This weekend is going to rule.
Stuff that you should know about:
Maverick Horseback Riding, where you can take 2+ hour horseback rides just outside of Austin
Pecan Street Festival
GIVEAWAYS: Enter for a chance to win a $25 Gift Card to Nutty Brown, a Family Membership to the Wildflower Center, a $25 Gift Card to Kaleidoscope Toys, and 2 Tickets to Pachanga Fest
Other than that, here are our top 10 Austin family events…
May the Force be with You this weekend as you head to Star Wars Day at Kaleidoscope Toys from 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday, May 3. Come play and celebrate all things Star Wars!
Walking with Dinosaurs will be coming to the Cedar Park Center November 14 – 16, but since that’s like, forever away, they’re getting the party started TOMORROW, Friday, May 2, with Baby T-Rex appearances in Austin and Cedar Park.
Kid’s Night at Nutty Brown…Can’t beat free music & fun in an atmosphere that is relaxing for the adults and stimulating enough for the kids to keep them up and running long enough to carry on a conversation. Moonwalk, face painting, and balloons by Twistin’ Art, and live music.
Lots of opportunities to have some good times with the family this weekend!
Other fun stuff:
Here are our top 10 Austin family events…
The Red Poppy Festival kicks off Friday, Apr. 25 in Historic Georgetown and continues through Sunday, Apr. 27. The whole family can enjoy arts, crafts, a parade, a car show, a kids area, food, music and more, and admission is FREE!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.