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Monday, June 22

Alamo Drafthouse's Summer Kids' Camp (free movie)
Today's Feature - The Goonies
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar location
1120 S. Lamar
Austin, TX
476-1320
When: 11AM

Family friendly event info: (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome. To see movies scheduled for future dates click on "Showtimes for:" dropdown menu on Alamo home page. This is first appearance on KidzAustin for THIS day. Please look under RegularGigz as it will be regularly occurring event (Mon-Thurs over the Summer).

Alamo Drafthouse's Summer Kids' Camp (free movie)
Alamo Drafthouse Village location
Featured movie: Kung Fu Panda
2700 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
476-1320
When: 11AM

Family friendly event info: (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome. To see movies scheduled for future dates click on "Showtimes for:" dropdown menu on Alamo home page. This is first appearance on KidzAustin for THIS day. Please look under RegularGigz as it will be regularly occurring event (Mon-Thurs over the Summer).

Tuesday, June 23

Alamo Drafthouse's Summer Kids' Camp (free movie)
Today's Feature - The Goonies
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar location only
1120 S. Lamar
Austin, TX
476-1320
When: 11AM

Family friendly event info: (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome. To see movies scheduled for future dates click on "Showtimes for:" dropdown menu on Alamo home page. This is first appearance on KidzAustin for THIS day. Please look under RegularGigz as it will be regularly occurring event (Mon-Thurs over the Summer).

Alamo Drafthouse's Summer Kids' Camp (free movie)
Alamo Drafthouse Village location
Featured movie: Kung Fu Panda
2700 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
476-1320
When: 11AM

Family friendly event info: (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome. To see movies scheduled for future dates click on "Showtimes for:" dropdown menu on Alamo home page. This is first appearance on KidzAustin for THIS day. Please look under RegularGigz as it will be regularly occurring event (Mon-Thurs over the Summer).

PATTERN NATION, A New Play for Children by Emily Cicchini
The Long Center's Rollins Studio Theatre
701 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX
When: 6/19 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/20 at 11 AM and 2 PM; 6/21 at 2 PM; 6/22 no performances; 6/23, 6/24, 6/25, and 6/26 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/27 at 11 AM and 2 PM
743-7966

Family friendly event info: PATTERN NATION by Emily Cicchini is the adventures of four friends - Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue - as they explore all of the patterns found in their play world around them. Come see what happens when a huge cardboard box is delivered and all of the fun things that box can become. $6.25/kids under 12; $7.25/students 12 and up, ACOT members & Seniors; $8.25/adults

Wednesday, June 24

Alamo Drafthouse's Summer Kids' Camp (free movie)
Today's Feature - The Goonies
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar location only
1120 S. Lamar
Austin, TX
476-1320
When: 11AM

Family friendly event info: (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome. To see movies scheduled for future dates click on "Showtimes for:" dropdown menu on Alamo home page. This is first appearance on KidzAustin for THIS day. Please look under RegularGigz as it will be regularly occurring event (Mon-Thurs over the Summer).

Alamo Drafthouse's Summer Kids' Camp (free movie)
Alamo Drafthouse Village location
Featured movie: Kung Fu Panda
2700 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
476-1320
When: 11AM

Family friendly event info: (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome. To see movies scheduled for future dates click on "Showtimes for:" dropdown menu on Alamo home page. This is first appearance on KidzAustin for THIS day. Please look under RegularGigz as it will be regularly occurring event (Mon-Thurs over the Summer).

Children's Day Art Park
Symphony Square
1101 Red River St
Austin, TX
476-6064
When: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Family friendly event info: Free for adults, 50 cents per child. Enjoy musical performances and activities including dancers, storytellers, musicians, mimes. Performances vary by date. See site (link above) for details. Since this is regularly occuring (Wed thru Jul 29), please look under RegularGigz in future.

PATTERN NATION, A New Play for Children by Emily Cicchini
The Long Center's Rollins Studio Theatre
701 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX
When: 6/19 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/20 at 11 AM and 2 PM; 6/21 at 2 PM; 6/22 no performances; 6/23, 6/24, 6/25, and 6/26 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/27 at 11 AM and 2 PM
743-7966

Family friendly event info: PATTERN NATION by Emily Cicchini is the adventures of four friends - Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue - as they explore all of the patterns found in their play world around them. Come see what happens when a huge cardboard box is delivered and all of the fun things that box can become. $6.25/kids under 12; $7.25/students 12 and up, ACOT members & Seniors; $8.25/adults

Thursday, June 25

Alamo Drafthouse's Summer Kids' Camp (free movie)
Today's Feature - The Goonies
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar location only
1120 S. Lamar
Austin, TX
476-1320
When: 11AM

Family friendly event info: (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome. To see movies scheduled for future dates click on "Showtimes for:" dropdown menu on Alamo home page. This is first appearance on KidzAustin for THIS day. Please look under RegularGigz as it will be regularly occurring event (Mon-Thurs over the Summer).

Alamo Drafthouse's Summer Kids' Camp (free movie)
Alamo Drafthouse Village location
Featured movie: Kung Fu Panda
2700 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
476-1320
When: 11AM

Family friendly event info: (first come, first served), free movies for kids -- all ages welcome. To see movies scheduled for future dates click on "Showtimes for:" dropdown menu on Alamo home page. This is first appearance on KidzAustin for THIS day. Please look under RegularGigz as it will be regularly occurring event (Mon-Thurs over the Summer).

Luling Watermelon Thump
Downtown Luling
Luling, TX
830-875-3214 x2

Family friendly event info: Thousands enjoy this four-day outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Children's Entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, Street Dances, Arts & Crafts, Champion Melon Judging and Auction, World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, Rodeo, Parade, more. See site (link above) for daily schedule and admissions and ticket pricing.

PATTERN NATION, A New Play for Children by Emily Cicchini
The Long Center's Rollins Studio Theatre
701 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX
When: 6/19 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/20 at 11 AM and 2 PM; 6/21 at 2 PM; 6/22 no performances; 6/23, 6/24, 6/25, and 6/26 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/27 at 11 AM and 2 PM
743-7966

Family friendly event info: PATTERN NATION by Emily Cicchini is the adventures of four friends - Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue - as they explore all of the patterns found in their play world around them. Come see what happens when a huge cardboard box is delivered and all of the fun things that box can become. $6.25/kids under 12; $7.25/students 12 and up, ACOT members & Seniors; $8.25/adults

Summer in the Park
Featured Entertainment: Kent Finley
San Marcos Plaza
401 Hopkins St
San Marcos, TX
393-8400
When: 7-9 PM

Family friendly regular gig info: Free admission. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy a night of music under the stars. Concessions available for purchase. Available every Thursday in Summer thru Aug 13. See site for schedule of entertainment. For future instances, you can find this on our Regular Gigz page.

Friday, June 26

Luling Watermelon Thump
Downtown Luling
Luling, TX
830-875-3214 x2

Family friendly event info: Thousands enjoy this four-day outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Children's Entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, Street Dances, Arts & Crafts, Champion Melon Judging and Auction, World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, Rodeo, Parade, more. See site (link above) for daily schedule and admissions and ticket pricing.

Movies in the Park
Featured Movie: Kung Fu Panda
Old Settlers Park
3300 Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock, TX

Family friendly event info: Bring the family, chairs and/or a blanket and enjoy a free family friendly movie!

PATTERN NATION, A New Play for Children by Emily Cicchini
The Long Center's Rollins Studio Theatre
701 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX
When: 6/19 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/20 at 11 AM and 2 PM; 6/21 at 2 PM; 6/22 no performances; 6/23, 6/24, 6/25, and 6/26 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/27 at 11 AM and 2 PM
743-7966

Family friendly event info: PATTERN NATION by Emily Cicchini is the adventures of four friends - Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue - as they explore all of the patterns found in their play world around them. Come see what happens when a huge cardboard box is delivered and all of the fun things that box can become. $6.25/kids under 12; $7.25/students 12 and up, ACOT members & Seniors; $8.25/adults

Tunes & Toons
Featured Entertainment: The Doug Moreland Band
Buda City Park
Buda, TX
295-9999
When: Movies at Dusk, Music at 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Free admission. Every Friday during thru July 31 (except July 3) the city of Buda offers a free movie or free live music. For future instances, you can find this on our Regular Gigz page. See link above for schedule of entertainment.

Saturday, June 27

Austin Under the Stars
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
6500 St. Stephen's Dr
Austin, TX  78746
When: 7 PM - Midnight

Family friendly event info: Free and open to the public. Join the Austin Astronomical Society for this educational event, offering a full experience of astronomical observation, including safe solar viewing. Bring chairs and blankets.

Cookie Decorating Activity
Community Resource Center
605 E. University
Georgetown, TX
864-3008
When: 10AM - Noon

Kid-friendly event info: Free event for kids 6-12. Children will be using their creativity to decorate cookies using stencils, sprinkles, and bagged icing.  Please register your children at # provided above if you would like to participate.

Free Family Carnival
The Bridge Church of Austin
7801 N Lamar Blvd Ste E178
Austin, TX  78752
732-0123
When: 6-8 PM

Family friendly event info: Free event featuring bounce house, food, games and fun.

Luling Watermelon Thump
Downtown Luling
Luling, TX
830-875-3214 x2

Family friendly event info: Thousands enjoy this four-day outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Children's Entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, Street Dances, Arts & Crafts, Champion Melon Judging and Auction, World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, Rodeo, Parade, more. See site (link above) for daily schedule and admissions and ticket pricing.

PATTERN NATION, A New Play for Children by Emily Cicchini
The Long Center's Rollins Studio Theatre
701 W Riverside Dr
Austin, TX
When: 6/19 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/20 at 11 AM and 2 PM; 6/21 at 2 PM; 6/22 no performances; 6/23, 6/24, 6/25, and 6/26 at 9:15 & 10:45 AM; 6/27 at 11 AM and 2 PM
743-7966

Family friendly event info: PATTERN NATION by Emily Cicchini is the adventures of four friends - Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue - as they explore all of the patterns found in their play world around them. Come see what happens when a huge cardboard box is delivered and all of the fun things that box can become. $6.25/kids under 12; $7.25/students 12 and up, ACOT members & Seniors; $8.25/adults

Sunday, June 28

Gustafer Yellowgold Show
BARNES & NOBLE # 2536
10000 Research Blvd #158
Austin, TX 78759
418-8985
When: 11 AM

Family friendly event info: Free. “The show is a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” - The New York Times Brainchild of illustrator/songwriter/performer Morgan Taylor (named “Best Kids’ Performer” in its 2008 “Best of New York” issue by New York Magazine), Gustafer Yellowgold concerts are a one-of-a-kind blend of live music and moving image, projected in vivid color onto a large screen. The minimally animated illustrations are accompanied by Taylor’s catchy and original story-songs, for a truly different multimedia experience that entrances children and adults alike.

Luling Watermelon Thump
Downtown Luling
Luling, TX
830-875-3214 x2

Family friendly event info: Thousands enjoy this four-day outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Children's Entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, Street Dances, Arts & Crafts, Champion Melon Judging and Auction, World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, Rodeo, Parade, more. See site (link above) for daily schedule and admissions and ticket pricing.

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Thursday, July 2

51st Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series - The Music Man
Zilker Park Hillside Theater
Austin, TX
479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)

Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July 3 - August 15. This is the first instance of this show on this day. Since occurs on a regular basis, will be included under our RegularGigz in future.

Saturday, July 4

51st Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series - The Music Man
Zilker Park Hillside Theater
Austin, TX
479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)

Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July 3 - August 15. This is the first instance of this show on this day. Since occurs on a regular basis, will be included under our RegularGigz in future.

Frontier Days Celebration
Old Settlers Park
Round Rock, TX
345-7420
When: Parade at 10 AM, Festival opens at Noon

Family friendly event info: Free watermelon, children's games, arts and crafts vendors, fireworks accompanied by Austin Symphonic Band, more

Sunday, July 5

51st Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series - The Music Man
Zilker Park Hillside Theater
Austin, TX
479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)

Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July 3 - August 15. This is the first instance of this show on this day. Since occurs on a regular basis, will be included under our RegularGigz in future.

Thursday, July 9

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

Family friendly event info: Explore new topics - wildflowers, fish and astronomy - learning about Texas culture, animal habits, more. Each program also features hike, thematic crafts, and activities. Free for members, $1 for non-members

Saturday, July 11

4th Annual Christmas in July Kids and Family  Fun Run/Walk
Williamson County Southwest Regional Park
3005 C.R. 175 (just N of FM 1431)
Leander, TX
943-1313
When: 9 - 11:30 AM

Family friendly event info: Family Fun 5K Run/ Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. All events, including law enforcement exhibits and fun family activities. Registration: $10-30

Thursday, July 17

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

Family friendly event info: Explore new topics - wildflowers, fish and astronomy - learning about Texas culture, animal habits, more. Each program also features hike, thematic crafts, and activities. Free for members, $1 for non-members

Friday, July 18

Round Rock Movies in Your Park
Old Settlers Park
3300 Palm Valley Boulevard
(off of Harrell Park Way, behind the Dell Diamond)
Round Rock, TX
Featured Movie: Horton Hears a Who
When: @dark

Family friendly event info: Free. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy these free family events. Pre-movies activities start at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at dark.

Escape School
Community Resource Center
605 E. University
Georgetown, TX
864-3008
When: 10AM - Noon

Kid-friendly event info: Free safety class for elementary school-aged children. Children will learn how to recognize when they are in a dangerous situation and possible ways to escape from it  Please register your children at # provided above if you would like to participate.

Tuesday, July 21

Dora the Explorer LIVE - Search for the City of Lost Toys
Bass Concert Hall
2300 Robert Dedman Dr
Austin, TX 78705
477-6060
When: 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the kids to a live performance of one of today's most popular children's characters. Tickets: $12-$38

TEXplorations Toddler Story Time
Second Floor Lobby
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N. Congress Ave
Austin, TX
936-8746
When: 10am and 11am

Family friendly event info: Free. 2-5 year olds will enjoy a story time geared just for them with hands-on activities, stories, puppets, songs, games, more.

Wednesday, July 22

Dora the Explorer LIVE - Search for the City of Lost Toys
Bass Concert Hall
2300 Robert Dedman Dr
Austin, TX 78705
477-6060
When: 10:30 AM and 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the kids to a live performance of one of today's most popular children's characters. Tickets: $12-$38

Thursday, July 23

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

Family friendly event info: Explore new topics - wildflowers, fish and astronomy - learning about Texas culture, animal habits, more. Each program also features hike, thematic crafts, and activities. Free for members, $1 for non-members

Friday, July 24

Kyle Movies in the Park
Gregg-Clarke Park (across from Kyle Pool).
Kyle, TX
Featured Movie: Madagascar (PG)
When: (dusk) 8:50 PM
262-3939

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

Movies in the Park
Featured Movie: Iron Man
Old Settlers Park
3300 Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock, TX

Family friendly event info: Bring the family, chairs and/or a blanket and enjoy a free movie!

MakerKids: Stitching Kids (click here for FaceBook version)
Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado St
Austin, TX
When: 10:30 AM - Noon
472-2499 X201

Kid friendly event info: Class is free with museum admission. Recommended for ages 5+ (but fun for littler ones available too). Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching will demonstrate basic embroidery techniques with fun designs like robots, unicorns, pirates, more.

Music Under the Stars
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N. Congress Ave
Austin, TX
936-8746
When: 6-9 PM

Family friendly event info: FREE concert series, back for its sixth season! Come out to the Museum for four fabulous, family Fridays in July. Set out your camp chairs and blankets under the Star and listen to local artists perform live music. FREE food and drink from Rudy's Bar-B-Q, Mighty Fine, Blue Bell Ice Cream, and Sweet Leaf Teas while supplies last. See site for schedule of acts.

Saturday, July 25

The Artistic Eye of Abner Cook
The Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel St (corner of 23rd & San Gabriel)
Austin, TX
478-2335
When: 10 AM - 3 PM

Kid friendly event info: For kids ages 6-11. Using our antebellum gem for inspiration, participants will channel the spirit of its designer and builder -- Abner Cook -- to create mixed-media masterpieces! After seeing the classic elements of Greek Revival architecture and learning the vocabulary, children will use paint, charcoal, marker, paper, and their limitless imaginations to produce their own interpretations of the Neill-Cochran House guaranteed to bypass the refrigerator and go directly to the wall! $50; BYO bag lunch; snacks & beverages included. Part of "Modern Time: For Kids Only" Series, this is one of 3 classes designed to drop children, aged 7 to 12, into the 19th century where they will learn about art and architecture (vocabulary included free!), historic games, and etiquette. Preregistration required.

The Green Expo
Dell Diamond
3400 E Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78645
When: 10AM - 6 PM

Family friendly event info: Includes over 60 green exhibits, green speakers, free paper shredding and a kids' corner, more. $5 adults/Free kids 12 and under

Western Day @ Goddard School of Cedar Park
1905 El Salido Parkway
Cedar Park, TX 78613
258-5292
When: 11 AM - 1PM

Famly friendlly event info: Join the Goddard School for pony rides, a moon bounce, a cake walk in our gym, face painting and other fun activities! Our teachers will be there for you to meet and our parents will also be on hand to share their experiences with you. Western Day is open to the public. We'll also have a drawing for a free registration (a value of $150) and the first 25 enrollments in selected classes will receive a free month of tuition. Now is the time to sign up before the "stampede" this fall!

Sunday, July 26

Lady Bird Tribute Day
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739
232-0100
When: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Join the Wildflower Center in honor of Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson and all she has done for our nation's treasured environment. Admission will be free for visitors during extended hours this Sunday, when free seed packets will also be handed out. Enjoy a broad range of activities for adults and kids including kids activity of creating eco-pots from 1-4 PM.

Friday, July 31

Historic Games People Played
The Neill-Cochran House M useum
2310 San Gabriel St (corner of 23rd & San Gabriel)
Austin, TX
478-2335
When: 8 AM - 12 PM

Kid friendly event info: For kids ages 8-11. This isn't your everyday history class! Here, participants will explore the question: What did children do before video games? We'll turn the clock back to the 19th century and find out about hoop trundling, spoon races, and quoits- plus we'll use ordinary objects to create what we need. History has never been so much fun! $30; Snacks & beverages included. Part of "Modern Time: For Kids Only" Series, this is one of 3 classes designed to drop children, aged 7 to 12, into the 19th century where they will learn about art and architecture (vocabulary included free!), historic games, and etiquette. Preregistration required.

Music Under the Stars
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N. Congress Ave
Austin, TX
936-8746
When: 6-9 PM

Family friendly event info: FREE concert series, back for its sixth season! Come out to the Museum for four fabulous, family Fridays in July. Set out your camp chairs and blankets under the Star and listen to local artists perform live music. FREE food and drink from Rudy's Bar-B-Q, Mighty Fine, Blue Bell Ice Cream, and Sweet Leaf Teas while supplies last. See site for schedule of acts.

Saturday, August 1

Austin Summer Musical for Children - Pinnochio!
Boyd Vance Theatre
@ the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
1165 Angelina St
Austin, TX
When: 2PM and 4 PM

Family friendly event info: Free show What happens when a little puppet strays the path, befriends some shady characters, and must learn some tough life lessons?  He winds up starring in this year's Austin Summer Musical for Children's presentation of Pinocchio, that's what. Free tickets are handed out 90 minutes before each show. You MUST have a ticket for entry. Tickets are limited and do go fast!

Minding Your Manners
The Neill-Cochran House Museum
2310 San Gabriel St (corner of 23rd & San Gabriel)
Austin, TX
478-2335
When: 10 AM - 2 PM

Kid friendly event info: For kids ages 7-12. Does your child know which fork to use? Let him or her peek into 19th-century culture in an interactive way guaranteed to add polish to their already perfect manners! Children will learn firsthand the customs of "calling on" friends, dining in elegance, and enjoying conversation. Long-term benefits for parents are priceless. $50; Three-course lunch included Part of "Modern Time: For Kids Only" Series, this is one of 3 classes designed to drop children, aged 7 to 12, into the 19th century where they will learn about art and architecture (vocabulary included free!), historic games, and etiquette. Preregistration required.

Sunday, August 2

Austin Summer Musical for Children - Pinnochio!
Boyd Vance Theatre
@ the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
1165 Angelina St
Austin, TX
When: 2PM and 4 PM

Family friendly event info: Free show What happens when a little puppet strays the path, befriends some shady characters, and must learn some tough life lessons?  He winds up starring in this year's Austin Summer Musical for Children's presentation of Pinocchio, that's what. Free tickets are handed out 90 minutes before each show. You MUST have a ticket for entry. Tickets are limited and do go fast!

Tuesday, August 4

Bumblebees & Shady Trees Festival
Zilker Park Playscape Pavilion
Austin, TX
When: 10 AM- 12 PM

Family friendly event info: Free. Austin Preschool Mothers Club invites members, visitors & guests to stop by for activities for 0-6 year old kids. See site for event details & club info.

Thursday, August 6

The Wiggles Go Bananas
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX
When: 6:30 PM
692-0530

Family friendly event info: The world’s #1 preschool band swings their way into the Paramount Theatre!  The fab four from down under are back with a brand new lineup of songs. $22 - $46.50

Saturday, August 8

Austin Summer Musical for Children - Pinnochio!
Boyd Vance Theatre
@ the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
1165 Angelina St
Austin, TX
When: 2PM and 4 PM

Family friendly event info: Free show What happens when a little puppet strays the path, befriends some shady characters, and must learn some tough life lessons?  He winds up starring in this year's Austin Summer Musical for Children's presentation of Pinocchio, that's what. Free tickets are handed out 90 minutes before each show. You MUST have a ticket for entry. Tickets are limited and do go fast!

Sunday, August 9

Austin Summer Musical for Children - Pinnochio!
Boyd Vance Theatre
@ the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
1165 Angelina St
Austin, TX
When: 2PM and 4 PM

Family friendly event info: Free show What happens when a little puppet strays the path, befriends some shady characters, and must learn some tough life lessons?  He winds up starring in this year's Austin Summer Musical for Children's presentation of Pinocchio, that's what. Free tickets are handed out 90 minutes before each show. You MUST have a ticket for entry. Tickets are limited and do go fast!

Wednesday, August 12

Open Practice - UT Longhorns
University of Texas Campus
Frank Denius Fields
(corner of 26th Street and Red River)
Austin, TX
When: 7-9 PM

Family friendly event info: Get a first-hand look at the Texas Football team and a chance to personally meet the squad as it prepares for its season opener. See site for info on possible backup indoor location.

Thursday, August 13

Open Practice - UT Longhorns
University of Texas Campus
Frank Denius Fields
(corner of 26th Street and Red River)
Austin, TX
When: 7-9 PM

Family friendly event info: Get a first-hand look at the Texas Football team and a chance to personally meet the squad as it prepares for its season opener. See site for info on possible backup indoor location.

Friday, August 14

Kyle Movies in the Park
Gregg-Clarke Park (across from Kyle Pool).
Kyle, TX
Featured Movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3-D(PG)
When: (dusk) 8:30 PM
262-3939

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

Saturday, August 15

51st Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series - The Music Man
Zilker Park Hillside Theater
Austin, TX
479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)

Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July 3 - August 15. This is the last performance of the series.

Austin Ice Cream Festival
Waterloo Park
1400 Trinity
Austin, TX  78701
(512) 441-9015
When: 10AM - 7PM

Family friendy event info: This event will include lots of games, activities, contests and live entertainment as well as ice cream, of course! See site for details. Admission - $5. 12 and under - FREE.

Sunday, August 16

Round Rock Free Concert Series
Round Rock Ampitheatre
301 W. Bagdad Ave.,
(behind the Baca Center)
Round Rock, TX
Featured Act: Paul Eason
When: 7- 9 PM

Family friendly event info: Admission to the Concerts is free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Coolers are allowed, but no glass. Pets must be on leashes.

Wednesday, August 19

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Over the Top
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River
Austin, TX
When: 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Tickets: $15 - $80.

Thursday, August 20

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Over the Top
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River
Austin, TX
When: 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Tickets: $15 - $80.

Friday, August 21

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Over the Top
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River
Austin, TX
When: 10:30 AM, 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Tickets: $15 - $80.

Saturday, August 22

5th Annual Austin Bat Fest
Congress Avenue Bridge
100 S. Congress
Austin, TX  78704
441-9015
When: 2 PM - Midnight

Family friendly event info: Will feature Arts, Crafts, Music, Food, Bat Watching, Children's Activities, and Educational Displays. Estimated attendance is around 40,000! With Scenic backdrop of Town Lake and downtown Austin. Come out and see between 1.5 and 2 million Mexican Free Tail Bats while shopping for creative items made in Austin. Admission - $7

Fan Appreciation Day - UT Longhorns Football & Voleyball
Gregory Gym
University of Texas Campus
Austin, TX
When: 11 AM

Family friendly event info: UT players and coaches will be available to fans for autographs and photo ops.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Over the Top
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River
Austin, TX
When: 11:30AM, 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Tickets: $15 - $80.

Sunday, August 23

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Over the Top
Frank Erwin Center
1701 Red River
Austin, TX
When: 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Tickets: $15 - $80.

Friday, September 4

Kyle Movies in the Park
Gregg-Clarke Park (across from Kyle Pool).
Kyle, TX
Featured Movie: Bedtime Stories (read our blog on this movie) (PG)
When: (dusk) 8:20 PM
262-3939

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

Monday, September 14

Dies y Seis
Southwest Key’s East Austin Community Center
6002 Jain Ln
Austin, TX 78721
(Accessible on Capital Metro Bus #17)
When: 1 - 5 PM
462-2181

Family friendly event info: Featuring fun activities for the whole family including Flor de Maiz folklorico dancers from Mexico, music and dance workshops for the kids, food and refreshments, mariachis, face painting, games, moonwalk.

My Smart Hands Baby Sign Language Class
When: Sept. 14, 8-week class, 11:45-12:30pm
Where: Heartsong Music, Austin
Cost: $160 + $20 workbook fee

In the 8-week session you will learn over 100 signs to use with your child. Classes are 45 minutes in length and are created for parents/ caregivers and babies. In a playful, educational and language-rich environment, caregivers and children will build their American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary through instruction, interactive games and songs. You will learn recommended first signs; we will discuss the benefits of using ASL with infants and demonstrate easy techniques for successfully integrating signs into everyday life.

Wednesday, September 16

My Smart Hands Baby Sign Language Class
When: Sept. 16, 8-week class, 10-10:45am
Where: Cups and Cones, Steiner Ranch, Austin
Cost: $160 + $20 workbook fee

In the 8-week session you will learn over 100 signs to use with your child. Classes are 45 minutes in length and are created for parents/ caregivers and babies. In a playful, educational and language-rich environment, caregivers and children will build their American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary through instruction, interactive games and songs. You will learn recommended first signs; we will discuss the benefits of using ASL with infants and demonstrate easy techniques for successfully integrating signs into everyday life.

Friday, September 18

Fairytale Threads Consignment Event
Old Settlers Association Hall
3300 Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
When: 10AM - 8PM

Family friendly event info: Find gently used clothes, toys, furniture and gear for your little ones.  All items are inspected for quality and organized for a great shopping experience. Fairytale Threads will be collecting canned food items and having a raffle for the Round Rock Area Serving Center, helping local families in need.

Open Gym Event
3F Fitness
4404 Weletka Drive Suite A
Austin, TX 78734
266-3372
When: 10 AM- 12 PM

Family friendly event info: Two play areas (toddlers & preschoolers). Bubbles, toys, mats, 30ft long trampoline! Infants will have playmats and exersaucers. Ages 5 and under. $5 members ($40 per yr membership) $10 nonmembers.

Saturday, September 19

The Biscuit Brothers
Scottish Rite Theatre
207 West 18th Street
Austin, TX
When: 10 AM

Family friendly event info: Musical barnyard show featuring Dusty, Buford and Buttermilk Biscuit and more. along with their comedic side kick Tiny Scarecrow. Reserve tickets. Adult - $12, Child - $10

Cedar Park Bydee Art Festival (3rd Annual)
Heritage Oak Park
875 Quest Parkway
(park next to the post office and Police Dpt)
When: 2 - 7 PM
401-5500

Family friendly event info: The free festival is a celebration of community and diversity featuring artist booths, many art projects for children, live steel band music, food concessions, limbo contest, big wheel races, arts & crafts fair, jugglers, inflatables, caricatures, stilt walkers, Cedar Park Police Dept. K-9 Unit demonstration, face painting, train rides, balloon twisting by Kiwi the Clown, and much more fun for the whole family; guaranteed to bring you delightfully entertaining experiences.

CyberChase Exhibit Opening
Austin Children's Museum
201 Colorado St
Austin, TX
472-2499
When: 10 AM - 5 PM

Family friendly event info: Opening day for new Cyberchase exhibit. In Cyberchase, children will enter Cyberspace through a special portal to explore favorite cybersites, including the Control Central, the Grim Wreaker and Poddleville. They will help the CyberSquad protect the virtual universe from the villainous Hacker while exploring math concepts such as place value, algebra, geometry, fractions and probability.

Fairytale Threads Consignment Event
Old Settlers Association Hall
3300 Palm Valley Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
When: 9AM - 4PM

Family friendly event info: Find gently used clothes, toys, furniture and gear for your little ones.  All items are inspected for quality and organized for a great shopping experience. Items will be 1/2 price on Saturday.  Fairytale Threads will be collecting canned food items and having a raffle for the Round Rock Area Serving Center, helping local families in need.

Sun Dragon Martial Arts Free Kids Safety Class
4534 West Gate Blvd
Suite 101
Austin, TX 78745
416-9735
When: 10 AM - grades K-2, 11 AM - grades 3-8

Kid friendly event info: FREE kids safety class open to all the children in the community. Kids will learn to protect themselves from bullying, identify safe adults, and get help when they need it.

Sunday, September 20

Austin Museum Day Website
September 20 is Austin Museum day. Many local museums partner to offer this free day of admission to local museums throughout the area. See the website for details on special activities, locations of each.

Austin Museum Day
Austin Museum of Art (AMOA)
823 Congress Ave at 9th St
Austin, TX
When: 12 - 5 PM

Family friendly event info: See new art in new ways in A Couple of Ways of Doing Something and Collection Selections in the galleries. Collaborate on a wacky weaving wall and make a pipe cleaner portrait to take home with you! Enjoy kid friendly performances in the Community Room between 1 and 4 PM.

Austin Museum Day (Francisco Matto)
Blanton Museum of Art
The University of Texas at Austin
MLK at Congress
Austin, Texas 78701
471-5482
When: 1 - 4:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Discover Latin American artist Francisco Matto through hands-on gallery activities, art making and story tours at this special FREE event for families.

The Biscuit Brothers
Scottish Rite Theatre
207 West 18th Street
Austin, TX
When: 2 PM

Family friendly event info: Musical barnyard show featuring Dusty, Buford and Buttermilk Biscuit and more. along with their comedic side kick Tiny Scarecrow. Reserve tickets. Adult - $12, Child - $10

Speak Up for Kids CASA 5K and Kids 1K
The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Ter
Austin, TX 78758
When: 8AM
459-2272

Family friendly event info:Please join CASA of Travis County on September 20, 2009 at the Domain Shopping Center for their 4th Annual Speak Up For Kids CASA 5K and Kids 1K. At the race enjoy the: Free Photobooth, Bounce House for the Kids, Sports Massage, Pre-Race Group Warm-Up. Free Food and Starbucks Coffee, KidzArt - Arts and Crafts, Facepainting, Child ID Program, Marywood Fishing Booth, Music & More!

Thursday, September 24

Day in a Life of a Preschooler
Goddard School of Cedar Park
1905 El Salido Pkwy
Cedar Park, TX 78613
When: 6 - 8 PM

Family friendly event info: No charge but RSVP @ 512 258 5292. Parents will have the opportunity to experience the fun and learning that occurs every day at The Goddard School.

Friday, September 25

Anderson Mill Movies in the Park
Featured Movie: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Harper Park
Lake Creek Pkwy & Deerbrook Trl
Austin, TX
258-5848
When: Dusk

Family friendly event info: Enjoy this PG-13 movie in the park. Free.

Saturday, September 26

The Biscuit Brothers
Scottish Rite Theatre
207 West 18th Street
Austin, TX
When: 10 AM

Family friendly event info: Musical barnyard show featuring Dusty, Buford and Buttermilk Biscuit and more. along with their comedic side kick Tiny Scarecrow. Reserve tickets. Adult - $12, Child - $10

Harvest The Fall Fun Event at Sweet Berry Farm, LLC
FM 1980
Marble Falls, TX
Info: 830.798.1462

Famly friendly event info: This is first day farm reopens for Fall season. Activities available during Fall season include hayfield mazes, hayrides, stuff your own scarecrows and pumpkin painting, among other things. Face painting and horse rides on the weekends only. Cost varies by activity. See site for pricing. The animals are free to pet, the picnic tables are free for use, the fresh air is free to breathe, no admission or parking charge.  You don't really have to buy anything, just come on out and enjoy the experience.

Lux Bakery Turns 2! Celebration
W William Cannon #175
Austin, TX, 78749
891-9850
When: Noon - 7 PM

Family friendly event info: Join Lux Bakery to celebrate their effort to "bake memories everyday" as they celebrate turning two. Activities include: chance to sample a variety of fresh baked sweets including brownies, cupcakes, cake balls, and more; free drinks provided by Sweet Leaf Tea; free face painting for the kids from 12pm-2pm; free cupcake decorating instruction from 12pm-4pm; hot dogs only $1 from 12pm-4pm, more

Old Pecan Street Festival
Downtown Austin
6th Street
Austin, TX
When: 11AM - 10 PM

Family friendly event info: free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Also features children's activities, live music and more.

Special! Demo Day
Jerry's Artarama
6010 N. IH 35
Austin, TX
963-1790
When: 12-3 PM

Family friendly event info: Get Crafty with The WonderCraft. Be sure to stop by Jerry's Artarama for a day filled with DIY fun. With onsite demos by The WonderCraft including a special appearance of “Stella” The WonderCraft's mobile crafting unit/Airstream trailer. Also enjoy the in-store watercolor demos by Kathleen McElwaine and tasty refreshments by NadaMoo! Featuring music by student band The Rotators lead by instructor Ross Carnes, of the Sri Atmananda Memorial School! This is a day of fun for the whole family, so be sure to bring out the kiddos! Admission is free.

Sunday, September 27

The Biscuit Brothers
Scottish Rite Theatre
207 West 18th Street
Austin, TX
When: 2 PM

Family friendly event info: Musical barnyard show featuring Dusty, Buford and Buttermilk Biscuit and more. along with their comedic side kick Tiny Scarecrow. Reserve tickets. Adult - $12, Child - $10

Harvest The Fall Fun Event at Sweet Berry Farm, LLC
FM 1980
Marble Falls, TX
Info: 830.798.1462

Famly friendly event info: Activities available during Fall season include hayfield mazes, hayrides, stuff your own scarecrows and pumpkin painting, among other things. Face painting and horse rides on the weekends only. Cost varies by activity. See site for pricing. The animals are free to pet, the picnic tables are free for use, the fresh air is free to breathe, no admission or parking charge.  You don't really have to buy anything, just come on out and enjoy the experience. 

Old Pecan Street Festival
Downtown Austin
6th Street
Austin, TX
When: 11AM - 8 PM

Family friendly event info: free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Also features children's activities, live music and more

Monday, September 28

National Family Day Workshop
Young Chefs Academy
1300 Gattis School Road, Ste 100
Round Rock, TX 78664
692-9637
When: 6 - 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info:Young Chefs Academy celebrates a day to eat and make dinner with your family! Menu: Homemade Pasta & Red Sauce, Garlic Bread and Chocolate Cupcakes. For Ages 3+. Family of Four: $39 Additional Siblings: $5 *Space is LIMITED…call today!