SpringEventz - Kids Austin area and Family Friendly Spring events in and around Austin, TX area including Round Rock, Kyle, Buda, more

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Welcome to KidzAustin's Spring Eventz -- helping you find all those fun and kid friendly Spring events that the beautiful Austin area has to offer. Lists include shows, events, Easter egg hunts, school fundraisers, festivals, carnivals and more! We'll be updating the page as we find out about new Spring events, so check back often. Please note: The events listed below are created by each local establishment and are subject to change without notice. KidzAustin.com is not affiliated with any of these businesses. Please contact the establishment listed below with any questions, for details, or to verify event times and costs. The information provided below is free-of-charge to the public. While we strive to provide you the latest information, KidzAustin.com is not responsible nor liable for any of these events nor any changes to the information provided below.
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March 1 - MAY 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 2 Texas Longhorns Open Practice LOCATION CHANGED TO: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Red McCombs Red Zone Austin, TX When: 3:30 PM, Gates 14 and 16 open at 2:30 PM Spring family friendly event info: Horns’ first practice in pads on Tuesday, March 2, as well as the first workout following the High School Coaches clinic, on Monday, March 8 (also in pads), will be open to the public. Friday, March 5 Fairytale Threads Spring Consignment Event Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX (at the intersection of Hwy 79 & Harrell Pkwy) When: Friday from 10 AM-9 PM and Saturday March 6th from 9 AM-4 PM. Family friendly event info: Don't miss this great kids' consignment event. Any item marked "reduce" will be 1/2 price on Saturday! Fairytale Threads is proud to support the Round Rock Area Serving Center. They do so much to help our neighbors in need. Help support them by bringing a canned food item to donate at the door, donate your change at the register, or take a chance in the raffle for the new Step 2 kitchen! Raffle tickets are just $1 each. Proceeds go to the Round Rock Area Serving Center. Nature Nights at Wilflower Center LBJ Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739 When: 6 - 9 PM 232-0100 Spring Family friendly event info: Tonight's theme is Hill Country Astronomy.This event is part of a special series of evening programs designed to share the wonders of nature in Central Texas. Each program will explore new topics and features a habitat hike, thematic crafts, and activities galore! Saturday, March 6 Camp Fire USA Balcones Council Celebrates 100 Years Walnut Creek Park Pavilion, 12138 N Lamar, Austin, TX When: 9 AM tree planting Family friendly Spring event info: The Balcones Council of Camp Fire USA, which serves families in 10 central Texas counties, is commemorating 100 years of Camp Fire by planting 100 trees in Central Texas! With support from TreeFolks, City of Austin and Keep Austin Beautiful, the event will be filled with a variety of activities for youth and includes special appearances by Smokey the Bear and Woodsy owl. Tree planting begins at 9:00 a.m.Refreshments will be provided. The event is community-wide open to everyone currently involved in Camp Fire, our esteemed alumni across Central Texas and the interested public. Daffodil Festival Allen R. Baca Center 301 W. Bagdad Avenue, Bldg #2 Round Rock, TX When: 9 AM - 4 PM Festival admission is free. Activities include free concerts & live entertainment, free children’s games and prizes, a raffle and live auction, food booths offering festival treats, and an array of artists, boutiques, jewelers, craftsmen, and service providers on hand to share their talents. Explore UT University of Texas Campus Austin, TX 471-7753 When: 11 AM - 5 PM Family friendly event info: Free. 400 activities across the campus allow visitors to experience the vast world of discovery offered by the University of Texas at Austin. Fun for all ages. See site for schedule of activities. Fairytale Threads Spring Consignment Event Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX (at the intersection of Hwy 79 & Harrell Pkwy) When: Friday from 10 AM-9 PM and Saturday March 6th from 9 AM-4 PM. Family friendly event info: Don't miss this great kids' consignment event. Any item marked "reduce" will be 1/2 price on Saturday! Fairytale Threads is proud to support the Round Rock Area Serving Center. They do so much to help our neighbors in need. We invite you to help us support them by bringing a canned food item to donate at the door, donate your change at the register, or take a chance in the raffle for the new Step 2 kitchen! Raffle tickets are just $1 each. All proceeds will go directly to the Round Rock Area Serving Center. 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: 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. Underwater Adventures Carnival Ronald Reagan Elementary, 1700 E. Park St, Cedar Park, TX 78613 When: 11 AM - 3 PM Angela Meek @ 512-255-0466 Spring family friendlly event info: Family fun -- carnival open to public. Food, games, petting zoo, live band, train, and more! No admission fee. Food/game tickets are 4 for $1. Sunday, March 7 "Speak Up for Kids" CASA 5K Tanger Outlet Center (IH-35, Exit 200) 4015 IH-35 S, San Marcos, TX 78666 When: The Kids 1K Fun Run @ 7:15 AM; the Competitive 5K & 5K Fun Run @ 7:30 AM Spring Family Friendly Event info: The “Speak Up For Kids” CASA 5K is a statewide event that travels to over 15 cities throughout the year in order to raise awareness and funds for the fight against child abuse. This year, our events include a Competitive 5K, a 5K Fun Run and a 1K Kids Fun Run. See site for details. 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: 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. Twin Lakes Family YMCA Trailsetter 5K Twin Lakes YMCA 204 E Little Elm Trl, Cedar Park, TX When: Kids Fun Run @ 8 AM; 5K @ 8:30 AM 250-9622 Spring Family friendly event info: Open to all ages, both walkers and runners. Starts at Twin Lakes and follows Brushy Creek trail to Brushy Creek. See site for registration info. Zilker Park Kite Festival - POSTPONED TO MARCH 14 Zilker Park Austin, TX When: 10 AM - 5 PM 448-5483 Family friendly event info: POSTPONED TO MARCH 14. Free and open to the public. Enter your homemade kite in the contest or just come and see everyone else's. Lots of other activities and vendors going on too. This one's an Austin tradition you won't want to miss. Monday, March 8 RRISD's Pre-K and Kindergarten Round Up All Round Rock Elementary Schools (click here to find one near you) Austin or Round Rock, TX When: 9AM - 2 PM Family friendly event info: Is it time for your child to start Kindergarten in the fall? Don't miss the Kindergarten (& Pre-K for qualifying families) Round Up to ensure your child is registered to start school next year! Tuesday, March 9 Booksigning by Mary Pope Osborne (Magic Treehouse Series) Book People 603 North Lamar Blvd, Austin , TX, 78703, 472-5050 When: 6 PM Spring family friendly event info: Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce (sisters/ writer and illustrator, respectively) of the Magic Tree House series, will be at BookPeople on Tuesday, March 9th at 6PM to read and sign copies of the newest book, Leprechaun in Late Winter. Texas Longhorns Open Practice LOCATION CHANGED TO: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium Red McCombs Red Zone Austin, TX When: 3:45 PM, Gates 14 and 16 open at 2:30 PM Spring family friendly event info: Horns’ last practice that is open to the public (in pads). Postponed from Monday, Mar 8. ************ Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19 SPRING BREAK! (need a camp? See Spring Break Campz page) *********** Friday, March 12 Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Saturday, March 13 Crawfish Boil (8th Annual) @ Nutty Brown Cafe Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Hwy 290 W, Austin, TX 301-4648 When: 6 - 10 PM Spring Family friendly event: Free cover. Features 1000 lbs of fresh boiled crawfish. Free live music by Zydeco Blanco, face painting, balloon art and moonwalk for kids. Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Sherwood Forest Faire Sherwood Forest Faire grounds 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (35 miles out of Austin) 888-695-0888 When: See site for schedule Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. The 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, March 14 Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! 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: 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. Zilker Park Kite Festival - Was Rescheduled from MARCH 7 Zilker Park Austin, TX When: 10 AM - 5 PM 448-5483 Family friendly event info: Free and open to the public. Enter your homemade kite in the contest or just come and see everyone else's. Lots of other activities and vendors going on too. This one's an Austin tradition you won't want to miss. Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19 - HAPPY SPRING BREAK! (need a camp? See our Spring Break Campz page) Monday, March 15 - Tuesday, March 16 Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Wednesday, March 17 - HAPPY ST. PATRICK's DAY!! St. Patrick's Day Festival Cover 3 2700 W. Anderson Ln (across from Northcross Mall in the same plaza as Alamo Draft House Village), Austin, TX When: 2 - 10 PM Spring family friendly event info: Celebrate the Irish and Folk culture with live music, sport related games, and workshops including storybook time for the kids. $8(online) - $10(@ door)/adults. Kids 13 and under/FREE Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Thursday, March 18 - Friday, March 19 Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Saturday, March 20 Auditions for ANNIE the 52nd Annual Zilker Summer Musical Austin, TX Kid friendly event info: Let your little talent (kids 7 and up) audition for their chance to be a star in this Summer performance. Audition Appointments are required. See site for details. Papi Mali’s 2nd Annual HOODOO Blues & BBQ the lawn at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard 1106 E 11th St, Austin TX 78702 Spring Family friendly event info: It’s an all ages show, so bring the whole family onto the lawn at Kenny Dorham’s Backyard and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of great food, great music, and a healthy helping of East Side Hospitality. By doing so you’ll be supporting DiverseArts and our mission of keeping some soul in the heart of the city. Doors open at 12 with a $7 admission. Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Sherwood Forest Faire Sherwood Forest Faire grounds 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (35 miles out of Austin) 888-695-0888 When: See site for schedule Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. The 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, March 21 Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Sherwood Forest Faire Sherwood Forest Faire grounds 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (35 miles out of Austin) 888-695-0888 When: See site for schedule Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. The 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. Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 26 Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Saturday, March 27 Easter Pfestival Heritage Park Pflugerville, TX When: 10AM - Noon Spring family friendly event info: Free to the public. A great family event featuring an Easter Egg Hunt, Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Kiddie Train, Moonwalk, and a Clown doing balloon shapes. Rodeo Austin Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo 9100 Decker Lake Rd Austin, TX 78724 919-3000 When: See site for schedule. Spring Family friendly event info: Last chance to enjoy the Fair. Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online! Wednesday, March 31 Kyle Easter Egg-stravaganza Gregg-Clarke Park 1180 W Center St Kyle, TX 78640 When: TBA Spring family friendly event info: Free to the public. Children enjoy hunting eggs. Details to come.	Click for: April May Looking For February? Go to our Winter Eventz Page HAVE YOUR KIDS ENTERED BookPeople's 3rd Annual Young Bards Poetry Contest? Forms will be available in store and at www.bookpeople.com starting Friday, March 6th. ************************ 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. ************************
April 1 - 30, 2010
Thursday, April 1 - APRIL FOOLS' DAY! Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Old Settlers Park - Lakeview Pavillion Round Rock, TX When: 8 PM -- Parent assisted hunt; 8:30 PM -- Children only hunt Spring family friendly event: Bring your flashlight to find eggs filled with candy and prizes at Old Settlers Park in this fun hunt for ages 3 and up. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early for your hunt. $4 pre-registration, $5 on-site (cash and check only) Friday, April 2 Nature Nights at Wilflower Center LBJ Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739 When: 6 - 9 PM 232-0100 Spring Family friendly event info: Tonight's theme is Butterflies.This event is part of a special series of evening programs designed to share the wonders of nature in Central Texas. Each program will explore new topics and features a habitat hike, thematic crafts, and activities galore! Saturday, April 3 Easter Egg Hunt (Round Rock) Old Settlers' Park Round Rock, TX When: 9:00 AM -- infant-4 year olds; 9:30 AM -- 5-7 year olds; 10:00 AM -- infant-4 year olds; 10:30 AM -- 8-12 year olds Spring Framily friendly event info: Free. The Easter Bunny will hop into Round Rock with lots of eggs and candy for children to hunt in this traditional Easter Egg Hunt for ages up to 12 years old at Old Settlers Park. Sunday, April 4 Longhorn Fan Scrimmage and Jamboree Royal-Memorial Stadium Austin, TX When: 2:30 PM The Fan Fest portion of the Spring Jamboree will take place prior to the scrimmage in the north end of the stadium. Free. Saturday, April 10 Cedar Park Heritage Festival Elizabeth Milburn Park 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Cedar Park, TX 401-5888 When: 4-10PM Family friendly event info: Free. Features live music, arts & craft fair, games & prizes, historical displays, hamburger cook-off, inflatable play area, face painting, pony rides and so much more. KidzAustin.com will be on hand at this annual event that we're so glad to participate in. So, come on out for a great time. Texas Outdoor Family Nails Creek State Park When: Sat, Apr 10 9:30 AM until 12 pm Sun, Apr 11 (512)389-8903 Family friendly event info: Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff as your family learns camping skills that will last a lifetime. No experience or equipment necessary. Fishing, geocaching, kayaking and more! $55 for a family of 6. Friday, April 16 The ABC (A Big Consignment Sale) First Evangelical Free Church (FEFC) 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd, Austin TX 78749 When: Friday, April 16th, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM and Saturday, April 17th, 9 AM - Noon Family friendly event info: The name says it all. This is a Big Consignment Sale featuring kids' consignments. If you are interested in selling any items, the deadline to sign up is April 1. This sale will be a fundraiser for the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) chapter at FEFC. Saturday, April 17 The ABC (A Big Consignment Sale) First Evangelical Free Church (FEFC) 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd, Austin TX 78749 When: Friday, April 16th, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM and Saturday, April 17th, 9 AM - Noon Family friendly event info: The name says it all. This is a Big Consignment Sale featuring kids' consignments. If you are interested in selling any items, the deadline to sign up is April 1. This sale will be a fundraiser for the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) chapter at FEFC. Saturday, April 24 Red Poppy Festival Downtown Georgetown Georgetown, TX When: Sat: 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun: 10AM - 5 PM Family friendly event info: Free. Features Red Poppy Market Place with artisans from across the nation, the Open Car Show, the Safe Place Kids Village (10AM - 5 PM Sat and Sun), the Red Poppy Parade, and for the first time - the Red Poppy Art Tent featuring many of this year’s Red Poppy Artists, live music and more. Kid's entertainer, Joe McDermott, a parade and a 5K are also included on the weekend's schedule of events. Texas Outdoor Family Lost Maples State Natural Area When: Sat, Apr 24 9:30 AM until 12 pm Sun, Apr 25 (512)389-8903 Family friendly event info: Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff as your family learns camping skills that will last a lifetime. No experience or equipment necessary. Fishing, geocaching, kayaking and more! $55 for a family of 6. Sunday, April 25 Red Poppy Festival Downtown Georgetown Georgetown, TX When: Sat: 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun: 10AM - 5 PM Family friendly event info: Free. Features Red Poppy Market Place with artisans from across the nation, the Open Car Show, the Safe Place Kids Village (10AM - 5 PM Sat and Sun), the Red Poppy Parade, and for the first time - the Red Poppy Art Tent featuring many of this year’s Red Poppy Artists, live music and more. Kid's entertainer, Joe McDermott, a parade and a 5K are also included on the weekend's schedule of events.	************************ SUMMER BREAK IS coming up! NEED A SUMMER KIDS' CAMP? Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp 799-8891 Now known as Austin’s Premier Basketball camp, the Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp develops campers to their fullest potential by providing a positive, upbeat experience using positive competition while promoting self-esteem, repetition, team concepts, self discipline and most importantly FUN! Check out other businesses like this one on our campz4UMMER page. ************************



MaY 1 - MAY 31, 2010
Saturday, May 8 March for Babies Walk Auditorium Shores 400 W Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78704 When: 9:30 AM 477-3221 Spring Family Friendly Event Info: 3.2 mile walk that helps raise funds for March of Dimes. Texas Outdoor Family Enchanted Rock State Natural Area When: Sat, May 8, 9:30 AM until 12 PM Sun, May 9 (512)389-8903 Family friendly event info: Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff as your family learns camping skills that will last a lifetime. No experience or equipment necessary. Fishing, geocaching, kayaking and more! $55 for a family of 6. Saturday, May 15 Texas Outdoor Family Enchanted Rock State Natural Area When: Sat, May 15, 9:30 AM until 12 PM Sun, May 16 (512)389-8903 Family friendly event info: Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff as your family learns camping skills that will last a lifetime. No experience or equipment necessary. Fishing, geocaching, kayaking and more! $55 for a family of 6. Friday, May 21 Nature Nights at Wilflower Center LBJ Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739 When: 6 - 9 PM 232-0100 Spring Family friendly event info: Tonight's theme is Endangered Species.This event is part of a special series of evening programs designed to share the wonders of nature in Central Texas. Each program will explore new topics and features a habitat hike, thematic crafts, and activities galore! Friday, May 28 Ballet Under the Stars Zilker Hillside Theatre (located in Zilker Park, across the street from Barton Springs Pool). Austin, TX When:8:30 PM FREE. Austin Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble (AMDE) shares an evening of dance under the nighttime skies at the Zilker Hillside Theater. Family fun for all. Saturday, May 29 Ballet Under the Stars Zilker Hillside Theatre (located in Zilker Park, across the street from Barton Springs Pool). Austin, TX When:8:30 PM FREE. Austin Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble (AMDE) shares an evening of dance under the nighttime skies at the Zilker Hillside Theater. Family fun for all.
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