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2nd Street District Third Annual Window Walk

November 27, 2013 0

2ND STREET DISTRICT GIVES BACK AND SPREADS THE HOLIDAY CHEER FOR THIRD ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINDOW WALK   Local businesses in the 2nd Street District (2SD) are spreading holiday cheer throughout the district by transforming their […]

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Safari Champ Black Friday Special

November 27, 2013 0

Feel the need to shop on Black Friday? Drop the kids off at Safari Champ so you can shop in peace! Safari Champ is an indoor play place located at 1400 East Old Settlers Blvd, […]

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Les Petites Holiday Edition at La Patisserie

November 25, 2013 1

Registration is now open for a special holiday edition of Les Petites at La Patisserie, happening on Sunday, December 15, with two back to back sessions at 1:30 and  2:45 p.m. This special Holiday Les Petites […]

Weekday Events

Weekday Events: November 25- 29, 2013

November 24, 2013 0

Monday Kids Music Class with Mr. Will– Monday, November 25 at 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Mr. Will’s popular music class now has a residency!  Find him every Monday morning at the Buzz for a fun […]

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Ice Skating Rinks and Snow Days in Austin

November 23, 2013 0

Austin doesn’t get snow and ice very often. If we are lucky, there are a couple of opportunities each winter to act like we live in a real winter wonderland before the snow melts away. […]

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Austin Lyric Operas Sunday Matinee Music Camp

November 22, 2013 0

For the first time on November 24, Austin Lyric Opera will offer opera-loving parents a chance to enjoy the Sunday matinee performance of Verdi’s Don Carlo while their children enjoy an afternoon of music, games, arts and […]

Weekend Events

Weekend Events for Austin Families, November 22-24, 2013

November 22, 2013 0

Alamo Kids Camp – Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. FREE movies for children age 3 and up. Times vary by location and frequently change. Be sure to double check show times before heading out. This weekend you […]

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Austin Foodie Mama

Thanksgiving Out

November 21, 2013 0

Thanksgiving is a week from today. Panicking yet? You don’t have to. If you don’t have plans nailed down yet, we’ve got you covered. Thanksgiving may be a time to be with your loved ones […]

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Seeing art with your kids? Give E.A.S.T. a try

November 21, 2013 0

Foster Talge’s metal sculpture at ARTPOST. Photo courtesy of Bernadette Noll.   Before you think I’m crazy, repeat after me: I can do E.A.S.T. with my kids. Yes, you might still have PTSD from that […]

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2013 Gingerbread House Workshops in Austin

November 20, 2013 0

Save your house from the gingerbread house mess! Check out all of these Gingerbread House Workshops coming up. Whole Foods Bee Cave- November 23, from 2-3 p.m. Bring the family and come down to Whole […]

Austin

The Thinkery: A Preview

November 20, 2013 0

The Thinkery is mind-blowingly cool, y’all. And I’m an adult. Just try to imagine it through the eyes of a kid! My family and I got the opportunity to visit the Thinkery (the new Austin […]

Features

Save the Dates: Holiday Planner 2013

November 19, 2013 0

Deep breaths. Breathe. You can get through the holiday season with your sanity in check. I promise. But it will take a little planning ahead to make for smooth sailing. If you are anything like […]

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Holiday Fun With the Grandparents

November 19, 2013 0

As much as I don’t want to admit it, the holidays are upon us. While Thanksgiving last year was the earliest possible date, this year, it’s the latest, meaning that many of us are getting […]

Features

Domain’s Lighting of the Great Tree

November 18, 2013 0

It’s that time of year again when more than 6,000 twinkling lights and 400 ornaments in a variety of colors light up the 40-foot tree at the Domain’s Annual Lighting of the Great Tree. Santa […]

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Bump Club’s Holiday Hoopla 2013

November 16, 2013 0

Combining a fun, family-friendly event with the opportunity to teach kids about giving to others is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Join the wonderful ladies from Bump Club and Beyond at their Family […]

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Must Have: Pre-cooked Thanksgiving Dinners

November 14, 2013 0

Thanksgiving is two weeks away. Two. Weeks. Those of you who are hosting the Big Dinner this year might be feeling the hairs on the back of your neck start to tingle as you realize […]

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St. Martin’s Day Cultural Story & Craft Hour

November 14, 2013 0

We celebrate St. Martin’s Day every year in our household with a lantern parade around the neighborhood. In case you missed it this past Monday, the German Free School is offering a chance to make […]

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Giveaway: ZACH’S Holiday Heroes

November 14, 2013 0

ZACH Theatre’s “Theatre for Families” Series presents HOLIDAY HEROES Created by Shaun Wainwright-Branigan and Jerome Schooler Now in its 14th year and back due to popular demand! In this hilariously fun holiday sing-along, kids get […]

Austin

Take It Like a Tourist: DKR Stadium Tour

November 12, 2013 1

A few things recent transplants and visitors to Austin notice: everyone is friendly, there are plenty of super fit and tan people and during the fall months, football is king. Despite our collective interest, bordering […]

Weekday Events

Weekday Events: Monday, November 11-15, 2013

November 10, 2013 0

Monday Veterans Day Parade – Monday, November 11 at 9 a.m. The event kicks off at 9 a.m. at the Ann W. Richards Congress Bridge and travels up to the Capitol building. Viewing is available […]

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Palacios ATA Martial Arts Open House

November 8, 2013 0

PALACIOS ATA MARTIAL ARTS is hosting an open house and a Kickboxing Warrior Boot Camp on Saturday, November 9, 2013. There will be many events happening throughout the day, all of which are FREE!! Here’s […]

Events

Barton Hill Farms Final Weekend

November 7, 2013 0

The weather is going to be beautiful this weekend at the Fall Festival & Corn Maze at Barton Hill Farms, located 25 minutes from Austin and 10 minutes from Bastrop. Big John Mills and the […]

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Austin

Must Have: Best Holiday Pies

November 7, 2013 0

Everyone knows that the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is the pie, right? I mean, the turkey’s pretty good, but it really shines as leftovers (turkey and wild rice soup, anyone? Turkey and dressing sandwiches? […]

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Austin Reading Mama

The Best Books for Siblings-to-Be

November 6, 2013 1

When we found out we were expecting our second child, we wanted to include our then-2-year-old in the excitement. Of course, we didn’t want to overwhelm her, but we did want her to understand what […]

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Austin Foodie Mama

Austin Foodie Mama: Wine & Swine

November 5, 2013 0

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Austin Foodie Mama, spotlighting foodie events and dining destinations for kid-free fun, because we all know that some of our most rewarding parenting moments come when we hand over […]