Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Hays County, TX
37 upcoming family events and 8 places and programs in Hays County, TX. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM
Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Events Center
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesThrough Nov 8
Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch – Fall 2026
Mama Mary's Farm & Pumpkin Patch
From $10
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Uhland Fall Fest 2026 (pumpkin patch & fall festival)
Uhland Fall Fest farmstead
From $20
- Community
Sat, Oct 24
Booda Halloween
204 San Antonio St (venue name not published on the city listing)
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Spring Lake Explorers Family Fun Day
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PM
Buda Kids: Pumpkins Galore!
Buda Public Library
Oct30FriTrick-or-treatFri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM
Trunk or Treat
Dripping Springs Community Library
FreeAll ages
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Farmer Fred's Harvest Fall Carnival
City Park (San Marcos)
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Pumpkin Palooza for Teens at Kyle Public Library
Kyle Public Library
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 PM
Teen Night: Costumes, Crafts & Creepy Movies
Dripping Springs Community Library
- Outdoors
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:30 PM
Teen Club: Hike to Stagecoach
Buda Public Library
- Cooking
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
Tween Cooking Class with Miss Beth at Wimberley Village Library
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 8–12
- Cooking
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM
Cooking Club for Teens at Wimberley Village Library
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 13+
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
All-Wheels Skatepark Ribbon Cutting and Youth BMX Clinic — Kyle
Gregg-Clarke Park — All-Wheels Skatepark
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
San Marcos Veterans Day Parade and Kids Bicycle Brigade
Hays County Courthouse lawn and downtown San Marcos parade route
Free
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM
Buda Kids: LEGO City
Buda Public Library
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PM
Let's Play: Pokémon Club
Kyle Public Library
Ages 5–12
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Dinovember
Kyle Public Library
Ages 0–5
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 5:30 PM
Kids' Night Out at Hays Communities YMCA
Hays Communities YMCA
PaidAges 3–12
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM
Homeschool Robotics: Dash and Sphero Block Coding
Dripping Springs Community Library
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 19 · 3:30 PM
Buda Kids: Gratitude Trees
Buda Public Library
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Thanksgiving Celebration Family Fun Day
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake
Free
Nov23MonSports & playMon, Nov 23 · 8:00 AM
Coyote Kids Drop-In Day Camp — Thanksgiving Week at Ranch Park
Ranch House, Dripping Springs Ranch Park
From $65
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Western Wonderland Outdoor Ice Rink and Trail of Lights at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
PaidAll ages
Nov28SatLight displaysThrough Dec 26
EmilyAnn Trail of Lights 2026
EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens
FreeAll ages
- Tree lightings
Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Tree Lighting & Holiday Movie — Dripping Springs
Veterans Memorial Park (The Triangle)
Free
- Tree lightings
Sat, Nov 28 · 6:00 PM
Wishes for Wimberley Lighted Parade, Toy Drive and Tree Lighting
Wimberley Square
All ages
Dec3ThuMarkets and festivalsThu, Dec 3 · 5:30 PM
Sights & Sounds of Christmas Festival
San Marcos Plaza Park
With admissionAll ages
Dec5SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Winter Holiday Celebration Family Fun Day
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake
Free
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Christmas on Mercer in Downtown Dripping Springs
Mercer Street, downtown Dripping Springs
All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Grinch on the Green — Kyle
La Verde Park
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AM
Wimberley Civic Club Breakfast with Santa
Texan Academy
From $5
Dec16WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Dec 16 · 2:00 PM
Homeschool Robotics: Bee-Bots (ages 4–7)
Dripping Springs Community Library
Ages 4–7
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
Frozen Day at Dripping Springs Community Library
Dripping Springs Community Library
All ages
Dec21MonOutdoorsMon, Dec 21 · 8:00 AM
YMCA Camp Moody Outdoor Adventure Winter Break Camp
YMCA Camp Moody
From $90Ages 8–13
- Crafts and cookies
Mon, Dec 21 · 10:30 AM
Family Gingerbread House Competition (cardboard edition)
Dripping Springs Community Library
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 7:00 PM
New Year's Eve Ball Drop in Downtown Wimberley
Downtown Wimberley
All ages
Places and ongoing programs
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Hamilton Pool Preserve
Hamilton Pool Preserve
From $8All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Spring Lake Glass-Bottom Boat Tours
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake
From $9All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Baby Time (0–12 months) at Kyle Public Library
Kyle Public Library
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Homeschool Adventures (ages 9–11) at Buda Public Library
Buda Public Library
Ages 9–11
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Homeschool Adventures Jr. (ages 6–8) at Buda Public Library
Buda Public Library
Ages 6–8
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
LEGO Lab
Kyle Public Library
Ages 5–12
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Storytimes for Babies to Preschoolers at Wimberley Village Library
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 0–6
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler and Preschool Storytimes at Kyle Public Library
Kyle Public Library
Ages 2–5
Recently ended
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 3:30 PM
Pumpkin Decorating!
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 6–18
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 3:30 PM
Buda Kids: Candy Construction
Buda Public Library
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 2:00 PM
Homeschool Robotics: LEGO SPIKE Coding
Dripping Springs Community Library
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 4:00 PM
Youth Art Class with Bregan Ford
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 8–12
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 1:00 PM
Ballet Folklórico Dance
Dripping Springs Community Library
All ages
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 3:30 PM
Buda Kids: LEGO Day – Halloween Challenges
Buda Public Library
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Family Fun Thursday: Lego Master Challenge with Lego Masters Ian & Sage
Wimberley Village Library
Ages 9–12
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