Here are our top 5 picks for family fun this week, presented by IT’S TIME TEXAS. And you can always check out the Do512Family Calendar to view many more listings of awesome kid events in the Austin area. Also, be sure to download the free Choose Healthier mobile app for great ideas for getting out and staying active with the kids.
Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week:
— Fairytale Threads Consignment Sale @ Austin Sports Center
Presale on Tuesday, Oct. 20. & Public Sale Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 24
You can shop for children’s clothing, toys, books and baby gear at great prices at this big consignment sale. It will be open to the public with FREE admission on Thursday – Sunday, or if you want to be among the first at the sale, you can attend the Super Shopper Presale on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. for $10 admission at the door.
— Winnie the Pooh @ ZACH Theatre
Wednesday, October 21 & Thursday, October 22 — both at noon
Enjoy special weekday performances of Winnie the Pooh! Kids will have a great time with this willy nilly silly old bear and his pals. Tickets are $15 for youth and $20 for adults. You can click here to purchase tickets online or call the box office at 512-476-0541 x1.
— Nature in Motion Free Family Event @ Austin Nature and Science Center
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join 4H Capital at the Austin Nature & Science Center in Zilker Park for a free family event that includes hands-on science activities exploring bird migration patterns, solar cars, wind turbines, fish locomotion, watershed play and more. Admission and activities are all free.
— Goosebumps Family Party @ Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
Saturday, Oct. 24 at Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane & Sunday, Oct. 25 at Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline — both at 9:30 a.m.
Enjoy Goosebumps-themed activities and games in the lobby as well as a giant book swap before you see the movie! Bring some gently used books to trade, and feel free to arrive in your costumes. Tickets for the party are $13, which you can purchase online here. (Click here to enter to win tickets!)
— ASO Halloween Children’s Concert @ The Long Center
Sunday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m.
It’s creepy, crawly and so much fun it’s spooky! Your little ghost or goblin will help haunt Long Center’s Dell Hall for the Austin Symphony’s annual Halloween Children’s Concert. This exciting concert features frightfully fun symphonic music that is stimulating for young eyes and ears (ages 2–10). The entire family is invited to dress up in their favorite costume and enjoy “boo-tiful” music. Tickets are $8-12 which you can purchase online here.
There are many more great events happening this week! Check out the Do512Family Calendar for more listings! And be sure to see our lists of Halloween Events and Dia de los Muertos Events.
—> Choose Healthier App for more healthy family activities: Be sure to download the FREE Choose Healthier mobile app for local health-focused information, activities and events right at your fingertips. You can also like IT’S TIME TEXAS on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram for healthy tools, tips, activities and motivation, and to show your support for the cause.
Have a fun week!