Here are our top 5 picks for family fun this week, presented by IT’S TIME TEXAS. And you can always check out the Do512 Family Calendar to view many more listings of awesome kid events in the Austin area. Also, be sure to download the free Choose Healthier mobile app for great ideas for getting out and staying active with the kids.

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Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week:

Music Forever Music Together – Free Sample Classes
Monday, Jan. 4 – Friday, Jan. 8, various times
Kids ages 0-5 can enjoy a free Music Forever Music Together sample class with lots of singing, dancing, moving, grooving, and music-making. Click here to view the schedule, locations and to RSVP for a free class.

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The Beatles Exhibit @ LBJ Presidential Library
All week, through Sunday, Jan. 10
This is the last week learn all about the Fab Four at the traveling museum exhibit, “Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles!” at the LBJ Presidential Library. You’ll get to see more than 400 pieces of memorabilia, records, rare photographs, tour artifacts and instruments. Admission is $8 for adults. $3 for teens ages 13-17, and kids 12 & under are free. The museum is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Tea Time for Storytime @ BookPeople
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 10:30 a.m. 
In honor of Lewis Carroll’s birthday month, BookPeople is having a literary tea party worthy of the Mad Hatter. Enjoy readings of Tea Rex and other festive, feast-y tales to salute the whimsy of Wonderland and its brilliantly bizarre creator. Free.

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Pajama Storytime @ Austin Public Library Manchaca Road Branch
Thursday, Jan. 7, 6:30 p.m.
Feel free to wear pajamas to this family evening storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes, games, crafts, and other activities. Children of all ages welcome. Seating is limited at all programs. Please arrive a few minutes early to gain entrance. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Free.

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Norm of the North Crafternoon @ Austin Public Library Howson Branch
Friday, Jan. 8, 3:30 p.m.

Make polar bear puppets and enjoy some Norm of the North activity books. Free.
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–> More to Explore: Glance through our Daily Calendar for more events, and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to get reminders about Top Picks for the weekend.

—> Choose Healthier App for more healthy family activities: Be sure to download the FREE Choose Healthier mobile app for local health-focused information, activities and events right at your fingertips. You can also like IT’S TIME TEXAS on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram for healthy tools, tips, activities and motivation, and to show your support for the cause.

Have a fun week!