What a summer it’s been in ATX!  As you get ready for back to school, pat yourself on the back, parents, for another successful summer, juggling kids’ schedules as well as your own, finding fun things to do in the Texas heat (and ways to escape the heat).  As they’d say in yoga class “You’ve arrived”.  We’ve made it to August and we hope you enjoy your last days of summer break and wish you an easy transition into the school year.

Summer isn’t over quite yet, though, and we know you’ll love these upcoming August Family Events that range from back-to-school bashes to movie nights and bat celebrations.

via Magnolia Musical Theatre

On-Going Events This Month:

Save these Dates:
August 2: Wild Wednesdays: Astronomy @ Waterloo Park
August 2: Construction Playdate @ Toybrary
August3: Finger Painting @ Toybrary
August 4-6: Purple Martin Party @ La Frontera
August 5: Screen on the Green: Toy Story @ Fareground
August 5: Back to School Extravaganza @ Woom Showroom
August 5: Ecologist School Family Day @ Kingsbury Commons
August 5: Back to School Bash @ The Grace Place

via The Fareground

August 5: Pop-Up Play Days @ Lake Creek Park and Pool
August 5: Madagascar Back to School Bash @ Community Care Southeast Health & Wellness Center
August 5:  L.I.T. Community Book Fair @ Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls
August 5: Princess Flyer @ Austin Steam Train
August 6: H-E-B Free First Sunday @ Bullock Museum

August 6: Sunday Funday: Basket Weaving @ Neill Cochran House Museum
August 9 – 13: Free Week @ The Jones Center
August 10:  Music in the Garden @ Zilker Botanical Garden

August 12:  Austin Pride 2023 Festival and Parade
August 12: Back to School Mental Health Event by Jordan’s Safe Place
August 13: Cars and Coffee Austin @ COTA
August 15:  Movie Night: Alice in Wonderland @ Austin Public Library Capeda Branch
August 16: DAC Nights: Sea You Later Summer @ Dougherty Arts Center
August 17:  Third Thursdays: Melat @ The Bullock Museum
August 18: Jurassic World Live Tour @ Moody Center
August 18-20: Friday Flicks: DC League of Super Pets @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park

Photo via Waterloo Greenway

August 23: Back to School Story Time with Mrs. Purple Urple @ Book People
August 24 – 27: Gillespie County Fair @ Gillespie County Fair Grounds
August 24:  Club Classic: Boys and Girls Club @ Top Golf
August 25-27: Austin Gamblers @ Moody Center
August 26: Night at the Museum: Mystery Agency @ The Williamson Agency
August 26:  Dive-In Movies: Bolt @ Hotel Viata
August 26: Austin Bat Fest @ Congress Ave. Bridge
August 26: Big Brothers Big Sisters Ice Ball @ JW Mariott Austin
August 27: Kidz Bop Live @ Moody Center
August 31: Blackberry Pie 10K @ Zed’s Real Fruit Ice Cream


Check out our Daily Calendar or Events for even more ideas for family fun!