On Saturday, August 8, BookPeople is throwing a Carnival of Books from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. This well-loved, downtown book store wants to have a party with cake and balloons and some good old fashioned Austin weird, and all of you are invited! Enjoy …
Set the alarm clocks for a very early wake-up time on Saturday, August 8 if you’d to see the awesome sight of hot air balloons launching over Lake Travis. The Central Texas Ballooning Association is hosting the 25th Annual Lake Travis Flight at Mansfield Dam …
Do your children love singing, dancing and acting out stories? Let them pursue their creative talents at ZACH Theatre’s Fall Classes for kids ages 3-18. With a huge variety of classes, your child can surely find the right fit for their specific interest — musical …
On Saturday, August 8, you can join the community in celebrating one of Austin’s most beloved landmarks — Barton Springs! The Save Our Springs Alliance is hosting the 2nd Annual Barton Springs Fest starting at 8 a.m. This year’s event includes snorkel tours, hikes, live …
North Austin fish & aquarium store, Fish Gallery, is hosting a fun, interactive Summer Reading Program on Thursdays this month — August 6, 13 and 20. Each free event takes place from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., and kids will get to enjoy a story, crafts, …
On Saturday, August 8, you can watch 10,000 yellow rubber ducks float down Lady Bird Lake for a wonderful cause. Join the 2nd Annual Austin Duck Derby, hosted by the Austin Boys and Girls Club Foundation. Eco-friendly “adopted” rubber ducks will be launched into the …
Get over to the The Long Center City Terrace on Tuesday, August 4 from 5-9 p.m. for Trailer Food Tuesdays! It’s your last chance to attend this awesome series of community picnics this summer. Enjoy music plus Austin’s amazing trailer food in a festival-style atmosphere. …
IT’S TIME TEXAS makes healthy easier for Texans where they live, learn, work, worship and shop. You can now download their FREE Choose Healthier mobile app for a list of local activities and events! IT’s TIME TEXAS shares plenty of fun ideas for getting active …
Have you ever been to Nature’s Treasures? Perhaps you’ve seen the billboard on I-35 of a woman sitting inside an enormous crystal geode? This Austin store is full of beautiful rocks, minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, toys and more. It’s stocked with fascinating treasures and definitely …
Updated July 5, 2017: Kiddie Acres is now closed. Read more…. Kiddie Acres has been a fun destination for families with young children since 1979. Located in North Austin (4800 W. Howard Lane), you’ll find this little amusement park featuring classic carnival-style rides for the …
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