Farm Morning, Climbing Afternoon (East)

Photo: Larry D. Moore / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Old-time Texas farm life in the morning, then burn off energy on the bouldering walls.

• East Austin
• Ages 5–12
• $$
• Best for: Ages 5–12

1. Morning · 9:30am–noon
   

   Photo: Larry D. Moore / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

   Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms

   A living history farm: animals, old homesteads and wide-open space.

   Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms

   Cost: Check the site for current admission and open days.

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2. Lunch
   

   Photo: Kerbey Lane Cafe (official website)

   Kerbey Lane Cafe – Mueller

   Kids' menu (pancakes, mac & cheese, quesadillas and chicken tenders, about $6.49). Kids eat free on Tuesdays with an adult entrée (kids 12 & under). Open 7am–10pm or later.

   Kerbey Lane Cafe – Mueller · 2200 Aldrich St, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78723

   Website
3. Afternoon · 2–4pm
   

   Photo: Bouldering Project (official site)

   Austin Bouldering Project – Springdale

   Bouldering (climbing without ropes) on padded floors.

   Austin Bouldering Project – Springdale

   Cost: Day pass (check site). Hours: Mon–Fri 6 AM–11 PM; Sat–Sun 8 AM–10 PM.

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Rainy day backup: Thinkery children's museum

Indoors and close by in Mueller. Hours: Tue–Sun 10 AM–5 PM; closed Mon (open Mon Nov 2, 2026).

Thinkery children's museumSee in the guide →

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