Announcing the Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Austin for 2026

Published: Fri, 07/03/26

Updated: Fri, 07/03/26

You voted, we crunched the numbers!

Announcing 2026's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Austin

In early summer each year, KidsOutAndAbout.com readers vote for their favorite places to take kids locally, as well as category favorites. Below are the Top 10; to see the rest, head to our Top 20 Places to Take Kids full results page for 2026 . It's a great way to plan your summer bucket list!

Top 10 of the top 20 of 2026

Category Winners

1. Mt. Playmore
2. Texas Science & Natural History Museum
3. Austin Aquarium
4. "My local library"
5. Schlitterbahn Waterpark
6. Thinkery
7. Austin Parks
8. Austin Zoo
9. Pinballz Arcade
10. Altitude Trampoline Park

Click here for the rest of the list!

Arts Educator: CYT Austin
Sports Educator: The Swim School of Austin
STEM Educator: Idea Lab Kids - ATX
Farm Attraction: Brungot Farms
Indoor Play Center: Mt Playmore
Museum: Thinkery
Nature Center: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Outdoor Fun: Zilker Metropolitan Park
Performing Arts: Georgetown Palace Theatre
Sports Team: Texas Longhorns

Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who voted!

Debra Ross, publisher

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