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:

—  Wild Things With A Twist Storytime @ BookPeople
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m.
Let the Wild Rumpus Start! Come join the fun as a king or a wild thing during an interactive storytime of Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak with creative interpretation by Lizzy Samples. Kiddos, be sure to dress up in your wildest costumes! The storytime and performance will get you amped up for Halloween with just the right amount of fun and spooky! FREE!

— Movies in the Park: BeetleJuice @ Republic Square Park
Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Kick off your Halloween weekend with this spooky, off-beat classic. Costumes welcome! The fall season of Movies in the Park series continues with this celebration of the Ghost with the Most himself – BEETLEJUICE! Head over to Republic Square Park just before sunset for a screening of this film, co-produced by Austin Parks Foundation and the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Rolling Roadshow. FREE!

 

— Halloween Hootenanny @ The Thinkery
Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Come join us at a very special Thinkery Family Night where you can come in costume and enjoy plenty of hands-on stations full of spooky science activities such as exploding pumpkins, glow-in-the-dark slime, and you can also make sand bracelets with Do512 Family. You’ll have a great time at this after-hours party where families can explore the Thinkery in a whole new way. Tickets for this party are $15 Adult/Child or $13 Member Adult/Member Child. Children under 2 years old are free. You can click here to buy tickets. And click here to enter our giveaway for a 4-pack of tickets! 

 

— Spooktacular @ The Bullock Museum
Friday, October 30, 5-8 p.m.
Explore the Bullock after hours at this family-friendly Halloween extravaganza, featuring performances, games, interactive activities, art, and more. This year’s program will introduce children and their families to Texas “creepy crawlies” through activities and special screenings of Flight of the Butterflies in the IMAX Theatre. Get hands-on with spooky science from Girlstart and show off your Halloween costume for a special prize. FREE!

 

— Creative Action Kids’ Ball @ Central Market North Lamar
Friday, October 30, 5-8 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to this family event that will include treats, kids activities, and dancing as Creative Action celebrates kindness, strengths, treasures and creativity! Build your own costume or wear your own and add to the fun! White Ghost Shivers will perform. FREE!

There are SO 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.

Be sure to save the date for our party with Hat Creek Burger Company on Nov. 1! The BiG Bash will take place at their Georgetown location from 3-6 p.m. with a petting zoo, music, face painting and bouncy house.

—> 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!