Happy February! Let’s kick off the month with some good family together time. Here’s our top 5 picks for fun weekday events in Austin.
Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week:
— 120 Year Birthday Bash @ The University Co-op
Thursday, Feb. 4, 4-6 p.m.
The University Co-op is celebrating its 120th birthday! Enjoy free food from the Co-op Food Court trailers, plus giveaways from High Brew Coffee, Tiffs Treats, Skinny Pop, KIND Snacks, Red Bull, Favor, Texas Exes, Alamo Drafthouse, Painting with a Twist and more. Free koozies, tote bags and t-shirts from The University Co-op, while supplies last.
— Starry Nights @ GirlStart STEM Center
Thursday, Feb. 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the 1st Thursday of every month, with each month featuring a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. All ages are welcome to stop by any time between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. RSVP is recommended. Free!
— Dancing with the Stars LIVE @ Bass Concert Hall
Thursday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.
Fans of the hit t.v. show, Dancing with the Stars, will be given the opportunity to see their favorite dancers perform live. The Dance All Night Tour features a bigger cast than ever before including pro dancers Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Keo Motsepe, Peta Murgatroyd, Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry and Jenna Johnson. You’ll watch exciting and romantic performances, from choreography never before seen on Dancing with the Stars, to some of the most memorable numbers from show. Tickets start at $49.75 and can be purchased online here.
— Silly Sparkles Valentine Show @ Toybrary Austin
Friday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.
Silly Sparkles is the sweetest clown, loved by little ones all over town! She brings fun and joy everywhere she goes. Her magic is so silly, your children will beg for more. On Friday, she’ll twist balloons and tell sweet jokes that even the youngest can understand. $5 per child at the door.
— First Friday Block Party @ in.gredients
Friday, Feb. 5,
Head on over to Manor Rd. for a family-friendly night of music, food & wine samples, dancing and community fun at in.gredients’ monthly block party with music from Honey Punch and a portion of the day’s sales going to their community partner Allies Against Slavery.
–> More to Explore: Glance through our Daily Calendar for more events, and be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to get reminders about Top Picks for the weekend. There’s a LOT of good fun coming up this weekend!
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Have a fun week!
