Want to take advantage of all the excitement during SXSW? Check out these events today!
Family-Friendly Festival Picks for Wednesday, March 16:
— One x One @ TOMS Austin
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. Each day 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. — Mike and his friends in the DrumZone will provide fun interactive musical activities that involve drumming and moving! Play some rhythm games, have lots of fun playing all kinds of percussion instruments, moving with fun props, and parents and kids will all get to jam together to make high energy musical fun!
- 5-8 p.m. — Music from Paul Bergmann, Jade Jackson, Jake McMullen and Locos Por Juana
— Free Music for Kids & Families @ The Little Yoga House, 1 p.m.
Families are welcome to the deck at The Little Yoga House for free music daily during Spring Break from 1-2 p.m. Music on Wednesday is from Kosha Dillz.
— Family Music Meltdown @ Pan Am Park Hillside, 3-7 p.m.
Check out this free family-friendly concert with a stellar lineup of artists, as well as activities for the kids ranging from trampolines for jumping to science activities. FREE with RSVP.
— KUTX Live Broadcasts @ Four Seasons, 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. They’ve also added a stage for kids on the back lawn for Wednesday’s show, thanks to Spare the Rock! Click here for the day’s schedule.
— KGSR Live Broadcast @ W Austin, 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, 12-6 p.m.
Free shows, all ages, no wristbands required. Autograph signings after the shows. Lineup includes Borns, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down and much more.
— South X San Jose @ Hotel San Jose, 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. Line-up for the day includes Sweet Spirit, Parker Millsap and more.
— 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? Check out our list of Spring Break Ideas for Families and take a peek at our Daily Calendar.
–> Want more ideas of what to do during SXSW? Check out our big list of family-friendly festival fun.
