How is it already time to make weekend plans again? We’ve rounded up some fun things to do with the kids, from dinosaurs and giant prehistoric mammals to puppets, a family friendly dance party, and a little air conditioned theater time. Check out our Weekend Top Picks below!
Top photo credit: Community First! Village
Ice Age in the Wild @ The Wildflower Center
Through August 15 | 9 am – 4 pm | Included with General Admission
Mammoths have taken over the gardens at Lady Bird Johson Wildflower Center. Travel back in time as you wander past 15 gigantic prehistoric mammals, including a 17,500 pound woolly mammoth. Stop by the Front Pond for a new Quest of the Week, then see what else you can discover along the way. Included with general admission and free for members. Get all the info here.
GOAT @ Community First! Village
Friday, July 10 | 8 pm | FREE
Catch a free outdoor screening of GOAT at Community First! Village on Friday, July 10. Bring chairs and blankets, explore the Village, and grab popcorn, candy, and drinks from the concessions stand. Concession sales directly support formerly homeless neighbors earning a dignified income while working the event. The event starts at 8 pm, with the movie beginning after dark. Free with RSVP here.
via Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Dinosaur Day @ Texas Science and Natural History Museum
Saturday, July 11 | 10 am – 3 pm | Kids 4 and under are free; 5-17 are $6, adults are $10 here
Dinosaur Day is back! Bring your own fossils for in person identification by a paleontologist, explore hands on activities in the Discovery Center, see a 33 foot tyrannosaur skeleton, and enjoy family friendly art activities, a scavenger hunt, story time, and more. The first visitors can also snag a free dinosaur poster while supplies last. Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Get all the info and purchase tickets here.
via The Contemporary Austin
Second Saturdays Are for Families: Anything Can Be a Puppet @ Laguna Gloria
Saturday, July 11 | 10 am – 2 pm | RSVP for FREE here
This Second Saturday, families can make their own characters and learn the art of puppetry with guest artist Kade Conklin, owner of The Puppet Foundry. Kade creates everything from marionettes and stop motion puppets to giant parade puppets, and she’ll help families explore new materials and bring their own creations to life. You can reserve your spot for free here.
Long Live Malin @ Pease Park
Saturday, July 11 | 10 am – 2 pm | FREE
Enjoy a family friendly dance party with local DJs, plus arts and crafts, face painting, a photo booth, and plenty of room to splash nearby. The Austin community is coming together to celebrate the memory of Malin, Pease Park’s beloved giant troll that was lost to a fire in May. Pack food and drinks, and check the parking info before you go since parking is limited. Get all the info here.
Annie @ Zach Theater
Through Sunday, Aug. 2 | Show times vary – get the info here | Tickets start at $28 depending on time and day here
If an air conditioned outing is something you’re looking for this weekend, we’ve got you covered! Catch Annie at ZACH Theatre, featuring iconic songs like “Tomorrow” and “Hard-Knock Life,” joyful choreography, a live orchestra, and a feel-good story the whole family can enjoy. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Check out tickets here.
Bob Bullock Birthday Bash @ The Bullock Museum
Sunday, July 12 | 10 am – 5 pm | FREE
Celebrate Bob Bullock’s birthday with free museum admission, crafts, games, STEM activities, live music, story time, face painting, and more. Kids can explore three floors of Texas history, and visitors can even snag a free cup of vanilla custard, Bob’s favorite treat, while supplies last. Most activities take place from 10 am to 2 pm and you can get the full details here.
More Weekend Events:
- Variety Texas Adaptive Bike Camp
- Groundwork Children’s Show @ Cherrywood Coffeehouse
- Summer Crafts @ Meanwhile Brewing
- Family Day @ UMLAUF
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