Kids Activities in Austin this Weekend of May 16, 2025
Our top picks for fun kids activities in Austin this weekend of May 16
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Top Pick – Plan For Summer Camps 2025 – Check Out Camp Champions
Camp Champions 2025
With a legacy of adventure and growth spanning decades, Camp Champions continues to set the gold standard for Texas summer camps.
Camp Champions 2025 is more than a summer camp. Experience a tech-free adventure with exceptional counselors, diverse activities, and a focus on building strong kids.
Camp Champions offers several terms as well as combination terms.
- 1-week terms (June 15 – August 9, 2025): $2350 | $300 deposit
- 2-week terms (June 1 – August 9, 2025): $4525 | $600 deposit
- 3-week terms (July 13 – August 2, 2025): $5925 | $600 deposit
- 4-week terms (June 1 – August 9, 2025): $6875 | $800 deposit
Other combination terms:
- Combo 5 (5 weeks: June 29 – August 2): $8595 | $800 deposit
- Six-Week Options (Combine any three 2-week sessions): $9975 | $800 deposit
As part of the tuition you pay, campers will receive “champs” each week, which they can spend at the camp store. You can also purchase extra champs for your child.
Aside from that, campers will receive a camp uniform and a handsome hardcover yearbook. My kiddos had a great time at the camp last year.
Location: 775 Camp Rd, Marble Falls, TX 78654, United States
Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the latest information. However, all information mentioned in this article is subject to change. As always, please confirm before heading out.
Free Family Events in Austin this Weekend
Family Art Fun
Unleash your inner artist with the whole family this weekend! Explore art-making stations, dance, poetry, collaborative art projects & more at the George Washington Carver Museum.
Where: George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 12:30 pm – 2 pm
How Much: Free
WOW Art Tour
Calling all art lovers in Austin! Get to explore the art scene of Dripping Springs this weekend with the WOW Art Tour! See various works on ceramics, mixed media, oils, watercolor, metal, paper, fabric, wood, and metal.
This year, the tour features 36 Artists, 23 Stops, and four main HUBS including Handmade at Nutty Brown Store, Primal Gallery, Dead End Art Studio, and Brenham House Collection.
Where: Various locations
When: Saturday – Sunday, May 17 – 18, 2025 | 11 am – 6 pm
How Much: Free
Pop Up Play Day Series
The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is bringing the party directly to you with their awesome “Pop Up Play Days”. Enjoy free family activities, jam out to groovy music to get you and the kids moving, and refuel with some tasty food and drinks, all happening right in your local park.
Where: Frontier Park, 1804 Frontier Trail, Round Rock, TX 78681
When: Friday, May 16, 2025 | 9 am – 11 am
How Much: Free
Fun Kids Activities on Friday
Blue Genie Art Bazaar May Market
Dive into the fifth annual May Market and discover a vibrant collection of unique creations, showcasing the talents of nearly 200 regional artists and artisans.
Where: Blue Genie Art Bazaar, 6100 Airport Blvd Ste C, Austin, TX 78752
When: Friday, May 16 – June 1, 2025 | 10 am
How Much: Free entry
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Austin’s weekend is about to get hilariously feathered! Straight from the pages of Mo Willems’ cherished books, this adventure unfolds when a bus driver takes a break and a feisty pigeon takes the wheel. Chaos ensues as the musical turns into a cacophony of songs, laughter, and feathery fun.
Where: Zach Theatre, 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
When: Friday, May 16 – 18, 2025
How Much: Not stated
Touch the Art
At the transformed ART HQ, you’re invited to touch, explore, and truly connect with installations and pieces from over 50 artists. This includes unique collaborations with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Your ticket also comes with a themed drink (cocktail or mocktail) plus a special edition “Touch the Art” sticker.
Where: Almost Real Things HQ, 820 Shelby Ln #103, Austin, TX 78745
When: Friday, May 16 – 25, 2025 | 7 pm – 9 pm
How Much: $12 – $20
Moonlight Movie Night
Let the kids stay up past bedtime this weekend and enjoy watching “Wicked” with them. Pack your favorite snacks and a lawn blanket, and you’re set to have a nice family movie night under the stars.
Where: Yonders Point, 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock, TX 78665
When: Friday, May 16, 2025 | 7:30 pm – 10 pm
How Much: Not stated
Best Kids Activities on Saturday
Walk to Cure Arthritis
Get moving while raising awareness and money for better treatments and a cure for arthritis this weekend. Participants will also get a chance to connect with arthritis warriors and caregivers.
Where: Concordia University, 11400 Concordia University Dr, Austin, TX 78726
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9 am
How Much: Not stated
Endangered Species Day
Are your kids fond of animals? This is the perfect event for them! Uncover the amazing stories of endangered species right here at the zoo and discover the crucial ways you can become a champion for their survival.
Where: Cameron Park, 2601 N University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76708
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 9 am – 2 pm
How Much: Free w/ admission
Read to a Therapy Dog
Bring your young reader, ages four and up, to share stories with Princess Buttercup, Dump Truck, or Bentley, the gentle reading therapy dogs from Divine Canines.
The activity can help boost your child’s confidence while encouraging a love of reading.
Where: Wells Branch Community Library, 15001 Wells Port Dr, Austin, TX 78728
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
How Much: Not stated
Top Family Activities on Sunday
Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park
Escape the heat and discover the Austin Symphony Orchestra’s vibrant Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park.
This 23rd season offers FREE ensemble performances, a gift to the Austin community allowing everyone to connect with the joy of classical music. Performances range from jazz and light classical tunes to familiar pops and film scores.
Where: South Steps of the State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
When: Sunday, May 18 – June 29, 2025 | 7:30 pm
How Much: Free
Sazon Latin Food Market
Prepare your taste buds for an incredible journey through the Caribbean, Central, and South America with dishes at the Sazon Latin Food Market! Come hungry because the food here will leave you wanting more.
Where: Bold Republic Brewing Company, 7070 Stonehollow, Temple, TX 76502
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 4 pm – 10 pm
How Much: Free
AAPI Heritage Month Market
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and shop from some amazing vendors at Meanwhile Brewing this weekend. There will be 10 talented vendors, each showcasing unique wares, as well as a pop-up from Mahjong Mafia and exclusive Asian fusion specials at Songbird and Side Eye Pie food trucks.
Where: Meanwhile Brewing Co., 3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 11 am – 5 pm
How Much: No cover
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