Austin is abounding with fabulous entertainment for kids and families! This guide will tell you where you can go for fun in the Austin area and why you should go. The focus of the guide is on affordable and easy entertainment. We personally tested each and every place on the guide by exploring it with our children, and they all got the stamp of approval, to varying degrees. We also included birthday party information for every place that offers party packages, to help you plan that special day. So don't wait any longer to pack up the kids and get out of the house; pick a spot and start exploring Austin!
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Latest Reviews:
Ramsey Park
Area of Austin: West,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: Ramsey Park is a 5-acre park featuring a pool, playground, bsketball court, tennis court, s softball field, and picnic tables....
The Lowdown: Ramsey Park is a wonderful place to relax while your kids have a ball.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Area of Austin: Southwest,
Price for a family of four: $20Features: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a botanical garden featuring native plants with an emphasis on protection, conservation, and restoration....
The Lowdown: Go now for the Big Bugs exhibit, but prepare your kids for a few hours of thinking, learning, and enjoying natural beauty (no mindless entertainment).
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Texas Renaissance Festival
Area of Austin: Daytrip
Price for a family of four: $62Features: The Texas Renaissance Festival is a huge event and annual tradition for many fans of days gone by, featuring shows, games, rides, shopping, and food from Medieval to Renaissance times....
The Lowdown: An excellent way to escape from everyday life into a fantasy world.
