“Happy place for adults and kids alike.” – Rosemary Wynn
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research #100, 512/420-8458
Pinballz Kingdom, 15201 S. I-35, Buda, 512/523-4080
Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek, 13729 Research, 512/537-8737
pinballzarcade.com
“Pinballz consistently brings out the 10-year-old in me. A great place to forget the pressures of the world.” – Garyn Dunbar
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research #100, 512/420-8458
Pinballz Kingdom, 15201 S. I-35, Buda, 512/523-4080
Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek, 13729 Research, 512/537-8737
pinballzarcade.com
“I'm an adult and I have to stop myself from going crazy in this toy store.” – Tyrone Johnson
Toy Joy
403 W. Second, 512/320-0090
4631 Airport, 512/904-0209
www.toyjoy.com
“Most adorable store and sweet staff!” – Allison Freeland
SparkleKids
4800 Burnet Rd.
512/420-9413
www.sparklekidsresale.com
“The performance they do at the end of camp is amazing! I had a huge smile on my face and tears in my eyes for the whole show.” – Sarah Stasica
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress
512/472-5470
austintheatre.org
“The coaches are great with the kids and make it fun for them without all the competition.” – Shawn Corcoran
Soccer Shots
8820 Business Park Dr. #400
512/420-9450
soccershots.org/austin
“My child asks me, 'Why did you get here so early? I'm not ready to go home!' There is no better endorsement than this.” – Lauren Meese
Creative Action
1023 Springdale Bldg. 3
512/442-8773
creativeaction.org
“The best-tasting, best-looking birthday cakes in Austin.” – Shelby Griffin
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905-A S. First
512/448-3727
sugarmamasbakeshop.com
“Perfect amount of variety in the menu to please everyone.” – Heather Joy Thomas
Kerbey Lane Cafe
3704 Kerbey, 512/451-1436
13435 Hwy. 183 N. #415, 512/258-7757
2606 Guadalupe, 512/477-5717
4301 W. William Cannon, 512/899-1500
3003 S. Lamar, 512/445-4451
2120 N. Mays, Round Rock, 512/879-2827
701 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/879-2820
2200 Aldrich #100, 512/879-2818
www.kerbeylanecafe.com
“Playscapes and trains and food trucks … and big open spaces … and doggies and the springs … hands down, the best.” – Amber Lackey
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd.
512/974-6700
austintexas.gov/zilker
“Good old-fashioned fun, for FREE! Everyone is looking up, smiling and laughing, enjoying each other and the beautiful flying kites.” – Tatiana Artis
Zilker Kite Festival
Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd.
512/974-6700
www.abckitefest.org
“Stunning place – and a must for every visitor to indulge in acres of bluebonnets in spring. What a setting.” – Pamela E. Ferguson
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse
512/232-0100
www.wildflower.org
“The Austin Nature & Science Center might be Austin's best kept secret. The rescue animals, dino pit, and learning exhibits are a perfect way to spend a few hours with the kids. (Or without your kids! Shhhh.)” – Kristin Sheppard
Austin Nature & Science Center
301 Nature Center Dr.
512/327-8180
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