Visit Austin - March 11, 2026

Top Spring Things to Do in Austin + 30 Family Fun Ideas

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APRIL 2026

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Top Spring Things to Do in Austin

Enjoy Austin's sunny spring days by hanging with the locals at a festival, dining on outdoor patios, biking scenic trails and touring a winery in the picturesque Texas Hill Country. Check out our list of the top 15 spring things to see and do.

Children and adults look at a dinosaur fossil at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum in Austin

30 Kid-Approved Activities

Austin offers lots of family-friendly activities that are guaranteed to keep everyone from toddlers to teens entertained. The kids will have a blast jumping into swimming holes, eating a burger from a food truck, exploring interactive museums and watching a play in a park.

A band performs on an outdoor stage as people sit at picnic tables at Radio Coffee & Beer in Austin

Where to Catch Live Music Outdoors

You'll find plenty of outdoor venues hosting concerts in Austin, the Live Music Capital of the World®. Listen to everything from bluegrass and indie to Latin, rock and soul at welcoming beer gardens, lush parks and even a repurposed airplane hangar.