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Austin, TX family weekend: Friday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15

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

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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

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

Friday, Nov 13

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

Sunday, Nov 15

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12 events for the weekend of Nov 13–15, with 11 free and 10 indoors.

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