This weekend’s events have a big focus on Earth Day and there are lots of concerts, volunteer opportunities, and chances for hands-on STEM activities for you to choose from! Check out our Top Weekend Picks for Austin Families below!
— KUTX Rock the Park
Friday, April 19 | 6:30 pm | FREE
Head to Mueller Lake Park amphitheater for this FREE family-friendly concert featuring Geto Gala, plus Lucas Miller. Arrive early to grab your spot on the lawn and don’t forget water and a blanket to sit on. KUTX also recommends bringing hearing protection for the little ones, and they’ll have free ear plugs on hand if you need them. There will be food trucks around the park, or you’re welcome to bring a picnic. Please remember: chairs, glass, and alcohol are not permitted (though Odell Brewing Co. will have complimentary beverages for the 21+ crowd). Get info on parking and more here.
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— Keep Austin Beautiful Day
Saturday, April 20 | 9 am | Volunteer Opportunities (FREE)
Last year more than 2,200 Austinites volunteered in cleanups throughout the city to help Keep Austin Beautiful, removing litter and restoring greenways and waterways. This annual event is part of Earth Month and you and your family can check out the many volunteer opportunities here.
— Austin Nature Day @ Austin Nature & Science Center
Saturday, April 20 | 10 am – 2 pm | FREE
Celebrate Austin Nature Day at ANSC this Saturday and meet some of their resident animals up close and personal. There will also be activities like a scavenger hunt, table activities, a Trade Counter, and more. This event is FREE and open to everyone.
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— The Breakfast Boogie Presents: Earth Day Celebration w/ Red Yarn and Andy Sprout
Saturday, April 20 | 10 am-noon | Tickets are $5 for kids 2+, and $10 for adults
Take part in this family-friendly Earth Day Celebration supported by KUTX, It’s So Easy Being Green, featuring Red Yarn from Portland, with Andy Sprouts opening. The show will run from 10 am-12 pm and will have special Earth Day activities. Please note: parking is limited and ride sharing is encouraged. Purchase your tickets here.
— Earth Day Jubilee @ Butler Trail
Saturday, April 20 | 10 am – 2 pm | FREE
Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration on April 22nd from 10 am – 2 pm. Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family. Get more info here.
— Our Texas Our Future Festival @ Moody Amphitheater
Sunday, April 21 | noon – 4 pm | FREE (Bring plastic retail bags to recycle for a chance to win awesome raffle prizes)
This free festival is a celebration of Texas’ beautiful parks, resilient wildlife, and the Texans helping conserve and protect them for future generations. The festival will feature interactive exhibits, wildlife demonstrations, sustainability workshops, guided garden tours, and hands-on art and STEM workshops. Visitors who bring plastic bags to recycle will be entered to win exciting prizes and gift cards from H-E-B, Texas State Parks, and Waterloo Greenway! Get more info here.
— Those Meddling Kids (Improv Show for kids) @ Hideout Theater
Sunday, April 21 | 4 pm | Tickets range from $5-$10 here
If you haven’t had a chance to introduce your kids to improv at The Hideout Theater, here’s your chance! This fun, interactive show takes inspiration from Scooby Doo but each show is fully improvised with suggestions from the audience. The show’s cast plays a groovy group of kids who are always willing to investigate the day’s mystery at hand. Will they be at a spooky amusement park, an abandoned warehouse, or a seemingly haunted old mansion? The audience helps decide! Those Meddling Kids runs each Sunday at four through May 19 and you can get your tickets here.
More Weekend Events:
- 21st Annual Lonestar Roundup
- 24th Annual Butterfly Festival
- Playdate in the Park @ Brentwood Park
- The Rainbow Fish Musical @ Scottish Rite Theater
- Saturday Night Concert Series @ Hill Country Galleria
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