Want to score cool points with your kids? Include a visit to the SXSW Gaming Expo during Spring Break. The best part is that it’s free to attend! You can check it out on Thursday, Mar. 17 through Saturday, Mar. 19 from noon – 8 …
On Saturday, Mar. 5, you can take the kids to Explore UT, a free family-friendly event at the University of Texas at Austin. From 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., the campus will be open to children, teachers, parents and community members to enjoy hands-on activities, …
Texas Independence Day, March 2nd, is an official holiday that commemorates the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836 when Texas became an independent Republic. Show your Texas pride at the annual Downtown Parade on Saturday, March 5 and at the Bullock Museum‘s …
Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls is an organization dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves, and they emphasize intelligence & imagination over “fitting in.” Smart Girls is teaming up with Geek and Sundry, as well as Nerdist, to host two parties during SXSW Interactive. …
Channel your inner Beyonce and show off some fierce dance moves at DivaDance. This NYC-based dance studio has opened a location in Austin (1700 S. Lamar Blvd #338), and they are ready for you to come in and let your hair down for a really …
Who will be named this year’s “BBQ Austin Grand Champion”? Head on over to the Travis County Expo Center on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5th to check out the excitement at the annual BBQ Austin event! You’ll get to sample free BBQ as …
One of our favorite summer activities is heading to the Dell Diamond to cheer on the Round Rock Express baseball team. This ballpark is amazingly family-friendly — from the Kids Fun Zone to the grassy hills, fireworks nights, great food options and more. Our kids …
For its 12th year, STAPLE! has been bringing the best of independently produced comics, zines, art, crafts, games and more to fans in Austin. And you can check out this indie media expo for yourself at the Marchesa Hall on Saturday, Mar. 5 from 11 …
On Friday, March 3, you can rise and shine for a free Texas-sized breakfast at the Long Center. Rodeo Austin hosts the annual Cowboy Breakfast at 6 a.m. as a way to kick off the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Feast on pancakes, authentic …
KGSR has announced the schedule for their annual SXSW Live Broadcast shows, happening Wednesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 19 at the W Austin. For a $5 donation to the Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas, you’ll enjoy 4 hours of exclusive, live interviews and performances …
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