Have you driven down South Congress only to wonder what’s going on in that ominous castle that popped up last year? Those curious (and brave) enough to wander inside discovered this location is called Sfanthor, and it houses a sci-fi gift shop stocked with t-shirts, …
The 2015 SXSWedu Education Expo is a free event full of interesting presentations and exhibitors that takes place on Tuesday, Mar. 10 from 2-8pm at the Austin Convention Center. With the program of speakers, mentors and exhibitors celebrating lifelong learning, you’ll find it impossible not …
On Saturday, Mar. 7 you can take the whole family to the Austin Nature and Science Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to celebrate the urban birds of our city. Join Travis Audubon, Capital Area Master Naturalists, City of Austin Park Rangers, and the …
The Three Little Pigs is a “Great Big Little Broadway Show” that’s playing on weekends now through Saturday, Apr. 25 at ZACH Theatre. Perfect for ages 3 and up, this family show is filled with laugh-out-loud humor. Our Content Manager, Heidi, had the chance to attend …
If you want to dive into the SXSW excitement this year, be sure to check out the largest stage during the festival that also happens to be free and open to the public. The SXSW Outdoor Stage at Auditorium Shores features a three-day series of …
Kids of all ages are invited to explore astronomy in the GirlStart STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium. GirlStart is hosting their next free Starry Nights event on Thursday, Mar. 5 from 5:30 – 7 p.m and will feature a Lunar presentation. This event — featuring star …
On Saturday, Mar. 7, you can take the kids to Explore UT, a free campus-wide event at the University of Texas at Austin described as the “Biggest Open House in Texas!” that takes place from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Young children can participate in …
With SXSW coming up so soon, social media is full of announcements of newly added bands to the lineup and parties upon parties requesting your RSVP. But for parents, SXSW does not exactly equal a week of partying. Kids are out of school, and we …
Since 2005, 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. 7 from 11 a.m. – …
Celebrate Dr. Seuss from Monday, Mar. 2 through Saturday, Mar. 7 at the Austin Public Library’s University Hills Branch. Seuss X Seuss West is a week-long celebration of Dr. Seuss’ creative books and characters in honor of his birthday and Read Across America Day. You can …
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