Top 10 Austin Family Events 6/6 – 6/8
This weekend you can catch some Big Air at X Games, go swimming, see a free movie, check out The Boardwalk or play with tiny animals. Here are our Top 10 Austin Family Events!
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Slow Session & Bug Tasting with Little Herds
Does eating bugs gross you out? Maybe you should reconsider. They are a plentiful, viable source of protein after all, and most of the world is totally cool with it. It’s just the folks from the ol’ US of A, Canada and Europe who hold a taboo against eating insects. The Slow Session & Bug Tasting with Little Herds event at Art.Science.Gallery. might change your mind. Check it out Saturday, June 7 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
Boardwalk Grand Opening
The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake Grand Opening will be Saturday, June 7 at 10 am at Lakeshore Metro Park. Be one of the first to walk the trail and celebrate with performances and activities!
Splash Bash at the JCC
The Splash Bash is free and will be held at the JCC pool on Saturday, June 7, from 10 am – 2 pm. You will be able to enjoy swimming (so necessary!), free sno-cones, inflatables, prizes, and food for purchase.
Tips on Doing X Games Austin with Kids
Do512 Family editor, Jamie Jett, made it out to X Games Austin on Friday, June 6 with her 9-year-old son to celebrate the official start to summer in style. She wanted to share her tips on doing the games with your kids so you can have more fun enjoying the X Games and less time looking for things like water and free stuff.
Best Morning Ever: Hasbro Studios Cartoon Breakfast
Saturday morning: you’re in your footie pjs, a bowl of cereal in your lap and cartoons are on TV. Just a passing memory of your youth? Not anymore. Take your kids to the Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel on Saturday, June 7 from 8 – 10:30 am for the Best Morning Ever: Hasbro Studios Cartoon Breakfast.
KLRU Family Red Carpet Event: Space Racers Premieres at Alamo Drafthouse
KLRU and Alamo Drafthouse have teamed up to host two red carpet events to premiere 4 episodes of the new PBS show, Space Racers on Saturday, June 7, 10 am at Lakeline, and 9:30 am at Slaughter.
X Games Takes Over Downtown
On Thursday, June 5, head down to the State Capital for a FREE BMX and Skateboard competition! The Vert ramp will be at 10th St. and Congress Ave. in front of the Texas State Capitol building.Tony Hawk & Friends will present a 30-minute demo followed by Skateboard and BMX Finals.
Cabela’s Kid’s Day
On Saturday, June 7 Cabela’s is hosting their biggest family event of the year. From 10 am – 3 pm your family can enjoy a bounce house, sno-cones and dozens of free activities.
Free Snow Cones at Skinny Limits
Bring your friends and family down to the Lake Austin Blvd location of Skinny Limits (2201 Lake Austin Blvd) Friday June 6, 2014 for a free snow cone any time from 7 AM – 7 PM.
