Free nature center in Zilker Park with the Dino Pit fossil dig, wildlife exhibits, and a trade counter (Wed-Fri 10-1, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4).
★ Must-doThree floors of Texas history with real artifacts, plus an IMAX theater. Kids 15 and under must be with someone 16 or older.
★ Must-doTexas history with interactive exhibits and an IMAX.
Ages 5+ get most out of it
Daily 10am–5pm
Tip: Best for school-age kids.
Native Texas gardens and trails. The Luci and Ian Family Garden has play areas, a maze and a water feature.
★ Must-doAll ages
Fall hours not posted; confirm (summer was 7am–3pm)
Hands-on children's museum with science, building and water play. Baby Bloomers mornings are just for the littlest kids.
★ Must-doBest ages 1–11
Tue–Sun 10am–5pm; Mon closed
Trampolines, ninja course and climbing walls.
Tip: Book jump times online on weekends.
Rescue zoo with a little train ride.
All ages
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm, Sat–Sun 9am–6pm
Tip: Bring water; trails are shaded but hot.
Up to 1.5 million bats fly out from under the bridge around dusk. The colony starts leaving in October, but good viewing can continue into December.
★ Only in this areaUp to 1.5 million bats fly out at sunset — the largest urban bat colony in North America.
Around sunset – After dark
Tip: Season is roughly March–October; time depends on sunset.
Indoor skydiving in a wind tunnel. Each flight is 60 seconds; plan about 90 minutes total including training.
Ages 3+
Varies; check booking calendar
Short stair climb to big views over Lake Austin.
Tip: About 100 steps — not stroller friendly.
Huge arcade with classic pinball, retro and modern games. Summer and holiday hours are 10 am to midnight every day.
Ages 5+ (bar on site)
Mon–Thu 12–11pm, Fri–Sat 10am–1am, Sun 11am–11pm (holiday hours longer)
A living-history village with old Texas homes and farm buildings. Daytime tours are separate from evening events like Pumpkin Nights.
All ages
Public tours Thu–Sun 10am–2pm
Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pit and dodgeball.
Tip: Toddler time is often on weekday mornings.
Dinosaur skeletons, fossils and Texas wildlife on the UT campus.
Last entry 4:30 pm
All ages; under 15 with an adult
Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm, Mon closed; last entry 4:30
Taller than the US Capitol — free tours and a big lawn to run on.
All ages
Self-guided Mon–Fri 7am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–8pm; guided tours until 4:15pm
Tip: Look up at the star in the rotunda dome.
All ages
Train Fri–Tue 10am–5:45pm (closed 1:30–2:30pm); closed Wed–Thu
Huge park with a mini train, playground and botanical garden.
Tip: Weekends get busy — arrive early.
A half-mile walk through nine pumpkin lands with more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Pumpkin Village has food, a live fire show, games, and photo spots. Paths are grass, dirt, gravel, and sand, so bring a light stroller and shoes that can get muddy.
Last entry 9:30 pm
Open daily through Nov 1
Best for ages 0–17
Age note: Prices rise as nights sell out. VIP can arrive anytime.
The 3rd Annual Kid's Halloween Party with trick-or-treating, skating, bowling, a costume contest, face painting, crafts, and a scavenger hunt.
Best for ages 0–12
Age note: Kids party
Best for ages 2–12
Age note: Ages 2-12
Best for ages 0–17
Best for ages 0–17
Best for ages 0–12
Age note: Ages 0-12 recommended
A half-mile walk through nine pumpkin lands with more than 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins. Pumpkin Village has food, a live fire show, games, and photo spots. Paths are grass, dirt, gravel, and sand, so bring a light stroller and shoes that can get muddy.
Last entry 9:30 pm
Open daily through Nov 1
Best for ages 0–17
Age note: Prices rise as nights sell out. VIP can arrive anytime.
Rescue zoo with a little train ride.
All ages
Mon–Fri 9am–3pm, Sat–Sun 9am–6pm
Tip: Bring water; trails are shaded but hot.
Three floors of Texas history with real artifacts, plus an IMAX theater. Kids 15 and under must be with someone 16 or older.
★ Must-doTexas history with interactive exhibits and an IMAX.
Ages 5+ get most out of it
Daily 10am–5pm
Tip: Best for school-age kids.
Up to 1.5 million bats fly out from under the bridge around dusk. The colony starts leaving in October, but good viewing can continue into December.
★ Only in this areaUp to 1.5 million bats fly out at sunset — the largest urban bat colony in North America.
Around sunset – After dark
Tip: Season is roughly March–October; time depends on sunset.
Indoor skydiving in a wind tunnel. Each flight is 60 seconds; plan about 90 minutes total including training.
Ages 3+
Varies; check booking calendar
Native Texas gardens and trails. The Luci and Ian Family Garden has play areas, a maze and a water feature.
★ Must-doAll ages
Fall hours not posted; confirm (summer was 7am–3pm)
Huge arcade with classic pinball, retro and modern games. Summer and holiday hours are 10 am to midnight every day.
Ages 5+ (bar on site)
Mon–Thu 12–11pm, Fri–Sat 10am–1am, Sun 11am–11pm (holiday hours longer)
A living-history village with old Texas homes and farm buildings. Daytime tours are separate from evening events like Pumpkin Nights.
All ages
Public tours Thu–Sun 10am–2pm
Dinosaur skeletons, fossils and Texas wildlife on the UT campus.
Last entry 4:30 pm
All ages; under 15 with an adult
Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm, Mon closed; last entry 4:30
Taller than the US Capitol — free tours and a big lawn to run on.
All ages
Self-guided Mon–Fri 7am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–8pm; guided tours until 4:15pm
Tip: Look up at the star in the rotunda dome.
All ages
Train Fri–Tue 10am–5:45pm (closed 1:30–2:30pm); closed Wed–Thu