Free things to do with kids in Austin, TX this weekend (Nov 13–15)

Free things to do with kids in Austin, TX this weekend

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Austin Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Fri, Nov 13 · times varyToddler Music Circle · At 2 Austin Public Library branches 0-2 · Free

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Milwood Branch (Austin Public Library) Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Milwood Branch (Austin Public Library) Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am

Library event page →

10amEarly Literacy Playgroup · St. John Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin 0-2 · Free

10amFree Play Friday · Cepeda Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin 0-2 · Free

12:30pmBooks and Babies · Windsor Park Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin 0-2 · Free

3pmLego Lab · Howson Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10:15amAll Ages Storytime · Twin Oaks Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmPowwow Dance Performance · Twin Oaks Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

2:30pmSpanish-English Music & Movement · Little Walnut Creek Branch (Austin Public Library), Austin 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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11 events listed as free by their source for the weekend of Nov 13–15. Some may still need registration or venue entry; check the source link. Back to the full Austin, TX weekend guide.

Updated November 12, 2026