Kids Events In Austin August 2025| Family Friendly Fun

Kids Events in Austin August 2025

August is packed with kid-friendly events in Austin — a great way to end the summer before school starts! From museum activities to outdoor movie nights and themed park events, there’s fun for every family.

This month’s highlights include The SpongeBob Musical, Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live, and The Wizard of Oz!

This list is grouped by weekend for easy browsing and quick planning.

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.

Family Events in Austin – August 1 –3, 2025

66th Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On – Get ready to cheer on Campbell at the 66th Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On, The Musical, a fantastic free event perfect for families seeking August 2025 events in Austin.

August 2025 events in Austin for kids | 66th Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On

Image credit: Zilker Theatre Productions

Dinos in the Wild – Come face-to-face with 14 massive animatronic dinosaurs, including a colossal 40-foot T-Rex, at Ladybird Johnson’s Dinos in the Wild exhibit.

The Toxic Avenger: The Musical – Get ready to witness The Toxic Avenger: The Musical and cheer on Toxie, a seven-foot mutant hero battling to save the world and win hearts.

Summer Stock Austin 2025: Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins – Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time at Summer Stock Austin 2025: Disney & Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, one of the top August events in Austin for kids that will fill your upcoming weekend with music, magic, and family fun!

Danny Go! – Jump, sing, and play along with Danny Go!, the high-energy live show that gets kids ages 3 to 7 moving and learning this upcoming weekend in Austin.

August events in Austin for kids | Danny Go!

Image credit: Danny Go

Paint the Reel – Unleash your family’s creativity at a free, drop-in workshop where you’ll paint 16mm film strips, celebrating themes of family, joy, and play, and receive a digitized version of your collaborative masterpiece.

The SpongeBob Musical – Gather your crew and head to the Bee Cave Public Library lawn for a spectacular, free outdoor Broadway-style performance of the SpongeBob Musical.

Family Events in Austin – August 8 –10, 2025

66th Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On –Get ready to cheer on Campbell at the 66th Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Bring It On, The Musical, a fantastic free event perfect for families seeking August 2025 events in Austin.

Dinos in the Wild – Come face-to-face with 14 massive animatronic dinosaurs, including a colossal 40-foot T-Rex, at Ladybird Johnson’s Dinos in the Wild exhibit.

The Toxic Avenger: The Musical – Get ready to witness The Toxic Avenger: The Musical and cheer on Toxie, a seven-foot mutant hero battling to save the world and win hearts.

Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live – This August, a prehistoric party meets a brick-building bonanza in Austin as Jurassic Quest and Brick Fest Live combine for an epic weekend, offering a “dino-mite” experience with life-size dinosaurs and millions of LEGO bricks, all for one ticket price.

August events in Austin for kids | Jurassic Quest

Image credit: Jurassic Quest

Mesmerica XL – Immerse yourselves in Mesmerica 3D, a breathtaking, giant-screen experience that fuses stunning visuals and mesmerizing music, all reimagined in spectacular 3D!

Austin FC vs. Houston Dynamos – Get ready for an electrifying showdown this August in Austin as the Austin FC clash with the Houston Dynamos.

Brisketfest 2025 – Austin’s smokiest, loudest, and most unapologetically brisket-fueled festival, Brisketfest 2025, is taking over The Far Out Lounge for a full day of live music, mouthwatering BBQ, and one-of-a-kind pop-ups.

Thinkery’s End of Summer Bash – Dive into joyful STEAM activities, surprise pop-ups, and sunshiny vibes both inside and outside the museum.

Image credit: Thinkery

Family Day: Starry Skies & Fireflies – Get ready to discover the wonders of the night and the secrets of nocturnal creatures at UMLAUF’s Family Day: Starry Skies and Fireflies. Prepare for captivating performances, stellar crafts, and fascinating insights into the unseen world after dark.

Image credit: UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum

Paddle for Puppies – Grab your paddle, whether it’s a kayak, canoe, or SUP, and hit the water for a scenic 5-mile journey to help save puppies from parvovirus.

Family Events in Austin – August 15 –17, 2025

Dinos in the Wild – Come face-to-face with 14 massive animatronic dinosaurs, including a colossal 40-foot T-Rex, at Ladybird Johnson’s Dinos in the Wild exhibit.

August events in Austin for kids | Dinos in the Wild

Image credit: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Performa/Dance presents ANTHROPOCENE – Get ready for an extraordinary theatrical experience this August 2025 as Performa/Dance presents ANTHROPOCENE in Austin, a captivating new dance theater work exploring humanity’s impact on the world with humor, anxiety, and wonder!

The Wizard of Oz – Follow the yellow brick road to The Topfer and experience a dazzling, reimagined classic featuring a live cowboy band, a sparkling mirror ball, and exciting opportunities to join the fun!

Beat 4 Beat 10-Year Anniversary Party – Celebrate a decade of empowering young musicians at Beat 4 Beat’s 10-Year Anniversary, a free, family-friendly event exploding with live music from local legends like Nakia, Deer Fellow, and DJ Jensen.

Concert Series for Flood Relief at Vista Brewing – Enjoy live music, delicious food, and award-winning drinks, all while contributing a $5 donation directly to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support our Hill Country neighbors.

Stargaze Theater Festival – Enjoy an incredible evening of five original short plays by talented Austin-based playwrights at the Stargaze Theater Festival.

Family Events in Austin – August 22 –24, 2025

Stargaze Theater Festival – Enjoy an incredible evening of five original short plays by talented Austin-based playwrights at the Stargaze Theater Festival.

Austin Train Show – Explore over 25,000 square feet of railroading excitement at the Austin Train Show, which features model and LEGO railroads, vendors, and even train rides for the kids!

Austin Pride Parade & Festival – Deck yourselves out in your most vibrant pride attire and join the community for an unforgettable parade showcasing strength, equality, and incredible entertainment.

August events in Austin for kids | Austin Pride Parade & Festival

Image credit: Austin Pride Parade & Festival

Pup Fest – Hotel Viata is hosting its first-ever Pup Fest, offering a tail-wagging afternoon of pampering, gourmet treats, live music, and fantastic local pet vendors for you and your furry friends this upcoming weekend!

The Wizard of Oz – Follow the yellow brick road to The Topfer and experience a dazzling, reimagined classic featuring a live cowboy band, a sparkling mirror ball, and exciting opportunities to join the fun!

Family Events in Austin – August 29 –31, 2025

The Front Festival – Get ready to dive into The Front Fest, Austin’s premier end-of-summer celebration of Texas women and LGBTQ+ creatives, featuring incredible performances, films, and unique experiences!

Little Shop of Horrors – Witness a nerdy floral clerk’s peculiar plant obsession turn into a hilariously horrific quest for fame, fortune, and love, as it develops a monstrous appetite for blood in this Motown-infused, B-movie musical mashup perfect for a thrilling weekend with the kids.

Image credit: The City Theatre Company

Bee Cave Arts Foundation 15-Year Celebration – Celebrate the Bee Cave Arts Foundation’s 15th anniversary this August in with an unforgettable day packed with a Sculpture Park tour, engaging artist talks, awards, interactive Green Art stations, entertainment, and chances to win prizes!

Bee Cave Arts Foundation presents 15 Year Celebration

Image credit: Bee Cave Arts Foundation

We’ll keep this guide updated with new family picks all month. Want more weekly options? Check our Family Events in Austin This Weekend guide every Wednesday for the freshest low-cost fun around town.

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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.