# Weekend getaways from Austin with kids

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> The best trip within about five hours of Austin for each of the next 6 weekends, chosen for kids under 6. Every event links to the official page we checked it on.

Last checked: 2026-10-18.

## Weekend of Oct 23–25: San Antonio (about 1 hr 30 min)

Zoo Boo! with free trick-or-treating every afternoon.

- **Zoo Boo!**, Fri Oct 23, Sat Oct 24, Sun Oct 25, Free trick-or-treating 4–5pm daily; open until 9pm on Oct 31, San Antonio Zoo. Included with Zoo admission. Daily trick-or-treating, the new Fiesta de los Muertos and live entertainment. Official page: https://sazoo.org/zooboo/

## Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1: San Antonio (about 1 hr 30 min)

Halloween at the Zoo, open until 9pm on Saturday.

- **Zoo Boo!**, Fri Oct 30, Sat Oct 31, Sun Nov 1, Free trick-or-treating 4–5pm daily; open until 9pm on Oct 31, San Antonio Zoo. Included with Zoo admission. Daily trick-or-treating, the new Fiesta de los Muertos and live entertainment. Official page: https://sazoo.org/zooboo/

## Weekend of Nov 6–8

Stay close to home: nothing within a few hours beats what's on in Austin. Santa photos at Barton Creek Square (Sat Nov 7, Sun Nov 8, Daily; walk-ups welcome until closing, Barton Creek Square; https://whereissanta.com/mall/0698)

## Weekend of Nov 13–15: San Antonio (about 1 hr 30 min)

Zoo Lights! opens Saturday, Nov 14.

- **Zoo Lights!**, Sat Nov 14, Sun Nov 15, Check the Zoo for 2026 times, San Antonio Zoo. Included with Zoo admission. Miles of lights, glowing tunnels and Santa photos on select dates; 2026 ticket details still to come. Official page: https://sazoo.org/sitewrench-calendar/san-antonio-zoo/?swwpc_calendar_id=839&swwpc_event_date=2026-11-14&swwpc_event_id=5830305

## Weekend of Nov 20–22: San Antonio (about 1 hr 30 min)

Zoo Lights! all weekend.

- **Zoo Lights!**, Fri Nov 20, Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Check the Zoo for 2026 times, San Antonio Zoo. Included with Zoo admission. Miles of lights, glowing tunnels and Santa photos on select dates; 2026 ticket details still to come. Official page: https://sazoo.org/sitewrench-calendar/san-antonio-zoo/?swwpc_calendar_id=839&swwpc_event_date=2026-11-14&swwpc_event_id=5830305

## Weekend of Nov 27–29: San Antonio (about 1 hr 30 min)

The Holiday River Parade lights the River Walk on Friday.

- **Zoo Lights!**, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Check the Zoo for 2026 times, San Antonio Zoo. Included with Zoo admission. Miles of lights, glowing tunnels and Santa photos on select dates; 2026 ticket details still to come. Official page: https://sazoo.org/sitewrench-calendar/san-antonio-zoo/?swwpc_calendar_id=839&swwpc_event_date=2026-11-14&swwpc_event_id=5830305
- **Ford Holiday River Parade**, Fri Nov 27, 6pm, San Antonio River Walk. Tickets for seating; free viewing area (bring a chair). Lit floats and the River Walk lighting the day after Thanksgiving. Strollers aren’t allowed on the River Walk for the parade. Official page: https://www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events/ford-holiday-river-parade/

## FAQ

**Where can we go for a weekend from Austin with little kids?**
Over the next 6 weekends our picks from Austin are San Antonio. Each one is chosen for what's on that weekend, with the dates, times and prices checked on the official pages.

**Which cities are within an easy drive of Austin?**
San Antonio (about 1 hr 30 min). Times are normal driving times without traffic.

**Why is the same city picked more than once?**
Sometimes one city really does have the most going on two weekends in a row, like a holiday lights opening followed by a show. We don't rotate cities just for variety.

**Are the times and prices current?**
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.