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Outdoor Movies in Austin
There’s something refreshingly retro about packing up a picnic and blankey to watch a movie outdoors on a warm summer night. If you wax nostalgic about that time you saw Star Wars at a Galveston […]
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Austin Music Mama
Willie Is For Everyone
Grab your red bandana and join us for a full lineup of some of Austin’s best musicians for this special family-friendly tribute to Willie Nelson. We’ll be at the Austin Scottish Rite Theater on Friday, […]
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Giveaway: VIP Bags at Family Music Meltdown
Win a VIP bag for your family at the 3rd Annual Family Music Meltdown happening at Pan Am Park on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 3-7 pm. This very special annual music event is a […]
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Weekly Planner: January 25-31, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016 Baby Bloomers: Fairy Tales – 9 a.m. – noon. You don’t have to climb a beanstalk to get to the Thinkery! Come on over and build your own sprout house, walk […]
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Weekly Planner: January 18-24, 2016
Monday, January 18, 2016 Mr. Will’s Music Class at Whole Foods Kid’s Club (Bee Cave) – 10 a.m., Mr. Will plays classics, covers and original music. Kids can dance and sing to their hearts delight! […]
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Weekly Planner: January 11-17, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016 Baby Bloomers: Fairy Tales – 9 a.m. – noon. Avoid the troll as you make your way to the Thinkery to learn more about Three Billy Goats Gruff! Join us as […]
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Weekly Planner: January 4-10, 2016
Monday, January 4, 2016 Whole Foods Ice Skating on the Plaza – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Tickets are $10 and include skate rental. Whole Foods, 525 N. Lamar Blvd. Mr. Will’s Music Class at […]
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Event: Felt Friends Teen Make and Craft Events, January-May 2016
Join the Felt Friends World Tour January through May as we sew fun, cute and simple felt creatures. The projects use sharp sewing needles and so are recommended for ages 10 and up. Adults are […]
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Event: Family Fun Celebration, 12/31
Spare Time, a locally-owned entertainment facility with bowling, laser tag (minimum height is 44″), an arcade with a Winner’s Corner to redeem points for prizes (and a lazer maze) and a full-service bar and grill, […]
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Austin Public Library’s 2016 Book Clubs Starting in January
Do you love reading, but need an excuse to get motivated? Stop procrastinating and start the New Year off right, by joining a Book Club at the Austin Public Library! Read and discover new books, […]
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Weekly Planner Extended: December 21 – January 3, 2016
Welcome to Holiday Break, 2015! We’ve put together an extended planner as we’ll be taking a little time off to spend with our friends and family. Happy Holidays! Happening Daily Mozart’s Light Show – 6 […]
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Event: New Year’s Lock-In, 1/1
Looking for some fun for your older kid this New Year’s Day? Blazer Tag is hosting a lock-in on January 1, 2016 for kids 13 or older (anyone younger allowed with another adult or guardian […]
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Event: Shake Up The Way You Shop, until 12/23
The Domain, in collaboration with Bank of America and Starcom, invites area shoppers to experience “Shake Up the Way You Shop,” a 3-dimensional anamorphic installation designed by Dutch pop-surrealist Leon Keer. Designed specifically for the […]
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Event: 40th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, 12/15-12/24
Hot music, fine art and cold beer have made the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar the place where Austin shops in the giving season. The show is one of Austin’s longest running art and music festivals with […]
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Event: Austin’s New Year, 12/31
Austin residents can enjoy a free, family-friendly way to ring in the New Year this year. The Austin’s New Year line-up includes Grupo Fantasma, Golden Dawn Arkestra, and Carolyn Wonderland. The annual alcohol-free celebration will […]
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Weekly Planner: December 14-20, 2015
Happening Daily 40th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – Opening December 15 and running through December 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Hot music, fine art, and cold beer make the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar the […]
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Event: Pediatric Meet & Greet at Scott & White Healthcare Round Rock, 12/16
Ready to make a change in the new year? New to town? Looking for a pediatrician? Expecting? If so, you might be interested in this upcoming event. PEDIATRICIAN MEET & GREET Choosing a Pediatrician for […]
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Weekly Planner: December 7-13, 2015
Happening Daily Austin Trail of Lights – Opening December 8 and running through December 22, from 7-10 p.m. nightly. Visit the AustinTrail of Lights and take a spin under the Zilker Tree! Kids will enjoy an […]
Austin Music Mama
December 2015 Austin Music Mama Special Edition: Holiday Concerts
We generally use this space to list live music options for a mamas night out or date night, but in the spirit of the season, we are listing all the holiday concerts we could find […]
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Weekly Planner: November 30 – December 6, 2015
Happening Daily Whole Foods Ice Skating on the Plaza – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Tickets are $10 and include skate rental. Whole Foods, 525 N. Lamar Blvd. Tinplate Trackers’ Holiday Model Train Exhibit (Round […]
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Event: Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting, 11/29
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 49th Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join emcee Quita Culpepper, Mayor Steve Adler, and Austin Parks and Recreation Director Sara Hensley as they kick off […]
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Event: Austin Public Library’s Play Read Grow! Training Events, 2015-2016
The Austin Public Library has an early literacy training for parents and caregivers: Play Read Grow! This training is specially designed for those with children under age 5 and will share tools, resources and techniques […]
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Weekly Planner: November 23-29, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015 Baby Bloomers: Community Helpers (Doctors) – 9-10 a.m., Grab a stethoscope and learn how doctors help to keep us healthy and care for us when we’re sick! Make your very own doctor’s […]
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Where To Take Out Of Town Guests In Austin During The 2015 Holiday Season
As I attempt to get the house in order in preparation for our first visitors of the holiday season, ideas pop into my head of the things we can do. Where would they like to […]
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Event: Mozart’s Coffee Roasters Holiday Lights Show, Starting 11/20/2015
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters’ popular holiday lights show is back! Starting on Friday, November 20, 2015 and running through the first week of 2016, head over to the coffee shop’s outdoor deck to enjoy a 12-minute […]
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Event: Architects of Air, 11/20-11/29
Architects of Air, an amazingly huge walk-through art installation, contemplative space, homage to geometry and receptacle of light and color, is returning to the West Lawn of the Long Center on November 20-29, 2015. Architects […]
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Event: Austin Museum Store Holiday Sales and Events, 2015
Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? Austin’s museums have some great stuff in their gift shops, and many of them have special events and sales during the holidays! Here’s what we found that […]
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2015 Austin Area Holiday Happenings
Hill Country Galleria’s Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa’s Arrival – November 19, 6 p.m. Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave The fun starts at 6pm in the outdoor amphitheater with a special […]
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Event: Tinplate Trackers Bring Model Trains to ArtSpace, Starting 11/25
Train lovers of all ages will enjoy the Tinplate Trackers’ Holiday Model Train Exhibit, which will take place starting November 25, 2015 and will run into the new year. The Tinplate Trackers is an Austin-based […]
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Weekly Planner: November 16-22, 2015
Many thanks to KLRU for sponsoring the Weekly Planner! Take note: KLRU schedule changes, which started November 2nd, include Sesame Street airing at 9 a.m. on weekdays while Curious George, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Arthur […]
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Event: Alamo Kids Camp, 11/20-11/26
Looking for some indoor fun for the family during the week around Thanksgiving? Alamo Drafthouse’s Kids Camp is screening Space Jam November 20-26, 2015 at 11am at Alamo Lakeline. Children 3 and up will be […]
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Event: A Night of Squid Benefit, 11/19
For one night only comes a convergence of music, art, plays, stories and cephalopods at A Night of Squid. All proceeds go to the Autism Society of Central Texas on their 25th anniversary. See new […]
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Event: Pediatric Meet & Greet at Scott & White Healthcare Round Rock, 11/18
New to town? Looking for a new pediatrician? Expecting? If so, you might be interested in this upcoming event. PEDIATRICIAN MEET & GREET Choosing a Pediatrician for your child is one of the most important […]
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Weekly Planner: November 9-15, 2015
Many thanks to KLRU for sponsoring the Weekly Planner! Take note: KLRU schedule changes, which started November 2nd, include Sesame Street airing at 9 a.m. on weekdays while Curious George, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Arthur […]
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Event: Meals On Wheels Caregivers Drive Until December 4
Cook-Walden Funeral Homes are collecting items for Meals on Wheels and More during its annual Caregivers Drive. Donate the following items from 8am-5pm until December 4, 2015: new blankets socks Ensure toiletries pet items (food, […]
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Weekly Planner: November 2-7, 2015
Many thanks to KLRU for sponsoring the Weekly Planner! Take note: KLRU schedule changes, starting November 2nd, include Sesame Street airing at 9 a.m. on weekdays while Curious George, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Arthur move […]
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Event: Wurstfest 2015, 11/6-11/15
One of my family’s favorite fall festivals is coming soon: Wurstfest. The festival is a unique annual celebration rich in German culture and takes place near the headwaters of the beautiful Comal River in New […]
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Event: Harry Potter Drive-In Film Fest, 11/2-11.22
Halloween might be over soon, but the magic is just getting started at Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In. On November 5-22, the Drive-In hosts the 2nd Annual Harry Potter Fest: 10 nights and three weeks […]
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Event: Style, Beauty & Baubles Benefiting The Shade Project, 11/5
Style, Beauty and Baubles is an evening filled with the latest in Fall/Winter fashions, original and inspired jewelry creations and beauty and skin care tips for the season. Light bites and sips as well as […]
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Texas Stars Hockey Game Night Deals & Upcoming Promotions
The 2015-2016 season of the Texas Stars, the NHL’s Dallas Stars affiliate that plays at the Cedar Park Center, is underway. If you have been considering checking out a hockey game right here in the […]
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Event: Drawing Lines District 7 Wish Lantern Opening Ceremony, 10/29
Drawing Lines, a highly anticipated public art project focusing on Austin’s citizen-driven transition to a new political system of geographic representation, will be unveiling all ten artists’ projects in the coming months. All of the […]
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Weekly Planner: October 26 – November 1, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015 Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm (Marble Falls) – 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Harvest the fall fun at Sweet Berry Farm with mazes, Berry Bouncers, pumpkin painting, stuff your own […]
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Event: Drawing Lines District 2 Portraits Opening Party, 10/24
Drawing Lines, a highly anticipated public art project focusing on Austin’s citizen-driven transition to a new political system of geographic representation, will be unveiling all ten artists’ projects in the coming months. All of the […]
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Event: Art Party for the People Celebrates 30 Years of Art in Public Places, 11/12
Happy birthday the Austin Art in Public Places Program, which is celebrating 30 years of spectacular and surprising public art all around Austin! Grab a friend and come to commemorate this milestone with some soon-to-be-announced […]
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Event: ABCs of ATX Book Launch, 10/22
Join Author Kelly Sharp and Illustrators Joy Buran and Noelle Melody at Mockingbird Domestics on Thursday, October 22nd for a Book Launch of The ABCs of ATX. This children’s book will delight adults, too. Kelly, […]
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Weekly Planner: October 19-25, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015 Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm (Marble Falls) – 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Harvest the fall fun at Sweet Berry Farm with mazes, Berry Bouncers, pumpkin painting, stuff your own […]
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Event: MetroMoms Best & Hottest Products From Pregnancy to Preschool, 11/5
MetroMoms Austin is hosting its most anticipated event of the fall on November 5th: Best & Hottest Products from Pregnancy to Preschool! Designed for moms with children ages 0-5, you can check out carseats, toys, […]
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Event: Austin Fan Fest 2015, 10/22-10/24
F1 is happening earlier in 2015 in Austin, and the 2015 Fan Fest kicks off the action downtown from Thursday, October 22nd until Saturday, October 24th, 2015. The City of Austin declared a two-year moratorium […]
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Event: Pediatric Meet & Greet at Scott & White Healthcare Round Rock, 10/21
New to town? Looking for a new pediatrician with a new school year starting? Expecting? If so, you might be interested in this upcoming event. PEDIATRICIAN MEET & GREET Choosing a Pediatrician for your child […]
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Weekly Planner: October 12-18, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015 Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm (Marble Falls) – 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Harvest the fall fun at Sweet Berry Farm with mazes, Berry Bouncers, pumpkin painting, stuff your own […]