Easter Seals Ability Fair 2014
In support of National Autism Awareness Month, Easter Seals Ability Fair will take place April, 26, 8:30 am to 1 pm, at Easter Seals HQ and it’s free!
Austin Earth Day Festival 2014
Celebrate the Earth Austin-style at the free Austin Earth Day Festival, Saturday Apr. 26 at the Browning Hangar at Mueller. The festival runs from 12 to 6 pm and includes many interactive experiences and attractions, live entertainment, food truck vendors, how-to workshops, a kid’s zone and more!
Eeyore’s 51st Birthday Celebration
If the slogan “Keep Austin Weird” had its own festival, Eeyore’s Birthday would be it. Get weird at Pease Park on Saturday, Apr. 26 from 11 am until dark, the children’s area will be open from 11 am – 4 pm and live music from noon – 6 pm. Admission is FREE! Dress code will be Austin-formal: tutus, bikinis, fairy wings and flip flops. Costumes are encouraged and there will be a contest. Props: hula hoops, bubbles and flower garlands.
Meet the Maker at the Library
In preparation for the Austin Mini Maker Faire that’s scheduled to rock our worlds on Saturday, May 3, several makers have signed up to make appearances at local libraries where kids can Meet the Maker and participate in various activities.
Monster Jam 2014 at Frank Erwin Center
Monster Jam comes to Austin this weekend for the first time ever! All the cool girls and car crazy boys are in for what will probably be the best moment of heir young lives ever. There are two shows only–Saturday, April 26 at 7 pm, ideal for kids who can function when up after bedtimes and Sunday, April 27 at 2 pm.
8 Tips on Camping with Kids
We just returned from our first tent-camping-as-a-family trip, and I’m here to report back on what to do, bring, and avoid for your first family camping trip.
Austin Parks: The Triangle
Cue choirs of angels: there’s a new playground at the Triangle. This mixed-use development in Central Austin has long been a favorite destination for families and this is the icing on the cake. The playground is located near the big grassy field, across the street from Snap Kitchen and next to Maudie’s. It’s on the smaller side, geared toward younger children.
Austin Kula Yoga’s Spring Stroll and Stretch
New moms, channel the Earth Day buzz early by taking your babies for some springtime exercise outside on Tuesday, Apr. 22 at 10:30 am. Meet at Johnson Creek (more specifically, by the restrooms) for the Spring Stroll and Stretch from Austin Kula Yoga.
Behind The Scenes at ZACH Theatre’s Pinocchio
Theatre is so magical, and Zach Scott’s production of Pinocchio is nothing short of that. I was happy to chat with Natt Miller, Zach Scott Theatre’s Educational Director, briefly during the rehearsal and give him my feedback on the show. He was gracious enough to respond to several follow-up questions about the elements of the production that I found most magical.
RESA Presents: Greener Choices Earth Day Festival
Come celebrate Earth Day this Tuesday, April, 22 at the Austin Community College (ACC) Riverside Campus at the Greener Choices Earth Day Festival. WIth spring in full bloom, what better way to celebrate than with live music, workshops, children’s activities all for $5 or 2 canned goods?
