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Taking the Kids to X Games Austin 2016

We’re not sure who’s more excited about the upcoming X Games — the parents or kids? X Games is set to bring tons of thrills and excitement to Circuit of the Americas for one last year on Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5! There is plenty of awesome action to appeal to all ages, with competitions such as Skateboard Big Air, BMX Dirt to the MotoX Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing. You and the kids will be in awe of these amazing action sports athletes. Families can also count on plenty of entertainment in the various Festival Villages, and of course music from blink 182 and more.

We know you want all of the details ahead of time so that you’re able to plan the ultimate experience. Here’s the X Games lowdown…

18498652186_8585a4b7e4_z–> Competitions & Music Schedule:

Thursday, June 2: Venue hours are from 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

  • 7:30 p.m. — LifeProof Moto X Step Up Final
  • 9 p.m. — Harley-Davidson Flat-Track Racing
  • 10:15 p.m. — The Reverend Horton Heat

Friday, June 3: Venue hours are from 2 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

  • 2:30 p.m. —  Skateboard Street AM Final
  • 4 p.m. — Skateboard Vert Final
  • 5:30 p.m. — BMX Vert Final
  • 6 p.m. — Coors Light Moto X Freestyle Final
  • 8 p.m. — America’s Navy Skateboard Big Air Round One
  • 9:15 p.m. — America’s Navy Skateboard Big Air Final
  • 10 p.m. — Logic
  • 11:15 p.m. — G-Eazy

Saturday, June 4: Venue hours are from 10 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.

  • 11 a.m. — Skateboard Street Women’s Final
  • 12 p.m. — Toyota BMX Park Final
  • 2:10 p.m. — Dave Mirra’s BMX Park Best Trick Final
  • 3 p.m. — BMX Street Final
  • 3:30 p.m. — Skateboard Park Women’s Final
  • 5 p.m. — Monster Energy Skateboard Street Men’s Final
  • 7:15 p.m. — The Real Cost’s BMX Big Air Final
  • 9 p.m. — Monster Energy Moto X Best Trick Final
  • 10 p.m. — All Time Low
  • 11:15 p.m. — blink-182

Sunday, June 5: Venue hours are from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  • 11 a.m. —  Fruit of the Loom Skateboard & BMX Big Air Doubles Final
  • 1 p.m. — Intel BMX Dirt Final
  • 2:30 p.m. — Toyota Skateboard Park Men’s Final
  • 4 p.m. — Moto X Best Whip/QuarterPipe Final

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–> X Games Festival Villages: At COTA there will be six themed interactive festival villages where you can do everything from watch a water-skiing squirrel to laser tag, to arcade games, to go-kart racing. Families will love The Torchy’s Tacos Playground, where kids can bungee jump, play King of the Hill and compete in a game of pop-a-shot basketball, soccer penalty kicks or baseball toss. All Villages are included with price of admission. Festival village hours are Friday from 2-10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. & Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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18338870539_a1e9005885_z–> Tickets: Tickets for the events range in price. You can choose to purchase tickets that cover both music AND games or just one or the other. There are also VIP tickets for sale. For the full price breakdown on all options and to purchase tickets online, click here. Kids age 3 and up are required to have a ticket/wristband.

*Take note that Thursday’s events are FREE, but you must get a ticket voucher online here and enter in the promo code HARLEYXGAMES.

18337353060_788617774d_z–> FAQs — What to pack, what to leave at home, where to park, etc. These are important details! You can bring strollers, but no outside food, no pets, no chairs & you can’t bring in your own bikes or skateboards. Click here for all the info.

–> Photo Highlights from Last Year: Want to get a glimpse of what’s in store at X Games? You can click here to read about taking kids to the 2014 X Games.

For more info, please visit the X Games Austin website.

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