If your kid was born in a summer or spring month or you just simply prefer to have an outdoor birthday celebration party for the little one in your life, Austin has many great options! And the best part is that most of the places on this list are affordable venues or even free, such as a public park!
A small, informal birthday party can be even more special and intimate, and your kid will remember it forever! Take a look at these outdoor venues for a kid’s birthday party in Austin:
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4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756, USA
Central Market North Lamar
If you choose Austin’s Central Market as your birthday venue, you will have little to no job to do. There already are picnic tables under the trees, an outdoor patio where kids can run around, a playscape, and if you’re lucky you might even enjoy a music performance!2
16710 Ranch Rd 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Enjoy amazing and breathtaking views with the entire family at the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, one of the best places to visit in Texas! The use of picnic sites is Free, so you can celebrate your kid’s birthday admiring this magical and natural venue by only paying the admission fee!3
1720 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, Texas, USA
The Picnic
For a small celebration with your kid’s closest loved ones, grab a table at The Picnic and choose from a wide variety of food options. Each guest can spend what they want and everyone will have a unique lunch or dinner celebration! The simplest things are the best ones!4
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736, USA
Austin Zoo
The Austin Zoo is just a perfect venue if you’re looking for fun and affordable options. First and foremost, kids love zoos and animals, and there’s so much to see and do. And second, the Austin Zoo has many reasonably priced options for parties of all sizes, especially if you book on a weekday!5
5000 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX, USA
5000 Burnet
Another great food truck park option is 5000 Burnet! Food Trucks are perfect for a small, informal gathering, as each guest decides how much they want to spend, and there are more than 10 food trailers with different and delicious options for the whole family!6
1207 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704, USA
Peter Pan Mini Golf
This Austin mini-golf classic has been in business since 1948 and it’s Austin’s favorite among the many mini-golf courses in the city. Peter Pan Mini-Golf has it all: affordable priced course, a free, large, and shaded picnic area, and birthday kids get their names displayed on the front marquee on their special day!7
5620 Burnet Rd, Austin, Texas, USA
Phil’s Icehouse
Phil’s is the perfect place to accommodate small parties and enjoy amazing burgers and ice cream! You can bring your own birthday cake! Parties are available Mondays- Thursdays from 3 PM TO 5 PM.8
9600 South Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin, TX 78748, USA
Waterloo Ice House
This Austin favorite has four different locations around town and it’s a great option for group gatherings. Celebrate your kid’s birthday by enjoying Waterloo’s amazing pancakes, kids’ menus, and playgrounds!9
2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin
Zilker Park
Zilker Park is a metropolitan park with 351 acres of land dedicated to running, jogging, biking, and many other outdoor activities. The playscape and other areas of Zilker Park are perfect for a birthday celebration with kids!10
1100 Kingsbury St, Austin
Pease District Park
This beautiful park hidden in the middle of Austin is the perfect place for fun! The picnic area at the south end of Pease Park can be used as a birthday venue celebration. Kids can also enjoy a playground, splash pad, basketball court, and more!11
12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
