Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Pippi Longstocking at Austin Scottish Rite Theater

That curious little freckle-faced girl with zany red braids is back by popular demand at the Austin Scottish Rite Theatre this February. See Pippi Longstocking on stage in a fun show for families from Saturday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 28. Pippi is a scrappy …

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Foam Sculpture Dates Extended at Laguna Gloria

There’s good news for all of you who want another chance to play in the bubbles at Laguna Gloria… Although the rest of the Strange Pilgrims exhibition has closed at The Contemporary Austin, the Roger Hiorns interactive foam sculpture (called A retrospective view of the …

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Hook 25th Anniversary Party at the Long Center

The Alamo Drafthouse and the Long Center are teaming up for a special event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hook on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Center. Two of the actors who played the Lost Boys, Rufio (Dante Brasco) and …

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Free Day of Dance 2016

It’s time to bust out your dancing shoes. Austin’s 8th Annual Free Day of Dance will take place on Saturday, Jan. 30 beginning at 9 a.m. with over 180 free dance classes offered all over the city and surrounding areas. There are classes for all …

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Tomás and the Library Lady – Review

The latest children’s play in ZACH Theatre‘s season of storybook-inspired shows is Tomás and the Library Lady, based on the book by Pat Mora. This bilingual show runs through Sunday, February 14, and tells an inspirational story of a boy named Tomás who meets a …

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Pollyanna Theatre Company’s Pattern People

Pollyanna Theatre Company always offers fun and educational children’s plays for young Austinites. Their latest show, Pattern People, is a theatrical exploration of many of the preliteracy skills needed for success in kindergarten. It is also a fun-filled 45 minutes featuring four good friends exploring …

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Top 5 Events this Week, Jan. 18-22, 2016

Looking for some fun ways to fill your weekday schedule? Here are our top 5 picks for family events in Austin this week.   Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week: — Annual MLK Community March & Festival @ Texas State Capitol …

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Ice Skate with the Muppets

Meet your favorite Muppets characters on Sunday, Jan. 17 at Chaparral Ice! The Stars of Austin Figure Skating Club will be presenting a Muppets-themed public ice skating session from 12 – 4 p.m. that will feature a special performance at 2:30 p.m. Families are invited …

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Top 5 Events this Week, Jan. 11-15, 2016

Looking for some fun ways to fill your weekday schedule? Here are our top 5 picks for family events in Austin this week.   Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week: — Felt Friends World Tour: Pocket Yeti @ Hampton Branch of …

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Top Austin Family Events – Jan. 8-10, 2016

This weekend you can make bird houses, go ice skating, pet tiny animals, check out Free Family Day at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden, attend a special Elephant & Piggie storytime, see the secret art of Dr. Seuss, and much more!   Other stuff: “Best in …

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