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Big family outings around Austin, TX

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Nov 13 – Nov 21 · 6pm–10pm

Creek Show 2026

Waterloo Greenway — Austin · Travis Co. · Austin

Ten light-based art installations illuminate Waller Creek; Saturday Nov 14 is Family Night with activities at Creek Monster Cove.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Nightly 6-10 PM. Main entrance 4th St & Sabine St.

Details at Waterloo Greenway Conservancy ↗
Nov 14 – Nov 15

Texas Book Festival

Texas State Capitol grounds and downtown Austin — Austin · Travis Co. · Austin

Free downtown book festival with author readings and programming for all ages in English and Spanish, including kids' activities.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Free
Details at Texas Book Festival ↗

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 13 – Nov 21 · 6pm–10pm

Creek Show 2026

Waterloo Greenway — Austin · Travis Co. · Austin

Ten light-based art installations illuminate Waller Creek; Saturday Nov 14 is Family Night with activities at Creek Monster Cove.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Nightly 6-10 PM. Main entrance 4th St & Sabine St.

Details at Waterloo Greenway Conservancy ↗
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