Austin Kids Events This Weekend March 28th - March 29th 2026

March 28th - March 29th 2026United StatesLast updated: Recently

Get ready for a fun weekend in Austin! This March 28th and 29th, we have art fairs, huge outdoor festivals, and plenty of neighborhood Easter egg hunts to keep everyone busy. Don't miss the indoor artisan market or the high-energy brass bands marching through the streets.

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· March 28

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FREE : This is Austin’s largest indoor artisan market, so it’s the perfect weather-proof spot to browse handmade goods. Over 100 local artists and makers will be showcasing their work.It's a huge indoor market, guaranteeing fun regardless of the weather on Saturday.

📍Distribution Hall, East Austin· All day · All ages · Free

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Austin's Spring Vibe Art Fair

The Spring Vibe Market Austin is a free, mostly indoor, two-day artisan market featuring over 100 makers, food vendors, a cocktail bar, DJ sets, and art gallery, making it a fun outing for the whole family.

WhenSaturday, March 28 — 11am–5pm, Sunday, March 29 — 11am–5pm
WhereDistribution Hall @ 1500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702
PriceFree to attend (donations of $5–$20 are optional and include a tote bag)

: This Bastrop event promises a full evening of springtime fun, including bounce houses, Easter egg hunts, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Stick around afterwards for a movie night!It combines an egg hunt with a free evening movie, maximizing weekend fun in one trip.

📍Bob Bryant Park, Bastrop· 6:00 PM · Whole family · Not stated

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Easter in the Park + Movie Night!

Join the fun with bounce houses, Easter egg hunts for different age groups, a clown appearance, and a movie under the stars after enjoying hands-on activities and vendor booths.

WhenSaturday, March 28th, Event begins at 6PM
WhereBob Bryant Park, 600 Charles Blvd
PriceFree

FREE : Head to the Capitol grounds for hunts tailored specifically for different age groups, from infants up to elementary schoolers. They also have face painting and games planned.It's a centralized, age-separated egg hunt right downtown with extra activities.

📍Capitol Lawn, Downtown· 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Infants through elementary-aged kids · Free

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FUMC Austin Egg Fest @ Capitol Lawn

FUMC welcomes families to their annual Easter Egg Festival featuring egg hunts for infants-preschoolers, egg races for elementary ages, a visit from the Easter Bunny, face painting, and games.

WhenSat Mar 28, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
WhereCapitol Lawn / Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave. Southwest Lawn Austin, TX 78701
PriceFree to attend

: Head out to Lakeway City Park for this family-focused Easter celebration. It's a great excuse to enjoy the park atmosphere while celebrating the holiday.It’s a fun, dedicated Easter event happening out in the Lakeway area on Saturday.

📍Lakeway City Park, Lakeway· 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Family · Not stated

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City of Lakeway EGGstravaganza

The City of Lakeway's beloved annual Easter celebration features age-specific egg hunts, local food vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

WhenSaturday, March 28, 2026, 12 PM - 2 PM
WhereLakeway City Park, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, TX 78734-4470
PriceFree

: Kick off Saturday morning in Buda with their annual Egg-Stravaganza at the City Park. Get there early for the best action!It's an early-morning hunt in Buda, perfect for younger kids who wake up early.

📍Buda Amphitheater & City Park, Buda· 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Not mentioned · Not stated

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Buda Egg-Stravaganza

The annual Eggstravaganza hosted by the Buda Parks and Recreation department is a family event featuring an egg hunt, bounce house, and food vendors.

WhenSat., March 28 from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Egg hunt times: 10 a.m. for Ages 0-3 & 4-6; 10:30 a.m. for Ages 7-12)
WhereBuda City Park Pavilion
PriceNot stated

FREE : This is a massive, unamplified street brass band festival that takes over public spaces—it's spontaneous, loud, and totally free. Just follow the sound of the music!It's a unique, high-energy Austin cultural phenomenon that is completely free and runs all weekend.

📍Various locations in Austin, TX, Various· All day · All ages · Free

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Honk!TX

HONK!TX is a free community-driven street and brass band festival that transforms public spaces into organic stages, inviting everyone to celebrate music and community.

WhenThursday, March 26 (Kickoff Party, 7 PM - 10 PM); Friday, March 27 (5 PM - 10 PM); Saturday, March 28 (11 AM - 6:45 PM); Sunday, March 29 (12 PM - 6 PM)
WhereVaries: Inn Cahoots (Kickoff); Jackalope South Shore; Mueller Lake Park; Pan Am Park. Full addresses provided for each day in the browsing result.
PriceFree for main festival days (Sat/Sun); $10-20 suggested donation for Thursday Kickoff Party

FREE : Help this local institution celebrate 50 years with fun activities like face painting, lawn games, and playground access at their 360 & 2222 location. Bonus points if you dress in '70s attire!It’s a family-focused, fun party at a classic Austin restaurant spot on Saturday.

📍Waterloo Ice House, Northwest Hills· 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · All ages · Free

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Waterloo Ice House 50th Anniversary Party

Celebrate 50 years of Waterloo Ice House with a family-friendly party featuring half-priced burgers, live music, carnival games, tie-dye, and face painting.

WhenSaturday, March 28 from 11AM–4PM
WhereWaterloo Ice House – 360 & 2222, 6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78731
PriceHalf-priced burgers; other costs for activities/merch not specified

: Experience a magical evening by releasing glowing lanterns onto the water as the sun sets. This is designed for all ages to share a moment of light, hope, and connection.A truly beautiful, unique spectacle to experience Saturday evening near Austin.

📍Volente Beach Waterpark, Leander· 5:00 PM · All ages · Not stated

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Water Lantern Festival

The Water Lantern Festival is a community event where people of all ages gather to reflect, connect, and release personalized illuminated paper lanterns onto the water at dusk, enjoying food trucks, music, and a scavenger hunt.

WhenSaturday, March 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Gates Open, event ends 9:00 PM)
WhereVolente Beach Resort and Water Park, 16107 Farm to Market Rd 2769 Suite D, Leander, TX 78641
PriceStarts at $36.99 (Children under 8 attend for free); VIP and group package pricing also available.
BookingRequired — book in advance

FREE : This hunt breaks down egg collecting by age group and includes breakfast tacos, a balloon artist, and photos with the Easter Bunny. Perfect Saturday morning fun near Lost Creek.Multiple activities plus specialized egg hunts happening Saturday morning in the Lost Creek area.

📍Boulder Trail Park, Lost Creek, Lost Creek· 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · All ages · Free

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Easter Eggstravaganza @ Boulder Trail Park, Lost Creek

This free community event invites families to a fun-filled morning featuring egg hunts, a balloon artist, professional photos with the Easter Bunny, breakfast tacos, and lawn games.

WhenSat Mar 28, 10:00AM - 12:00PM (Egg hunts start at 10:30 AM for youngest kiddos)
WhereBoulder Trail Park in Lost Creek, Austin, United States
PriceFree

FREE : Head to BookPeople Saturday morning for their free story time reading. It’s a staple Austin activity for younger kids.It's a classic, free Saturday morning story time at a beloved local bookstore.

📍BookPeople, Downtown· 10:30 AM · Not mentioned · Free

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Storytime at BookPeople

Kids will enjoy this special storytime featuring Austin Camerata performing short pieces of music to accompany books, followed by a Q&A and an instrument "petting zoo."

WhenSat, 3/28/2026, 10:30am - 11:30am
WhereBookPeople, 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703-5413
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: If you’re up for a drive, take the family on a guided summit hike at Enchanted Rock this Saturday morning. It’s a great way to explore the massive pink granite dome.A structured outdoor activity at a famous Texas landmark happening Saturday morning.

📍Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Fredericksburg· 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Not mentioned · Not stated

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Guided Summit Hike

Join a ranger or volunteer for a guided hike to the top of Enchanted Rock, featuring unique geologic features and beautiful panoramic views of the park and surrounding Llano Uplift.

WhenSat, March 28, 2026, 10:00a to 11:30a
WhereEnchanted Rock State Natural Area
PriceFree with park admission (Day passes can be purchased ahead of time or free with a Texas State Parks Pass)

· March 29

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FREE : Pack a blanket for this vibrant community gathering at Pease Park featuring engaging activities and music. It's an afternoon dedicated to local history and togetherness outdoors.A relaxing free Sunday afternoon event in a central park location.

📍Pease District Park, Central Austin· 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · All ages · Free

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Rise Fest

RISE Fest is an afternoon celebrating Austin's Black freedom communities with engaging activities, music, food, and discussions that families can enjoy together.

WhenSunday, March 29, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WhereKingsbury Commons, 1100 Kingsbury Street, Austin, TX, 78703 United States
PriceFree

FREE : Bring your appetite to this family-friendly celebration of Latin American flavors! You can sample amazing food from curated vendors representing Caribbean, Central, and South American cuisine.It’s a delicious, free Sunday outing focusing on cultural exploration through food.

📍Cabana Club, East Austin· 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Family-friendly · Free

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Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026

The Sazón Latin Food Festival is a family-friendly outdoor festival showcasing Latin music and curated food from the Caribbean, Central, and South America.

WhenMarch 29, 2026, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
WhereCabana Club, 5012 E Seventh St Austin, TX 78702
PriceFree

FREE : Start your Sunday with free, live music specifically geared toward kids at Cherrywood Coffeehouse. It's a fantastic, relaxed morning option.It is explicitly free, live music for kids on Sunday morning.

📍Cherrywood Coffeehouse, East Austin· 10:00 AM · Kids · Free

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Free live kids music (ACMS & Scott Collins) at Cherrywood Coffeehouse

A live music event featuring ACMS and Scott Collins with playful movement activities and instrumental jam sessions designed for children and families.

WhenMar 29, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
WhereCherrywood Coffeehouse, 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78722, USA
PriceFree

FREE : Stop by any Michael's store on Sunday afternoon for a free craft session—this weekend’s project is making a bunny wood frame. It’s an easy, drop-in activity.It's a free, fun, and easy craft activity available across multiple locations on Sunday.

📍All Michael's stores, Various· 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · All ages · Free

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Sunday Makebreak at all Michael's stores

Kids can enjoy a free craft session by making a bunny wood frame at any Michael's store.

WhenSunday, March 29 at 1PM
WhereAll Michael's stores
PriceFree

Also On· anytime this weekend

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FREE : Stroll downtown Round Rock and check out this vibrant monthly outdoor market featuring 15 local visual artists. It’s a low-key morning activity outside the main city chaos.A great free, focused art viewing event for the whole family happening Saturday morning in Round Rock.

📍Sharon Prete Main Street Plaza, Round Rock🔄 Recurring· 10:00 AM · All ages · Free

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City of Round Rock Arts and Culture presents Mainly Art

Mainly Art is a vibrant, free, outdoor art market where families can browse work from local visual artists, enjoy live music, and participate in make-and-take art activities.

WhenMarch 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (It's a monthly event from March to June)
WherePrete Plaza and the downtown Paseo, Downtown Round Rock, 221 E. Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 United States
PriceFree

: Catch a performance of the classic story, Charlotte’s Web, at the Zach Theater this Saturday. This is a great indoor option for all book lovers.A classic family story playing live at a major local venue on both weekend days.

📍Zach Theater, South Austin🔄 Recurring· 11:00 AM · All ages · Not stated

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Charlotte's Web

This is a theatrical production of the timeless tale of hope, "Charlotte's Web," featuring live bluegrass music and breathtaking aerial artistry that will captivate families.

WhenFebruary 13 - May 17, 2026; various times including Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:30 PM (specific dates listed between these months)
WhereThe Kleberg, 202 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
PriceTickets are required for all persons (children under 3 not permitted); Pay-What-You-Wish tickets available starting at noon on the first Tuesday of the run (max 4 per guest); Student Rush tickets for $17; Senior and Military discounts available; Group discounts available.
BookingRequired — book in advance

: While you are out at Enchanted Rock Saturday, your kids can participate in the Junior Ranger Academy from 2-3 PM. A fun, structured way to learn about the park environment.A dedicated educational program for kids at a destination spot on Saturday.

📍Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Fredericksburg🔄 Recurring· 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Not mentioned · Not stated

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Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy

Kids will enjoy this afternoon adventure learning to protect the outdoors, follow leave no trace principles, and hike like a park ranger to earn an Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Junior Ranger badge.

WhenSaturday, March 28, 2026, 2:00p to 3:00p (this is one date in a repeating series)
WhereEnchanted Rock State Natural Area, Day use tables at the Interpretive Loop Trail
PriceFree with park admission

FREE : The Saturday market at Barton Creek is always fun with fresh produce, local food, live music, and even a petting zoo!A fantastic Saturday morning market that reliably includes a petting zoo for the kids.

📍Barton Creek Square Mall Parking Lot, Southwest Austin🔄 Recurring· 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · All ages · Free

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Barton Creek Farmers' Market

The Barton Creek Farmers Market is Austin's original market offering fresh, locally grown food, artisan goods, and prepared meals in a festive community setting that is fun for the whole family.

WhenEvery Saturday 9am to 1pm
WhereBarton Creek Farmers Market, 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, Texas 78746
PriceFree

Frequently Asked Questions

What free kids events are on in Austin this weekend?

This weekend (Mar 28-29) has several free options including the Sazón Latin Food Festival (Sunday), Honk!TX street music festival (all weekend), the Waterloo Ice House 50th Anniversary Party (Saturday), Art in the Park (Saturday), and free kids music at Cherrywood Coffeehouse (Sunday).

Are there any Easter Egg Hunts happening on Saturday?

Yes, several egg hunts are scheduled for Saturday, March 28th, including the FUMC Austin Egg Fest @ Capitol Lawn, the City of Lakeway EGGstravaganza, the Buda Egg-Stravaganza, and the Easter Eggstravaganza @ Boulder Trail Park.

What can we do outside that is free?

Check out the spontaneous Honk!TX street bands all weekend, visit the farmers' markets like Barton Creek Farmers' Market on Saturday morning, or enjoy the free music and activities at Rise Fest in Pease Park on Sunday afternoon.

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