Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in Austin
69 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full Austin weekend guide.
Updated
Weekend of Oct 16–18
Big outings
Sun, Oct 18 · 3pm
Austin Symphony Orchestra (see ticket page for venue) — Austin · Travis Co. · Austin
A costumes-welcome afternoon of musical adventure with the Austin Symphony Orchestra.
Details at Austin Symphony Orchestra ↗ Library storytimes & programs (11, free)
From Austin Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Oct 16
10:30amToddler Music Circle · Milwood Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · Free
11amHomeschool Social · Pleasant Hill Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmBilingual Books and Babies · Southeast Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · Free
12:30pmBooks and Babies · Windsor Park Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · Free
3pmLego Lab · Howson Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeWeekend of Oct 23–25
Big outings
Sun, Oct 25 · 10am–5pm
Thinkery — Austin · Travis Co. · Austin
Costumed STEAM play with a Halloween twist: mask decorating, bat finger puppets and more.
Details at Thinkery ↗ Library storytimes & programs (16, free)
From Austin Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1
Library storytimes & programs (17, free)
From Austin Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Weekend of Nov 6–8
Library storytimes & programs (23, free)
From Austin Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Friday, Nov 6
9amFlu Shot Clinic 2026 · Central Library, Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
9:30amToddler Music Circle · Milwood Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · Free
10amEarly Literacy Playgroup · St. John Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · Free
10amToddler Music Circle · Central Library, Austin
0-2 · Free
10:30amEarly Literacy Playgroup · John Gillum Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amToddler Music Circle · Milwood Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · Free
10:30amToddler Square Dance · Terrazas Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amHomeschool Social · Pleasant Hill Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmBooks and Babies · Windsor Park Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · Free
1:30pmMenstruation Frustration · University Hills Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmLego Lab · Howson Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · FreeSaturday, Nov 7
10amMilwood Block Party · Milwood Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15amAll Ages Storytime · Twin Oaks Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amPersian Community Story Hour · Central Library, Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
10:30amAll Ages Storytime: Dinovember · Hampton Branch at Oak Hill (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:30amKinder Storytime in German · Central Library, Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
1pmChess Club · Spicewood Springs Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmHigh & Lonesome: A Journey Through Bluegrass Music · Carver Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1pmRobotics Demo + STEM Activities · Central Library, Austin
6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmKids Create: 1920s Stained Glass · Yarborough Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
6-10 · 11+ · Free
2:30pmTraditional Sounds of the 1920s: Son Jalisciense · Twin Oaks Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin
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