It. Is. Hot! If you’re over watch TV and all out of indoor activities to do at home, check out this list of ways to Beat the Heat in North Austin with your kiddos.
North Austin
- Austin Aquarium: Open 7 days a week & season passes are available!
- Mt. Playmore: The biggest playscape in Texas! Great for ages 6 months to 16 years! Pro tip: 6 months & under are free & tickets are discounted during the weekdays.
- Catch Air Austin: Great for crawling babies to preteens. Catch Air is open every day of the week. Tickets can be purchased per visit, monthly memberships, or even Birthday parties!
- Museum of Ice Cream: Your kiddos won’t believe their eyes when they see all of the ice cream inspired art & the ice cream playground at the end of the tour. Pro tip: unless you like your kids hyped up on sugar, eat lunch before so they can fill their bellies with unlimited ice cream while enjoying the tour!
- K1: Who doesn’t love indoor go-kart racing?! Take the kids & bond over a rousing go-kart race. After that & have dinner at the cafe.
- iFly: Indoor skydiving for people over 40 inches tall! If you’re looking for a thrill for your kids or yourself, iFly is the place to be!
- Work Castle: Work for mom & play for kids. The new co-working space opens July 2023! Check out their website for the grand opening details!
- Dart em’ Up: Take your nerf gun skills to the next level at Dart em’ Up Austin. Great for ages 5+. Drop in for a visit or book a party!
- Main Event: A place for family fun or even date night! Let the fun begin with laser tag, bowling, or virtual reality games!
- Austin Archery Country: For older kids, teens, & adults alike. Teach your kid a new skill or learn one yourself at Archery Country. Rent lanes by the hour & get started!
Round Rock
- Kalahari Indoor Waterpark: One of the biggest indoor waterparks in the nation! Pack up the fam & enjoy the whole day or make a weekend of it & book a room at the hotel. Pro tip: waterpark tickets are cheaper when you go during the weekdays.
- Tom Foolery’s at Kalahari: Another great edition to your stay at Kalahari! You can purchase a day pass, pay for individual rides/games, & get a discounted rate when you stay as a guest at the hotel.
- Altitude Trampoline Park: Best for ages 1+ and fun for parents too! Purchase a by the hour ticket or a season pass!
- Mini Monster Golf & Laser Tag: A great place for older kids & teens! Entertain your kids with mini golf, laser tag, VR games, laser maze, & an arcade.
- Pump it Up: Although this place mostly focuses on private parties, you can book a 60 or 90 minute jump! Make everyday feel like your birthday with their huge inflatable playground!
- Round Rock Sports Center: Get your kiddos involved in sports camps at Round Rock Sports Camp! Camps are available for ages 8+.
Pflugerville
- Living Spaces Indoor Playground: It’s FREE! Yes, free & you don’t even have to buy furniture to get in. Get together with your mom pals and take the kids to Living Spaces for a free indoor play adventure. P.S.- there’s even a rock wall for older kids.
Georgetown
- Family Barn: A playground that has coffee- a parent’s dream. Family Barn is designed for ages 6 months to 6 years. Times vary & space is limited, so book your reservation in advance!
Cedar Park
- Splash Shack Indoor Water Park: water play without the sunburn! Enjoy the features of a small water park for ages 1 to 10! Parents can even slide down some slides too! Pro tip: strollers aren’t allowed inside the park so try to pack light.
- Inflatable Wonderland: Take a break from shopping at the mall & step into inflatable wonderland! Book a private event or get a ticket for open play. Pro tip: every Tuesday & Thursday is discount day!
- Urban Air: Trampolines, bumper cars, zip lines, oh my! Your kids will have endless amounts of fun! Urban Air is catered to older kids & parents, but there is a special section of the gym dedicated to ages 7 & younger.
- Little Land Play Gym: The perfect little gym for little cruisers & older toddlers. Mom can sit back & see the whole gym while the babies play their hearts out.
