Hairspray is coming to the Hillside Theatre at Zilker Park July 10 – August 15, 2015. The show runs Thursday through Sunday evenings, beginning approximately at 8:15 p.m. Mark it off your July Summer Fun […]
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
Be sure to check out our monthly movie round up post for free and discounted summer movies! Monday, June 29, 2015 Baby Bloomers: Exploring the World– 9:00am – noon.This week we are going down under! […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Play at Zilker Park Zilker Park is sometimes referred to as Austin’s own Central Park, and for good reason. The park is actually several parks in one, since it includes […]
Happening All Weekend Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m., For its 7th season, Young Shakespeare, Austin Shakespeare’s teen company, will transform Richard Garriott de Cayeux’s […]
In college, Cristal Glangchai, founder and CEO of VentureLab, went into the mostly male-dominated field of mechanical engineering. After college, Glangchai founded a company creating nano-particles that could help treat lung cancer; while doing investor pitches in New […]
Here at LiveMom, we love meeting new moms (and dads) doing interesting things around town. Our monthly features give us an excuse to learn more about these hardworking Austinites. We’ve long been fans of Texans […]
Austin Aztex, Austin’s own USL professional soccer league, is playing against Sacramento Republic on June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at their new temporary location, Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex. The games are family-friendly and offer a […]
Many thanks to Hill Country Galleria for partnering with us to bring you this comprehensive roundup of 4th of July events and celebrations. The Hill Country Fest offers FREE activities on July 4th at Hill […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Kayak or Canoe on Lady Bird Lake Summer in Austin is all about finding creative ways to cool off. One way to do this is to take a canoe […]
* SHOP OVER 75 ART VENDORS * LIVE MUSIC * FIREWORKS * FAMILY FUN * BARBECUE * The Hill Country Galleria is throwing a huge bash to celebrate America’s Independence! This FREE celebration will have […]
When we are thinking about places to take out-of-town guests, one option always pops into my head: taking a stroll down South Congress Avenue, which is of course more commonly known in these parts as […]
Westcave Preserve is offering special Canyon Tours on Fridays during Summer 2015! Friday Canyon Tours June 12 – August 21 (no tours July 3) Canyon Tours at 11:00 am and 1:00pm Gates open 10am – […]
Be sure to check out our monthly movie round up post for free and discounted summer movies! Monday, June 22, 2015 Baby Bloomers: Exploring the World– 9:00am – noon. Exploring the World: North and South America! […]
Donate NEW backpacks and school supplies, and bring HOPE to kids and their moms for the new school year during the 5th Annual Backpacks for Hope Drive. The Texas Advocacy Project is collecting NEW backpacks […]
Happening All Weekend Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m., For its 7th season, Young Shakespeare, Austin Shakespeare’s teen company, will transform Richard Garriott de Cayeux’s […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Visit the Texas Military Forces Museum The 45,000-square foot Texas Military Forces Museum explores the history of the Lone Star State’s militia and volunteer forces from 1823 (the date of […]
It’s hard to believe that we are half way through the June Summer Fun Checklist already! Hopefully, your kids have had a chance to mark off at least a couple of items. Or perhaps they’ve […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Cool Off with an Agua Fresca During the summer, I find more excuses to indulge in cool treats, and one drink I’ve found which is a real summer crowd pleaser […]
It’s hard enough for us parents to find time to read, let alone to decide what to read. Head to the library and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the stacks upon stacks of interesting-sounding […]
Commemorate the United Nations’ World Refugee Day at the Bullock Museum with a naturalization ceremony, free samples of world cuisine, live music and performances, and activities for families with kids ages 6 and up. June […]
Pass your love of the trail on to kids during out Take a Kid Mountain Biking series! There are three different dates scheduled for 2015, each on a Saturday (March 14, June 27, and September […]
We just put a Turquoise Table in our front yard. This table is a bright, kitschy signal that we are “front yard people”. This means we are people who want to know and live in […]
Enjoy free movies for the whole family at Amy’s Ice Creams on Burnet at dusk on Mondays! Schedule: June 8 – Space Jam June 15 – The Parent Trap June 22 – Iron Giant June […]
The Elisabet Ney Museum is the former studio and portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney. In 1892, Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin, established a studio named Formosa and resumed her career […]
Stop by The People’s Gallery at City Hall for extended gallery hours and talks by artists from the 2015 exhibition! WHAT Art After Six @ The People’s Gallery WHERE Austin City Hall, 301 […]
The Colorado River Alliance is giving free guided tours of its Mobile River exhibit from 9 AM- 4 PM on Tuesday, June 16th. The Mobile River will be located on Congress Avenue between 17th & […]
All summer long, the Bullock Museum is presenting a bi-weekly Summer Free Family Series. These programs are FREE and open to the public. You will find some old favorites, and discover some soon to be […]
A few years ago, we had a very popular Father’s Day post in which we asked prominent Austin dads a few questions about parenting. We had so much fun putting that together, that we decided […]
I find myself cringing every time I say this out loud, but I’ve been playing soccer for over 30 years and (knock on wood). That said, at this point, I’m planning to play for 30 […]
There’s always so much to do in Austin during the summer months! In addition to the fun below, be sure to print out your June Summer Fun Checklist for more activities to do this summer […]
Today is our eight month anniversary of living here in The Netherlands; Holland to be more specific. Our family bounced around the United States for several years, from California, to Texas (<3), to Maryland, and […]
The Alamo Drafthouse is hosting a party for the whole family to celebrate the opening of Pixar’s new film INSIDE OUT (2D). There will be activities in the theater to take you through adventures in […]
If you feel alone. If you feel ashamed. If you’re still lost. If you haven’t told anyone yet. Or ever. If you feel like you’ll never get better. If you have gotten better and yet […]
Friday, June, 12, 2015 End of School Ice Cream Jump– 5:00 to 8:00pm. Celebrate the end of another great school year by having a jumping great time and a ice cream sundae you create yourself! […]
Join Slow Family Living and Outside Voice for a fundraiser for The Austin Tinkering School to welcome, Janell Burley Hofmann, author of iRules. Want to find ways to get a handle on your family’s technology? Want […]
The ducks are coming to Austin, again! The Second Annual Austin Duck Derby will feature 10,000 yellow adopted rubber ducks launched into the Lady Bird Lake which will race to the finish line winning prizes […]
I love the pool as much as the next person, but there are many days during the summer when I just can’t do it anymore and need some relaxing time inside, in the air conditioning. […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Take Part in a Juneteenth Celebration This year marks the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, a holiday to celebrate the announcement of the abolition of slavery. You can commemorate the sesquicentennial […]
On a recent hot afternoon, I took my kids, who are almost four and almost two, for a visit to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. We go there a lot — we live just a mile […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Donate a Fan to Family Eldercare at Fan Fare Friday We all know it gets hot in Texas during the Summer months. A simple fan can help bring relief from […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Make Stringy Art at Laguna Gloria on Second Saturdays for Families Every second Saturday of the month, The Contemporary Austin offers hands-on art-making workshops at Laguna Gloria, inspired by the […]
Amy’s Ice Cream’s Trick Olympics is back again for its 11th year of high flying, in your face, crowd pleasing ice cream action! Coming to you from the beautiful Grove in Southpark Meadows where last […]
When you’re in need of a boredom buster for the kids and a break from the heat, there’s nothing better cooling down in a movie theater with some popcorn and some laughs. Even when it’s […]
The MetroRail is Austin’s commuter train, operated by Capital Metro, that runs on a 32-mile line from Leander to downtown Austin. The first time I rode the MetroRail was in 2012 during the Fan Fest. […]
June Checklist Item on the Summer Fun Checklist: Watch Chuggington Live! at The Long Center CHUGGINGTON LIVE! The Great Rescue Adventure is a musical adventure perfect for the entire family and is coming to the […]
One of the questions we hear most is: “Where is the best place to have a birthday party for my child?” With such a variety of local options available — at such a wide range […]
Friday, June 5, 2015 Do512Family’s Kick off to Summer– 2-7 p.m., To celebrate the best season ever, Do512 Family decided to throw a party for families with live music, local food, magic, special performances and […]
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Kids Day at Cabela’s in Buda Head to Cabela’s in Buda for fun, FREE activities for the entire family. Cabela’s is partnering with the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation for its […]
There’s no doubt that Austin is flush with creative, artistic individuals. Beyond the live music shows that we’re so well-known for, Austin is also home to a thriving performing arts scene. While it make take […]
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