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May the Force be with You this weekend as you head to Star Wars Day at Kaleidoscope Toys from 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday, May 3. Come play and celebrate all things Star Wars!
Jamie
Baby T-Rex Appearances on Friday, May 2!
Walking with Dinosaurs will be coming to the Cedar Park Center November 14 – 16, but since that’s like, forever away, they’re getting the party started TOMORROW, Friday, May 2, with Baby T-Rex appearances in Austin and Cedar Park.
Maverick Horseback Riding, Horseback Riding Just Outside of Austin
Do512 Family editor, Jamie Jett, had the chance to take her 8-year-old son on an adventure in Hutto this past weekend. They took a 2-hour ride on horseback through the woods, pastures, a neighborhood and even by some buffalo. Read all about her trip with Maverick Horseback Riding.
Pecan Street Festival 2014
The Pecan Street Festival brings artisans, performers, food and fun to 24 city blocks in Austin’s Sixth Street Historic District for the 36th year Saturday May 3-Sunday May 4.
Movie Night at Ramsey Park
For over 75 years, Ramsey Park in central Austin has been a focal point of fun and entertainment for children and families. Continuing in that tradition, on Saturday, May 3, the park will host a movie night beginning at 7 pm. They will be showing the …
Austin Mini Maker Faire 2014
The Mini Maker Faire is back! Saturday, May 3 from 10 an to 6 pm at Travis County Expo Center, families, go get your make on! Not only will there be opportunitites to make awesome, random things using anything from paper to power tools, there will be lots of live music, informative and educational talks and presentations and science demonstrations.
Pachanga Fest – May 10 at Fiesta Gardens
Oh, mamas, it’s time to get your dance on! Saturday, May 10, Pachanga Fest comes to Fiesta Gardens with a line-up that will have your whole family moving and grooving. From noon – 11 pm, the whole family can enjoy an immersive experience into Latino culture through arts, crafts, music, food, workshops and more.
Groundwork Music Project’s We Write it We Play it
For the past six months, kids from Maplewood and Blackshear Elementary have been working on writing their own songs with the Groundwork Music Project as part of their after school program, We Write it We Play it. On Wednesday, Apr. 30 from 5 – 7 pm, they’ll be performing these songs for the public at the Carver Museum in the We Write it We Play it Concert. Come see the cuteness, and enjoy free food from Haymaker!
Grand Opening- Luci and Ian Family Garden
The eagerly awaited grand opening of the Luci and Ian Family Garden at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center will take place this Sunday, May 4 from 10 am – 7 pm. There will be a garden discovery quest, special activities throughout the day and live performance by local Austin musicians.
Featured Family Restaurant of the Week: Nutty Brown Cafe
Kid’s Night at Nutty Brown…Can’t beat free music & fun in an atmosphere that is relaxing for the adults and stimulating enough for the kids to keep them up and running long enough to carry on a conversation. Moonwalk, face painting, and balloons by Twistin’ Art, and live music.
