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June in Austin is a month of adventure, where the city comes alive with a vibrant mix of summer festivals, fun outdoor events, and family-friendly fun. From new shows and food festivals to exciting cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This guide will help you navigate the best kids’ events and activities happening in Austin throughout June 2026. Get ready to embrace the spring season and create unforgettable memories with your family!
This month’s highlights include Kalahari KABOOM, Classic Game Fest, and more!
This list is grouped by date range 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.
Kids Events in Austin in July 3 – 5, 2026
Annie – Follow Annie on her heartwarming journey to find the family she has always dreamed of in this beloved musical filled with unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life.”
Leander Liberty Fest – Spend Independence Day at Devine Lake Park with live music, food, children’s activities, and a spectacular fireworks and drone show.
Image credit: The City of Leander, Texas
Bastrop presents Big Bang! Celebration – Make your way through a full day of family fun featuring a pet and pedal parade, a downtown scavenger hunt, shopping on Main Street, and an evening festival at Fisherman’s Park. Live music, bounce houses, games, and fireworks keep the celebration going from start to finish.
Image credit: Discover Bastrop
City of West Lake Hills presents July 4th Parade – Show off your patriotic spirit at this community parade featuring costume contests, live music, games, free food, and plenty of family fun.
City of Round Rock presents July 4th Parade and Frontier Days – Watch colorful floats, performers, giant inflatables, and community groups bring Round Rock’s annual parade to life. Afterward, head to Frontier Days for carnival rides, live entertainment, racing pigs, contests, vendors, and a fireworks finale after sunset.
City of Georgetown presents July 4th Celebration & Fireworks – Kick off the day with the Kiddie Parade before exploring live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food, games, rides, and a petting zoo. The celebration wraps up with a dazzling fireworks display.
City of Kyle presents Independence Day Fireworks Show – Enjoy an evening packed with live music, market vendors, food, drinks, and games before a 25-minute fireworks spectacular lights up the sky.
Kalahari KABOOM! – Get ready for a high-energy celebration featuring fireworks, a live DJ, bounce houses, face painting, food, drinks, and more.
Image credit: Kalahari Resorts
City of Cedar Park presents Cedar Sparktacular July 4 Celebration – From carnival rides and games to live music, art activities, and food, Cedar Sparktacular delivers a full evening of entertainment for all ages. Stay for Cedar Park’s biggest fireworks show.
City of Pflugerville presents Independence Day Fireworks – Watch a synchronized fireworks display launch into the sky during this annual Pflugerville tradition. Tune in to KPEZ FM 102.3 The Beat for coordinated music and enjoy the show from Typhoon Texas or viewing locations across the city.
Fourth of July Celebration at Beachside Billys – Spend the day splashing through the waterpark, enjoying BBQ, cold drinks, and summer favorites before live music takes over the evening at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark. Cap off the celebration with a spectacular fireworks show.
Star Spangled Fest – Head to The Long Center and Vic Mathias Shores for a lively Independence Day celebration featuring live music, local food vendors, games, and patriotic fun. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over the lake.
Image credit: Star Spangled Fest
Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival – Browse more than 40 vendors, shop local boutiques, and enjoy an evening of live music during this annual Independence Day Festival at Hill Country Galleria.
Image credit: Hill Country Galleria
FreedomFest Dripping Springs – Celebrate 250 years of American freedom at 12 Fox Beer Co. with a full day of live music, family fun, food vendors, and a bustling market. Stick around as the festivities build toward a fireworks show lighting up the night sky.
July 4th Fireworks Show & Paddle – Take in Austin’s fireworks and concert celebration from a unique vantage point on Lady Bird Lake aboard a paddleboard, kayak, or canoe.
Touch the Art – Experience Touch the Art, an immersive exhibition at Almost Real Things featuring interactive, sensory installations from over 80 artists. Explore art through touch and multiple senses in a bold, inclusive space designed in collaboration with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Ice Age in the Wild – Step into an Ice Age landscape at the Wildflower Center, where 15 towering prehistoric mammals, including a massive woolly mammoth, will roam the gardens.
Kids Events in Austin in July 10 – 12, 2026
Dinosaur Day – Roam through a day packed with prehistoric fun at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum, where hands-on activities and fascinating exhibits celebrate all things dinosaur.
Image credit: Texas Science and Natural History Museum
Trailside Market – Stroll along Memorial Park Trail and discover a vibrant outdoor market featuring local farmers, artisans, and vendors. Shop unique goods, support local talent, and enjoy a community event that showcases creativity and craftsmanship in a scenic open-air setting.
Wizard of Oz – Follow Dorothy down the yellow brick road in this enchanting stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, featuring the beloved songs from the classic film.
Family Day: Rooted at the UMLAUF – Discover how water, flowers, and plant life inspire creativity through hands-on STEAM activities in the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden. Designed for all ages, this family-friendly event invites you to explore nature’s colors, patterns, and connections in engaging new ways.
Image Credit: Umlauf Sculpture Center & Museum
Magical Mind Mysteries w/Magical Mystical Michael – Prepare to be amazed as Magical Mystical Michael blends magic, mind-bending illusions, quick wit, and eccentric humor into one unforgettable show.
Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Singin’ in the Rain – Grab your picnic blanket and enjoy a free outdoor performance of Singin’ in the Rain as Zilker Theatre Productions brings this classic story to life. Expect dazzling choreography, memorable music, and stunning costumes in one of Austin’s favorite summer traditions.
Annie – Follow Annie on her heartwarming journey to find the family she has always dreamed of in this beloved musical filled with unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life.”
Touch the Art – Experience Touch the Art, an immersive exhibition at Almost Real Things featuring interactive, sensory installations from over 80 artists. Explore art through touch and multiple senses in a bold, inclusive space designed in collaboration with the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Ice Age in the Wild – Step into an Ice Age landscape at the Wildflower Center, where 15 towering prehistoric mammals, including a massive woolly mammoth, will roam the gardens.
Kids Events in Austin from July 17 – 19, 2026
Pop Up Play Day Series – Head to a neighborhood park for free family fun as Round Rock Parks and Recreation brings games, music, dancing, food, refreshments, and community activities right to your area. Get outside, stay active, and enjoy a lively day of fun with friends and neighbors.
Image credit: roundrocktexas.gov
Trailside Market – Stroll along Memorial Park Trail and discover a vibrant outdoor market featuring local farmers, artisans, and vendors. Shop unique goods, support local talent, and enjoy a community event that showcases creativity and craftsmanship in a scenic open-air setting.
Annie – Follow Annie on her heartwarming journey to find the family she has always dreamed of in this beloved musical filled with unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life.”
Wizard of Oz – Follow Dorothy down the yellow brick road in this enchanting stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, featuring the beloved songs from the classic film.
5th Street Vintage Market – Shop your way through a curated mix of vintage treasures, statement jewelry, and unique finds at the Austin Visitor Center. Grab a coffee or matcha from 5th & Brew, support local vendors, and enjoy live DJ music while you browse.
Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Singin’ in the Rain – Grab your picnic blanket and enjoy a free outdoor performance of Singin’ in the Rain as Zilker Theatre Productions brings this classic story to life. Expect dazzling choreography, memorable music, and stunning costumes in one of Austin’s favorite summer traditions.
Ice Age in the Wild – Step into an Ice Age landscape at the Wildflower Center, where 15 towering prehistoric mammals, including a massive woolly mammoth, will roam the gardens.
Kids Events in Austin from July 24 – 26, 2026
Friday Fun Nights at Lakeview – Celebrate a Texas Luau at Lakeview Pavilion and Stage with hula dancers, a fire show, games, activities, and plenty of island-inspired fun. Enjoy complimentary drinks, sample Kalua smoked pig, grab an event-exclusive T-shirt, and make it a memorable evening for the whole family.
Image credit: roundrocktexas
Trailside Market – Stroll along Memorial Park Trail and discover a vibrant outdoor market featuring local farmers, artisans, and vendors. Shop unique goods, support local talent, and enjoy a community event that showcases creativity and craftsmanship in a scenic open-air setting.
Classic Game Fest – Dive into Texas’ biggest retro gaming celebration and explore one of the largest events of its kind in the country. Whether you’re a longtime gamer or introducing the next generation to classic favorites, there’s plenty to discover and enjoy.
Image credit: Classic Game Fest
All Abilities Rock Music Fest – Celebrate National Disability Independence Day with a free music festival featuring Austin artists with disabilities and neurodivergence.
Annie – Follow Annie on her heartwarming journey to find the family she has always dreamed of in this beloved musical filled with unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life.”
Wizard of Oz – Follow Dorothy down the yellow brick road in this enchanting stage adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, featuring the beloved songs from the classic film.
Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Singin’ in the Rain – Grab your picnic blanket and enjoy a free outdoor performance of Singin’ in the Rain as Zilker Theatre Productions brings this classic story to life. Expect dazzling choreography, memorable music, and stunning costumes in one of Austin’s favorite summer traditions.
Ice Age in the Wild – Step into an Ice Age landscape at the Wildflower Center, where 15 towering prehistoric mammals, including a massive woolly mammoth, will roam the gardens.
Kids Events in Austin from July 31 – August 2, 2026
Trailside Market – Stroll along Memorial Park Trail and discover a vibrant outdoor market featuring local farmers, artisans, and vendors. Shop unique goods, support local talent, and enjoy a community event that showcases creativity and craftsmanship in a scenic open-air setting.
Summer Stock Austin: Disney’s Newsies the Musical – Experience the inspiring true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike as young workers discover the power of standing together and fighting for change.
Annie – Follow Annie on her heartwarming journey to find the family she has always dreamed of in this beloved musical filled with unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life.”
Annual Zilker Summer Musical: Singin’ in the Rain – Grab your picnic blanket and enjoy a free outdoor performance of Singin’ in the Rain as Zilker Theatre Productions brings this classic story to life. Expect dazzling choreography, memorable music, and stunning costumes in one of Austin’s favorite summer traditions.
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