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Free Toddler & Preschool Activities in Austin, TX

Find free baby, toddler, preschool activities in Austin including events at Southeast Branch, John Gillum Branch, Hampton Branch at Oak Hill. Updated nightly with the latest storytimes, craft sessions, and community programs.

What free toddler activities are happening in Austin this week?

This week there are 24 free events in Austin including storytimes and programs at Southeast Branch and John Gillum Branch.

Wednesday, July 29

Spanish-English Storytime
🕐 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM · 📍 Southeast Branch
BabyToddlerPreschool
Air Dry Clay Seed Mosaics
🕐 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM · 📍 John Gillum Branch
School Age
LEGO Lab
🕐 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM · 📍 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
School Age
Toddler Storytime
🕐 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 John Gillum Branch
Toddler
Music & Movement
🕐 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM · 📍 Terrazas Branch
BabyToddlerPreschool
All Ages Storytime
🕐 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM · 📍 Little Walnut Creek Branch
BabyToddlerPreschool
Art Smart: Making Art Series
🕐 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM · 📍 Central Library
School Age
Spanish-English Storytime
🕐 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Little Walnut Creek Branch
BabyToddlerPreschool
All Ages Storytime
🕐 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Menchaca Road Branch
ToddlerPreschool
Music & Movement
🕐 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM · 📍 Hampton Branch at Oak Hill
BabyToddlerPreschool
Spanish-English Storytime
🕐 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM · 📍 Twin Oaks Branch
BabyToddlerPreschool
Toddler Storytime
🕐 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM · 📍 Spicewood Springs Branch
Toddler

Thursday, July 30

Playdoh-palooza: Dino Edition
🕐 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · 📍 Windsor Park Branch
School Age
Mo Willems Party
🕐 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · 📍 Little Walnut Creek Branch
School Age
Prehistoric Habitats
🕐 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 📍 Southeast Branch
School Age

Friday, July 31

Austin Reptile Shows just for kids!
🕐 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM · 📍 Twin Oaks Branch
School Age

Saturday, August 1

Kids Crafternoon: Tissue Paper Flowers for the Library's 100th Birthday!
🕐 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM · 📍 Central Library
School Age
Bestie Wonderland Presents: Lost Library of Time!
🕐 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM · 📍 University Hills Branch
School Age

Sunday, August 2

Prehistoric Habitats
🕐 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM · 📍 Little Walnut Creek Branch
School Age

Monday, August 3

Lego Lab
🕐 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM · 📍 St. John Branch
School Age
Meet the Opera with Austin Opera & University of Texas
🕐 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM · 📍 Spicewood Springs Branch
School Age
Bestie Wonderland Presents: Lost Library of Time!
🕐 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM · 📍 Windsor Park Branch
School Age

Tuesday, August 4

World Art Adventures
🕐 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM · 📍 Central Library
School Age
Barking Book Buddies: Read to Hank! Read to Zuzu!
🕐 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM · 📍 John Gillum Branch
School Age

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these events really free?

Yes — every event on Little Outings is completely free. We only list events from public libraries and community centers that don't charge admission.

How often is this updated?

Events are scraped nightly from library and community center calendars. This page shows the next 14 days of upcoming events.

What ages are these for?

Most events target ages 0–5, categorized as Baby (0–1), Toddler (1–3), and Preschool (3–5). Some events are open to all ages including school-age children.

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