Kids & Family Activities in South Austin
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Kids & Family Activities in South Austin, checked by People of Austin. Splash pads, farms, museums, indoor play, trampoline parks and rainy-day saves for Austin families, with age notes where the venue publishes them.
Austin Zoo
A nonprofit rescue zoo tucked into the Hill Country off Highway 290, where rescued big cats, primates, and a bossy goat herd live along shady gravel paths.
Cathedral of Junk
Vince Hannemann's 35-foot backyard tower of bicycles, hubcaps, and shopping carts in a South Austin neighborhood, still standing and open by appointment only with a small donation.
Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary Train
The Austin Zoo's miniature train winds through the wooded back acres of the sanctuary and is the easiest way to give tired toddlers a break from the gravel paths.
Cidercade Austin
Hundreds of free to play classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines fill this warehouse, with cider and craft beer for the grown ups tagging along.
Dick Nichols Pool
Set inside a big South Austin district park, this city pool gives families a splash option paired with playgrounds and sports fields nearby.
Mabel Davis Pool
A neighborhood pool tucked into Mabel Davis Park offers a low key summer swim option away from the crowds at Barton Springs.
Westgate Lanes
South Austin's longtime neighborhood bowling alley draws leagues, birthday parties and families looking for a straightforward night of lanes.
Altitude Trampoline Park (South Austin)
A trampoline park off Westgate with a ninja warrior course and dodgeball courts.
Indian Springs Ranch
A Manchaca ranch listed among Austin-area pumpkin patch outings for families.
Figment Creative Labs
A Brodie Lane art studio with programs from toddlers to adults, including a Creative Pre-K for ages 3 to 5.
Jump! Gymnastics (South Austin)
South Austin branch of the Jump! chain, with age-tiered gymnastics classes from toddlers to age 10 plus camps and birthday parties.
Star Center Gymnastics
South Austin gymnastics center that serves both first-timers and elite-track athletes in a Slaughter Lane building.
National Elite Gymnastics
Oak Hill gymnastics club with both recreational classes and competitive team programs on Highway 71.
Bear Creek Stables
Family-owned Manchaca riding program since 1982 teaching English and Western lessons to all ages, with online booking and summer camp.
Monarch Stables
Hunter jumper barn on 56 acres with Onion Creek frontage, offering lessons for kids and adults, horse leasing and boarding.
Texas Trail Rides at Lone Star Ranch
Guided horseback rides across 400 acres in 45 or 90 minute options, plus ATV tours, archery and fishing; riders must be 7 or older.
Blue Frog School of Music
Family-owned Oak Hill music school founded in 1990 on a two-acre campus, teaching piano, voice, guitar, drums, ukulele and violin.
Austin School of Music
Lesson studio teaching since 1995 with two recording studios, a $25 trial lesson and Rock Camp and Tot Rock programs.
Play Street Museum South Austin
Reservation-based pretend-play museum with a Town Square, five weekday sessions and $16 admission per child; parents stay and supervise.
Therapy Xploriment
Sensory-friendly play space with foam pits and a dark room for overstimulated kids, open to crawlers through tweens.
Mosasaur All Abilities Playground
Free accessible playground at Southeast Metropolitan Park built around a giant mosasaur model, open 8 am to dusk.
Happy hours in South Austin
| Venue | Days | Hours | Deals | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curra's GrillSouth Austin | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6pm | $7 margaritas, palomas and Tito's mules; select appetizers Low-carb lane: spirits and highballs |
Venue-confirmed source |
| Jack Allen's Kitchen (Oak Hill)South Austin · Monday runs 3pm to close | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6:30pm | Half off all starters, $1 off all cocktails, beer and wine Low-carb lane: wine by the glass |
Venue-confirmed source |
| Polvos (South)South Austin · Tex-Mex family restaurant; kids menu and high chairs not confirmed on the page | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 6pm | $6 house frozen, rocks and skinny margaritas plus $10 to $13 appetizers like queso and guacamole | Venue-confirmed source |
| The ABGB (Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.)South Austin · Big outdoor beer garden, all ages welcome per local family guide | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 7pm | Discounted house pints and pitchers (exact prices not listed on the specials page) | Press-confirmed source |
| Show Me PizzaSouth Austin · Casual counter-style pizza shop; kids menu not confirmed | SMTWTFS Today |
11am to 6pm | Half off beer and wine, plus $2 off every pizza until 3 pm | Press-confirmed source |
| Vacancy BrewingSouth Austin · Kid policy not stated; brewery taproom, call ahead | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6pm | $5 frozen cocktails on Frozen Friday, with penny floaters available on any beer | Press-confirmed source |
| Golden Hour Cafe & Wine BarSouth Austin · Single 2026 source. | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 6pm | $2 off wine by the glass, draft beer and cocktails; $10 off bottles Low-carb lane: wine by the glass, wine bottles |
Press-confirmed source |
| LeRoy and Lewis BarbecueSouth Austin · Monday all-day deal also listed: $10 burger, $3 Lone Star tallboys, half off wine bottles. | SMTWTFS |
3pm to 6pm | $3 off large frozens, $4 St. Elmo Carl, $2 off drafts, $2 off the anytime menu Low-carb lane: wine |
Press-confirmed source |
| Lulu'sSouth Austin · Friday reverse happy hour 10pm to 2am. | SMTWTFS Today |
4pm to 7pm | $2 off specialty cocktails, $1 off beers | Venue-confirmed source |
| CARVE American GrilleSouth Austin · Dine-in only. Barton Creek location at Lantana Place; a Central Austin location also exists. | SMTWTFS Today |
3pm to 6:30pm | $5 off each of 5 select starters, 5 mixology cocktails, 5 CARVE 7.5 oz wine pours; $5 off Happiest Hour pizzas at the CARVE Bar & Patio | Venue-confirmed source |