The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, January 1-3, 2010
Wow, I just typed 2010 for the first time! It’s incredible how quickly time flies. Whatever you and yours decide to do with the extra long weekend, may you make it a slow and relaxing one to enjoy these first few days of this new decade. Happy New Year!
Skating on the Plaza- Enjoy a round or two in the rink on Austin’s first and only outdoor ice skating rink on the Whole Foods rooftop plaza! Friday (10:00am- 8:00pm on New Year’s Day), Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am- 10:00pm with the last skating session beginning at 9:00pm. Tickets, $10 per person for one hour, includes skate rental. Whole Foods, 525 N. Lamar Blvd.
Texas Christmas Carol- A unique musical-variety Christmas show featuring The Biscuit Brothers, Tosca String Quartet, Nine-Minute Nutcracker, Amazing Grace Gospel and more! Ticket prices begin at $10. Friday and Saturday, 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Sunday, 1:00pm and 6:00pm. The Long Center, 701W. Riverside Drive.
UT Women’s Basketball Kids’ Day- Bring the kids out to watch the UT Women’s Basketball team play Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Kids, 18 and under, admission is FREE with an adult ticket. Saturday, 11:00am. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River.
Sculptor to Be: Workshop for Kids- Join teaching artist Sheila Flemming – work with parallelograms and balsa wood to create prismatic sculptures! Saturday, 1:30- 3:00pm. For children ages 7 – 11. Limited to 15 students. $12 per child. Reservations required. Contact Sheila at 445-5582 x101. Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Road.
Home Depot Kids’ Workshop- A FREE Do-It Yourself Workshops designed for children ages 5-12. This month’s project is building a calendar. Saturday, between 9:00am and Noon. All Home Depot locations.
Crafts for Kids- Brings the kids, ages 3 and up, to make a Precious Memories Photo Stand! FREE!! Saturday between 11:00am- 3:00pm. Lakeshore Learning Store, 9828 Great Hills Trail.
BookKids Storytime- You put your left foot in, you put your left foot out, you come into storytime this morning and we’ll read aloud! Come join us for some books that will knock your socks off, including the snappy How Do You Wokka-Wokka. Don’t miss the first Dance Fever celebration of 2010! FREE!! Saturday, 11:30am. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Sunday Morning Kid’s Show- Enjoy a performance by Jungle Jill and the Jaybirds! FREE!! Sunday, 10:30am. Ruta Maya Coffee Shop, 3601 S. Congress Avenue.
Story Soup- Put your suggestions in the pot – we’ll stir it up and show you what we’ve got! Storytime for the adventurous! Story Soup is presented by the Flying Theater Machine, Austin’s only improv show for kids and their families. Sunday, Noon. Tickets, $7. The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave.
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