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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 Sesame Street Live, Monster Jam, Burger Bash 2026, 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 June 5 – 7, 2026
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter – Look up at a night sky transformed by DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™, where 1,200 illuminated drones recreate iconic moments from the wizarding world.
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Monster Jam – Step into a high-energy arena experience where Monster Jam trucks like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and Megalodon roar into action. Cheer as world champion drivers deliver massive stunts, high jumps, and non-stop, jaw-dropping excitement.
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We Are The Chorus Presents Selections from Beauty and the Beast – Enjoy a special performance by We Are The Chorus, a group of young adults with disabilities sharing selections from Beauty and the Beast.
Austin Bat Cave’s Second Annual Fantasy Book Faire – Enter a magical world at the Fantasy Book Faire, where free books, live performances, and creative student works bring imaginative stories to life. Dress in costume, meet whimsical characters, and enjoy a day filled with fantasy, fun, and youth-friendly activities.
The Fat Gator Weekend Festival – Experience a lively blend of Texas culture and Cajun flavor with two days by the lake filled with live music, great food, and exciting competitions.
The Confluence at Waterloo Greenway Grand Opening Celebration – Be there for the grand opening of The Confluence, a major new addition to Waterloo Greenway, featuring a ribbon-cutting, park tours, and interactive activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, art, scavenger hunts, and family-friendly fun in this newly transformed green space along Waller Creek.
Juntos de Nuevo: Grand Reopening Celebration – Celebrate the reopening of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center with a full day of live performances, hands-on workshops, art exhibits, and family-friendly activities. Explore the newly renovated space, enjoy music, food, and an artisan market.
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Fam Day – Head to Inspired Minds Art Center for free outdoor fun where kids can choose their own supplies, create art, and let their creativity run wild.
5th Annual Midsummer Festival – Celebrate Swedish American heritage at the 5th Annual Midsummer Festival. Enjoy free festivities filled with live music, face painting, flower crown-making, and traditional Swedish treats.
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 June 12 – 14, 2026
Magical Mind Mysteries w/Magical Mystical Michael – Watch Magical Mystical Michael blend wit, charm, and mind-bending magic into a performance full of illusions and playful logic.
Freedom Fest 2026 – Join a full day of music, food, and culture with the Austin Area Urban League as East Austin celebrates Juneteenth through powerful community connection and celebration.
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Burger Bash 2026 – Step into Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park for a high-energy food festival where you sample up to 25 burgers from Austin favorites, along with sides and sweet treats. You can also enjoy live music, games, shopping, and special VIP perks for early entry and exclusive extras.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert – Experience Howard Shore’s award-winning score performed live as The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring plays on screen in a powerful concert setting.
Austin FC Soccer Celebration – Head to Auditorium Shores as Austin FC turns downtown into a free fan destination filled with food, drinks, and family-friendly activities. Watch live screenings of early FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including teams like Mexico, Canada, and the United States, on the big screen.
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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 June 19 – 21, 2026
Juneteenth Celebration – Attend a free Juneteenth community day at the Neill-Cochran House Museum featuring BBQ, live music, guided tours, and living historians. Explore exhibitions, hear powerful stories, and experience an augmented reality installation that brings history inside the Slave Quarters to life.
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Father’s Day at Volente Beach – BBQ – Family Games – Live Music – Dads = Free Admission! – Spend Father’s Day at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark with BBQ, live music, family games, and waterpark fun, where dads receive free admission. Enjoy a full day of activities on Lake Travis, including games, music from Hourglass, and plenty of time in the waterpark.
Tirgan Summer Festival – Explore the Tirgan Summer Festival, a family-friendly celebration of Iranian culture featuring music, dance, food, and interactive storytelling.
The Carver Kickback: Juneteenth Edition – Celebrate Juneteenth at the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center during The Carver Kickback: Juneteenth Edition. Enjoy BBQ plates, music, vendors, and hands-on activities in a free, all-ages community celebration open to everyone.
Jaws on the Water – Float on Lake Travis at Volente Beach for Jaws on the Water, where you can watch the classic thriller JAWS on a giant outdoor screen while drifting under the night sky.
Fete de la Musique 2026 – Join Austin Angers Sister Cities at St. Edwards University for Fête de la Musique, a free family-friendly festival celebrating international friendship through music, food, and culture. Enjoy performances like Des Amis Pop and Jean Pierre and the Zydeco Angels.
2026 Winner Winner Chicken Dinner – Head to Garrison Brothers Distillery for a Texas celebration following the Stonewall Peach Jamboree Parade. Enjoy fried chicken, live music, cocktails, raffles, auctions, and an exclusive 94-proof single-barrel release.
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Central Texas Juneteenth Parade & Festival – Join the Central Texas Juneteenth Parade & Festival to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marking the end of slavery. Watch a lively parade with floats and entertainment before heading into a festival filled with food and local vendors.
Soul 2 Sole International Tap Festival – Experience 35 years of rhythm and artistry at the Soul 2 Sole International Tap Festival, featuring world-renowned tap artists from around the globe.
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 June 26 – 28, 2026
City of Round Rock Arts and Culture presents Mainly Art – Stroll down Round Rock’s historic Main Street during Mainly Art, an outdoor monthly market featuring 15 local visual artists.
Bodies Race Company presents Treat Trot Austin – Take part in Treat Trot Austin, where you receive race-day swag like a designer shirt, custom medal, and chip-timed results with live awards.
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Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves – Join Elmo and friends for a joyful Sesame Street Live performance where you sing, dance, and move along to fan-favorite songs.
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Zach Theater presents Annie – Watch the timeless story of Annie come alive as she sets out with hope in her heart to find the family she dreams of. Enjoy beloved songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard-Knock Life” in a fresh, uplifting stage production.
Austin African American Book Festival – Join the Austin African American Book Festival, where you can engage with celebrated authors, thought-provoking conversations, and community programming.
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.
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