***EVERY MONDAY***

Baby Bloomers Program
Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado St.
Austin TX, 78701
472-2499
When: 9AM - Noon
Event activity: For kids 3 and under ONLY. Toddler Storytime @ 9:30AM, Sing-a-long @ 10:30am, Little Explorer's Lab @ 11:00AM . $4 per parent/child (members) $8 per parent/child (non-members). Museum admission is included.

Storytime Program for 3 to 6 year olds
Robert G. and Helen Griffith Library
Children's Dept.
216 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
Barbara at 218-7012
About: 7 p.m. Monday, 30-minute session including books, fingerplays, songs, and/or a short film

Open Gym Play at Olympic Hills Gymnastics
Olympic Hills Gymnastics
222 Park 35 Cove N
Buda, TX 78610
295-3073
When: 10-11:30AM

Activity: Open gym play for Parents and Tots every Monday from 10 - 11:30AM for kids 5 and under.

***EVERY THURSDAY***

Central Market (Westgate) Live Music
4477 South Lamar
Austin, TX
899-4300
When: 6:30-9 PM
Event activity: Have dinner at Central Market and enjoy an evening of great live music -- no cover charge.

Georgetown Farmers Market
400 block Austin Avenue
Georgetown, TX
281-3699
Activity: 3:30 PM-6 PM

Farmers market available through November.

Storytime Program for 3 to 6 year olds
Robert G. and Helen Griffith Library
Children's Dept.
216 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
Barbara at 218-7012
Activity: 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM, 30-minute session including books, fingerplays, songs, and/or a short film

Thursday Noonday Concerts
Central Presbyterian Church
200 E. 8th St (8th & Brazos)
Austin TX 78701
472-2445
When: Noon
Event Activity: Free concert. $5 light lunch available following performance with lunch reservation.

Unplugged at the Grove
Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
When: 7PM
474-9991

Weather permitting, free live music presented by 107.1 KGSR under the stars on Shady Grove's tree-shaded patio. Come early if you hope to find a table OR seat. Food and beverages avalable for purchase. (last show is Sept 11)

***FIRST THURSDAY (of month)***

First Thursday @ SoCo
South Congress Drive between Riverside and Live Oak St
Austin, TX
No phone # provided
Activity/Event: 6-10 PM, verified to be "kid-friendly" -- shopping at boutiques, specialty stores or unique shops; street vendors; musicians; street performers; dining, Participating merchants stay open later than usual hours so that everyone can share in the unique Austin vibe. Great people-watching! Note: neighborhood requests that you not drive/park your car in neighborhoods. Instead biking (with valet bike parking at JO's) or catching a dillo (free rides every 10 minutes) from the front of Your Living Room store is encouraged.

***EVERY TUESDAY***

Baby Day at Alamo Drafthouse - Lakecreek
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
13729 Research Blvd,
Austin, Tx 78750
219-5408 or 219-8135
Event activity: Baby Day is applicable for first showing of any films on Tuesday afternoons only (special festival screenings are excluded). Infants are welcome to these shows for free. Alamo keeps the lights up a bit, and the sound down a bit for these special showings.

Baby Day at Alamo Drafthouse - Lamar
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
1120 South Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78704
476-1320
Event activity: Baby Day is applicable for regular shows that start before 2:05pm, Tuesday afternoons only (special festival screenings are excluded). Infants are welcome to these shows for free. Alamo keeps the lights up a bit, and the sound down a bit for these special showings.

Baby Day at Alamo Drafthouse - Village
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2700 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
476-1320
Event activity: Baby Day is applicable for regular shows that start before 2:05pm, Tuesday and Friday afternoons (special festival screenings are excluded). Infants are welcome to these shows for free. Alamo keeps the lights up a bit, and the sound down a bit for these special showings.

Kids Movie Night
Freddie's Place
1703 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
445-9197
When: 6:30 PM

Enjoy an entertaining kids movie every Tuesday while enjoying a great meal at Freddie's. See site for movie schedule. (Bonus: Freddie's also has a playscape)

Preschool Storytime
Hampton Branch Library at Oak Hill
About: 11 AM, for kids 3-5. 30-minute program may include stories, films or art activities.

Preschool Storytime
Milwood Branch Library
12500 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX 78727
339-2355
About: 11 AM, for kids 3-5. 30-minute program may include stories, films or art activities.

Preschool Storytime
North Village Branch Library
2139 W. Anderson Ln. Austin, TX 78757
458-2239
About: 11 AM, for kids 3-5. 30-minute program may include stories, films or art activities.

Preschool Storytime
Pleasant Hill Branch Library
211 E. William Cannon Dr., Austin,TX 78745
974-3940
About: 11 AM, for kids 3-5. 30-minute program may include stories, films or art activities.

Snack Attack by Central Market
Central Market
Mezanine
4001 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX
458-3068
When: 4-5PM
For kids age 5-12 yrs. Free. Make a fun snack at Central Market. Must be accompanied by a parent. No reservations necessary

Waterloo Icehouse - Performance by Nate, the Great!

9600 Escarpment Blvd
Austin TX 78749
301-1007
When: 6-8:30 PM
Event activity: A balloon artist extraordinaire, Nate the Great entertains Waterloo clientele every Tuesday, while they enjoy a great meal.

***EVERY THIRD TUESDAY (of month)***

Pajama Storytime
Spicewood Springs Branch Library
8637 Spicewood Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78759
974-3800
When: 7PM
Activity: Children may snuggle their favorite stuffed animal or blanket as they listen to bedtime stories, lullabies, and other selections that will prepare them for sweet dreams. 15-30 minute program.

*** EVERY FRIDAY***

Baby Day at Alamo Drafthouse - Village
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
2700 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
476-1320
Event activity: Baby Day is applicable for regular shows that start before 2:05pm, Tuesday and Friday afternoons (special festival screenings are excluded). Infants are welcome to these shows for free. Alamo keeps the lights up a bit, and the sound down a bit for these special showings.

Central Market Live Music
4001 North Lamar
Austin, TX
206-1000
When: 6:30-9 PM
Event activity: Have dinner at Central Market and enjoy an evening of great live music -- no cover charge.

Live From the Plaza - RETURNS Sept 26
Austin City Hall
301 W. Second St.
Austin, TX
When: Noon - 1PM
974-9310

Event activity & info: Free concert series hosted by the City of Austin. Promotes the cultural sector and the artistic excellence and cultural diversity of Austin musicians. Each week a local food vendor will be on the plaza offering a $6 lunch special. The concerts are held every Friday from March 14 to June 13 and September 26 to December 12. Free parking available at City Hall parking garage.

Parents Night Out
Game On
16708 Picadilly ct ste 106,
Round Rock, TX 78664
251-4263
When: 7-10PM
Event activity/info: For kids 8-14. $10. Features exergaming - a combination of video games with the exercise kids need.

Playnastics
J&R Gymnastics
211 S Stage Coach Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-392-9882
When: 10-11:30AM  

Open gym every Friday from 10 - 11:30AM for kids 5 and under.

***FIRST FRIDAY (of month)***

Free Family-Friendly Live Music
Gateway Church
7104 McNeil Dr.
Austin, TX
837-2162
Activity: Free family-friendly live music by local artists, 7 PM. Refreshments available from Gateway Cafe.

Children's Storytimes
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church St.,
Bastrop, TX 78602
321-5441
Activity: 10:30 AM, Pre-school and elementary level stories and activities.

First Friday
Downtown Georgetown
When: 6-8 PM
Event activity: evening of dining, artist reception, music, shopping, more while enjoying beautiful downtown Georgetown scenery.

Parents Night Out
Goin' Bananas Playnasium
11600 Manchaca
Austin, TX 78748
291-8656
When: 6:30pm-9:30pm
By Reservation Only. $25 per child additional siblings $15. Let the kids play while you enjoy an evening out! Pizza and drinks (water or juice) will be served. For kids ages 2-8.

***EVERY FOURTH FRIDAY ***

East End's Fourth Friday
East 11th Street
(from Branch to Navasota)
Austin, TX
345-8300
When:5-11 PM
Bring the family and take a stroll. Free until 8 PM. Kid's Corner and creation station open from 6-8PM at Kenny Dorham's Backyard, 1101 E. 11th St. Free pizza while supplies last. Activities include face painting, arts & crafts, moonwalks, balloon animals, more.

The Artist's Market
covered deck at Mother Egan's Irish Pub
715 West 6th Street
Austin, TX
535-5761
About: 10AM-6PM, a festive outdoor art fair held every weekend, featuring a variety of work by independent artists from Austin and Central Texas. Free admission. Live music. Kid-friendly and dog-friendly - bring the whole family!

Central Market Live Music
4001 North Lamar
Austin, TX
206-1000
When: 6:30-9 PM
Event activity: Have dinner at Central Market and enjoy an evening of great live music -- no cover charge.

Downtown Austin Farmers Market
Republic Square Park at 4th and Guadalupe
236-0074
About: 9 AM-1 PM, a growers-only market -- an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. Chef's demos, children's activities, and live local musicians.

Free Crafts for Kids
Lakeshore Learning Store
9828 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX
241-2885
When: 11AM - 3PM

Features a weekly fun craft activity for kids 3 and up, with a new craft each Saturday.

Giant Chess In Wooldridge Park
Location: The park occupies the block between the Travis County Courthouse and the Austin Public Library. It's bounded by 9th & 10th, and by Guadalupe & San Antonio.
When: 12:30 - 3:30PM

For kids of all ages. Come out and participate or watch a battle from the sidelines. Features giant chess set.

The Knack Saturdays
(by Michaels Arts & Crafts Kids Club)
All Michaels Arts & Crafts locations
3201 Bee Cave Rd, Austin - 328-6142
10225 Research Blvd #2000, Austin - 795-8573
12770 Shops Pkwy, Austin - 263-8543
3021 S I H 35, Round Rock - 388-5666
5601 Brodie Ln, Sunset Valley - 899-2800
1013 W University Ave, Georgetown - 863-2773
About: Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join 30 minute sessions at 10am, 10:30am, 11am and 11:30am Cost includes supplies: $5

Sunset Valley Farmers Market
Toney Burger Center
3200 Jones Road
Austin, TX
280-1976
Activity: 9am - 1pm, fresh foods, live entertainment, kids activities, more

***EVERY FIRST SATURDAY (of month) ***

"How-To Clinics" for kids age 5-12
The Home Depot
(available in various locations -- click link above to find location nearest you)
338-1001
About: Free "How-to clinics" for kids age 5-12. See site for times at your location. See our blog on this kid's activity.

Kyle Market Days and Farmers Market
Front Street
(between Kyle City Hall and the Historic Train Depot)
Kyle, TX
Activity info: Free admission. Live music and artists, craftsmen and farmer's booths through November

Walk on the Wild Side!
McKinney Roughs' State Park
1884 State Hwy 71 West
Cedar Creek, TX 78612
When: 10AM - 12PM
512-303-5073

During Fall/Winter schedule, every Saturday until February. FREE. Recommended for adults and children ages 8 and up. Enjoy an interpretive hike with a park naturalist that tells the story of the Colorado River and how the river influences animal, plant and human life along its banks. Each monthly walk focuses on a different aspect of the river’s story. Pack a picnic lunch and make a day out of it. Pre-registration is required. Hike limited to the first 20 participants. Clubs or groups of more than five should schedule a private hike.

Little Lounge Lizards Dance Club Party

Momo's
618 W. 6th St.
Austin, TX
When: 12:30 - 3:30PM
512-291-0714

$12 admission. A unique dance club party for kids ages 10 and under (and their adults). The event is held in a popular Austin nightclub. The experience includes a DJ that spins hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's on up! Fun alternative family outing.

**EVERY SECOND SATURDAY (of month) **

Bright Leaf Nature Hike
Bright Leaf
(located N of Camp Mabry, between Mopac and 360 and between 2222 and Crestway Drive)
Austin, TX
When: 9AM (thru April) then 8:30AM (May-Oct)
459-7269

Free. Open to everyone. Hikes are about 4 miles long and last approx 2 1/2 hours. Meet at the parking lot off 2222 and Creek Mountain Road. Dress for the weather & bring a water bottle. For shorter hikes or hikes on other days, please call the park at 459-7269.

Family Saturdays at AMOA
Austin Museum of Art - Downtown
823 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX
When: 12-4PM
495-9224

Event activity and info: $7 per family or $5 per member family. Featues fun interactive art projects for families. See site for details on specific dates (as location and times sometimes vary for special events).

Georgetown Market Days
The Georgetown Square
Georgetown, TX
868-8675
About: 9 AM-3 PM, the Square comes alive with over 90 booths featuring handmade arts & crafts, jewelry, unique clothing, woodcrafts, ironworks, festive foods, antiques & collectibles, stained glass, entertainment.

Kids Monthly Night Out at My First Gym
(under Special Events)
High Tech Dr
Georgetown, TX
868-8687
When: 6:30 - 10:30PM
Event activity and info: kids get away for a night of fun and excitement.

***EVERY THIRD SATURDAY (of month) ***

Super Saturdays
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church St.,
Bastrop, TX 78602
321-5441
About: 11 AM, Books, crafts and special programs for the whole family.

***EVERY LAST SATURDAY (of month) ***

Saturday Morning Kids Club
Alamo Drafthouse -- South Lamar
1120 S. Lamar
Austin, TX
476-1320
About: Noon (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome

Austin Farmers Market @ The Triangle
Triangle Park, 4600 Guadalupe (46th Street at Triangle Avenue -- between Lamar and Guadalupe)
236-0074
About: 4-8 PM, Second MARKET (an expansion of the Downtown Austin Farmers Market (see Saturday)) -- a growers-only market offering an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants.

Central Market (Westgate) Live Music
4477 South Lamar
Austin, TX
899-4300
When: 6:30-9 PM
Event activity: Have dinner at Central Market and enjoy an evening of great live music -- no cover charge.

Children's Storytimes
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church St.,
Bastrop, TX 78602
321-5441
About: 10:30 AM, Pre-school and elementary level stories and activities.

Community Night
Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado St.
Austin TX, 78701
472-2499
When: 5-8 PM
Event activity: Enjoy exhibits, storytime, hands-on activities. Special performances are held throughout the year. Suggested donation of $1

Storytime Program for 3 to 6 year olds
Robert G. and Helen Griffith Library
Children's Dept.
216 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
Barbara at 218-7012
About: 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM, 30-minute session including books, fingerplays, songs, and/or a short film

Waterloo Icehouse - Performance by Nate, the Great!

6230 N Cap of Texas Highway
Austin TX, 78701
418-9700
When: 6-8:30 PM
Event activity: A balloon artist extraordinaire, Nate the Great entertains Waterloo clientele every Wednesday, while they enjoy a great meal.

***EVERY SUNDAY***

Central Market Live Music
4001 North Lamar
Austin, TX
206-1000
When: 12:30-3 PM
Event activity: Have lunch at Central Market and enjoy an afternoon with great live music -- no additional charge.

Central Market (Westgate) Live Music
4477 South Lamar
Austin, TX
899-4300
When: 12:30-3 PM
Event activity: Have lunch at Central Market and enjoy an afternoon with great live music -- no additional charge.

Comedy Improv for Kids
Hideout Theater
617 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX
When: 2PM
971-3311

Fun for the whole family. Comedy improv that's zany enough for kids! Show: Fairly Silly Fairy Tales thru Sept 21. Tickets $5.

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park
Hartman Concert Park
(n the grounds of the Long Center for the Performing Arts)
701 W. Riverside Dr.
Austin, TX
206-1000
When: 7:30 PM
Event activity: Each Sunday from June 1 - August 24 (except July 6th) a different ensemble of the Austin Symphony will be featured at the new Hartman Concert Park located on the grounds of the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Performances include music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a family outing. Sorry, no alcohol is allowed at these events.

Ruta Maya Coffee House and Organic Coffee Importing -- Free Kids Show
3601 S Congress Ave
Suite D-200
Austin, TX 78704
707-9637
Event activity: Free Kids show every Sunday at 10AM.

***EVERY SECOND SUNDAY (of month)***

Bright Leaf Nature Hike
Bright Leaf
(located N of Camp Mabry, between Mopac and 360 and between 2222 and Crestway Drive)
Austin, TX
When: 9AM (thru April) then 8:30AM (May-Oct)
459-7269

Free. Open to everyone. Hikes are about 4 miles long and last approx 2 1/2 hours. Meet at the parking lot off 2222 and Creek Mountain Road. Dress for the weather & bring a water bottle. For shorter hikes or hikes on other days, please call the park at 459-7269.

Main Street Artisan Stroll -- Round Rock
Historic Downtown
Round Rock E. Main Street,
Round Rock, TX
535.5761
About: 10 AM-5 PM, a free, family-friendly event that promises local artisans, plenty of food, fun and shopping for everyone each month, all in historic downtown Round Rock. Talented artists, musicians and performers fill the sidewalks each month.

***EVERY LAST SUNDAY (of month)***

Kid Kart Afternoon
Iron Rock Raceway
10320 Hotel Drive
ABIA Building 7390
Austin, TX 78719
530-7223
Event info/activity: During kid kart afternoon, only the participants are allowed on the track - no adults! The pricing is $75 per child if you are renting a kart, and $30 if you have your own kart. The age range is 5-12 years. Participants must have gone through kid/cadet training before participating in Kid Kart Afternoon. Lessons can be scheduled Tuesday - Friday from 10am to 6pm.

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