Saturday, March 7

Daffodil Festival
Allen R. Baca Center
301 W. Bagdad Avenue, Bldg #2
Round Rock, TX

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

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.

Get GT Fit 5K run/walk and kids Born To Run 1K
Old Stadium, San Gabrial Park
Stadium Drive
Georgetown, TX 78628
When: 9 AM

The Georgetown District PTA is committed to making a difference in the level of obesity, sedentary lifestyles and a lack of fitness in our community. To accomplish this, the Georgetown PTA is presenting the Get GT Fit 5K run/walk. The 5K will begin at 9:00am and the kids Born To Run 1K run will start at 10:00am. Registration $10-18.

Sunday, March 8

Family Fun Day
Gymboree
8015 Shoal Creek
Austin, TX 78757
When: 2-4 PM
671-7529

Family friendly event info: Free, kid friendly event to play and learn about forming a Family Team for the upcoming March for Babies walk. Don't Forget to Wear Your Socks!
Schedule of Events includes:
2:15-3:00pm- Gymboree Class (Parent and Child Participation)
3:05pm- Door Prizes Awarded (Must be Present to Win)
3:10-3:30pm- Fundraising Ideas and Tips
3:30-4:00pm- Stay-n-Play, Pick Up Materials, Snacks & Drinks Served

Register for the March for Babies walk today at www.marchforbabies.com.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave
Austin, TX
When: 2 PM and 4:30 PM
866-4GET TIX

Family friendly event info: A thrilling musical based on C.S. Lewis' enchanting adventure of four children transported to the fabled land of Narnia. Tickets - $12.

Thursday, March 12

Lemony Snicket at BookPeople
BookPeople
603 North Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX, 78703
472-5050
When: 6 PM

Family friendly event info: you must purchase a copy of The Composer is Dead from BookPeople to attend & receive a wristband for the signing line. One book per person, per wristband. This will be just a signing.  The number of books that can be signed is being limited so Mr. Snicket can speak to everyone individually for a respectable amount of time when they're getting their book signed. Wristbands will be handed out starting at 4:30PM.

Friday, March 13 - Saturday, March 28

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724
919-3000
When: See site for schedule.

Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

Saturday, March 21

One Year Anniversary Open House Event
Young Chefs Academy of Round Rock
1300 Gattis School Rd, Ste 100
Round Rock, TX 78664
692-9637
When: 1- 3PM

Family friendly event info: Includes drawings for FREE culinary stuff and a drawing for a FREE month of cooking class! Lots of fun culinary activities will entertain your Young Chefs. Special discounts on summer camps are also available at the event.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Turns 40
BookPeople
603 North Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX, 78703
472-5050
When: 11:30 AM

BookPeople celebrates this very popular caterpillars 40th birtday and invites the public to join in on the fun. Includes book reading, an appearance by special guest, Mike Quinn, a local Monarch butterfly expert (along with some insect friends of his) to explain the caterpillar's life cycle! Features fun, cake and science.

Saturday, March 28

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.

Saturday, April 5

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 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.

Sunday, April 26

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.

Saturday, May 9

March for Babies Walk
Auditorium Shores
400 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX  78704 
When: 9:30 AM
477-3221

3.2 mile walk that helps raise funds for March of Dimes.

Tuesday, May 19

Parenting Counts Workshop
Austin Public Library - St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave.
Austin, TX
974-7567
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Family friendly event info: Parenting Counts Workshop, a program developed by the Talaris institute and brought to the Austin Public Library in partnership with KLRU. Explore ways to share the love of reading and develop the foundation for further learning. The workshop is open to parents of children ages 3 to 5 years old and will be taught in English. Limited to 20 participants, so please call to reserve a space now. Parents will receive a free children's book that goes with each theme discussed. The workshop is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, May 20

Toddler Time
Community Resource Center
605 E. University
Georgetown, TX
When: 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Family friendly event info: Led by Rosalyn Fisher, M.S.OTR.  Free.  For children from 9 - 36 months of age and their parent/caregiver.  This is an hour of unstructured play, sensory play, singing, and a sharing time for parents.  Parent remains with child for interactive play.  Toys and furnishings from the Bridges to Growth Resource Center are used for the event.  Please pre-register, (512) 864-3008.

Friday, May 22

Kyle Movies in the Park
Gregg-Clarke Park (across from Kyle Pool).
Kyle, TX
Featured Movie: Bolt (read our blog on this movie)(PG)
When: (dusk) 8:45 PM
262-3939

Family friendly event info: Free. Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic and the family and enjoy a great movie.

Saturday, May 23

Chemical Toy Fare
Embassy Suites
5901 N IH 35
(@ 290 & IH-35)
Austin, TX

Family friendly event info: Presented by Out of the Past Collectibles, Austin's first collectors toy show in years. Comics, cards, figures, hot wheels and more!

Parents Night Out! BBQ Workshop
Young Chef's Academy (YCA) - South Austin
617 W Slaughter Ln Ste 105
Austin, TX 78748
227-5999
When: 6 - 9 PM

Kid friendly event info: The grilling season is upon us! Let’s get ready by cooking classic BBQ favorites! We’ll make Sweet BBQ Chicken Kabobs, Summer New Potato
Salad, Pizza on the Grill, Inside out Cheeseburger
and more! We’ll even create and decorate our own
paper chef’s hat to take home. Bring on the summer!
Cost:=$40.00 *siblings Half Off.

Parents Night Out BBQ Workshop
Young Chefs Academy- Round Rock
1300 Gattis School Rd, Ste 100
Round Rock, TX 78664
When: 6-9 PM
692-9637

Family friendly event info: The grilling season is upon us! Registrants willl make Sweet BBQ Chicken Kabobs, Summer New Potato Salad, Pizza on the Grill, Inside Out Cheeseburger and more. You'll even create and decorate your own paper chef's hat to take home. Call for pricing and registration details.

Rock’N River Family Aquatic Center Opens for Memorial Day weekend
Old Settler's Park
3300 Palm Valley Blvd
671-2737
Round Rock, TX
When: 12 - 6 PM, Sat, Sun and Mon

Family friendly event: Special opening of the center for Memorial holiday weekend. Amenities include: lazy river, crazy slides, water playground, tunnel showers, water cannon, tipping frogs, floor geysers and zero beach entry play area. $3/adults, $2/kids 17 and under

Splash Day
Northwest Family Branch YMCA
5807 McNeil Dr.
Austin, TX 78729
335-9622
When: 10 AM - 1 PM

Family friendly event info: Free Family Event offering free food, drinks, slides and water games.

Sunday, May 24

Rock’N River Family Aquatic Center Opens for Memorial Day weekend
Old Settler's Park
3300 Palm Valley Blvd
671-2737
Round Rock, TX
When: 12 - 6 PM, Sat, Sun and Mon

Family friendly event: Special opening of the center for Memorial holiday weekend. Amenities include: lazy river, crazy slides, water playground, tunnel showers, water cannon, tipping frogs, floor geysers and zero beach entry play area. $3/adults, $2/kids 17 and under

Monday, May 25 - HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Rock’N River Family Aquatic Center Opens for Memorial Day weekend
Old Settler's Park
3300 Palm Valley Blvd
671-2737
Round Rock, TX
When: 12 - 6 PM, Sat, Sun and Mon

Family friendly event: Special opening of the center for Memorial holiday weekend. Amenities include: lazy river, crazy slides, water playground, tunnel showers, water cannon, tipping frogs, floor geysers and zero beach entry play area. $3/adults, $2/kids 17 and under

Tuesday, May 26

Parenting Counts Workshop
Austin Public Library - St. John Branch
7500 Blessing Ave.
Austin, TX
974-7567
When: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Family friendly event info: Parenting Counts Workshop, a program developed by the Talaris institute and brought to the Austin Public Library in partnership with KLRU. Explore ways to share the love of reading and develop the foundation for further learning. The workshop is open to parents of children ages 3 to 5 years old and will be taught in English. Limited to 20 participants, so please call to reserve a space now. Parents will receive a free children's book that goes with each theme discussed. The workshop is free and open to the public.

Thursday, May 28

Babies and Dogs: "What to Expect When You're Expecting" Offered by the Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior-Austin
Central Family Practice
801 W 34th St #102
Austin, TX
371-9260
When: 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Free and open to the public. The Lee Mannix Center for Canine Behavior has designed a special class for expectant and new parents and others who want to better understand their pet's view of young family members. The lecture covers information including how a dog views a child from infancy through the teen years, why behaviors may arise, how to prepare your dog for the new arrival, how to introduce baby to your dog, and more. Take advantage of A FREE 45 minute mini-lecture covering the highlights at location and time listed above.To register call 371-9260.

Nature Nights at Wildflower Center - Animal Tracking
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739 
232-0100
When: 6-9 PM

Family friendly event info: investigate animal habits through clues they leave behind. Enjoy habitat hikes listening for frog song, explore a bones and skins table, and see if you can find animal scat and tracks through a scavenger hunt. Free for members, $1 for non-members

Friday, 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.

Saturday, May 30

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.