There’s a cool new spot in town to get handmade goods by local artisans. Starting this Saturday, Feb. 8th, the East Austin Handmade Arts Market will take place in the parking lot of the Vortex Theater. The outdoor market will be a regular event taking place every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Total Archery Challenge combines the draw of an archery expo with the fun of a non competitive 3D archery shoot. Individual archers of all skill levels will have an unforgettable experience shooting 3D targets at the Total Archery Challenge at Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio from Friday, Feb. 7 – Sunday, Feb. 9.
Come jam with the Que Pastas and other musical guests at the 11th Annual FUMP Family Music Festival on Saturday, Feb. 8 at First United Methodist Church from 10 am – 1 pm. It’s the perfect blend of music, food,arts and crafts. Heck, you might even find yourself dancing so make sure you wear the right shoes!
If you’re looking for some Valentine-y fun, bring your family to Central Market North for Creative Action’s FriendFest, happening Saturday, Feb. 8 from 11 am – 2 pm! Do512 Family is proud to sponsor this FREE event and provide families with an afternoon of fun Valentines Day crafts, treats, live music and a Friendship Parade!
Bring your family to the Paramount Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 9 to see We’re Going on a Bear Hunt – The Musical. In this amazing production from the UK, children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen’s ever popular award winning book is brought noisily and vividly to life on stage. This is the Austin stop of the play’s world tour and is not to be missed!
Both East Austin College Prep campuses will be hosting a high-tech open house for Digital Learning Day, Wednesday, Feb. 5. From 9 – 11 am, the school will showcase student-designed games that were created through the Globaloria program. Globaloria is a platform that uses project-based learning and digital methods to teach courses in STEM, computing, game design and coding.
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts in South Austin is pumped about the Winter Olympics, and they’re sharing their enthusiasm by offering FREE Winter Olympic T-Shirts from now until the end of the games (Feb. 23).
Get a little taste of Bollywood right here in Austin with the Scottish Rite Theater’s production of Little Red Chunari, premiering on Saturday, Feb. 8 with shows at 11 am and 1 pm and continuing on weekends throughout the month. This Indian Adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood is sure to entertain with live music, dance, comedy and puppetry. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for kids 12 and under.
November 2013 saw the opening of the Austin Aquarium, an anticipated addition to the Austin area. Located off of Anderson Mill Rd., the aquarium houses 35 exhibits that feature a wide variety of amphibians, an interactive Lorikeet Aviary and a slew of cold water and tropical fish. There are also sharks, a stingray touch tank and reptiles. We finally had a chance to check out the aquarium, and we’re pleased to announce that it was a hit with us and the kids!
Be magically transported back in time at the fun-filled, charming and authentic 5th Annual Sherwood Forest Faire. Located in McDade, Texas at Sherwood Forest, the Faire kicks off on February 8 and is open 10 am – dusk weekends through March 30. Enjoy games, food and entertainment while strolling through the 23-acre permanent village that features more than 100 including shoppes, pubs, restaurants and stages. Ticket prices range from $10 – 20 at the gate, or you can save money by ordering tickets online.
Do512 Family is all about what to do in Austin with kids. We love to be out and about in Austin and are always looking for fun things to do with the family.