A past weekend. Written after the fact from what local sources listed and the weather that actually happened.
Austin stayed warm and wet, with Saturday near 81 and light rain, then heavier rain on Sunday that measured close to an inch. The weekend held a free kids build at Home Depot, Boo at the Zoo and a free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum.
What the weather did
Saturday
81° / 71°
Rain, 0.22 in of rain.
Sunday
79° / 71°
Heavy rain, 0.91 in of rain.
The weather rule that weekend: 0.22 in of rain: an indoor day, with a backup for every plan.
Austin Zoo's Boo at the Zoo let costumed kids ride a spooky train, pick a scary or not-so-scary haunted house and see the animals after dark, flashlights in hand.
Austin Zoo · $25 · Indoors and out
Also Saturday: Start With Art at Lake Austin H-E-B let kids of all ages build a birdhouse from an eco-friendly art kit, in store or at home, while supplies lasted. (Price not listed · Indoors)
Also Saturday: Free First Saturdays: Beginner Biking / Learn to Ride at Pease District Park helped kids riding without training wheels practice bike skills, safety and trail etiquette with Austin Youth Fitness. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)
Sunday picks
0.91 in of rain: an indoor day, with a backup for every plan.
The Bullock Texas State History Museum opened three floors of Story of Texas exhibitions free for its First Sunday, with activities too. A rainy Sunday made it a natural indoor choice.
Bullock Texas State History Museum · Free exhibition admission · Indoors
Goldfish Swim School in Northwest Hills listed a family swim, an indoor pool session for the whole crew on a soggy weekend.
Goldfish Swim School - Northwest Hills · $7 · Indoors
Also Sunday: Fall Festival at Crowe’s Nest Farm opened this working farm and animal-rescue sanctuary, where kids could see farm animals and native Texas wildlife. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Sunday: Fortlandia at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center filled the Family Garden with custom-designed forts made for imaginative play outdoors. ($12 to $18 · Mostly shaded)
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