This weekend you can cool off in one of Austin’s splash pads, celebrate National Train Day, make weird sculptures, get free admission to the Thinkery, see a children’s play, check out a health & wellness fair & a multicultural festival — and much more!

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Here are our Top Austin Family Events…

— Take the kids to Mueller Lake Park Amphitheater for a free, family-friendly night of music. KUTX Live features El Tule at 7 p.m. followed by Tameca Jones at 7:45 p.m. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, meet your friends. Food trucks will also be onsite. Free parking is available in the Mueller garage, adjacent to the Thinkery.

— It’s National Train Day! Take your choo-choo-loving child over to the Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane location to watch Thomas & Friends on the big screen at 11 a.m. You can click here to reserve your seat with a donation of only $1-3, with all ticket sales benefitting education programs at your local PBS station, KLRU-TV. Want more train action? Click here for a list of top places to watch trains around Austin.

— Austin Splash Pads open today! All Austin splash pads are free, and they will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. through September. So grab your towels and sunscreen and let the kids splash the day away! Click here for a full list of area splash pads.

— Make Wired & Weird sculptures today at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum. Kids Kraft is a NEW series of art workshops for kids in grades K-2 with the focus on making art using green materials and recycled supplies. Workshops are from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and the cost is $10 members/ $15 non-members. To participate, you must register online here.

— Head over to the Thinkery today from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. for FREE admission in celebration of National Instruments’ 40th anniversary in Austin. Future engineers and young scientists will have the opportunity to explore the museum and see NI’s technology in action through hands-on activities including robotics, maker activities, interactive stations and more. You are strongly recommended to reserve your free admission tickets in advance to ensure a quick and easy check-in. Click here for tickets.

— Join a free health & wellness fair with dance, yoga, acro, zumba classes and plenty of fun for kids. Keep Austin Well, the annual community wellness event hosted by Austin MD Magazine, will take place on the lawn of The Domain from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Check out the children’s play and craft area, face-painting, healthy food demonstrations, complimentary medical testing and much more.

— Check out Pollyanna Theatre Company’s latest play for children at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. today at the Long Center. Young Bear: The Story of Frances Slocum is inspired by the true events of a young girl who lived with Native Americans in the Mid-West in the 1800s. The play follows takes children on an imaginative journey through a different time and place. Suited for kids in grades 2-5. Tickets are $12, which you can purchase online here.

— Celebrate diverse cultures at the International Multicultural Festival at Pan Am Park from noon – 10 p.m. There will be live entertainment, arts and crafts, plenty of vendors selling food and drinks and more. Free admission!

— There are only a few chances left to see Alice in Wonderland at ZACH Theatre. Catch a performance today at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. In this unique adaption, the audience starts in the theatre and then follows Alice around ZACH’s campus on an adventure, meeting familiar characters, and helping to defeat the Red Queen. Tickets are $18 for youth and $23 for adults, which you can purchase online here or by calling ZACH’s box office at 512-476-0541 x1.

— Check out Birds Barbershop 10th Birthday Blowout from 2-6 p.m. at the South Lamar location. This family-friendly event will feature performances from the Barton Hills Choir and other neighborhood entertainers. Jump around in the bounce house and enjoy party games, face painting, complimentary Shiner beer (21+), a variety of sweet treats, and more. Giveaways, music from Barton Hills Choir & more. Free!

These are just some of the fun events happening in Austin this weekend. For more, browse our daily calendar of events!