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No-ticket or likely-free events that work well as the anchor for a low-cost weekend plan.
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Things to do with kids this weekend in Austin
Updated October 10, 2026
October 9–11
Sat · 10:00 AM · Cedar Park
Free
Sat · 9:30 AM · Round Rock
Free
Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages)
Maker Fest craft fair at Cedar Park — the weekend's biggest all-ages making event
Sat · 2:00 PM · Round Rock FreeRuan Sisters: Traditional Instrument Performance
Ruan Sisters perform traditional instruments in the Round Rock lobby — live music, free to walk up
Sat · 9:00 AM · Round Rock FreeLibrary on the Go at Meadow Lake Park
Library on the Go pops up at Meadow Lake Park — stories outdoors in the first real fall air
Sat · 9:30 AM · Round Rock
Free
Pokémon Club
Pokémon Club for the card-trading crowd — bring a deck and trade
Sat · 2:00 PM · Round Rock FreeOld School D&D - Youth Edition (Ages 10-15)
Old School D&D for ages 10-15 — a real tabletop adventure, not a read-aloud
The weekend of October 9–11 brings Maker Fest in Cedar Park (Saturday). Every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — and the free ones are marked.
13 family events across 4 Austin cities this weekend — 11 likely free. Biggest clusters: library (12), festival (1).
13 family events
11 likely free
4 cities
Don't miss this weekend
Ranked by how hard each one is to catch otherwise — marquee one-offs first, always-on drop-ins last.
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Old School D&D - Youth Edition (Ages 10-15)
Why it ranks annual · library program · editor's pick
Old School D&D for ages 10-15 — a real tabletop adventure, not a read-aloud
Ages 10–15Official ↗
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Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages)
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Maker Fest craft fair at Cedar Park — the weekend's biggest all-ages making event
All agesOfficial ↗
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Chess Academy: Open Play
Why it ranks monthly · library program · editor's pick
Sunday chess open play — all levels welcome, boards provided
All agesOfficial ↗
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Library on the Go at Meadow Lake Park
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Library on the Go pops up at Meadow Lake Park — stories outdoors in the first real fall air
Ages 2–13Official ↗
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Ruan Sisters: Traditional Instrument Performance
Why it ranks one-time special · library program · editor's pick
Ruan Sisters perform traditional instruments in the Round Rock lobby — live music, free to walk up
Ages 2–13Official ↗
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Pokémon Club
Why it ranks weekly · library program · editor's pick
Pokémon Club for the card-trading crowd — bring a deck and trade
Ages 2–13Official ↗
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Sacred Rhythmz: Pause, Breathe & Experience a Sound Bath
Why it ranks one-time special · library program
All agesOfficial ↗
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Toddler and preschool picks
Shorter, earlier programs with age signals that are easier for little kids.
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Libraries, museums, makerspaces, and indoor culture picks for weather or low-energy days.
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A tighter cluster in one city so the day does not turn into a long drive.
Open this plan →Family events in Austin this weekend: October 9–11
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Friday, October 9
5 events · 3 free · already happened
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Sacred Rhythmz: Pause, Breathe & Experience a Sound Bath
Take a break from your day to pause, breathe, and reset.
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Family Construction Zone (ages 5+)
RRISD is out! Stop by the Second-Floor Program Space and explore our construction zone, where you can build, create, and imagine with the…
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop Off
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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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Halloween Hijinks: Halloween I
A themed Halloween weekend at Jellystone Park Austin North running Friday October 9 through Sunday October 11, with a costume contest (pets…
Free Official ↗
Saturday, October 10
6 events · 6 free
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Old School D&D - Youth Edition (Ages 10-15)
Due to multiple requests from parents, we're going to try and offer our Old-School D&D game sessions to younger folks!
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Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages)
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, Preschool" group This event is in the "Kids & Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This…
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Library on the Go at Meadow Lake Park
Our pop-up library service, Library on the Go , is intended to reach people in our community who may not have easy access to the library.
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Ruan Sisters: Traditional Instrument Performance
Stop by the Round Rock Public Library to hear the striking tones and melodies of the ancient Ruan, a lute/guitar-like instrument.
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Pokémon Club
Pokémon fans, drop in for come-and-go fun with fellow Pokémon fans.
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Family Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes alongside your toddlers and preschoolers.
Free Official ↗
Sunday, October 11
2 events · 2 free
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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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Story Club (ages 6 - 8)
Story Club is a fun, beginner-friendly program for kids ages 6 to 8 transitioning from storytime but not yet ready for book club.
Free Official ↗
Browse by interest
Jump to the kind of weekend you're after — story time, hands-on science, music, the outdoors, and more.
Story time & books
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
- Library on the Go at Meadow Lake ParkRound Rock Public Library · Round Rock · Ages 3–13
- Family StorytimeYouth Program Space · Round Rock · Ages 1–12
- Story Club (ages 6 - 8)Youth Program Space · Round Rock · Ages 3–12
Arts & crafts
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
- Pokémon ClubMeeting Room A&B Combo (132 people) · Round Rock · Ages 3–13
- Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages)Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library · Cedar Park · All ages
- Family StorytimeYouth Program Space · Round Rock · Ages 1–12
Music & performance
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
- Sacred Rhythmz: Pause, Breathe & Experience a Sound BathCourtyard · Round Rock · Ages 3–13
- Family StorytimeYouth Program Space · Round Rock · Ages 1–12
- Ruan Sisters: Traditional Instrument PerformanceLobby · Round Rock · Ages 3–13
Animals & nature
Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.
- Halloween Hijinks: Halloween IJellystone Park Austin North · Georgetown · All ages
- Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop OffPflugerville Public Library · Pflugerville · $ · Ages 5–12
Festivals & community
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
- Halloween Hijinks: Halloween IJellystone Park Austin North · Georgetown · All ages
- Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages)Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library · Cedar Park · All ages
STEM & hands-on
Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.
- Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages)Event Space at Cedar Park Public Library · Cedar Park · All ages
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
Food & markets
Farmers markets, food trucks, tastings, and cooking fun.
- Halloween Hijinks: Halloween IJellystone Park Austin North · Georgetown · All ages
