Happening All Week
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Exhibit is open until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.) The Ransom Center celebrates 150 years of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with an exhibition for the curious and curiouser of all ages. Learn about Lewis Carroll and the real Alice who inspired his story. See one of the few surviving copies of the first edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Discover the rich array of personal and literary references that Carroll incorporated throughout Alice. Explore the surprising transformations of Alice and her story as they have traveled through time and across continents. Follow the White Rabbit’s path through the exhibition, have a tea party, or watch a 1933 paper filmstrip that has been carefully treated by Ransom Center conservators. The Center’s vast collections offer a new look at a story that has delighted generations and inspired artists from Salvador Dalí to Walt Disney. Read about Katey’s experience here. FREE! Harry Ransom Center, 300 W 21st Street.
Free Ice Skating for ages 5 and under – Monday through Friday, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Kids 5 and under skate FREE on the Monday-Friday afternoon public sessions with paid admission. (Admission is $6.00 and skate rental is $4.00 for children and adults.) Chaparral Ice, Northcross Mall, 2525 W Anderson Lane.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Baby Bloomers: Celebrate Summer- 9:00am – noon. Join us the first day in June for a special celebration! Bring your little one and celebrate summer with the Baby Bloomers crew. We will use bubbles to make unique art, dive into a bin of jiggly jello, explore our very own garden and more! Guest: Armstrong Community Music school provides quality early childhood music education and is one of Baby Bloomers favorite Sing-a-long guests. Information about the music school can be found here http://acmsaustin.org/. For Ages 0-3. Price: $4.50 Non-Members/ $2.50 Members. Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave., Austin.
Signing Storytime with The Signing Connection (Round Rock)- 10:00am – 10:30am., Join the Baby Signing Time revolution! This class is geared for children 0-5 years and their parents. Amy from the Signing Connection will lead this storytime that incorporates classic children’s books to help you learn basic American Sign Language signs. FREE! Kaleidoscope Toys, 110 North IH35, Ste 375, Round Rock.
Mr. Will’s Music Class for Kids (Bee Cave)- 10-10:45 am. Mr. Will is back with his popular kid’s music class! Kids get to sing along to old favorites and Mr. Will originals! FREE! Whole Foods, 12601 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave.
Storytime with Dr. Candra – 11:00 a.m., Dr. Candra will captivate your children with stories, songs, dances, and games. FREE! Brilliant Sky Toys and Books, 701 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste D-480.
Baby Play Group at Baby Earth (Round Rock)- 3:30- 4:15 p.m., Join us every Monday at 3:30pm for Baby Play Group! We sing songs, play with musical instruments and let babies have lots of interactive, social, free-play time. Since this class is designed for our smallest of customers to socialize, we encourage families with non-mobile, crawling and/or cruising babies to attend. Older children are welcome to attend our free-time play, dance, music and story time classes. Baby Earth, 106 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock.
Dual Language Storytime- 6 pm. All ages storytime which uses both English and Spanish to present books, rhymes and songs. It differs from a traditional bilingual storytime in that some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for a natural transition between stories and activities and exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment. FREE! APL- University hills Branch, 4701 Loyola Lane.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Whole Kids Club: Storytime and Craft- 9:30 a.m., Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids? We’ll be reading a new story each week! After the book, we’ll be doing crafts related to the story. Appropriate for ages 2-5yrs old. Story-time is held out on our mezzanine and parental supervision is requested. FREE! Whole Foods Domain, 11920 Domain Drive.
Explore Music (Round Rock)- 10:15 a.m. Designed to provide children with unique musical experiences, the 30-minute EXPLORE MUSIC class will incorporate group play and interaction, pre-K skills (sharing, following simple directions, attending-to-task, etc.) and dancing/movement to work on gross/fine motor skills. While music is highly motivating, it can also have a calming and relaxing effect. Bring your little ones in Tuesday morning for activities that are designed to be success-oriented and make the children feel better about themselves!! Cost: $5/child, payable directly to the instructor, Rebecca Faulkner. Baby Earth, 106 E Old Settlers Blvd., Ste D-100, Round Rock.
All Ages Storytime- 10:15 am. Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts. FREE! APL- Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina Street.
Summertime Storytime- 10:30 am. It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy … especially if you have a stash of the ultimate summer refreshment: Watermelon! That’s why we’re reading The Watermelon Seed along with other stories celebrating all the great things that make summer so much fun. FREE! BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Special Storytime with Master Storyteller Bernadette Nason (Bee Cave)- 10:30 a.m., Recommended for ages 3 and up. Multi-award-winning storyteller/actress/writer, Bernadette Nason, hails from England, lives in Austin, and has performed all over the world. She is acclaimed both for her spirited re-telling of multicultural folktales and for her personal stories about the contrasting lifestyles of the places she’s lived. She brings stories to life with facial expressions, character voices, and amazing energy, drawing from her cultural experiences to highlight universal truths learned on her travels. Nason is a Texas Commission on the Arts’ touring artist, and winner of the Austin Critics’ Table Award for “Conspicuous Versatility.” She was Houston’s “Biggest Liar” in 2010. Her memoir, Tea in Tripoli, about her own year of living dangerously, will be on bookshelves soon. FREE! Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Road.
Spanish Storytime- 11 am. All Ages storytime in Spanish / Una hora de cuentos en español para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar. FREE! APL- North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Avenue.
Barnes & Noble Storytime (Round Rock)- 11 a.m. Enjoy two delightful new books this morning: Monsters Love Underpants by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort and Doughnuts for a Dragon by Adam and Charlotte Guillain and Lee Wildish. FREE! Barnes and Noble, La Frontera, Round Rock.
Storytime at Austin Zoo- 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., Kids will enjoy a storytime in the Primate Pavillion! Included in zoo admission. Austin Zoo, 10808 Rawhide Trail.
Baby Day at The Alamo Drafthouse- Movies before 2 p.m. The lights are up a bit, the sound is down a bit so moms and dads can head to the movies without the babies even knowing that they were at the movies. Infants are welcome to these shows, and of course, are allowed in for free. Take some time for yourself, pack up the kids, and head out to the Alamo Drafthouse for some much needed entertainment! Regular admission applies. Please note: Baby day is only on Tuesdays at the Alamo Village, Alamo South Lamar, Alamo Lakeline and Alamo Slaughter.
Discovery! Mad Science- 4:30 p.m.,The Discovery hands on program explores all sorts of different topics, including science, literature, technology and more. Especially designed for our older kids (third graders and up), come back each week and learn something new!Join us this week for some exciting science tricks with special guest Mad Science.<Recommended for ages 5 and up. FREE! Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Road.
Family Activity Night: Drawing & Mixed Media Fantasy Houses Craft (Bee Cave)- 5:30 p.m., Tuesday nights are family night at Laura’s Library. Join us for a different activity each week. This week from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., drop in for Drawing & Mixed Media Fantasy Houses. FREE! Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Road, Bee Cave.
Pajama Storytime- 6:30 pm. Feel free to wear pajamas to this family storytime in the evening featuring stories, songs, rhymes, games, crafts, and other activities. Recommended for children of all ages. FREE! APL- Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Drive.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Sprouts Preschool Program – 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for our weekly Sprouts Preschool program that is geared towards ages 2-6. A Nature Play Guide will lead you through the Family Garden to explore all that it has to offer. Each program will include story time, hands on activity, nature walk and of course, nature play! Regular admission rates apply. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Avenue.
Music with Mar Round Rock- 9:15-10:15 am. Music with Mar. is a class where a caregiver and child (ages birth through preschool) participate together in musical activities. These classes are focused on the four main areas of development – cognitive, social, motor and language. Classes are drop-in, so no advance sign-up needed. The class costs $10/family, payable directly to Angie, the class leader. A 5-class punch card is $35/family. As always, our family pricing allows for moms or caregivers to bring all little ones (in one family) for one price. Baby Earth, 106 E Old Settlers Blvd., Ste D-100, Round Rock.
Whole Foods Arbor Trails Kids Club-9:30-10:30 am. Bring the little ones, it’s story time! Each week we will feature a different story, interactive craft and healthy snack. Whole Foods Arbor Trail, 4301 W. William Cannon, Bldg B, Ste 800.
Dual Language Storyime- 10:15 am. All ages storytime which uses both English and Spanish to present books, rhymes and songs. It differs from a traditional bilingual storytime in that some material is presented in English while other material is presented in Spanish, allowing for a natural transition between stories and activities and exposing children to both languages in an inviting environment. FREE! APL- Southeast Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing.
Tot Time with Staci Gray- 10:30 a.m., Join musician Staci Gray, who will keep your toddlers singing and dancing! For ages 1 – 3. FREE! Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Road.
Being Unique is the Jam Storytime- 10:30 am. Being the same as everyone else is no fun! Here at BookPeople we think that being unique and different makes people really cool. But at the same time, we all sometimes have trouble appreciating ourselves for who we are. That’s why we love reading Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and other special stories all about learning to see that being yourself rocks! FREE! BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Barnes & Noble Storytime- 11am. Join us every Wednesday morning for great stories and amazing activities and hands-on crafts. Don’t miss out on all the fun! FREE! Barnes & Noble, Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd.
Music with Mr. Will- 11:30 a.m. His sing-along style incorporates equal parts of teaching and performing for energetic young audiences. Infectious melodies combined with upbeat lyrics make him beloved among pre-schoolers and early-elementary students, who clap, march, jump and dance along to their favorite songs. Plus, the entire family can enjoy the music. FREE! Brilliant Sky Toys and Books, 701 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste D-480, Austin.
Story Time with CJ the Explorer – 12:30 p.m., Enjoy the play zone before and after the reading. FREE! All Things Kids @ The Domain, 3220 Feathergrass Court.
Books and Babies Storytime- 2 pm. A lapsit storytime program especially for babies and their caregivers. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Recommended for ages 0-18 months. FREE! APL- Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Drive.
Crafts and Face Painting with GlitteeRee (Round Rock)- 4-6 p.m. Crafts and Face Painting by GlitteRee are included in regular admission. Safari Champ, 1400 East Old Settlers Blvd., # 200, Round Rock.
Community Night at The Thinkery- 4-8 p.m., Enjoy special performances and activities presented by the City of Austin during Community Night on Wednesday, March 25 and April 1. Special programming begins at 4:30. Admission is by donation only. Entry is based on a first come, first served basis. GoodPop will be at the Thinkery giving away popsicles as we celebrate the installation of the giant popsicle sculpture at the Thinkery for Summer 2015! The Thinkery, 1830 Simond Avenue.
Krispy Kreme Family Night – 6-8 p.m., Kids can decorate one FREE doughnut each, plus enjoy crafts and more. Krispy Kreme, 701 E Stassney Ln and 12586 Research Blvd, Austin.
Music on Main Street: La Mona Loca (Round Rock)- 6-8 p.m., The City of Round Rock brings you Music on Main Street, a FREE music series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and the entire family. Visit the variety of dining options on Main Street or pack a picnic basket to enjoy the evening of fun and music! Food vendors will be on site. Prete Main Street Plaza stage, 221 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Caribbean Dance Voyage- 6:30-7:30 p.m., The Austin Caribbean Cultural Exchange invites all children ages 6-14 to immerse themselves in Caribbean cultures through dance. In this five-part series, children will learn Folkloric Dance and Kompa from Haiti, Soca and Chutney from Trinidad and Tobago, Dancehall from Jamaica, and Salsa Choke (choque) from Colombia. Dancers will have the option to showcase the moves they learn at the first annual Caribbean American Heritage Month Festival, which will take place on June 27th from 12-4pm at the African-American Cultural and Heritage Facility. FREE and open to the public. So come learn how to wine, nuh linga and choque! African American Cultural and Heritage Facility, 912 E 11th Street, Suite B.
KGSR’s Blues on the Green- 8-10 pm. Austin’s largest FREE concert series is back with The Official Antone’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, hosted by Jimmie Vaughan and Special guest @ 8:55pm. The Antone’s All-Star Revue @ 8pm Grab your family and friends, some blankets or lawn chairs and join us! The stage for Blues on the Green will be on the east end of Zilker Park where Lou Neff Road wraps around (similar to the location of the main ACL stage). Parking is $5. Zilker Park, 2200 Barton Springs Road.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Free Admission to Laguna Gloria- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit the exhibits and the grounds of the Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria for FREE! The Contemporary Austin, Laguna Gloria, 3809 West 35th Street.
Toddler Storyrime- 10:15 am. A storytime program designed for toddlers and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and games. Recommended for children aged 18 months to 3 years. FREE! APL- Hampton Brnach at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Road.
Hola Hola Storytime (Bee Cave)- 10:30 a.m., Hola, Hola is an early literacy Spanish Program for adult and child to foster a love of the Spanish language and Hispanic Culture. It is designed to empower the parent to read simple, Spanish books to the child at home. Come and sing songs, watch video, learn rhymes, play traditional games and hear stories–all in Español! Each family will receive a Spanish songbook to practice at home. You do not need to have any Spanish language skills to participate. All skill levels are welcome! FREE! Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Caves Road.
Spanish Storytime- 11 am. All Ages storytime in Spanish / Una hora de cuentos en español para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar. FREE! APL- Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Lane.
Preschool Storytime (Cedar Park)- 11:00 – 11:30 a.m., Preschool storytime is for parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 years old. Miss Jane reads three books with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays in between, all based on a theme. Stories are followed by a short film strip. Once a month a craft will replace the film strip. Call 512-401-5632 for more details. No registration is required for Library Storytimes. Please help us enhance your child’s learning by silencing your cell phone and engaging with the songs and stories along with your child. We ask that you help us keep Storytime FOOD FREE. Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park.
Storytime at Austin Zoo- 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., Kids will enjoy a storytime in the Primate Pavillion! Included in zoo admission. Austin Zoo, 10808 Rawhide Trail.
RoboCode Kids- 3:30 pm. RoboCode Kids inspires innovation and cultivates creativity by exposing kindergarten through eighth grade students to robotics, computer programming, and 3D printing. RoboCode Kids takes a holistic approach to teaching students to build fully-functioning robots, guides students through objective-based computer programming, and brings student ideas to life by allowing them to design and 3D print functioning robot parts.Students can choose to attend one or all of the classes! However those who attend multiple weeks will be able to build upon the skills they learn. FREE! APL- Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Drive.
Pajama Storytime- 6:30 pm. Feel free to wear pajamas to this family storytime in the evening featuring stories, songs, rhymes, games, crafts, and other activities. Recommended for children of all ages. FREE! APL- Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca Road.
Unplugged at the Grove – 8:00 p.m., Bring the family down to hear Dale Watson perform for FREE! All ages welcome. Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd, Austin.
Friday, June 5, 2015
Sprouts Preschool Program – 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for our weekly Sprouts Preschool program that is geared towards ages 2-6. A Nature Play Guide will lead you through the Family Garden to explore all that it has to offer. Each program will include story time, hands on activity, nature walk and of course, nature play! Regular admission rates apply. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Avenue.
Storytime Yoga- 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Watch your favorite stories come to life through yoga poses! Storytime Yoga is FREE for all ages. The Little Yoga House, 1211 Parkway.
Interactive Storytime (Round Rock)- 9:30 a.m. for 0-18 months and 10:30 a.m. for 18 months and up. This group meets every Friday at 9:30am and is perfect for children 18 months and younger. We will read a couple interactive books, sing songs, jam out with musical instruments, play with a parachute, AND pop bubbles!! FREE! Baby Earth, 106 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock.
All Ages Storytime- 10:15am. Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts. FREE! APL- Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe Street.
Storytime Art: Summer Vacation (RSVP)- 10:45 a.m. Storytime Art, or StArt! is a great opportunity for your young child to experience art! Storytimes are geared to the 3 – 5 year old preschooler, but some projects could easily translate into a Mommy and Me project for those a little younger. And, of course, anyone older is welcome, as well! Cost is $12 per child, or buy a punch-card and get 6 classes for $60! Please call to register. 512-852-9900. The Art Garage, 11190 Circle Drive, Suite 202.
Story Time with CJ the Explorer – 12:30 p.m., Enjoy the play zone before and after the reading. FREE! All Things Kids @ The Domain, 3220 Feathergrass Court.
LEGO Lab- 4 p.m., With Legos, you can build anything you can imagine and tell any story you can dream up. Come to the Lego Lab to hear, see, make, and create different stories, all while building with Legos provided by the Library! Recommended for ages 5 and up. FREE! APL- North Village Branch, 2505 Steck Avenue.
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 activities for the kids. Midway Food Park also features a playscape for the kids, and plenty of room for families to stretch out or play. We’ll also have an inflatable obstacle course and slide, face painting and healthy activities from IT’S TIME TEXAS. BYOB – please, no glass. Coolers are permitted and families can bring water, but food is not allowed. FREE, but please go here to RSVP: http://bit.ly/1eH3R0K The Midway Food Park, 1905 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Friday Night Storytime- 7 p.m., Enjoy two delightful new books this evening: By Mouse & Frog by Deborah Freedman and Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld. FREE! Barnes and Noble, La Frontera Village, Round Rock.
Movies in the Park: Maleficent (Leander)- 7:30pm. Often described as a combination of state-of-the-art technology and the nostalgia of the 1950s drive-in, the Movies in the Park series provides families the opportunity to spend time together under the stars while enjoying first run movies…all for FREE!! 601 S. Bagdad, Leander.
Metz Movies Under the Stars: Walking with Dinosaurs- 8 p.m., Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks to enjoy an outdoor movie at Metz every Friday
That 80’s Concert- 8 p.m., The ACO will once again present its annual FREE Pops Concerts at the Sheffield Hillside Theater in Zilker Park. Join us as we celebrate Trapper Keepers, Jordache jeans, and neon in That ’80s Concert! In addition, our annual raffle drawing will award one lucky audience member (per night) a chance to conduct John Phillip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. Get ready for a summer evening filled with live performances from your favorite ’80s music memories, from Back to the Future to the E.T. Theme song, this concert is the nostalgic walk down memory lane your that inner Michael Jackson has been craving. The concert will be held both Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th. Sheffield Hillside Theater at Zilker Park, 2201 Barton Springs Road.
A Look Ahead: Weekend Events
8th Annual Bug Festival- Saturday, June 6, from 5-8 p.m., Come learn all about edible insects, and try a few if you’re daring; or try some tasty treats from Hopper Foods, Crickers and Aspire Food Group while you enjoy bug-inspired art from Art.Science.Gallery.! FREE and open to the public (suggested donation to Little Herds of $5 per adult). In.gredients, 2610 Manor Road.
Kickoff June Summer Fun Checklist for Kids Event (Round Rock)- Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to noon. Join us for the launch party to celebrate the kickoff of the Austin Summer Fun Checklist for Kids! There will be crafts, prizes, giveaways, swag for kids including free sunglasses to the first 200 kids. Live music from Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band starting at 11 a.m. Come get your copy of the 2015 I Heart Austin Summer Fun Checklist for Kids and make this the best summer yet! FREE! Kaleidoscope Toys, 110 N. IH-35, Round Rock.
Bubblepalooza- Saturday,June 6, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Bubblepalooza! returns for its fourth year! The FREE annual celebration of open play where everyone is invited to spend time on our City Terrace and expansive lawns enjoying live music, chalk art, trailer food—and of course, tons of bubbles! Activities include Live Music on the Summer Stage from the Jellydots, Kupira Marimba and more; In My Own Backyard, theatre for the very young (0-4 years) presented by Trike Theatre Company and Pollyanna Theatre Company; Jeff Boyer’s Bubble Trouble inside Dell Hall; a Food Truck court, Arts & Crafts tent, local vendors, Coloring Corner, fun activities and crafts, The Thinkery, VIP Lounge for Season Ticket Holders, plus ticket giveaways & specials throughout the day! Beverages are available for purchase on-site. Parking will be available for $8 per car at the Palmer Events Center Garage. Free parking is also available at Auditorium Shores and the surrounding area. The event is FREE, donations are encouraged. Sorry, no pets allowed on the Long Center City Terrace. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W Riverside Drive.
The Glitz of Broadway- Sunday, June 7, 2:30 p.m., Please join us with all of your family and friends to watch the youth performance team StarDancers give you an exciting show based off of many Broadway favorites! Tickets are ONLY $5 and the money goes toward team uniforms and more! A GREAT cause and a GREAT show! Please support theses kids ages 3-17 years who have worked diligently all semester to create this amazing show for you! Doors at 2:00, Show@ 2:30! Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Road.
Free First Sundays at the Bullock Museum- Sunday, June 7, from Noon to 5:00 p.m., Enjoy FREE admission all day during Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Families can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibits that showcase artifacts from around the state. Special family programs from 12-3 p.m. combine art creation, presentations by partner organizations, and gallery activities. Take a virtual trip across this great state and discover the amazing diversity of Texas landscapes and people. Plan your next journey, create regional artwork, explore different modes of transportation, and more! Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N Congress Avenue.
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