Events
Rock + Read at The Domain
**Due to SXSW 2020 being canceled and out of an abundance of caution, we are postponing the Rock + Read at The Domain to a later date when the all-clear is issued for larger events […]
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Events
Do512 Family Picnic
The 4th Annual Do512 Family Picnic is happening on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Don’t miss out on magic, music, food trucks, face painting and more! The Lineup: Red Yarn at noon Magician Black Bert at […]
Events
Hello, Dolly a Tribute to Dolly Parton
We’re back at the historic Austin Scottish Rite Theater with a family-friendly tribute to none other than Dolly Parton! This showcase is happening on Friday, March 16, 2018, from 10 am – 2:30 pm. The […]
Events
Rock + Read at The Domain
Get out and enjoy one last hurrah of Spring Break / SXSW 2018 on Saturday, March 17! Rock + Read at The Domain is a live music and book fest where both kids and adults […]
Ask the Expert
Ask the Expert: When is loud too loud?
These days we have so much information at our fingertips to help solve any parenting dilemma (admittedly, most of the times we may have too much). You could argue the Internet was both the best […]
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, […]
Events
2017 Family Music Meltdown
Pack a picnic and bring your lawn blankets out to Pan Am Park on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 3-6:30 pm, for the much-loved Family Music Meltdown, a free event for Austin-area families that is […]
Events
Enjoying SXSW 2017 With Kids
For you non-badge-holding Austinites, have no fear… there are many SXSW events, both official and unofficial, happening in Austin for both kids and adults. We’ve narrowed down the list of family-friendly activities during SXSW so […]
Austin Music Mama
KGSR Live Broadcast During SXSW
The KGSR Live Broadcasts from the W Austin is back for 2017 SXSW! Returning for its sixth consecutive year, the lineup includes Spoon, Jimmy Eat World, Hanson and Rag’N’Bone Man, to name a few! The […]
Events
Live Music and Fun for Families During Spring Break
Spring Break + SXSW = FUN! The kids are out of school. There’s a gazillion cool events and hip people all over Austin. Don’t let fear of missing out bring you down over spring break. […]
Events
Daily Breakdown: Spring Break 2016
Looking for some Spring Break fun in Austin? You won’t have to look far! Use this handy Spring Break 2016 Daily Breakdown to plan each day’s adventure with your kids in the greater Austin area. […]
Events
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 […]
Events
Family-Friendly SXSW 2016 Events
Are you thinking you can’t enjoy all that South by Southwest has to offer with your kids? Think again! Below are our picks for family-friendly events during SXSW. Most are not SXSW official events, but […]
Events
Giveaway: VIP Bags for Rock + Read at the Domain
Gather your friends and family on Sunday, March 20, 2016 for Rock + Read, a free book and music fest happening at the Domain. Get out and enjoy one last hurrah of Spring Break / […]
Features
SXSW 2016 PanelPicker Favorites
It should come as no surprise that planning is well underway for the 2016 South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals. Since 2007, organizers have relied upon the SXSW community to give its input into […]
Austin
SXSW 2015 Recap
Wow. We’ll definitely need more than a week to recover from our 2015 South by Southwest. We didn’t have a wristband nor badge, our kids were off for Spring Break, but we still packed in […]
Weekend Events
Weekend Events: March 20-22, 2015
It’s going to be a rainy weekend, at least through Saturday. When the sun comes back out on Sunday, be sure to head to The Domain from 3-7:30 p.m. for Rock + Chalk at The […]
Austin Music Mama
SXSW Event: 2015 KGSR Broadcasts at the W
KGSR is returning to W Austin for the fourth consecutive year for its SXSW Live Broadcasts. The shows will take place for four mornings, beginning on March 18th and ending on March 21st, and will […]
Events
Spring Break Planner
I have about half of my spring break planned out. I am hoping to fill the other half with many hours of downtime and some unplanned adventures and expeditions in Austin. In case you need […]
Austin Foodie Mama
Event: SXSW Austin Food Crawl
Austin-based food blogger A Taste of Koko, 365 Things To Do in Austin, the Austin CVB and Food Coma King are hosting the 3rd Annual ATX Food Crawl, the largest food crawl during SXSW. The […]
Austin Music Mama
Austin Music Mama Special SXSW Edition
We are taking a break from our usual monthly music roundup post to bring you a list of our top picks for no wristband required/badge free events taking place during SXSW. We have at least […]
Austin Music Mama
Updated YOU WHO Rock Show Lineup and GIVEAWAY
The lineup has been finalized for next week’s YOU WHO Rock Show for Kids at the Fader Fort, and to celebrate, we’re giving away two more tickets! This kid-friendly showcase will feature music from: The […]
Austin Music Mama
KUTX Live at the Four Seasons SXSW Showcase
Kids up at the crack of dawn, even though it’s Spring Break? Make the best of it by heading down to the Four Seasons next week to hear some great music during the 2015 KUTX […]
Weekday Events
Weekday Events in Austin: March 9-13, 2015
From storytimes to live music and more, What’s Up Weekly lays out all of the family-fun events happening each week in the Greater Austin-area. Happening All Week Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Monday, March 9 […]
Austin Music Mama
SXSW Spotlight and GIVEAWAY: MyMusicRx® YOU WHO Rock Show for Kids at The FADER FORT
Want to rock out with your kids this SXSW while supporting a great cause? MyMusicRx has partnered with FADER FORT for the 3rd Annual YOU WHO Rock Show for Kids, which will take place on […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, March 14-16, 2014
Rodeo Austin– Through March 16. Live music, cook-offs, rodeo competitions, a carnival, pig races and more- it’s all part of Rodeo Austin! For a complete schedule of events, ticket prices and more, click here. Star […]
Events
An Afternoon at SXSW: Gaming Expo & Create
SXSW Interactive kicked off today, bringing with it SXSW Gaming and SXSW Create, both of which are free and open the public. As has become our spring break tradition, I took the kids out of […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, March 7-9, 2014
Rodeo Austin– Through March 16. Live music, cook-offs, rodeo competitions, a carnival, pig races and more- it’s all part of Rodeo Austin! For a complete schedule of events, ticket prices and more, click here. Star […]
Austin Music Mama
SXSW 2014 Spotlight: KGSR Live Broadcast at the W
If you want a taste of SXSW Music but don’t have a wristband, KGSR’s live broadcast at the W Austin is the way to go! A $5 donation to the Make a Wish Foundation gets […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, March 15-17, 2013
Featured Events: The Native Transplants SXSW edition – FREE!! Live music and good food, plus a play area for the kiddos! Friday, March 15th at 6pm at the NATY Trailer Yard, 1012 W. Anderson Lane. […]
Austin
Enjoying SXSW With Adults and Without a Badge
It’s officially here. South by Southwest, which either strikes fear into anyone living, working or otherwise out and about within a 5 mile radius of downtown…or which inspires us to get out and experience what […]
Austin Music Mama
SXSW Spotlight: A Rock Show for Kids at the Fader Fort
We hope you have checked out our post on How to Enjoy SXSW 2013 With Your Family. We’re also running a few spotlights to give you more information about the family-friendly events which are coming […]
Austin
SXSW 2013 Spotlight: SXSW Create
We hope you have checked out our post on How to Enjoy SXSW 2013 With Your Family. We’re also running a few spotlights to give you more information about the family-friendly events which are coming […]
Austin
SXSW 2013 Spotlight: Gaming Expo
We hope you have checked out our post on How to Enjoy SXSW 2013 With Your Family. We’re also running a few spotlights to give you more information about the family-friendly events which are coming […]
Weekend Events
The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, March 8-10, 2013
Featured Events: Rodeo Austin– Friday, March 8- March 23. Live music, cook-offs, rodeo competitions, a carnival, pig races and more- it’s all part of Rodeo Austin! For a complete schedule of events, click here. Star […]
Austin
How to Enjoy SXSW 2013 With Your Family
Get ready, Austin! South by Southwest (or, as it’s much more commonly known, SXSW) is almost here. For a few weeks, Austin turns into the coolest place on Earth, as we roll out a city-wide […]
Features
SXSWEdu: Where Innovation Meets Education
Education is a hot topic these days, from funding cuts to the controversial school-voucher system to the myriad problems with high-stakes testing. While the Texas Legislature has a number of education-related bills in the pipeline […]
Austin
Have kids, will SXSW
Whenever the subject of South by Southwest comes up in conversation among my fellow moms, there are sighs. Wistful looks. Then there are the moms who are used to taking their children anywhere who don’t […]