Playgrounds
30 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Emerald Springs Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Bedford Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Rivery Park1.5 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Georgetown with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Georgetown, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Central Texas Art and Framing GalleryArts crafts and hobby store
- Inspiration Glass StudioArts crafts and hobby store
- Trojan Horse ForgeHobby shop
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Georgetown Public Library402 W 8Th St
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Georgetown Lake1 mi west
- Cedar Breaks Park2 mi west
- Russell Park4 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Georgetown Lake1 mi west
- Jim Hogg Park3 mi northwest
- Russell Park4 mi west
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
How to spend a day in Georgetown
The state tourism office suggests a day of coffee, downtown murals, shops around the square, Blue Hole Park and a local winery. A Short shared by Travel Texas.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
Inside Inner Space Cavern
A short walk through the lit passages of Inner Space Cavern, the show cave beside I-35 in Georgetown. A Short shared by Hubert Campbell Travels.
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What is there to do in Georgetown with kids?
Playgrounds (30), Indoor fun (4), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (17), Wildlife and nature (24). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Georgetown for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Georgetown when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.