Kids eat free:
We recommend you call before you go, as these promotions frequently change.
Monday: Austin’s Park & Pizza (Kids under 36”)
Tuesday: Kerbey Lane (12 and under, all day with purchase of adult entree)
Wednesday: Serrano’s (12 and under, all day with the purchase of adult entree)
Thursday: How Do You Roll (12 and under, with purchase of adult roll)
For more a complete list of restaurant choices in the greater Austin area visit http://freefuninaustin.com/2015/04/kids-eat-free-resaurants-austin-texas/
Free Austin Pools:
North Austin Pools
- Balcones Pool – 12017 Amherst Dr. – June 5-August 22, 2015. Closed on Mondays.
- Brentwood Pool – 6710 Arroyo Seco St. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Canyon Vista Pool – 8455 Spicewood Springs Rd. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Thursdays.
- Kennemer Pool – 1032 Peyton Gin Rd. – June 15-August 16, 2015. Closed on Mondays.
- Murchison Pool – 3700 North Hills Dr. – June 8-August 24, 2015. Closed on Mondays.
East Austin Pools
- Civitan Pool – 513 Vargas Rd. – June 16-August 16, 2015. Closed on Mondays.
- Dottie Jordan Pool – 2803 Loyola Ln. – June 15-August 16, 2015. Closed on Wednesdays.
- Givens Pool – 3811 E. 12th St. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Govalle Pool – 5200 Bolm Rd. – June 15-August 16, 2015. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Martin Pool – 1626 Nash Hernandez Sr. Dr. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Wednesdays.
- Metz Pool – 2407 Canterbury St. – Closed for the 2015 summer season.
- Montopolis Pool – 1200 Montopolis Dr. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Parque Zaragosa Pool – 741 Pedernales St. – June 15-August 16, 2015. Closed on Thursdays.
- Patterson Pool – 1400 Wilshire Blvd. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Wednesdays.
- Rosewood Pool – 1182 Pleasant Valley Rd. – June 5-August 22, 2015. Closed on Thursdays. (Photo)
South Austin Pools
- Big Stacy Pool – 700 E. Live Oak St. – May 19-September 30, 2015. Closed on Mondays.
- Little Stacy Wading Pool – 2000 Alameda Dr. – June 15-August 16, 2015. Closed on Wednesdays. (Review)
- Dick Nichols Pool – 8011 Beckett Rd. – June 5-August 23, 2015. Closed on Mondays.
- Dittmar Pool – 1009 W. Dittmar Dr. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Dove Springs Pool – 5701 Ainez Dr. – June 5-August 22, 2015. Closed on Thursdays.
- Gillis Pool – 2504 S. Durwood Ave. – June 15-August 16, 2015. Closed on Wednesdays.
West Austin Pools
- Ramsey Pool – 4200 Burnet Rd. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Thursdays.
- Reed Pool – 2600 Pecos St. – June 8-August 17, 2015. Closed on Tuesdays. (Review)
- Shipe Pool – 4400 Ave. G – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Tuesdays.
- Shipe Wading Pool – 4400 Ave. G – June 16-August 16, 2015. Closed on Mondays.
- West Austin Neighborhood Pool – 1317 W. 10th St. – June 15-August 16, 2015. Closed on Thursdays.
- Westenfield Pool – 2000 Enfield Rd. – June 8-August 22, 2015. Closed on Wednesdays.
Make sure to check the online pool schedules, as the hours of operation vary greatly by location and many of the schedules change mid-season. For more information and a map of the pools above visit http://freefuninaustin.com/2015/05/free-pools-austin-texas/
If you tired of the pool, or just need a change of pace, try one of these:
- Explore the grounds of the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum.
- Dig in the Dino Pit at the Austin Nature & Science Center.
- Attend one of the free events at TOMS Austin and take the opportunity to do some window shopping while you are on South Congress.
- Create bag art for Terra Toys.
- Climb on the cows in the shade at the Arboretum and smile for the camera.
- See the peacocks strut their stuff at Mayfield Park.
- Warm your heart by heading to BookPeople the third Wednesday of the month to pet the animals from Tiny Tails to You (keep in mind these storytimes are very popular).
- Take a guided or self-guided tour of the University of Texas’s Landmarks collection.
- Watch a Hollywood classic paired with sounds from a live band at Austin Sound & Cinema.
- Get your library card and check out the special events planned for the Austin Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.
- Satisfy the need for sweet treats at Krispy Kreme’s Family Nights
- Check out the Austin Symphony’s Concerts in the Park series on Sundays at 7:30pm (except July 5th) in front of the Long Center City Terrace.
- Watch the kids move to the music at the City of Austin’s Planet Music Program‘s summer performances.
For a list of 75 free things to take part in this summer visit http://freefuninaustin.com/2015/05/75-free-things-to-do-in-austin-this-summer/