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Things to do with kids this weekend in Austin (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 has 8 family events on across 3 Austin cities, led by library and outdoors programs. The busiest calendars are at Meeting Room A&B Combo (132 people) and Zilker Botanical Garden. Every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — and the free ones are marked.
8 family events across 3 Austin cities this weekend — 5 likely free. Biggest clusters: library (6), outdoors (2).
8 family events
5 free
3 cities
Sun · 10:00 AM · Austin
Free
Guided Garden Tour!
Join Docent Kevin on the third Sunday of every month for a free guided tour of Zilker Botanical…
Sat · 9:30 AM · Round Rock
Free
Pokémon Club
Pokémon fans, drop in for come-and-go fun with fellow Pokémon fans.
Sun · 4:00 PM · Cedar Park
Free
Board Game Development: From Creation to Playtesting
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Open this plan →Family events in Austin this weekend: August 14–16
Generated August 12, 2026 from official event sources
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Friday, August 14
1 event
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Audio Production Desk (preregistration required)
Note: The Audio Production Desk is available only by reserving your session ahead of time, no walk-ins will be accepted Read the rules and…
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Saturday, August 15
3 events · 2 free
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Lost Words in the Garden
About ten years ago the Oxford Junior Dictionary (OJD) removed words from nature like acorn, buttercup, fern, heron, to make room for…
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Pokémon Club
Pokémon fans, drop in for come-and-go fun with fellow Pokémon fans.
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Poetry in Motion
CALLING ALL POETS, MUSICIANS, AND STORYTELLERS! (ages 15 to adult) Join us for the latest installment of Poetry in Motion, from 1:30 to…
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Sunday, August 16
4 events · 3 free
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Guided Garden Tour!
Join Docent Kevin on the third Sunday of every month for a free guided tour of Zilker Botanical Garden, included with regular garden admission.
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Chess Academy: Open Play
The Round Rock Public Library Chess Academy meets on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
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Genealogy Coach
Need advice on where to find that elusive record or data?
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Board Game Development: From Creation to Playtesting (8+ years)
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Story time & books
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
- Poetry in MotionMeeting Room A&B Combo (132 people) · Round Rock · Ages 3–12
- Guided Garden Tour!Zilker Botanical Garden · Austin · Ages 3–12
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.
- Lost Words in the GardenZilker Botanical Garden · Austin · $10 · Ages 5–12
- Guided Garden Tour!Zilker Botanical Garden · Austin · Ages 3–12
STEM & hands-on
Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.
- Lost Words in the GardenZilker Botanical Garden · Austin · $10 · Ages 5–12
Arts & crafts
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
- Pokémon ClubMeeting Room A&B Combo (132 people) · Round Rock · Ages 3–13
Music & performance
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
- Poetry in MotionMeeting Room A&B Combo (132 people) · Round Rock · Ages 3–12
Active & outdoors
Sports, playgrounds, swimming, biking, and run-around energy burners.
- Chess Academy: Open PlayMeeting Room A&B Combo (132 people) · Round Rock · Ages 5–12
