Things to do with kids in Austin, TX

The Escape Game Austin

Immersive escape room experiences with various themes suitable for families and groups.

5.0 (17806)$$$Austin, TX

Barton Creek Square

Large indoor shopping mall with a movie theater and various family-friendly dining options.

4.4 (9993)$$Austin, TX

💬 2 local tips

Water fun

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Round Rock

Massive indoor water park resort with slides, lazy river, and arcade.

4.4 (9503)$$$Round Rock, TX

Animals & farms

Austin Aquarium

Interactive aquarium featuring touch tanks, exotic animals, and educational exhibits for all ages.

4.0 (9206)$$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Engaging museum with interactive exhibits on Texas history and a large-format IMAX theater.

4.7 (7394)$$Austin, TX

💬 6 local tips

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Inner Space Cavern

Guided cave tours featuring underground rock formations.

4.7 (7092)$$$Georgetown, TX

💬 2 local tips

Voodoo Doughnut

Famous donut shop with creative and colorful options.

4.4 (7089)$Austin, TX

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lakeline

Movie theater with full food and drink service at your seat.

4.5 (6569)$$Austin, TX

Pinballz Lake Creek

Large indoor arcade with classic and modern games, plus laser tag, bowling, and escape rooms.

4.7 (6343)$$Austin, TX

Main Event Austin

Large entertainment center with bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and billiards.

4.1 (6102)$$Austin, TX

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar

Movie theater offering family-friendly films with seat-side food and drink service.

4.5 (5798)$$Austin, TX

💬 3 local tips

Dave & Buster's Austin

Large arcade and restaurant chain with a wide variety of video games and simulators.

4.2 (5138)$$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Pinthouse Pizza

Family-friendly brewpub serving craft beer and pizza with a casual atmosphere.

4.7 (5128)$$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller

Movie theater with full food and drink service at your seat.

4.6 (4789)$$Austin, TX

BookPeople

Iconic local bookstore with a dedicated children's section, regular story times, and a cafe.

4.8 (4440)$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Topgolf Austin

High-tech driving range with climate-controlled bays and food service.

4.4 (4340)$$Austin, TX

Museum of the Weird

A quirky, small museum filled with oddities, shrunken heads, and monsters that fascinate older kids and teens.

4.2 (3852)$$Austin, TX

Blanton Museum of Art

University art museum with diverse collections and family-friendly gallery spaces.

4.7 (3699)$$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Moviehouse & Eatery by Cinépolis NW Austin

Luxury movie theater with plush seating and full dining service.

4.5 (3686)$$Austin, TX

Half Price Books

Large bookstore with a vast selection of children's books, games, and affordable reads.

4.7 (3596)$Austin, TX

Punch Bowl Social

Lively venue with bowling, karaoke, ping-pong, and arcade games, plus a full menu for families.

4.2 (3580)$$Austin, TX

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Slaughter Lane

Popular cinema chain with seat-side dining, known for family-friendly screenings and a strict no-talking policy.

4.5 (3425)$$Austin, TX

K1 Speed Austin

Indoor electric go-kart racing center with tracks for various skill levels.

4.0 (3242)$$$Austin, TX

Escapology Escape Rooms Round Rock

Themed escape room challenges designed for teams to solve puzzles together.

4.9 (3170)$$$Round Rock, TX

The Original Pinballz Arcade

Classic arcade featuring a massive collection of vintage and modern pinball machines and video games.

4.6 (3079)$$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Water fun

Kalahari Indoor Water Park

Massive indoor water park with slides, a lazy river, and a dedicated area for younger children.

4.5 (3049)$$$Round Rock, TX

Regal Gateway

Standard multiplex theater showing new releases with stadium seating and traditional concessions.

3.8 (2989)$$Austin, TX

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Village

Classic Alamo Drafthouse location offering seat-side food and drink service during new and classic film screenings.

4.5 (2871)$$Austin, TX

Regal Westgate

Large multiplex theater featuring new release films, comfortable seating, and a standard concession stand.

4.4 (2787)$$Austin, TX

Cidercade Austin

Arcade bar with a large selection of games; note that it is 21+ after 8 PM.

4.4 (2730)$$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Galaxy Theatres Austin

Modern cinema featuring motion-enhanced seats and elevated snack options for a more immersive movie experience.

4.4 (2669)$$Austin, TX

Pins & Wheels At Playland

Large roller skating rink featuring light shows, a fog machine, and a sound system.

4.5 (2647)$$Austin, TX

💬 2 local tips

Spare Time Texas Pflugerville

Large entertainment center featuring bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and a restaurant.

4.4 (2578)$$Pflugerville, TX

Museum of Illusions Austin

Interactive museum featuring optical illusions and photo opportunities for all ages.

4.5 (2575)$$$Austin, TX

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Game Show Battle Rooms - Austin

Interactive game show style competitions for groups and families.

5.0 (2542)$$$Austin, TX

Cinemark Southpark Meadows

Large stadium-seating theater complex located in a shopping center, perfect for catching the latest blockbusters.

4.3 (2486)$$Austin, TX

AMC Barton Creek Square 14

Convenient mall-based movie theater offering a variety of new releases and standard concession snacks.

3.8 (2359)$$Austin, TX

AMC DINE-IN Tech Ridge 10

Movie theater with in-seat dining service, allowing families to enjoy a full meal while watching a movie.

4.0 (2149)$$Austin, TX

Mt Playmore

Massive indoor playground with a large climbing structure, arcade games, and a dedicated toddler area.

4.3 (2104)$$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

Escape Hour Austin

Themed escape room venue offering a variety of puzzle-based challenges.

4.9 (2090)$$Austin, TX

Kinokuniya Bookstore - Austin

Unique bookstore specializing in Japanese literature, manga, stationery, and gifts.

4.8 (2040)$$Austin, TX

Regal Metropolitan

Standard multiplex cinema offering a wide selection of current films and traditional theater snacks.

4.2 (1932)$$Austin, TX

Bouldering Project - Springdale

Indoor climbing gym with bouldering walls and youth programs suitable for active families.

4.8 (1908)$$Austin, TX

💬 4 local tips

Lucky Claw Mania

Arcade focused on claw machines and prize games.

4.9 (1883)$$Pflugerville, TX

Emerald Tavern Games and Cafe

Cafe with a massive library of board games available for play, plus snacks and drinks.

4.6 (1853)$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip

1886 Cafe & Bakery

Historic hotel cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and baked goods.

4.4 (1800)$$Austin, TX

ClawZania Austin

Arcade featuring a large collection of claw machines and prize games.

4.9 (1779)$$Austin, TX

Moviehouse & Eatery by Cinépolis SW Austin

Upscale theater with full-service dining, comfortable recliners, and a menu designed for families and adults.

4.3 (1774)$$Austin, TX

Quack's 43rd Street Bakery

Popular local bakery and coffeehouse with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of treats.

4.5 (1769)$Austin, TX

💬 1 local tip