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Pull in to Blue Starlite Mini-Urban Drive-In this Saturday, May 24 at 8:45 pm for The Never Ending Story and The Princess Bride back to back. Doors open at 7:45 pm. This awesome double feature is sure to jump start your imagination just in time for summer. These classics are great for kids, modern day & 80s babies alike. Double the throwback status by seeing these two awesome films at a drive in.
Join the 1001 Nights Orchestra, Ravaan Persian Dancers and the Austin International Folk Dancers for a Middle Eastern-themed edition of Planet Music on Friday, May 23 at 7 pm at the Dougherty Arts Center.
It’s not like you really need any extra reasons to go to a park, especially if you have kids who bounce off the walls when they’re cooped up inside. But until the end of July, the city of Austin’s TEMPO – Art in Public Places program is a great excuse to check out some spots you may not have been to before. Each of these parks features an outdoor sculpture you can check out for free.
We have had amazing weather these past few weeks- patio season is definitely here! One of our favorite things to do on the weekend when the weather is nice is to drive out to the Jester King Brewery, located roughly 20 miles southwest of downtown Austin. This farmhouse brewery uses locally grown grains and native wild yeast to create an impressive array of beers that are uniquely Texas.
Do you still sleep on the Star Wars sheets from your childhood? Do you just enjoy looking at cool vintage toys and lunch boxes? Then shed your plainclothes, don your superhero gear and fly on over to the Austin Comic and Toy Show on Saturday, May 25 from 9 am – 5 pm at the Norris Conference Center!
Still looking for the perfect plan for Memorial Day weekend? Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival runs Friday May 23 through Sunday May 25 at MarktPlatz. For the grown folks there is live music & dancing. For the kiddos there is a climbing wall, bumper boats and even a human hamster ball! All generations can enjoy crawfish and Gator Country shows. Those are real gators, folks!
Disney on Ice is returning to the Cedar Park Center this week with a new show called Rockin’ Ever After.
Whether you’re looking for grass-fed beef, housemade sausages or some honest cold cuts, complete your Memorial Day cookout by stocking up on supplies from one of these Butcher Shops in Austin.
In honor of Memorial Day coming up on Monday, May 26, we’ll be posting some helpful info to better prepare you for your festivities. If you’re planning on packing up the fam for some outdoor grilling, you’ll need this guide to the Best Outdoor Grills in Austin to make the most out of your day.
This weekend you can add a little zen to your life, take a night off, try your hand at wakeboarding, eat crawfish, see a play, get a picture with BEVO or enjoy free yoga. Here are our Top 10 Austin Family Events…
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