if you’re hosting visitors this summer, check out our roundup of Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests so you can be a pro tour guide.
