# Austin Littles: things to do with little kids in Austin, TX this weekend

> Frightlandia fills the Wildflower Center’s fort-dotted Family Garden on Sunday morning with trick-or-treating, live reptiles and an 11am costume contest. Saturday starts downtown with the free Viva La Vida Festival & Parade at noon, then the free Nature Festival & Spooktacular runs 3 to 6 at the North Austin YMCA garden. Austin has 26 outings this week, 25 free and 10 under a roof.

- Week: Oct 19–25, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 26 outings at 15 places; 25 free; 10 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Frightlandia at the Wildflower Center** (Sun, Oct 25 · 10am–1pm) at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739. Cost: Included with admission: $18 adults, $12 ages 3–17 (Fri–Sun), 2 and under free; members free. Ages 0+. Come in costume to trick-or-treat at the Fortlandia forts, meet live reptiles and join the 11am costume contest in the Family Garden. Food trucks on site. Source: https://www.wildflower.org/event/frightlandia-2026/
- **Viva La Vida Festival & Parade** (Sat, Oct 24 · 12–6pm (procession at noon)) at Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Austin’s biggest Día de los Muertos celebration starts with a noon procession of costumes, floats, music and dancers, then fills E. 4th St. and Congress Ave. with hands-on art activities, food, a low-rider show and live performances until 6. Source: https://mexic-artemuseum.org/event/43rd-annual-viva-la-vida-festival-parade/
- **Nature Festival & Spooktacular (North Austin YMCA)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 3–6pm) at North Austin Community Garden, North Austin YMCA, 1000 W. Rundberg Ln., Austin, TX 78758. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free fall nature festival and Spooktacular for families, listed on Austin Public Library’s calendar. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/nature-and-environment/nature-festival-spooktacular-7786592
- **Pajama Storytime (Central Library)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30–7pm) at Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/pajama-storytime/pajama-storytime-7785868
- **Seed Balls and Stories (Central Library)** (Sun, Oct 25 · 12:30–1:30pm) at Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and seed-ball making for preschoolers and up. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/seed-balls-and-stories-7786661

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 24)

1. **Morning**: All Ages Storytime (Twin Oaks Branch), Twin Oaks Branch. 10:15–11:15am. Cost: Free. https://library.austintexas.gov/event/all-ages-storytime/all-ages-storytime-7785963
2. **Lunch**: Kerbey Lane Cafe (Kerbey Lane), Central, 3704 Kerbey Lane. Open 7am–10pm. Cost: Kids’ meals $3.99–$6.49; one free kids’ meal per adult entrée on Tuesdays (12 and under). (from the city guide) https://www.kerbeylanecafe.com/locations
3. **After nap**: Viva La Vida Festival & Parade, Mexic-Arte Museum. 12–6pm. Cost: Free. https://mexic-artemuseum.org/event/43rd-annual-viva-la-vida-festival-parade/

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Monday, Oct 19**: All Ages Storytime (Central Library) (free); Nature Sensory Playgroup (Terrazas Branch) (free); All Ages Storytime: Roots & Wings Edition (University Hills Branch) (free); Pajama Storytime (Windsor Park Branch) (free)
- **Tuesday, Oct 20**: Toddler Storytime (Hampton Branch at Oak Hill) (free); All Ages Storytime (Windsor Park Branch) (free); Books and Babies (John Gillum Branch) (free); Little Builders (Milwood Branch) (free); Tuesday Night Make & Play (Terrazas Branch) (free)
- **Wednesday, Oct 21**: Music & Movement (Hampton Branch at Oak Hill) (free); Isshoni Yomimashou! Japanese/English Storytime (Twin Oaks Branch) (free); Imagination Station Storytime: Roots & Wings (Little Walnut Creek Branch) (free); Spanish-English Storytime / Cuentos bilingües (Southeast Branch) (free); All-Ability Toddler Playtime with Amy Schultz (Howson Branch) (free)
- **Thursday, Oct 22**: Preschool Storytime (Howson Branch) (free); Pajama Storytime (Central Library) (free)
- **Friday, Oct 23**: Toddler Music Circle (Central Library) (free); Nature Sensory Playgroup (Milwood Branch) (free); Baby's First Symphony with Austin Soundwaves: Outside! (Windsor Park Branch) (free)
- **Saturday, Oct 24**: Viva La Vida Festival & Parade (free); All Ages Storytime (Twin Oaks Branch) (free); Ukrainian Storytime at Spicewood Springs (Spicewood Springs Branch) (free); Nature Festival & Spooktacular (North Austin YMCA) (free)
- **Sunday, Oct 25**: Frightlandia at the Wildflower Center; Seed Balls and Stories (Central Library) (free); Spanish-English Music & Movement (Little Walnut Creek Branch) (free)

## All outings this week

- **Viva La Vida Festival & Parade** (Sat, Oct 24 · 12–6pm (procession at noon)) at Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Austin’s biggest Día de los Muertos celebration starts with a noon procession of costumes, floats, music and dancers, then fills E. 4th St. and Congress Ave. with hands-on art activities, food, a low-rider show and live performances until 6. Source: https://mexic-artemuseum.org/event/43rd-annual-viva-la-vida-festival-parade/
- **Frightlandia at the Wildflower Center** (Sun, Oct 25 · 10am–1pm) at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739. Cost: Included with admission: $18 adults, $12 ages 3–17 (Fri–Sun), 2 and under free; members free. Ages 0+. Come in costume to trick-or-treat at the Fortlandia forts, meet live reptiles and join the 11am costume contest in the Family Garden. Food trucks on site. Source: https://www.wildflower.org/event/frightlandia-2026/
- **All Ages Storytime (Central Library)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10–10:30am) at Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/all-ages-storytime/all-ages-storytime-7785825
- **Nature Sensory Playgroup (Terrazas Branch)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 10–11am) at Terrazas Branch, 1105 E. César Chávez St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/nature-sensory-playgroup-7787179
- **All Ages Storytime: Roots & Wings Edition (University Hills Branch)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 11am–12pm) at University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Read, sing, dance and play at an all-ages storytime tied to the library’s Roots & Wings Festival. Free; no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/all-ages-storytime/all-ages-storytime-roots-wings-edition-7776984
- **Pajama Storytime (Windsor Park Branch)** (Mon, Oct 19 · 6:30–7pm) at Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Dr., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/pajama-storytime/pajama-storytime-7784134
- **Toddler Storytime (Hampton Branch at Oak Hill)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10–10:30am) at Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/toddler-storytime/toddler-storytime-7784123
- **All Ages Storytime (Windsor Park Branch)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30–11am) at Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Dr., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/all-ages-storytime/all-ages-storytime-7784144
- **Books and Babies (John Gillum Branch)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 11–11:45am) at John Gillum Branch, 2505 Steck Ave., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/books-and-babies/books-and-babies-7788192
- **Little Builders (Milwood Branch)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 3–4pm) at Milwood Branch, 12500 Amherst Dr., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/lego-lab/little-builders-7784321
- **Tuesday Night Make & Play (Terrazas Branch)** (Tue, Oct 20 · 4–6:30pm) at Terrazas Branch, 1105 E. César Chávez St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), kids (6–10), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/tuesday-night-make-play-7787180
- **Music & Movement (Hampton Branch at Oak Hill)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10–10:30am) at Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/music-movement/music-movement-7785114
- **Isshoni Yomimashou! Japanese/English Storytime (Twin Oaks Branch)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:15–11:15am) at Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/japanese-english-storytime/isshoni-yomimashou-7785988
- **Imagination Station Storytime: Roots & Wings (Little Walnut Creek Branch)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30–11:30am) at Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Ln., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for preschoolers (3–5); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/storytimes/imagination-station-storytime-roots-wings-7784800
- **Spanish-English Storytime / Cuentos bilingües (Southeast Branch)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 11–11:30am) at Southeast Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/spanish-english-storytime/spanish-english-storytime-7786721
- **All-Ability Toddler Playtime with Amy Schultz (Howson Branch)** (Wed, Oct 21 · 12–12:30pm) at Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition Blvd., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/early-literacy-playgroup/all-ability-toddler-playtime-7785155
- **Preschool Storytime (Howson Branch)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30–4:30pm) at Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition Blvd., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for preschoolers (3–5); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/preschool-storytime/preschool-storytime-7785749
- **Pajama Storytime (Central Library)** (Thu, Oct 22 · 6:30–7pm) at Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free Austin Public Library program for babies (0–1), preschoolers (3–5), toddlers (1–3); no registration listed. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/pajama-storytime/pajama-storytime-7785868
- **Toddler Music Circle (Central Library)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10–10:30am) at Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Music and movement for toddlers in the Children’s Area on the 3rd floor. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/music-movement/toddler-music-circle-7785879
- **Nature Sensory Playgroup (Milwood Branch)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30–11:30am) at Milwood Branch, 12500 Amherst Dr., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 2–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Sensory play with natural materials for toddlers and preschoolers. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/early-literacy-playgroup/nature-sensory-playgroup-7787359
- **Baby's First Symphony with Austin Soundwaves: Outside! (Windsor Park Branch)** (Fri, Oct 23 · 12:30–1:30pm) at Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Dr., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. An outdoor music time for babies with Austin Soundwaves. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/books-and-babies/babys-first-symphony-austin-soundwaves-outside-7783316
- **All Ages Storytime (Twin Oaks Branch)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10:15–11:15am) at Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S. Fifth St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Read, sing, dance and play together; for babies through preschoolers. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/all-ages-storytime/all-ages-storytime-7785963
- **Ukrainian Storytime at Spicewood Springs (Spicewood Springs Branch)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30–11:30am) at Spicewood Springs Branch, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and songs in Ukrainian. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/storytimes/ukrainian-storytime-spicewood-springs-7779953
- **Nature Festival & Spooktacular (North Austin YMCA)** (Sat, Oct 24 · 3–6pm) at North Austin Community Garden, North Austin YMCA, 1000 W. Rundberg Ln., Austin, TX 78758. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A free fall nature festival and Spooktacular for families, listed on Austin Public Library’s calendar. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/nature-and-environment/nature-festival-spooktacular-7786592
- **Seed Balls and Stories (Central Library)** (Sun, Oct 25 · 12:30–1:30pm) at Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories and seed-ball making for preschoolers and up. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/youth-programs-workshops/seed-balls-and-stories-7786661
- **Spanish-English Music & Movement (Little Walnut Creek Branch)** (Sun, Oct 25 · 2:30–3:30pm) at Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Ln., Austin, TX. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Música y movimiento: songs and movement in English and Spanish. Source: https://library.austintexas.gov/event/music-movement/spanish-english-music-movement-7784830

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## FAQ

### What can I do with a little one in Austin this weekend?
This week we found 26 outings that work for kids ages 0–6. Our top three: Frightlandia at the Wildflower Center, Viva La Vida Festival & Parade, Nature Festival & Spooktacular (North Austin YMCA). [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/austin/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Austin this week?
Yes, 25 of this week’s 26 picks are free, including library storytimes and Viva La Vida Festival & Parade. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/austin/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Austin](https://littlesweekly.com/austin/guide/#free) in the city guide.

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Austin when it rains?
10 picks this week are indoors, mostly library programs and shows. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/austin/#all).

### Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Austin?
This week we list 11 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/austin/#all).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Austin this week?
5 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Toddler Storytime (Hampton Branch at Oak Hill), Books and Babies (John Gillum Branch) and All-Ability Toddler Playtime with Amy Schultz (Howson Branch). 5 of them are free and 2 are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/austin/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Austin list?
We go through Austin’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 19, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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