HOPE Farmers Market is throwing a good, old-fashioned fair this Sunday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Take the kids to the free East Side County Fair for some carnival-style fun, a petting zoo, cake walk, face painting, music and more! What to …
Lake Austin landmark, Ski Shores Cafe, is celebrating their 60th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 12 – Sunday, Sept. 14. Take the family and friends for a laid-back weekend adventure by the water. Enjoy free s’mores and Frozen movie night on Friday, a pro ski show …
The Texas Book Festival is something we look forward to every fall! This event is always free and open to the public at the Texas State Capitol. Over 40,000 people are expected to attend on the weekend of October 25 and 26, 2014. This year’s …
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the free SoLongSummer Music Festival for teens on Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon – 6 p.m. at Austin Recreation Center. Besides checking out the music, teens are invited to participate in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, an Austin …
On Saturday, Sept. 13, head over to the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center at 10 a.m. for Dance Africa Fest, a series of free dance workshops for all ages, presented by Lannaya Drum and Dance Ensemble. RSVP is required, so be sure to …
If your little artists want to try something new, head to the Laguna Gloria on Saturday, Sept. 13 where they can build a light sculpture! Every second Saturday of the month, The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria offers hands-on art-making workshops for children ages 2 …
If you live in Northeast Austin, the luxury of the Boardwalk and the Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail are a little out of reach for a quick bike ride. Don’t fret, because the Southern Walnut Creek Trail System is now open!
Take the whole family to the MACC (Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center) on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 7 -10 p.m. for ¡VIVA MÉXICO! Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with music, art and tradition at this free, annual event. A variety of children’s activities will …
Did you know that UT offers free, weekly Stargazing Parties? Each week that the University of Texas is in session, the astronomy department hosts free, public star parties on the roof of Robert Lee Moore Hall on Wednesdays, and at Painter Hall and on Fridays …
Austin Tie Dye Co. is having a grand opening Tie Dye Party on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., and you are invited! Kids and adults can stop into this new business, learn how to create awesome tie dye patterns, do some …
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