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Celebration of Families- This year’s event, Healthy Families/ Healthy Planet, is brought to you by Family Connections. It’s FREE and will feature an entertainment stage with the Biscuit Brothers performing at Noon, rock wall climbing, moonwalks, a petting zoo, face painting and a toddler zone. There will also be over 100 exhibitors and many seminars throughout the day. Saturday, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.

Zilker Elementary Backyard Concert- A family-friendly concert open to the public with music by Jimmy Lafave, Matt the Electrician, Robin Wiley, Moving Blues and the Bobkats.Bring a blanket, concessions available for dinner. No alcohol, please. $10 adult, $5 teen, $2 ages 11 and under. Friday, 5:30- 9:30 pm. Zilker Elementary Amphitheater, 1900 Bluebonnet Lane.

Old Pecan Street Festival- For over 30 years the Biannual Old Pecan Street Festival has provided Central Texas residents a family friendly venue to collect arts and crafts from local and national artists and artisans, experience live music and take part of a long standing Austin tradition. The Old Pecan Street Festival not only supports local artists and vendors but gives back to many of Austin’s most beloved charities as well as preserving Old Pecan Street (6th Street). Come and be a part of the magic! Saturday, 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday, 11:00am – 8:00pm.

Maypole Festival- Come celebrate springtime. See “Charlotte’s Web” stage play, the Contemporary Cloggers and the Emmy Award-winning Biscuit Brothers. Plus hayrides, crafts, activities and historical demonstrations. Saturday, 1:00pm-5:00pm. Tickets $8 child/$10 adult . Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive.

Peter and the Wolf- This production is an adaptation of the original story of Peter and the Wolf. Accompanied by a cat, a duck and a bird, Peter, a brave young man, makes his way to find an evil, ornery wolf and eliminate him, once and for all. This is a movement based production of the original Peter and the Wolf story. Be mesmerized by the visual beauty captured through movement and music. Brought to you by the Second Youth Family Theatre. Saturday, 11:00am and 3:00pm shows. $10 adults, $5 children 1-12, children under 1 are free. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd.

Go Wild at the Library- Kate Young of the 4-H will be displaying and demonstrating wildlife habitats at the Wells Branch Community Library on Saturday at 2:00pm. FREE! 15001 Wells Port Dr.

Little Lounge Lizards- A dance club party for ages 10 and under and their adults held in a popular Austin nightclub, MoMo’s on 6th Street, the first Saturday of every month from 12:30-3:30pm with a hip DJ spinning hits from the 70′s, 80′s, 90′s on up! It’s a fun, alternative family outing keepin’ Austin weird where kids can dance and interact with their grown-ups. $10 . Momo’s, 618 W. 6th St.

Mamapalooza Festival- A family event celebrating mothers in the arts, showcasing local artists, vendors and performers, including singer-songwriters Sarah Hickman, Idgy Vaughn and Barbara Kooyman and many others.Ticket price, $5.00 at the door. Sunday, 1:00-6:00pm. Symphony Square, 1101 Red River.

Cinco de Mayo Festival- Music, food and fun for the whole family, featuring: Tejano Music Workshop, Ballet Folklorico Dance Demos, Face Painting, Art Demos, Storytelling with Dan Arrellano and more. Sunday, 1:00pm-7:00pm. FREE! Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street.

Just For Mom:

You know what I need? A movie. Not one that I watch while sharing the couch with my husband and the various dogs, cats and kids that roam around my house. Yes, I’m talking about the kind of movie where you actually leave the house, anxiously wait in line because you were late getting out of the house and you just know all of the seats will be horrible by the time you get your ticket, then proceed to stand in another line to get your paws on a big ol’ bucket of greasy popcorn. Ah, sounds delightful. No, really, I want to see Baby Mama. I really like Tina Fey and could use a good mindless, funny movie right now. Something to make me forget about all of the responsibilities that I’ve been forgetting to do at home lately. Say it with me folks…. ESCAPE!

If you are not so into seeing Baby Mama and want something more intelligent, check out Austin360 for all of your movie-going needs.

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