SXSW may be coming to a close, but there’s still time to take advantage of all the fun that comes to Austin during this festival. Check out these weekend events.
Family Friendly Festival Picks for the Weekend: March 19-20, 2016
— SXSW Gaming Expo @ Austin Convention Center
March 19, 12-8 p.m.
The gaming Expo is free and open to the public with Guest Pass wristbands, which can be found here. The expo combines well-loved elements of geek culture with the cross-console video game world.
— SXSW Outdoor Stage at Lady Bird Lake
March 19, gates open at 2 p.m.
Free, all ages, outdoor show at the SXSW Outdoor Stage (located at 800 W Riverside Dr.). Music from Group Fantasma, Inotacable and more. Free with Guest Pass.
— Flatstock 53 @ Austin Convention Center
March 19, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Presented by the American Poster Institute (API), Flatstock 53 will display the works of the world’s top gig poster artists. The show runs March 17-19 and will feature posters of varying styles, colors and techniques for sale by the talented artists who created them. You can stop in, browse and shop for cool concert posters and more. Free with Guest Pass.
— One x One @ TOMS Austin
March 19, kids activities from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & all ages concerts from 5-8 p.m.
TOMS Austin is opening its doors to you and the kids a series of parties, craft sessions, concerts and more. From 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., you can bring the whole family for activities geared towards kids. From 5-8 p.m., enjoy live music for all ages. All of this entertainment is FREE with RSVP!
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Stop in for a yoga session specifically designed for Kids hosted by The Little Yoga House. There will be kids yoga mats provided by Magic Carpet Yoga Mats but feel free to BYO! 10:15 a.m. class for ages 2-3; 11:15 a.m. class for ages 4-10
- 5-8 p.m. — Music from Moving Panoramas, Monogem, Phebe Starr & Irie Love
— Think About Music @ Thinkery
Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Join Amazon Music at The Thinkery for a full day of live original children’s music and activity led by singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb Official, two-time GRAMMY-nominated duo The Pop Ups, and more!
— SX Los Padres Presented by Hat Creek Burger Co. @ Whole Foods Market Domain
March 19, 8-10:30 a.m.
Hat Creek will be giving away 1000 free breakfast tacos and 1000 free cups of cuvee coffee. Raina Rose will be performing. Everyone and every age is welcome to come and play, dance and eat.
— Mad Tiger Fest @ Threadgill’s South World Headquarters
March 20, 1- 5 p.m.
Wrap up your Spring Break with high-energy fun at this party featuring a great line-up of bands such as Peelander-Z, Marikofun and Charlie Belle! FREE with RSVP.
— Rock + Read @ The Domain
March 20, 1-5:30 p.m.
Head over to the lawn at the Domain to hear kid favorites such as the Que Pastas and Mister G, enjoy storytime with local authors reading their own books, a craft-making station, and a trampoline for jumping, too. FREE with RSVP.
— KUTX Live Broadcasts @ Four Seasons
March 19, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
98.9 will air four early morning broadcasts live from the Four Seasons hotel. These shows are a great opportunity to let your kids see some amazing music in a calm environment. Admission is $10 on a first-come, first served basis, and includes a breakfast taco, granola bars and coffee. Click here for the day’s schedule.
— KGSR Live Broadcast @ W Austin
March 19, 6 a.m.
For a $5 donation to the Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas, you’ll enjoy 4-hours of exclusive, live interviews and performances from featured SXSW artists, and the first 300 guests through the door each morning will receive a complimentary breakfast treat. Click here for the full line-up.
— Waterloo Records Day Party @ Waterloo Records
March 19, 12-6 p.m.
Free shows, all ages, no wristbands required. Autograph signings after the shows.
— South X San Jose @ Hotel San Jose
March 19, starts at 12 p.m.
South By San Jose (SXSJ) is an annual 5 day festival concurrent with SXSW Music Festival in which the hotel parking lot is transformed into a live music venue with bands, local vendors and concessions. The event is always free and open to everyone.
— Quantum Collective Southwest Invasion 2016 @ Whole Foods
March 19, 12-7 p.m.
An amazing 3-Day event on the Whole Foods Rooftop Plaza during featuring over 30 artists. Free with RSVP.
— SouthBites Trailer Park
March 11-19
Want to try some new food during Spring Break? Stop by the SouthBites Trailer Park, presented by Favor. Located at 604 Driskill St., it’s a showcase of noteworthy food trucks form Austin and all over the U.S. Click here to view the full list of trucks you’ll find there.
–> Looking for more fun ideas for the day? For more ideas, check out our list of Top Family Events this Weekend & Spring Break Ideas for Families, and take a peek at our Daily Calendar.
*Featured image from past Mad Tiger Fest by Kimberly Jean.
