Thanks to Taste of North Austin for partnering with us on the 2015 Austin Summer Fun Guide! Be a part of Taste of North Austin at The Domain on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Domain II – between Dick’s Sporting Goods & Dillard’s. Sample a delicious array of food from North Austin’s favorite restaurants. Enjoy live music, children’s entertainment, and prize giveaways! Fun for the whole family includes crafts, balloon twisting and more. Plus, enjoy performances by Dysfunkshun Junkshun! Wristbands are available at Simon Guest Services at The Domain – 10 tastes for $20. Get VIP access for just $15 more.
Summer Fun in Austin
- 75 Free Things to do this Summer in Austin
- I Heart Austin Summer Fun Checklist for Kids
- 100+ Free Things to do in Austin
- Baby, Toddler & Preschooler Summer Hangouts
- 40 “Don’t Miss” June Events in Austin
- Art is Everywhere: Best Public Art in Austin
- Visit, Learn, Do – Educational Fun in Austin
- Free e-book: Family Fun in Austin
- 2015 Texas Nature Challenge
- Printable Austin Summer Fun Guide
Water Fun
- Splash Pads
- Free Pools
- Swimming Holes
- Community Pools
- Bull Creek
- Barton Creek Greenbelt
- Hamilton Pool Preserve
- Krause Springs
- Secret Beach
- Lake Pflugerville
Movies
- 60+ Free Movies in the Park
- Young Adventurers Film Series at the Ransom Center
- Alamo Drafthouse Kids Camp
- Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
- Regal Summer Movie Express
- Southwest Theaters Summer Movie Series
- Moviehouse Summer Kids Camp
- 50¢ Family Film Festival in Bastrop
- 50¢ Family Film Festival in Georgetown
- Austin Parks Foundation Movies in the Park
- Sound and Cinema at the Long Center
- 101X Summer Cinema at Central Market North
- South Shore District’s Friday Night Films
Summer Concerts
- Children’s Day Art Park
- Free Austin Symphony Concerts in the Park
- Music Under the Star at the Bullock Museum
- Austin Opera at the Library
- Blues on the Green
- Unplugged at the Grove
- Hill Country Galleria’s June Saturday Night Concerts
- KOKE FM Free Texas Music Series
- The Wine Down at ACL Live
- Music at The Domain
- Free Kids Shows at Strange Brew Lounge Side (every Saturday)
- Free Kids Shows at Cherrywood Coffeehouse (every Sunday)
- Central Market North (Thursday – Sunday)
- Central Market Westgate (Thursday – Sunday)
- Family-Friendly Concerts in June
Free Summer Theatre
- Penfold in the Park: The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Zilker Summer Musical: Hairspray
- Austin Summer Musical for Children: Junie B. Jones
- What’s the Story Steve (pay what you wish)
Indoor Fun
- Summer Reading Programs
- Kids Skate Free
- Kids Bowl Free (San Marcos)
- Kids Bowl Free (Georgetown)
- Fun Summer Programming at Austin Public Library
- Visit Austin Museums and Galleries for Free
- Austin Aqua-Dome
- Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics
- The Home Depot Kids Workshops
- Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning
Outdoor Fun
- Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free All Summer
- All Summer Long at the Long Center
- Nature Nights at the Wildflower Center
- Scenic Strolls and Easy Hikes in Austin
- Reader Recommended: Favorite Parks in Austin and Beyond
- Austin Nature & Science Center
- DIY Mural Scavenger Hunt
- Austin Area Farmers’ Markets
- Top 10 Spots for Beginners to Bike in Austin
Camps
Kids Eat Free
- Where Kids Eat Free: 120+ Options
- Summer Food Service Program
- Summer Deal: Blue Star Cafeteria
- Summer Deal: Gusto
- Summer Deal: Santa Rita
- Summer Deal: 34th Street Cafe
- Mondays in July Only: Mandola’s
- 50+ Kid-Friendly Restaurants