KidzAustin eNewz - April 2008 edition

Welcome to our April edition and thank you for subscribing to our monthy KidzAustin Newsletter! We'll keep you up to date on the latest enhancements to the site, information on what new kid-friendly places or deals or out there and much more. Our goal is to save you time in finding the kid-friendly information you want or need as you need it. For your convenience, if you need to take another look at any edition, you can still find it on KidzAustin.

KidzSportz is Back
While everything was in transition between Spring and Summer schedules, we temporarily took down our KidzSportz page. Now that Summer and Fall registrations are available, the page is back up to help you find the perfect kids sports leagues that you may be looking for. If you've already got the kids enrolled in a local league, you may also want to check out our recent blog on a nice treat for the family where you can save a little money after the game.

Earth Day Opportunitiez
Earth Day is coming up on April 22. As is standard for our local coomunity, there are lots of great options to get out with the entire family and learn more and do more to help our planet. Check those out on our Spring Eventz page. Or, if you'd rather celebrate the day at home, you may want to check out our 4TheirFuturez page. We initially created it last year at the request of my son on Earth Day. It's a great resource in finding information on local green products and services as well as links to national green organizations and information. Happy Earth Day!!!

Deal of the Day? - Coming to a Blog Near You
With all the stories and talk of a downturn in the economy, who isn't up for a great deal? As such, you may want to check out the next KidzAustin blog (coming soon). We'll be putting together a blog featuring a quick list spotlighting one daily deal per day that will include a meal (with the exception of Friday), family entertainment and possibly a short drive between locations for each day of the week. In the meantime, feel free to check out some of our other blogs in our newly consolidated blogz page.

Questionz? Commentz?
As always, please feel free to e-mail us with your questions or comments at info@kidzaustin.com. Also, we'd love to hear what you think about the KidzAustin website. Please feel free to take our survey so we can serve you better.

FUN FINDZ

We've spotlighted a few new additions to the site that we think are particularly fun:

Free Alamo Kids Club -- So, this actually isn't NEW, but we think it's pretty cool. The last Saturday of every month, the Alamo in South Austin offers a free kids movie. Seriously!

Not Your Usual Bikes -- We read about it in the Austin American-Statesman. If your kids can ride a bike, this could be a great outdoor family activity (seats 6) or even fun for a unique party idea. Check it out!

Little Buckaroo Ranch comes to Lake Travis area -- Lasso your party date now!

31 Cents Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins -- Help Baskin Robbins' honor America's firefighters. Participating stores will reduce prices of small ice cream scoops to 31 cents on this special night. Your kids will thank you for this opportunity to give back.

The Exotic Resort Zoo -- A memorable cabin camping experience where people and wildlife coexist.

GREAT THINGZ RETURN

It was missed in it's absence, but now it's back:

Austin's "Unplugged at the Grove" music series at Shady Grove has returned. Get the kids out and share the live music scene at this cozy venue under the stars every Thursday. We suggest you plan to get there early if at all possible. Don't miss it!

Cedar Park Heritage Festival -- KidzAustin will again be a sponsor at this fun family event featuring live music, arts & crafts fair, face painting, more. We'll bring the moonwalk and giveaways, if you bring the kids. May 31, 4-10 PM. Click here to view details.

f If you get the chance to check out any of these kid-friendly placez, please be sure to tell them you saw them on KidzAustin.com!