Want to take advantage of all the excitement during SXSW? Check out these events today!
Family Friendly Festival Picks for Friday, March 18:
— SXSW Gaming Expo @ Austin Convention Center, 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, 3-9 p.m.
Free, all ages, outdoor shows return to the SXSW Outdoor Stage (located at 800 W Riverside Dr.) with three nights of entertainment. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the line-up features Tijuana Panthers, Beach Slang, Wolfmother & Coheed and Cambria. Free with Guest Pass.
— Flatstock 53 @ Austin Convention Center, 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
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. — Kupira Marimba’s joyful music is perfect for the whole family. Interweaving cultural learning about Zimbabwe with high-energy African marimba music, Kupira inspires audiences to get up and move their bodies.
- 5-8 p.m. — Music from Ron Gallo, The Dead Ships and Bombino Presented by GlobalFest
— 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 Thursday is from Full Service.
— All the Children Boogie @ Austin Scottish Rite Theatre, 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a free tribute to David Bowie, featuring local kid favorites such as Joe McDermott and the Hey Lollies, along with many other musicians. 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. 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.
— 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.
— Quantum Collective Southwest Invasion 2016 @ Whole Foods , 12-7 p.m.
An amazing 3-Day event on the Whole Foods Rooftop Plaza during featuring over 30 artists. Free with RSVP.
— Girls Rock SX Day Show @ Cherrywood Coffeehouse, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Stop into Cherrywood Coffeehouse for this free, all ages show featuring female performers such as Grace London, Tiarra Girls, and more. Free.
— 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.
*Featured image from of Red Yarn & kids from KUTX 98.9 Facebook page.
–> Looking for more fun ideas for the day? For more ideas, 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.
