2026 Austin Children's Festival

We are excited to invite you to this FREE family event packed with fun activities and a chance to find summer camps & family resources. Register now for unlimited fun in the Fun Zone, Character visits with Bluey, Chase & Stitch, a super bouncy bounce park, a candy hunt, carnival games and tons of other activities! Sign up early as this event will sell out!

• 1st 500 Meet & Greet with Bluey, Chase, and Stitch! (FREE sticker for first 500 kids & special picture area!)
• Bounce Park & Tunnel Zone – Register for your Unlimited Wristband to the fun!
• Fun Activities – Get Activity Tickets – 8 Carnival Games – win prizes OR Night Laser Tag!
• Balloon Artist | Face Painting | Free Treats
• Candy Hunt – Glow in the Dark - 1st of the year – Candy & Prizes!
• Costume Contest – Dress up in your favorite costume to win prizes!
• Fun Games & Contests – Family Bingo, Let’s Make Deal Game Show, limbo contest, hula hoop contest, character coloring contest – win prizes!
• Stage Entertainment – Magician Performance, Dance, Music & More
• Summer Camps & Child Care – Find your summer camp or care options before they sell out
• Food & Treat Trucks, Local Area Businesses, Shopping & Find Care, Education, Fitness, Health, Classes, family resources!

Event is indoors & outdoors. All admissions include access to the vendor fair, performances, giveaways, and more!

• Early Entry (5PM - 6PM)
• VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family)
• FUN Pass – Includes:

>>Special Activities: Character Meet & Greet (5:30 - 7:50PM – Bluey, Chase, Stitch) | Stage Contest – Costume Contest (6:10) Limbo & Hula Hoop Contest (6:25 Main Stage) | Family Bingo (6:40) | Let’s Make a Deal Game Show (7PM) | Character Coloring Contest – (Coloring time: 5:05–6:25PM - Awards: 6:25PM Prizes for All + Plus 1st -3rd Special prizes).

>>CANDY Hunt GLOW in the Dark - 7:20PM - 3 different candy hunts; 4 & under, 5–8-year-olds, 9–12-year-olds)

>>Fun Games at Vendor Booths – Win Prizes! Lucky Coin Game (win pirate treasure!) | Lollipop Game (win suckers!) / Duck Matching Game (Pick 2 ducks to win a various prizes) / Mystery Prize Wheel (Spin the wheel to win 1 of 8 awesome prizes) / Bubble-Bubble Gum Game (Win bubbles, blow pops, bubble gum!)

• General Entry (6PM - 8PM)
• FUN Pass (See Above)
• Or $2/person at the door

• Early Entry (5PM - 6PM)
• 5 Avtivity Tickets: Used for Laser Tag OR Carnival Games (Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Chicken Flipper – all are 1-2 tickets)
• FUN Pass (See Above)
• Unlimited Bounce Park & Tunnel Zone (All Day)
• VIP Goodie Bag (1 per family)

• Includes all items in Everything Pass (See Above)
• Early Visit with Bluey (5-5:30PM)
• Private Candy Hunt (5:45PM)!
• PICK EITHER ($20 Value!):

o Bubble Wand (Many Styles - See options: CLICK HERE OR

o Holiday Light Up Knitted Hat or Holiday Gloves: Hat or Winter

Gloves: Pick 1 of 21 Styles! (Subject to Availability) CLICK HERE

(1) Unlimited Fun Zone Pass

– $6 pre-reg / $8 at event

- Includes Bounce Park & Fun Tunnel Zone!

(2) Carnival / Activity Tickets

– 3 for $6 (games 1–2 tickets each) / $8 at event

- FUN ACTIVITIES (2 Tickets) – Lazer Tag

- CARNIVAL GAMES (1-2 Tickets) - Tin Can Game, Nerf Gun Shooting Gallery, Frog Flipper, Giant Prize Wheel, Going Fishing, Racing Pigs, Chicken Flipper – Win Great Prizes!

(3) Bubble Wand $10 (SEE OPTIONS: CLICK HERE )

(4) Holiday Light Up Knitted Hat $8 (SEE 17 DIFFERENT STYLES: CLICK HERE )

(5) Holiday Gloves $5 (SEE 4 DIFFERENT STYLES: CLICK HERE )

(Contact Greg Yoakam at greg@kidslinked.com)

Register Now and invite your friends – don’t miss the biggest family party of the Spring!

• Kids Meal Coupons
• Special Passes to Activity Centers
• Plus, more surprises!

• 5PM: DIAMOND – EVERYTHING PASS – ULTIMATE PASS - ENTRY OPENS!
• 5PM: Bluey Visit Starts (Ultimate Pass Only)
• 5:05PM: Bounce Park, Laser Tag, Tunnel Zone and Carnival Games Open!
• 5:30PM: Bluey Visit Starts - ALL
• 5:45PM: Ultimate Pass Candy Hunt Only
• 5:45PM: Magician (Main Stage)
• 6:00 PM GOLD/General ENTRY OPENS
• 6:00PM – 6:50PM: Chase Meet & Greet Starts
• 6:10PM: Costume Contests! (Main Stage)
• 6:25PM: Hula Hoop & Limbo Contests! (Main Stage)
• 6:30PM: Coloring Contest – AWARDS (Coloring Area)
• 6:40PM: Family Bingo (Main Stage)
• 7:00PM: Let’s Make a Deal Gameshow (Main Stage)
• 7:00PM – 7:50PM: Stitch Meet & Greet Starts
• 7:15PM: Magician (Main Stage)
• 7:20PM: CANDY HUNT – 4 & under, 5-8-, and 9–12-year-olds (Candy Zone)
• 7:50PM: Character Visit ENDS
• 8:00PM: Event Ends - Thanks for coming!

1. Click "Register" online

2. Choose your admission level + any add-ons

3. Arrive at the event on time (check-in by name)

4. Head to the KidsLinked Booth (near the front main entrance inside the building)

5. Let the fun begin!