For over 75 years, Ramsey Park in central Austin has been a focal point of fun and entertainment for children and families. Continuing in that tradition, on Saturday, May 3, the park will host a movie night beginning at 7 pm. They will be showing the …
For the past six months, kids from Maplewood and Blackshear Elementary have been working on writing their own songs with the Groundwork Music Project as part of their after school program, We Write it We Play it. On Wednesday, Apr. 30 from 5 – 7 pm, they’ll be performing these songs for the public at the Carver Museum in the We Write it We Play it Concert. Come see the cuteness, and enjoy free food from Haymaker!
Lots of opportunities to have some good times with the family this weekend!
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If you are looking for a fun Springtime day trip to take with the kiddos, venture out to Sweetberry Farm in Marble Falls. Home to a very popular “Harvest of Fall Fun” festival from late September through early November, the smaller crowd and gorgeous weather during the Spring Harvest makes the farm a perfect activity for the whole family.
Kinds in a New Groove (KING), a local nonprofit organization that provides kids in foster one-on-one mentoring relationships through private music lessons, will be holding its annual fundraiser next month. Music for the Soul will be at Speakeasy on Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 pm.
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.
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?
Easter! Three-day weekend! Huzzah!! Find eggs, watch a movie, eat amazing food, see fabulous children’s plays and a lot more this weekend!
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On Thursday, Apr. 17 starting at 7:15 pm, join the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department in Old Settlers Park for its annual Flashlight Egg Hunt. Let your flashlight be your guide to candy, eggs and prizes and then stay for a movie in the park featuring the family movie The Rise of the Guardians. Be sure to look for the golden eggs- they can be redeemed for a special prize basket!
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