Monday, January 18

MLK FUN DAY Special at Main Event
Main Event
13301 N. US Hwy 183
Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78750
401-0000
When: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Family event info: Main Event is offering a MLK Fun Day special Includes "All You Can Play" (bowling, billiards, laser tag, glow golf, etc.) from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM for $15.95 (and says you also get a $5 funcard).

Wednesday, January 20

Girls School of Austin Open House
2007 McCall Rd
Austin, TX
478-7827
When: 10:00 AM

Family friendly event info: Visit classes, tour the school, etc. See site for further details. You can also find this and other local schools on our Schoolz page.

Thursday, January 21

Ranger in the Roughs
McKinney Roughs State Park
1884 State Hwy 71 W
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
303-5703, 800-766-5752 x8041
When: 7-8PM
Featured topic: Texas Hummingbirds

Family event info: Free for all ages. Bring the family, sit at our amphitheater under the night sky and learn about the native animals that inhabit the land in and around the Colorado River. Our wildlife instructor will focus on the natural history of and folklore about one animal each month. Program will be held indoors during inclement weather. No registration is required.

Friday, January 22

Special Viewing of "A Town Called Panic"
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (South)
1120 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78704
476-1320

Family friendly event info: A quirky little family film that has been thrilling adults and kids alike and with rave reviews from Cannes, Toronto, Fantastic Fest, and the recent AFI Film Festival. This is a special showing. Click here to view trailer.

Satuiday, January 23

Children's Event at Russell Collection
Russell Collection
1137 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78704
478-4440
When: 11 AM - Noon

Family friendly event info: Kids get opportunity to meet, greet and create with artist Alexandra Nechita. RSVP requested.

Sunday, January 24

Campfire Skate Night
8822 McCann Drive, Austin, TX 78757
349-2111
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Get information about Campfire™s programs, learn about joining a club, and meet people involved in Campfire.  Admission includes skate rental. Cost: $5

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(866) 977-6849
When: Shows at 2 PM & 4:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Puppetry and original music will bring to life these stories that have delighted generations for years. Tickets: $15

Wednesday, January 27

Khabele School Open House
801 Rio Grande
Austin, TX
480-8142
When: 6 - 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Don't miss a great opportunity to check out this college preparatory school. (You can find this school and others on our Schoolz page)

The Flaming Idiots
Zach Theatre
1510 Toomey Road
Austin, TX 78704
476-0541 X1
When: See site for schedule

Family friendly event info: This show filled with "outrageous crackerjack juggling and hilarious hijinx" is billed as "fun for all ages." Tickets start at $37. Shows scheduled Jan 28 - March 14. See site at link above for schedule/pricing details.  

Friday, January 29

The Flaming Idiots
Zach Theatre
1510 Toomey Road, Austin, TX 78704
476-0541 X1
When: See site for schedule

Family friendly event info: This show filled with "outrageous crackerjack juggling and hilarious hijinx" is billed as "fun for all ages." Tickets start at $37. Shows scheduled Jan 28 - March 14. See site at link above for schedule/pricing details.

Harlem Globe Trotters
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River Austin, TX
When: 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Get the whole family together for some great basketball hilarity. Tickets start @ $15.

Home and Garden Show (12th Annual Austin Spring)
Austin Convention Center
500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
When: 2 - 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Everything you could possibly want to know about home and garden under one large roof. Includes kids' activity area, live music, onsite pet adoptions, do-it-yourself and design seminars and more! Admission: 17+ - $7.50; 16 & under - Free; 65+  - $5.00 (All Weekend). See website home page to register for coupon for $1 Off.

Mathews Elementary Open House
906 West Lynn Street, Austin, TX 78703
When: Starts at 8:00 AM
841-1516

Family friendly event info: Open to the public. Did you know that Downtown Austin has a one-of-a-kind, award-winning, nationally recognized, international PUBLIC elementary School? Come to our Open House Tour for Prospective Families.

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Saturday, January 30

Air Fair: It’ll Blow You Away! Exhibit Opening
Austin Children’s Museum
201 Colorado Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-472-2499

Family friendly event info: Opening of new exhibit, "Air Fair: It'll Blow You Away. You can’t see it. You can’t always feel it – but air is at work all around us. It can be as soothing as a summer’s breeze or as deadly as a tornado. Visitors to Austin Children’s Museum will also find that air is a lot of fun to investigate in the new feature exhibit, Air Fair!Hover a ball, deliver a message across the Museum, make a real tornado and create music – all with the power of air! Children and adults will playfully discover the powers and properties of moving air by investigating over 15 hands-on components together. The exhibit will run through May 22, 2010.

The Flaming Idiots
Zach Theatre
1510 Toomey Road
Austin, TX 78704
476-0541 X1
When: See site for schedule

Family friendly event info: This show filled with "outrageous crackerjack juggling and hilarious hijinx" is billed as "fun for all ages." Tickets start at $37. Shows scheduled Jan 28 - March 14. See site at link above for schedule/pricing details.

Home and Garden Show (12th Annual Austin Spring)
Austin Convention Center
500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
When: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Family friendly event info: Everything you could possibly want to know about home and garden under one large roof. Includes kids' activity area, live music, onsite pet adoptions, do-it-yourself and design seminars and more! Admission: 17+ - $7.50; 16 & under - Free; 65+  - $5.00 (All Weekend). See website home page to register for coupon for $1 Off.

Summer Camp Fair by Austin Family
Palmer Event Center
900 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX
When: 10AM - 5 PM
733-0038

Family friendly event info: Free admission. Day camps, overnight camps, family camps, out-of-town camps will be represented. Includes prizes, food, entertainment and fun for everyone.

Sunday, January 31

The Flaming Idiots
Zach Theatre
1510 Toomey Road
Austin, TX 78704
476-0541 X1
When: See site for schedule

Family friendly event info: This show filled with "outrageous crackerjack juggling and hilarious hijinx" is billed as "fun for all ages." Tickets start at $37. Shows scheduled Jan 28 - March 14. See site at link above for schedule/pricing details.

Home and Garden Show (12th Annual Austin Spring)
Austin Convention Center
500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
When: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Family friendly event info: Everything you could possibly want to know about home and garden under one large roof. Includes kids' activity area, live music, onsite pet adoptions, do-it-yourself and design seminars and more! Admission: 17+ - $7.50; 16 & under - Free; 65+  - $5.00 (All Weekend). See website home page to register for coupon for $1 Off.

Throughtout February

The Flaming Idiots
Zach Theatre
1510 Toomey Road
Austin, TX 78704
476-0541 X1
When: See site for schedule

Family friendly event info: This show filled with "outrageous crackerjack juggling and hilarious hijinx" is billed as "fun for all ages." Tickets start at $37. Shows scheduled Jan 28 - March 14. See site at link above for schedule/pricing details. 

Saturday, February 6

Creative Kids, 6 - 10s - "Celebrate Spring"
Community Resource Center, 605 E. University Ave, Georgetown, TX. 
(512) 864-3008.
When: 2 - 4 PM

Kid friendly event info: A free arts & crafts event for children 6 - 10 years old. Led by Kacie Coahran, the children will make crafts related to Spring time and Valentine's Day.  Please pre-register to (512) 864-3008.

Daddy Daughter Dance
Clay Madsen Recreation Center
1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, TX‎
218-3220‎
When: 5:30 - 7:30 PM for girls age infant through 7 ; 8 - 10 PM for girls age 8 and up

Family friendly event info: Create a special and memorable experience with your daughter. Dress up, take pictures and dance the night away! Enjoy dancing to all types of music, a dance contest, refreshments, activities and professional photography onsite. $7/pp


Live Oak Elementary Winter Carnival
Live Oak Elementary
8607 Andersom Mill Rd
Austin, TX 78729
When: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Family friendly event info: Open to public. Bring the whole family for loads of fun. There will be games, inflatables, cake walk, book walk, stuffed animal walk, Pringle toss, soda toss, auction, etc. Proceeds benefit Live Oak PTA. Indoor activities. Click here for games and pricing details.

Sunday, February 7 - Celebrate the Super Bowl!!!

Make an Origami Valentine Event
Terra Toys
2438 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX
(512) 445-4489
When: 1 - 3 PM

Family friendly event info: The name says it all. Recommended for kids 8 and up, although states that kids 5 and up can probably manage with guidance of a parent or adult.

$5 Laser Tag SuperBowl Sunday Special
Blazer Tag Adventure Center
1701 W. Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
When: 11AM - 10 PM

Family friendly event info: Per their e-newsletter . ."that's right folks, kick off your Sunday with $5 laser tag games." 

Super Football Family FunDay at Main Event
Main Event
13301 N. US Hwy 183
Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78750
401-0000
When: 4-10 PM

Family event info: Special in honor of the Super Bowl includes bowling, billiards, laser tag and "All you can play" video games. Also mentions Tailgate party buffet (burger, hot dogs, bratwurst, chips, more). $19.95 for adults. $12.95 kids 12 and under.

Tuesday, February 9

Summer “Sneak Peek” Open House
The Goddard School of Cedar Park
1905 El Salido Parkway
Cedar Park, TX  78613
512-258-5292
When: 6:15 - 7:15 PM

Family friendly event info:   Come join the Goddard School staff and check out some of the things their Summer Program has to offer! Visitors will enjoy a LEGO Robotics workshop, arts and crafts, music and dancing, and fun science experiments.  Drawing for 1-week free of summer camp for anyone enrolling prior to 2/9 or attending the open house!

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SPRING BREAK IS March 15 - 19th!

NEED A SPRING BREAK CAMP?

Shoreline Christian Center's Music and Drama Camp

Shoreline Christian Center
15201 Burnet Rd,
Austin, TX 78728

A camp for children in grades 2nd-6th to teach music and drama skills. Kids enjoy devotions, singing, acting and a parents performance the last day.

Check out other businesses like this one
on our campz4spring page.

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VALENTINE'S LINKS

Interested in Homemade Valentine's?
Check out these links for some family friendly ideas:

Make something crafty with ideas from Disney @ http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/

This site has some cool links to homemade cards/ideas
the kids can print out and make their own.

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Friday, February 12 - Happy Valentine's Weekend!

Fairy Tale Night - Daddy/Daughter Dance
CHASCO Family YMCA
1812 N. Mays St., Round Rock, TX 78664
246-9622
When: 7-9:30 PM

Family friendly event info: On the Friday before Valentine's, all fathers have the opportunity to spend an enchanted evening with their little princesses at this first annual Fairy Tale Night – Daddy/Daughter Dance.  The event has a dress code of casual to semi-formal attire. Those attending will receive a special invitation prior to the event and on that evening enjoy a dessert buffet, dancing and music, more. See site for details or to register.

Valentine's Package that includes KIDS ONLY Valentine’s Party (pdf)
Lakeway Resort & Spa
101 Lakeway Drive, Austin, TX 78734.
When: 6 - 11 PM
(512) 261-7353 - Must call to reserve

Family friendly event info: Lakeway Resort & Spa have put together a great Valentine's package for families. While Mom and Dad enjoy a romantic dinner out, Champions Day Camp will provide entertainment for children age four and up the weekend of Valentine’s from 6pm-11pm at the KIDS ONLY Valentine’s party. Kids will stay entertained with a cupcake walk, BINGO, special Valentine’s crafts and science experiments. RSVP is required to ensure that you have a quiet evening to yourself (512) 261-7353. Click here (pdf) for menu, prices and details.

Saturday, February 13 - Happy Valentine's Weekend!

Valentine's Fireside Overnighter
Camp Twin Lakes (adjacent to the Twin Lakes Family YMCA)
204 E. Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX  78613
250-9622
When: 6:30 PM, Feb 13 - 10 AM, Feb 14

Family friendly event info: While kids get a fun-filled evening of camp activities, food and more, parents score an evening to themselves to celebrate Valentine’s Day! All the excitement begins on Saturday, Feb. 13 @ 6:30 PM and runs through Sunday, Feb. 14 at 10 AM.

Valentine's Package that includes KIDS ONLY Valentine’s Party (pdf)
Lakeway Resort & Spa
101 Lakeway Drive, Austin, TX 78734.
When: 6 - 11 PM
(512) 261-7353 - Must call to reserve

Family friendly event info: Lakeway Resort & Spa have put together a great Valentine's package for families. While Mom and Dad enjoy a romantic dinner out, Champions Day Camp will provide entertainment for children age four and up the weekend of Valentine’s from 6pm-11pm at the KIDS ONLY Valentine’s party. Kids will stay entertained with a cupcake walk, BINGO, special Valentine’s crafts and science experiments. RSVP is required to ensure that you have a quiet evening to yourself (512) 261-7353. Click here (pdf) for menu, prices and details.

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Sunday, February 14

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Valentine Love Jump
Pump It Up
3918 Gattis School Road, Ste 100, Round Rock, TX 78664
252-7019
When: 5:30 - 8 PM

Family friendy event info: Enjoy your special Valentine dinner while your kids are having great time at PIU! Includes special vaentine's craft, pizza and soda, and a great time at Pump It Up. $16.95/per child. Space is limited. Register now.

Valentine's Package includes KIDS ONLY Valentine’s Party (pdf)
Lakeway Resort & Spa
101 Lakeway Drive, Austin, TX 78734.
When: 6 - 11 PM
(512) 261-7353 - Must call to reserve

Family friendly event info: Lakeway Resort & Spa have put together a great Valentine's package for families. While Mom and Dad enjoy a romantic dinner out, Champions Day Camp will provide entertainment for children age four and up the weekend of Valentine’s from 6pm-11pm at the KIDS ONLY Valentine’s party. Kids will stay entertained with a cupcake walk, BINGO, special Valentine’s crafts and science experiments. RSVP is required to ensure that you have a quiet evening to yourself (512) 261-7353. Click here (pdf) for menu, prices and details.

Monday, February 15 - Happy President's Day!

President's Day Special at Main Event
Main Event
13301 N. US Hwy 183
Bldg. A
Austin, TX 78750
401-0000
When: 10 AM - 3:30 PM

Family event info: Main Event is offering a President's Day Fun Day special. Includes "All You Can Play" (bowling, billiards, laser tag, glow golf, etc.) from 10 AM - 3:30 PM for $15.95.

Friday, February 19

Sesame Street Live
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River Austin, TX
When: 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the kids to a show with all their favorite Sesame Street characters. Tickets start @ $13.

Saturday, February 20

Austin Final Mile - Marathon Kids
AISD's Tony Burger Center
3200 Jones Rd
Austin, TX 78745
When: 9 AM for AISD, 11 AM for all others

Family friendly event info: Central Texas area K-5th grade school children and parents will celebrate the completion of 26.2 miles!  The children have been running/walking a marathon in increments of ¼ to ½ mile at a time over six months, and coloring in their Marathon Kids Running Logs©.  They have also been challenged to eat 26.2 days a month of 5-a-day fruits and veggies. Together in a free, glorious, ceremonial Final Mile Celebration, they will receive a shiny medal and celebrate their victory!

Chinatown Center Chinese New Year
Chinatown Center
10901 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78753
When: Noon - 4PM (see site for schedule)
380-9688

Admission is FREE for all the shows but some activities will have their own fees so please bring cash to enjoy all the kids area activities and delicious food vendors.  All restaurants will be open for normal business that day.  Come early and carpool as parking will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Creative Kids, 3 - 5s - "Celebrate Spring"
Community Resource Center, 605 E. University Ave, Georgetown, TX 
512-864-3008
When: 2 - 3:30 PM

Kid friendly event info:a free arts & crafts event for children 3 - 5 years old.  Led by Kacie Coahran, the children will make crafts related to Spring time.  Please pre-register to (512) 864-3008.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
The University of Texas at Austin
Engineering Complex, Austin, TX  78712
471-5650
When: 2-5 PM

Family friendly event info: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day is a free, fun event for girls in grades 1-8 celebrated during National Engineers Week. Families and educators are encouraged to join their students at The University of Texas at Austin for an afternoon of engineering fun. Pre-registration is REQUIRED.

Sesame Street Live
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River Austin, TX
When: Shows at 10 AM & 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the kids to a show with all their favorite Sesame Street characters. Tickets start @ $13.

Sunday, February 21

Chinatown Center Chinese New Year
Chinatown Center
10901 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78753
When: 11 AM - 4 PM (see site for schedule)
380-9688

Admission is FREE for all the shows but some activities will have their own fees so please bring cash to enjoy all the kids area activities and delicious food vendors.  All restaurants will be open for normal business that day.  Come early and carpool as parking will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Sesame Street Live
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River Austin, TX
When: Shows at 1 PM & 4:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the kids to a show with all their favorite Sesame Street characters. Tickets start @ $13.

Wednesday, February 24

Lemonade Day KickOff Event
Austin Children’s Museum
201 Colorado Street
Austin, Texas 78701
512-472-2499

Family friendly event info: Join the staff at Austin Children's Museum for a kickoff party on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 5-8pm. They'll be taking registrations and Spike from the Round Rock Express will also be on hand giving out free ballgame tickets.

Toddler Time
Community Resource Center, 605 E. University Ave, Georgetown, TX. 
(512) 864-3008.
When: 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Kid friendly event info: This is a free event for children 9 - 36 months old and their parent/caregiver. This is an hour of unstructured play, sensory activities, song time, and a sharing time for parents. The parent remains with the child for interactive play. Please pre-register to (512) 864-3008.

Saturday, February 27

Run for the Blubonnets 5K (4th Annual)
Fisherman's Park
1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, TX  78602
When: 1K @ 8:30 AM, Adult 5K @ 9 AM

Family friendly event info: The kids 1K begins at 8:30 a.m., all kids running will receive a medal. The adult 5K begins at 9:00 a.m. Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female in the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 plus. All entries are also automatically entered into a grand prize drawing. All proceeds benefit Bluebonnet Elementary School activities.

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds
1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin)
888-695-0888
When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: Opening day. This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a "Once Upon A Time" area for the "wee" ones. Open weekends thru Apr 4. See site for schedule/details.

Sunday, February 28

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds
1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin)
888-695-0888
When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: Opening day. This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a "Once Upon A Time" area for the "wee" ones. Open weekends thru Apr 4. See site for schedule/details.

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Go to our Spring Eventz Page

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