Things to do with kids in Austin — November 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · 5:00 PM

Ballet Folklórico de Austin: Día de Muertos

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Paid

Through Feb 28

Campfire (Zach Theatre for the very young)

Zach Theatre – JLA Studio

PaidAges 0–5

Thu, Oct 22 · 8:00 AM

Día de los Muertos Community Ofrenda at Dripping Springs Ranch Park

Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Events Center

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM

ESB-MACC Día de los Muertos Celebration

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Sun, Nov 1 · 5:00 PM

Fort Night: Fortlandia After Dark

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

From $15

Through Jan 31

Fortlandia 2026–27

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

H-E-B Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum

Bullock Texas State History Museum

FreeAll ages

Through Nov 1

Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt

Austin Scottish Rite Theater

From $17

Through Feb 14

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Zach Theatre)

Zach Theatre – The Whisenhunt

Paid

Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM

The Social Players! (parent-and-child theatre and social skills group)

Dell JCC (Shalom Austin)

From $162

Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 AM

Adventure Days (school-holiday climbing camp) at Austin Bouldering Project

Austin Bouldering Project – Springdale

PaidAges 4–14

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM

Art After School: Stanley Bermudez inspired Pop Art

Austin Public Library – Little Walnut Creek Branch

FreeAges 6–12

Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM

Casa de la Cultura: Yoga en Familia

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

All ages

Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM

Maker Kids: Homeschool STEM Stations

Round Rock Public Library

Through Nov 3

No School Day - Flamingale Time

Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park

From $29All ages

Mon, Nov 2 · 3:30 PM

Rockin' Kids Club after-school drop-in — November & December themes

Round Rock Public Library

Ages 5+

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:30 PM

Teen Club: Hike to Stagecoach

Buda Public Library

Mon, Nov 2 · 2:00 PM

Watch & Make: Winnie the Pooh Birthday Picnic

Austin Public Library – University Hills Branch

FreeAges 3–10

Tue, Oct 27 · 6:30 PM

Casa de la Cultura: Manos a la Obra — Día de Muertos art workshops

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

All ages

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM

Girlstart STEM Extravaganza featuring Curiosity Cube

Austin Public Library – Windsor Park Branch

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM

Homeschool Day: Animal Trackers

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

From $15Ages 8–12

Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM

Music on Main: Fall/Holiday 2026 — Round Rock

Prete Plaza

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM

play! Latinoamerican Duo

The Rosette

Wed, Nov 4 · 1:30 PM

Turkey Science Homeschool Event

Round Rock Public Library

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM

Art for Teens

Westbank Library

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM

play! Latinoamerican Duo

Soundspace at Captain Quackenbush

Fri, Oct 23 · 3:00 PM

Astronomy Afternoons (spectroscopy demos)

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

From $6

Through Nov 7

Fall Family Campout — Leander

Devine Lake Park

From $35

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM

Kids' Night Out at Southwest Family YMCA

Southwest Family YMCA

PaidAges 3–12

Fri, Oct 23

Zoo Tots (fall 2026 sessions)

Austin Zoo

From $30

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Austin Veterans Parade and Veterans Day Ceremony

Congress Avenue and Texas Capitol south steps

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM

Cedar Park Veterans Ceremony

Veterans Memorial Park

All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Cyclovia ATX — Windsor Park

Windsor Park Branch, Austin Public Library

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Procession and Festival (Round Rock)

Lakeview Pavilion, Old Settlers Park

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

Dinosaur Storytime with BK Bones

Westbank Library

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Dungeons & Dragons at Laura's Library (ages 14+)

Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Fall Roundup — Cedar Park

Lakeline Park

All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Family Day - Llama Family (Pick One)

Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park

From $29All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Gifts from the Trees Hike at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM

Kids' Night Out at Townlake YMCA

Townlake YMCA

PaidAges 3–12

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Lost Pines Wildlife Habitat Day

Bastrop State Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Milwood Block Party

Austin Public Library – Milwood Branch

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 5:00 PM

Moonlight Nature Night at the Austin Nature & Science Center

Austin Nature & Science Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM

Pokémon Club

Round Rock Public Library

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

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Wild Calm – Guided Sensory Hike in the Lost Pines

Bastrop State Park

With admissionAll ages

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM

Casa de la Cultura: Colorín Colorado bilingual toddler story time

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:30 AM

Armstrong Community Music School early-childhood music demo — Westbank Libraries

Westbank Library

Ages 0–5

Wed, Nov 11 · 4:30 PM

Art After School at Laura's Library

Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)

Ages 5+

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Free Admission Day at the LBJ Library: Veterans Day

LBJ Presidential Library

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Homeschool: History Hike at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAges 6–12

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Leander Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Park

All ages

Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM

Round Rock Veterans Day Celebration

Lakeview Stage and Pavilion, Old Settlers Park

Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM

Sprouts: Nature Play for Ages 3–5

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

With admissionAges 3–5

Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM

Buda Kids: LEGO City

Buda Public Library

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PM

Let's Play: Pokémon Club

Kyle Public Library

Ages 5–12

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM

ACG Originals: Movie Magic

KMFA’s Draylen Mason Studio

Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM

Creepy Crawler Night at Ranch Park

Ranch Park

Through Nov 15

Texas Recycles Day at the Wildflower Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

With admission

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Arcade at Laura's Library (Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros)

Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Dinovember

Kyle Public Library

Ages 0–5

Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM

Family Art Adventures: Sound Play

Blanton Museum of Art

From $8All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

Family Birding with Travis Audubon

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

From $8

Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM

Family Day - Jolly Hats & Holiday Magic (Pick One)

Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park

From $29All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Fill the Need: Food Drive & Hike for Hunger

Centennial Plaza

All ages

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Hidden History Walking Tours at Pioneer Farms

Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms

With admission

Through Dec 13

Kids' Class: Classical Drawing and Painting (ages 9-14) – Art School at Laguna Gloria

The Art School at Laguna Gloria (The Contemporary Austin)

PaidAges 9–14

Sat, Nov 14 · 5:30 PM

Kids' Night Out at Hays Communities YMCA

Hays Communities YMCA

PaidAges 3–12

Sat, Nov 14 · 5:30 PM

Kids' Night Out at Northwest Family YMCA

Northwest Family YMCA

PaidAges 3–12

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:45 AM

Kyle Veterans Day Parade

Center Street, downtown Kyle (start at Gregg-Clarke Park)

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Old School D&D — Youth Edition (ages 10–15)

Round Rock Public Library

Ages 10–15

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

Rockin’ Around the Holidays Bazaar

Clay Madsen Recreation Center

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Ruan Sisters: Traditional Chinese Instrument Performance

Round Rock Public Library

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Scavenger Hunt Hike with a Master Naturalist

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAll ages

Through Nov 15

Texas Book Festival 2026

Downtown Austin – Congress Avenue and Texas Capitol area

FreeAll ages

Through Nov 15

Texas Outdoor Family Camping Workshop – McKinney Falls (one night)

McKinney Falls State Park

From $75

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

The Forest You Almost Missed – Family Guided Hike

Buescher State Park

With admission

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM

Discovery Day: Indigenous Landscapes

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

With admissionAll ages

Mon, Nov 16 · 4:00 PM

Rockin' Kids Club with the Master Naturalists

Round Rock Public Library

Wed, Nov 18 · 7:30 PM

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma

Dell Hall

Wed, Nov 18 · 2:00 PM

Homeschool Robotics: Dash and Sphero Block Coding

Dripping Springs Community Library

Thu, Nov 19 · 9:30 AM

ACGtalks: ACG Music & Healing

The Rosette

Thu, Nov 19 · 3:30 PM

Buda Kids: Gratitude Trees

Buda Public Library

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM

Little Texans (ages 2–5) at the Bullock Museum

Bullock Texas State History Museum (Bluebonnet Room, 3rd floor)

With admissionAges 2–5

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:45 PM

Luminations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

From $20All ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:45 PM

Luminations at the Wildflower Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Paid

Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM

BRETT GOLDSTEIN - SOLD OUT

Dell Hall

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM

Chisholm Trail Turkey Trot (1-mile & 5K)

Lockhart State Park

With admission

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Edible Plants Walk at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 21

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm – Christmas Season 2026

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm

Free

Through Jan 10

Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt

Bastrop State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Predators of the Pines – Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park

With admission

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Thanksgiving Celebration Family Fun Day

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake

Free

Sun, Nov 22

Parent & Child Workshop: Art for Rest and Connection – Art School at Laguna Gloria

The Art School at Laguna Gloria (The Contemporary Austin)

PaidAges 4–6

Mon, Nov 23 · 11:45 AM

Art in the Park: Children's Mini Acrylic Painting and Teen Skateboard Painting

Founder's Park (pavilion and skate park area)

Mon, Nov 23 · 8:00 AM

Coyote Kids Drop-In Day Camp — Thanksgiving Week at Ranch Park

Ranch House, Dripping Springs Ranch Park

From $65

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

Crux Crushers Thanksgiving Camp – Crux Climbing Center Pflugerville

Crux Climbing Center – Pflugerville

From $95Ages 5+

Mon, Nov 23 · 1:00 PM

Maker Kids: Family STEM Stations (school holiday)

Round Rock Public Library

Ages 6+

Mon, Nov 23 · 6:30 PM

Maker Kids: Little PreK Engineers (ages 0–5)

Round Rock Public Library

Ages 0–5

Through Jan 4

Round Rock Public Library Winter Reading Challenge 2026

Round Rock Public Library

Through Nov 27

Thanksgiving Recreation Camp at Ice & Field

Ice & Field at The Crossover

From $400

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM

Circle C Turkey Trot and Kids Mile

Circle C Ranch Community Center

PaidUp to 12

Thu, Nov 26 · 8:15 AM

ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot (with Stepping Stone School Kids K)

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Paid

Through Dec 30

A Wonderful Life – Georgetown Palace Theatre

Georgetown Palace Theatre (Historic Springer Stage)

PaidAll ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 12:00 PM

Family Day - Neon Christmas Tree

Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park

From $29All ages

Fri, Nov 27

Renegade Holiday Wagon Rides at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa (behind Mavericks, left of the firepit)

From $20All ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

Beasts of the Blackland Prairie Walk

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM

Family Day - Holiday Buddies (Pick One)

Painting with a Twist - Austin, TX - Cedar Park

From $29All ages

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Trail Mix: Edible Plants Guided Hike at Buescher State Park

Buescher State Park

With admission

Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM

Family Movie: Hoppers at Round Rock Public Library

Round Rock Public Library

Sun, Nov 29 · 7:30 PM

Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Tour

Dell Hall

Through Jan 1

Zilker Holiday Tree (nightly viewing season)

Zilker Park

Free