Kids Events in Austin September 2025
Jump To: September 5 – 7 | September 12 – 14 | September 19 – 21 | September 26 – 28
August is packed with kid-friendly events in Austin — a great way to end the summer before the start of school! From museum activities to outdoor movie nights and themed park events, there’s fun for every family.
This month’s highlights include The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, Austin Bat Fest, and Hello Kitty Cafe Truck!
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.
Family Events in Austin – September 5 – 7, 2025
Austin Bat Fest – Celebrate this weekend as 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, creating a sky-high show you won’t want to miss.
Image credit: Roadway Productions
2025 UT Football Season: University of Texas vs. San Jose State – Join the excitement as the University of Texas Longhorns kick off their second season in the SEC for their first pre-season game.
Austin Restaurant Weeks – Hungry for a good time? Austin Restaurant Weeks is serving up special prix fixe menus and drinks at local spots while raising funds for the Central Texas Food Bank.
Community Day – Head to the 3rd Annual Teresa Lozano Long Community Day, a free block party packed with live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities like crafts and a bubble extravaganza!
Image credit: Long Center community day 2
Sunday Funday: All Ages Ink and Print with Daryl Howard – Enjoy a fun and exciting woodblock printmaking activity, where you can make your very own print to take home. Get hands-on instruction on all the tools and techniques you’ll need, and all supplies are provided.
Image credit: Neill-Cochran House Museum
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 watch with the kids.
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 – September 12 – 14, 2025
Fall Pecan Street Festival – Dive into a weekend of art, music, food, and fun at the Pecan Street Festival, where you’ll find incredible handcrafted goods from over 300 artisans right here in Austin.
Image credit: Pecan Street Festival
Dance Carousel – Get ready for the Dance Carousel, a thrilling, 40-minute ride of new dance and performance art with 40 one-minute pieces from ten choreographers that will leave you wanting more.
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Lilo and Stitch (2025) – Community Cinema – Get ready for a night of movie magic under the stars. Just bring your blankets and chairs, and we’ll have all your favorite movie concessions waiting for you!
Austin Chinese Culture Festival 2025 – Experience the magic of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at the Austin Chinese Culture Festival with thrilling dragon and lion dances, delicious mooncakes, and live performances.
Image credit: Experience Cultures
Austin Water Lantern Festival – Launch your own glowing lantern and watch as thousands of lights float across Lake Volente Beach at the Austin Water Lantern Festival.
Texas’ Biggest Women’s Empowerment Festival – Step into the You Me She Festival for a day of live music, inspiring talks, and local vendors that celebrate womanhood and connection.
3rd Annual Crown Act Festival: Celebrate Hair-itage, Health and Wealth – Join the Crown Act festival in Austin for an epic lineup of live music, delicious soul food, powerful workshops, and a vibrant hair show that honors natural beauty.
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 watch with the kids.
Image credit: The City Theatre Company
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 – September 19 – 21, 2025
VIBE Weekend – Come out and celebrate the city’s culture at Vibe Weekend 2025, where the best local art, music, and makers take over Old Sixth Street.
Concert Series for Flood Relief at Vista Brewing – Catch a live show at the Outside the City Limits (OCL) Summer Concert Series, where your $5 donation for flood relief gets you great music, food, and drinks.
Day of Dance – Celebrate at the Day of Dance, a free community festival featuring incredible performances, dance classes for all skill levels, and a DJ dance party that will keep you moving.
Flaming Tides – Paddle out to a fiery, floating stage and catch live music and mesmerizing fire performances on Ladybird Lake.
Image credit: PyroTex Fire Collective
Prairie Rendezvous – Celebration Texas’ native grasslands with live music, dancing, and delicious local food and drinks—all to protect and restore our precious prairie ecosystems.
SuperWoman Records Festival – Come celebrate music, culture, and community at the SuperWoman Records Festival, where you can catch an all-women artist lineup, shop a local vendor market, and enjoy poolside vibes with pop-up spa experiences.
Austin Museum Day – Unleash your inner explorer for the 28th Annual Austin Museum Day, where you can discover the city’s best museums and enjoy special programs—all completely free.
Pride in Local Music -Celebrate Austin’s incredible LGBTQIA+ music scene at the 6th Annual Pride in Local Music event on HAAM Day and get ready for an evening of fantastic live performances. Don’t forget to donate to HAAM at the door for a chance to win a special prize.
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 – September 26 – 28, 2025
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail – Dare to enter a unique Halloween wonderland in Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail! Walk through a magical trail and see your favorite characters, scenes, and songs from the movie come to life in this exclusive event.
Image credit: Texas Performing Arts
LEVITATION Fest – Dive into a four-day weekend of epic psychedelic music and art as LEVITATION returns to downtown Austin. Join a mind-bending festival experience with shows at the Palmer Events Center and a variety of other Austin venues.
Draw A Monarch Workshop – Help build a brand-new art installation at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum by learning to draw an anatomically correct monarch butterfly with a local artist.
WAGS & WELLNESS – Grab your furry best friend and get ready to indulge in a one-of-a-kind spa day experience, complete with relaxing treatments for you and a full pamper session for your pup, all while supporting a great cause.
Image credit: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
The VORTEX and Circus Chickendog present The Wizard of dOgZ – Grab your tickets and journey with Dorothy and her canine companions on a magical circus adventure at The Wizard of dOgZ, a live show featuring jaw-dropping acts and adorable rescue dogs.
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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