Enjoy seeing some creative works of art during the Austin Studio Tour on Nov. 13 & 14 and 20 & 21. It’s a fun chance to celebrate local artists all over the city! This is a free self-guided tour in which you can pop into art studios, galleries, coffee shops, outdoor settings, and a mix of venues to interact with Austin creatives. This year, you can find some in-person events as well as virtual programs. You’ll also find live music, food & libations, and some hands-on experiences for kids, too.

This self-guided event lets you pick and choose whichever art events seem most appealing to you. With many places to go and see, we’ve pulled a few kid-friendly highlights to consider.

— Up Front Gallery at Creative Action
Up Front Gallery is an art space curated, maintained, and dedicated to showing works from young emerging creatives in ATX, housed at Creative Action (1023 Springdale Road, Building 3). On Nov. 13 from 12 – 4 p.m. they will host “Little Big Things“, a FREE art fair featuring handmade wares from young local artists and craftspeople. The current gallery exhibit on display is entitled “Here and Now”, is a critical examination of what is happening in the state of Texas right now, politically, socially, and culturally, through the lens of the next generation. You can view this throughout the Austin Studio Tour on Nov. 13 & 14 as well as Nov. 20 & 21. More info.

— Little E.A.S.T at Blackshear Elementary
Little E.A.S.T. transforms Blackshear Elementary School (1712 East 11th Street) into a student art gallery on November 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be student musical performances, the  drama club presents Shakespeare and improv shows, and there will be a Silent Auction event. There’s also an interactive graffiti wall, a maker space, craft tables and more. More info.

— Vision Land Art Arcade at Brentwood Social House
Interactive games and curiosities will be on display on the backyard patio of Brentwood Social House (1601 W. Koenig Lane) on Nov. 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. You’ll find quirky and creative interactive pieces built by the art collective, Vision Gland, as part of the Austin Studio Tour.  More info.

— “We Speak for the Trees” at TreeGarden
Join the team at TreeGarden (638 Tillery Street) on November 13 from 3 – 9 p.m. for an interactive art experience featuring 44 artists. There will be live music, as well as an art trail and collaborative mural. Food and drink will be served making for family-friendly fun. RSVP here.

— East Austin Cutie-O Tour
Dear Diary Coffeehouse and Creative Cuties are teaming up to host live art, music, and vendors at their patio at 1208 Chicon. Different artists will be featured each of the four days of Austin Studio Tour, and community creative activities will be available to join in. More info.

— One Million Stars Exhibit at Ten Thousand Villages
Visit the community star installation at Ten Thousand Villages (4803 Burnet Rd). Star weaving demonstrations will be held outside from 12 – 5 p.m. on Nov 14.. Black Pearl Books, located inside Ten Thousand Villages, will also host events during the Austin Studio Tour.

For the full schedule of Austin Studio Tour events, you can view the big line-up online here.