# Things to do with kids at McKinney Falls State Park

> 2 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at McKinney Falls State Park, 5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX 78744, in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Where the Wild Things Roam – Animal Mask Craft](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/where-the-wild-things-roam-animal-mask-craft--listing-b610fffb945510dd2b2e7a3e) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · McKinney Falls State Park · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 14. Animal-themed arts and crafts program: learn about some of the animals that call McKinney Falls home, then create an animal mask to take home. Hands-on activity for little…
- [Texas Outdoor Family Camping Workshop – McKinney Falls (one night)](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/texas-outdoor-family-camping-workshop-mckinney-falls-one-night--listing-29733f85c3750024d667753d) — Nov 14 – Nov 15 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM · McKinney Falls State Park · From $75 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 21. Texas Outdoor Family overnight camping workshop: TPWD provides basic camping gear; families bring sheets, blankets, food and personal items. Activities include tent setup…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [McKinney Falls State Park](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/mckinney-falls-state-park--listing-1c4268a04f611a2fe22f6f3c) — Open daily. Gate 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; office 8 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Visitor Center Friday–Sunday 9… · McKinney Falls State Park · All ages · From $6 · checked Oct 14. State park inside Austin city limits along Onion Creek, with upper and lower falls, nearly nine miles of hiking and biking trails (the 2.8-mile Onion Creek Hike and Bike Trail…

## Recently ended

- [Skins and Skulls – Exploration Table](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/skins-and-skulls-exploration-table--listing-ce9b7856fb162cb21cced009) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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