Here are our top 5 picks for family fun this week, presented by IT’S TIME TEXAS. And you can always check out the Do512Family 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.
Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week:
— Under the Big Top @ The Long Center
Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Saturday, Nov. 7, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Check out Pollyanna Theatre Co.’s new production for very young children (ages 2-4). Gather under the big top. Join characters Max and Landon as they become circus animals, try out some tricks and learn a few things about friendship as they work and play together. It turns out a circus is a lot of work so they’ll be needing some help from the audience! Tickets are $6. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Ticket are available online here or by calling (512) 743-7966.
— Starry Nights @ GirlStart STEM Center
Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Families are invited to explore astronomy at the STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium and try some hands-on activities. Design a Solar System Hat, Create your own Marshmallow Constellation and more. FREE with RSVP.
— Harry Potter Fest @ Blue Starlite Drive-in
Starts Thursday, Nov. 5 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 22
Dust off your broomsticks, spell books and prepare your favorite wands! The Blue Starlite is bringing back last year’s smash hit event series! 3 weeks, 10 nights of HARRY POTTER at the Drive-in! All the films plus Potter World Concessions like BUTTER BEER, Chocolate Frogs, and other Potter World Treats! The first night kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 with a showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Tickets range from $5-25 depending on the package you choose. Click here for full pricing details.
— Do512 Family’s Fun Lab @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
Friday, Nov. 6 – Sunday, Nov 8, 12 – 8 p.m.
Fun Fun Fun Fest will soon be taking over Auditorium Shores for three days of incredible music and comedy shows. And new this year, kids can check out Do512 Family’s Fun Lab! Families can party in their very own section of the festival dedicated to kids! Join us for a TON of free hands-on science and art activities such as building frankentoys, making stop motion animation, doing mad science experiments, 3D printing and a whole lot more science-focused awesomeness. Kids under age 10 get in FREE. One-day passes are $89 and can be purchased online here. Click here to enter to win a pair of 3-day passes!
— 24th Annual Austin Powwow @ Toney Burger Center
Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
This is the largest single day American Indian Powwow in the country. Offerings include Native American dancing, drumming, storytelling, native crafts, arts displays, and food vendors. Members representing nearly 80 different tribes from across the US and Canada will be in attendance. Ceremonial processions will occur at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. and dancers and drum groups will perform there throughout the day and evening. All ages are welcome. $5 suggested donation for adults, kids FREE.
—> 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!
