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 & Huston-Tillotson University
Monday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. The annual event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a short program at the MLK Statue on the University of Texas campus, followed by a march to the State Capitol with a short program on the South Steps, and then concludes with a celebration at historic Huston-Tillotson University until 3 p.m. For more information about the MLK March & Festival including a map of the march route and parking information, you can visit the MLK Celebration website.

 

— Free Admission Day @ LBJ Presidential Library
Monday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To ensure President Johnson’s wish for the library to “be available to all,” entrance fees are waived on several days during the year, including MLK Day.

 

— New Torchy’s Tacos Grand Opening @ South Congress Location
Monday, Jan. 18, 6-9 p.m.
Torchy’s Tacos flagship location at 1822 South Congress Ave. is almost ready for the big grand opening! On Monday, January 18, you can join the epic taco party from 6-9 p.m. for FREE tacos, snacks, family-friendly entertainment, music from The Lost Pines and tons of giveaways.

 

— Family Movie Matinee: Minions @ Cepeda Branch of the Austin Public Library
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 4-5:30 p.m.
See a family film for FREE! Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. PG.

 

— Kids Night Out @ The Little Yoga House
Friday, Jan. 22, 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Drop the kids off for a night out! Children ages 3+ can enjoy hours of fun. Pizza. Yoga. Movies… what could be better? $35 per child. Click here to sign up.

 

 

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Have a fun week!