Goalie Austin helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.

Upcoming events

  1. July 16th10:00 AM–1:00 PMIce Ages in JulyTexas Science & Natural History Museum · Ages 3–12
  2. July 16th8:15 PM–10:30 PMSingin’ in the RainBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater · Ages 4–12
  3. July 17th8:15 PM–10:30 PMSingin’ in the RainBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater · Ages 4–12
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Farmers markets

  1. Saturday9 AM–1 PMSFC Farmers' Market DowntownDowntown · Farmers market
  2. Saturday9 AM–1 PMSunset Valley Farmers MarketSunset Valley · Farmers market
  3. Sunday10 AM–2 PMTexas Farmers' Market at MuellerMueller · Farmers market
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Parks and playgrounds

  1. Springs, big park dayZilker Metropolitan ParkBarton Hills · Barton Springs, major attractions
  2. Lake beach, campingEmma Long Metropolitan ParkLake Austin · Designated Lake Austin swim beach
  3. Trails, broad recreationMary Moore Searight Metropolitan ParkFar South Austin · Six miles of park trails
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Easy walks

  1. 1.2 mi · Loop25 minButler Trail First–Congress LoopMostly gentle · Busy mixed-surface trail
  2. 1.1 mi · Loop25 minDick Nichols Park LoopEasiest rating · Shared hard-surface loop
  3. 0.6 mi · Loop15 minDove Springs Park LoopEasiest rating · Mixed hard surface
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Play sports

  1. SkateboardingHeath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate ParkBowl, plaza skating · Sunup–sundown · check closures
  2. PickleballAustin High Tennis CenterThree free dedicated courts · School use takes priority
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Play in water

  1. Splash padBailey Splash PadCentral Austin neighborhood splash pad · Free · supervision not stated
  2. Splash padBartholomew Splash PadEast Austin splash pad beside Bartholomew District Park · Free · supervision not stated
  3. Splash padRosewood Splash PadEast Austin splash pad with a dedicated current facility listing · Free · supervision not stated
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Local libraries

  1. separate children’s and teen areas with direct trail connectionsCentral LibraryDowntown / Seaholm District
  2. a reserved teen study space plus drive-through holds pickupSpicewood Springs BranchNorthwest Austin
  3. a neighborhood library next door to Austin’s Black cultural and genealogy museumCarver BranchCentral East Austin
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