KidPaths

Things to Do with Kids in Austin, TX

Austin has 36 kid-tested activities for families across museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. Every listing includes age ratings (infants through teens), stroller access, cost estimates for a family of 4, and real parent tips you won't find anywhere else.

4.5 avgacross 36 rated
19 free
27 stroller-friendly

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Covers 71 cities. Reads a lot of parent reviews.

Austin family activity overview

Austin is one of the best family travel destinations in the US.

From world-class museums to outdoor adventures, there's something for kids of every age. Our guide helps you find exactly what works for your family. The KidPaths guide for Austin currently includes 36 KidPaths-vetted activities, including 19 free options, 17 indoor or mixed-weather picks, 21 outdoor or partly outdoor picks, 27 stroller-friendly stops.

Use it to balance one anchor outing with a backup plan, especially when weather, naps, or meal timing start driving the day. Start with Catch Air Austin, Inflatable Wonderland, Play Street Museum - Sunset Valley if you want a quick scan of the strongest local picks, then use the filters below for age fit, stroller access, cost, and rainy-day backup options.

Top kid-friendly places in Austin

Austin Zoo4.2Play for All Abilities Park4.9Butler Metro Park4.7Museum of Illusions Austin4.5Chuck E. Cheese4.1Katherine Fleischer Park4.7Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park4.6Altitude Trampoline Park4.4Inflatable Wonderland4.7Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.0Catch Air Austin4.7Springwoods Park4.7

Plan Austin by age, weather, and budget

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No admission feeFree Activities19 picksWeather backupRainy Day Activities17 picksClimate controlledIndoor Activities17 picksFresh airOutdoor Activities21 picksEasy accessStroller-Friendly27 picks
Toddler27Infant4Little Kids33Big Kids32Tweens23Teen17

Austin with kids: common questions

What are the best free things to do with kids in Austin?

Austin has 19 free family activities. Top picks: Lakeline Park Playground, Play for All Abilities Park, Pease Park Treehouse, Zilker Nature Preserve, Alliance Children's Garden. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/austin.

What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Austin?

Austin has 17 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Zero Latency VR - Austin, Activate Games, Catch Air Austin, Inflatable Wonderland, Play Street Museum - Sunset Valley.

What are the best activities for toddlers in Austin?

27 activities in Austin are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Lakeline Park Playground, Play for All Abilities Park, Catch Air Austin, Inflatable Wonderland, Play Street Museum - Sunset Valley.

Which Austin attractions are stroller-friendly?

27 of 36 activities in Austin are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.

What are fun things to do with teens in Austin?

17 activities in Austin are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Zero Latency VR - Austin, Activate Games, Dart'em Up, Zilker Nature Preserve, Katherine Fleischer Park.

How much do family activities cost in Austin?

KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 36 activities in Austin. 19 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.

Catch Air AustinEntertainment

Catch Air Austin

4.7(1,131)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Inflatable WonderlandEntertainment

Inflatable Wonderland

4.7(1,256)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Play Street Museum - Sunset ValleyMuseums

Play Street Museum - Sunset Valley

4.7(330)

Ages: Best for ages 0-6

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
The Eureka RoomEntertainment

The Eureka Room

4.5(392)

Ages: Best for ages 8 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure ParkEntertainment

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.0(1,175)

Ages: Best for ages 5-16

IndoorRainy Day
Activate GamesEntertainment

Activate Games

4.9(325)

Ages: Best for ages 7 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Toybrary AustinEntertainment

Toybrary Austin

4.4(248)

Ages: Best for ages 1-8

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Dart'em UpEntertainment

Dart'em Up

4.7(541)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Pikopye's TownParks & Playgrounds

Pikopye's Town

4.6(87)

Ages: Best for ages 1-6

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Zero Latency VR - AustinEntertainment

Zero Latency VR - Austin

5.0(1,028)

Ages: Best for ages 10 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Museum of Illusions AustinMuseums

Museum of Illusions Austin

4.5(1,976)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumMuseumsFree

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

4.5(883)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Austin ZooZoos & Aquariums

Austin Zoo

4.2(4,987)

Ages: Best for ages 1-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Zilker Nature PreserveOutdoor AdventuresFree

Zilker Nature Preserve

4.7(94)

Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Outdoor
Altitude Trampoline ParkEntertainment

Altitude Trampoline Park

4.4(1,297)

Ages: Best for ages 3-16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Tom Foolerys Adventure ParkEntertainment

Tom Foolerys Adventure Park

4.0(280)

Ages: Best for ages 4-16

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Cheeky Monkeys - Cedar ParkParks & Playgrounds

Cheeky Monkeys - Cedar Park

4.6(222)

Ages: Best for ages 1-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Chuck E. CheeseRestaurants

Chuck E. Cheese

4.1(1,541)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
JUMP PARTY USAEntertainment

JUMP PARTY USA

4.0(711)

Ages: Best for ages 2-16

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day
Alliance Children's GardenParks & PlaygroundsFree

Alliance Children's Garden

4.7(304)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Walnut Creek Metropolitan PlaygroundParks & PlaygroundsFree

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Playground

4.7(135)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Play for All Abilities ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Play for All Abilities Park

4.9(4,389)

Ages: All ages; fully accessible for children of all abilities

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Loewy Family PlaygroundParks & PlaygroundsFree

Loewy Family Playground

4.7(30)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Great Hills Park - PlayscapeParks & PlaygroundsFree

Great Hills Park - Playscape

4.7(70)

Ages: Best for ages 2-11

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Katherine Fleischer ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Katherine Fleischer Park

4.7(1,487)

Ages: All ages; family park

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Mueller Lake Park PlaygroundParks & PlaygroundsFree

Mueller Lake Park Playground

3.8(19)

Ages: Best for ages 2-7

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Zilker Metropolitan Park Playscape ShelterParks & PlaygroundsFree

Zilker Metropolitan Park Playscape Shelter

4.6(108)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Playground at The GroveParks & PlaygroundsFree

Playground at The Grove

3.8(14)

Ages: Best for ages 2-7

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Pease Park TreehouseParks & PlaygroundsFree

Pease Park Treehouse

4.8(553)

Ages: Best for ages 4-13

Outdoor
Butler Metro ParkOutdoor AdventuresFree

Butler Metro Park

4.7(3,079)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Springwoods ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Springwoods Park

4.7(1,044)

Ages: All ages; popular family park

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Skyline ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Skyline Park

4.7(125)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Creative PlayscapeParks & PlaygroundsFree

Creative Playscape

4.6(380)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro ParkOutdoor AdventuresFree

Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park

4.6(1,473)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Robinson ParkParks & PlaygroundsFree

Robinson Park

4.7(354)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Lakeline Park PlaygroundParks & PlaygroundsFree

Lakeline Park Playground

5.0(92)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

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Common Questions About Austin with Kids

What are the best free things to do with kids in Austin?
Austin has 19 free family activities. Top picks: Lakeline Park Playground, Play for All Abilities Park, Pease Park Treehouse, Zilker Nature Preserve, Alliance Children's Garden. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/austin.
What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Austin?
Austin has 17 rainy-day options. Top indoor picks: Zero Latency VR - Austin, Activate Games, Catch Air Austin, Inflatable Wonderland, Play Street Museum - Sunset Valley.
What are the best activities for toddlers in Austin?
27 activities in Austin are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Lakeline Park Playground, Play for All Abilities Park, Catch Air Austin, Inflatable Wonderland, Play Street Museum - Sunset Valley.
Which Austin attractions are stroller-friendly?
27 of 36 activities in Austin are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
What are fun things to do with teens in Austin?
17 activities in Austin are rated for teens (ages 13 to 17). Top picks: Zero Latency VR - Austin, Activate Games, Dart'em Up, Zilker Nature Preserve, Katherine Fleischer Park.
How much do family activities cost in Austin?
KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 36 activities in Austin. 19 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.

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