Oct 2 – Jan 31
Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center
Luci and Ian Family Garden, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center · SW Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
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This week
Dated events and seasonal happenings in the next 7 days.
Alternate Wednesdays 10:00-10:30 (listed Nov 4 and Nov 18, 2026)
All Ages Storytime (Menchaca Road Branch)
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch · SW Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
Monthly, 1st Wednesday 10:30-11:30 (listed Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, 2026)
Toddler Free Play (West Library, Spicewood)
Lake Travis Community Library - West · Nearby towns
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
Wed Nov 4 and Wed Dec 2, 2026, 4:30-5:30pm
Family Crafternoon
Dripping Springs Community Library (Children's Area) · Dripping Springs
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Fri, Nov 6 · 10 am – 11 am
Art in Cahoots (free pre-K art with a caregiver)
Dougherty Arts Center · Austin
- Ages 3–5
First Friday 10:30-11:30 (Nov 6, Dec 4, 2026; Jan 1, 2027 published)
Movement Storytime with The Little Gym
Dripping Springs Community Library (Children's Area) · Dripping Springs
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Toddler Yoga (Laura's Library)
Laura's Library (Commons) · Austin
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
Fri Nov 6, 4:00-5:00pm and Fri Dec 11, 3:30-4:30pm
STEM Play Ground
Dripping Springs Community Library (Children's Area) · Dripping Springs
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
Every Tuesday
Weekly storytimes and classes for ages 0–5 on today's weekday.
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 8 am
Toddler Time (ages 3 and under)
Bright Imaginations Play Cafe · Nearby towns
Every Tue, Wed · 9:30 am
Toddler Storytime with Ms. Olivia (Tue & Wed 9:30)
Dripping Springs Community Library (Children's Area) · Dripping Springs
Every Tue · 9:45 am
Toddler Storytime (Kyle Library)
Kyle Public Library · Nearby towns
Every Mon, Tue, Wed · 10 am
All Ages Storytime (Central Library)
Austin Central Library · Austin
Every Tue · 10 am
Free Tuesdays at the Blanton Museum
Blanton Museum of Art · Austin
Every Tue, Fri · 10 am
Storytime (San Marcos Public Library)
San Marcos Public Library (Community Rooms) · Nearby towns
Every Tue · 10 am
All Ages Storytime (Yarborough Branch)
Austin Public Library - Yarborough Branch · Austin
Every Tue · 10 am
Early Literacy Playgroup (Menchaca Road Branch)
Austin Public Library - Menchaca Road Branch · SW Austin
Close to Dripping Springs, good for 0–5
Drive times are rough estimates from the center of town.
Charro Ranch Park
Trail · Driftwood
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
FreeOutdoor about 5 min from Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs Community Library
Library · Dripping Springs
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
FreeIndoor about 5 min from Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs Distilling
Restaurant / brewery · Dripping Springs
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
$$Indoor + outdoor about 5 min from Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Park · Dripping Springs
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
FreeOutdoor about 5 min from Dripping Springs
FairLane: Cocktails and Coffee
Café · Dripping Springs
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
Under $10Indoor + outdoor about 5 min from Dripping Springs
Flores Mexican Restaurant (Dripping Springs)
Restaurant / brewery · Dripping Springs
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 3–5
- Ages 6–9
- Ages 10–12
$$Indoor + outdoor about 5 min from Dripping Springs
Guides
- Rainy day ideasIndoor spots for wet or wild-weather days.
- Free things to doParks, libraries, and more that cost nothing.
- Toddler-friendly (ages 0–2)Places that genuinely work for babies and toddlers.
- Splash pads & water playSplash pads, swimming holes, creeks, and pools.
- Parent-friendly spots with real kid spaceRestaurants and cafés with a playground, lawn, or animals.
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