Monday, August 3, 2015
Baby Bloomers: Discovering Animals, Forest – 9:00am – noon. Join us as we venture into the woods! This week our animals will all be forest creatures. We will go on a bear hunt, gather nuts, create our own paper tube owls and much more! Price: $4.50 Non-Members/ $2.50 Members. Thinkery, 1830 Simond Avenue.
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.
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.
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.
Family Story Time – 11:00 a.m. Where will your imagination take you? At Family Story Time, 2-6 year olds will enjoy a FREE experience just for them with hands-on activities, stories, songs, games, and more. Every Monday, explore a new topic related to the Lone Star State. This week, join a park ranger for stories about plants and animals that call Texas home. Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Avenue.
Rockin’ Kids Club: Lego Free Build (Round Rock) – 2:30 p.m.,
It’s LEGO week at the Round Rock Public Library. Elementary students, come build and share with LEGO from 2:30 – 3:15 pm in the library meeting room. FREE! Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Spotlight on Opera Presents: Little Red Riding Hood – 4 p.m., Little Red Riding Hood knows she’s supposed to go straight to Grandma’s house, and she knows she’s not supposed to talk to strangers…but the strawberry patch is just a LITTLE bit out of the way, and the hairy man who meets her in the woods is a friend of Grandma’s! This 40 minute children’s opera is updated to take place in Poteet, TX. Sung in English, it will delight children while teaching important lessons about minding your parents, healthy eating, not talking to strangers, and girl power! Best for kids aged 5-12, but kids of all ages will love it. FREE! APL – Howson Branch, 2500 Exposition Blvd.
Pajama Storytime (Round Rock) – 6:30-7 p.m., A pajama friendly storytime for all ages. FREE! Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Summer Movie Mondays: Hotel Transylvania – Dusk. Enjoy FREE movies for the whole family! Amy’s Ice Creams, 5624 Burnet Road.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
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.
Whole Foods Storytime and Crafts – 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.
Summer Kids Camp: Shrek – 10 a.m., Tickets are available for FREE starting at 9 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. Moviehouse & Eatery, 8300 North FM 620.
Free Admission to Contemporary Austin at 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.
Preschool Storytime (Cedar Park) – 11 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.
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.
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.
Homeschool Gaming (Cedar Park) – 1:30 – 3 p.m., Homeschoolers ages 7+ are invited to the Library to get together and game! Play Minecraft, Roblox, World of Warcraft, and more. The Library will provide an Xbox, Wii U, and some laptops, but participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops, tablets, and devices as well. FREE! Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discover Blvd., Cedar Park.
Kent Cummins Magic Show – 2 p.m., The Magic of Books program is a one hour, highly interactive, show for all ages. It’s a magic show with music, comedy, juggling, and audience participation, starring “The Fantastic Kent Cummins” and “The Amazing Adele,” bringing this year’s READ poster to life! Recommended for ages 5 and up. FREE! APL – Southeast Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Road.
Humane Heroes at the Library (Round Rock) – 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., The Round Rock Library Public Library welcomes the Austin Humane Society on for an afternoon of helping shelter animals, crafts, and fun. Children ages 6-12 can learn about shelter animals from the Austin Humane Society. Participants will then have the opportunity to create fun toys for Humane Society shelter animals. Space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. FREE! Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Discovery! Zoofari (Bee Cave) – 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 for a special animal show presented by Wild Things Zoofari. See real-life exotic animals up close and learn about them as well as their environment. FREE! Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Road.
Trailer Food Tuesday – 5 p.m., Trailer Food Tuesdays is back! The Long Center and Trailer Food Tuesdays have formed an exciting new partnership in response to the tremendous support and demand from the people of Austin. The result? More food, more music and more FUN! A retooled, amped up series of events featuring all of the amazing trailer food you’ve come to expect in a brand new festival-style atmosphere. Sample the delicious food trucks of Austin in one convenient (not to mention gorgeous!) location. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Family Night: Felting Craft (Bee Cave) – 5:30 p.m., Make colorful acorns for decoration, bowls to use, and balls to use for cat toys or jewelry, all out of wool with felting artist, Barbara Attwell. We will start by layering wool fibers in a design, adding warm, soapy water, and then work it into shapes with lots of rubbing and rolling. The wool is vibrantly colorful, strong, and the process is fun. Felting is the same process that has been used to make yurts, hats, and shoes for over a thousand years. Best of all there is no harm done to the sheep – their part is getting an occasional haircut. FREE! Laura’s Library, 9411 Bee Cave Road.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Storytime at Whole Foods (Arbor Trails) – 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., Bring the little ones, it’s story time! Each week we will feature a different story, interactive craft and healthy snack. FREE! Whole Foods, 4301 W. William Cannon.
Whole Foods Kid’s Club – 9:30 a.m., Join Hannah on the mezzanine for Kids Club! Each week features a different craft or story. No RSVP is necessary, however we do recommend arriving a few minutes early. FREE! Whole Foods, 525 N. Lamar Blvd.
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.
Tortoise & Hare – 10 a.m., Ancient vs. modern. Brain vs. brawn. Peace vs. war. Sacred vs. secular. Poor vs. rich. Reptile vs. mammal. The ultimate culture clash between two tribes and a fantastical race to decide the fate of them all. Musical styles collide in this energetic new re-imagining of the ancient fable, Tortoise & Hare. Tickets: $14. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
All Ages Storytime - 10:15 a.m., Storytime for children aged 5 and under and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts. FREE! APL – Terrazas Branch, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez.
Exploration Station: Flintknapping - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Explore the Story of Texas with a different activity or art project each time. Drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm in the First Floor Lobby and get hands-on with history. This week, join an archaeologist from the Texas Historical Commission for a demonstration of the ancient art of flintknapping. Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress.Story Time with CJ the Explorer – 12:30 p.m., Join CJ. the Explorer for her Award Winning Story Time, featuring songs and sign language. Then stay and play in our free Play Zone full of hand-picked toys from around the world! FREE! All Things Kids @ The Domain, 3220 Feathergrass Court.
Spotlight on Opera Presents: Little Red Riding Hood (Oak Hill) – 2 p.m., Little Red Riding Hood knows she’s supposed to go straight to Grandma’s house, and she knows she’s not supposed to talk to strangers…but the strawberry patch is just a LITTLE bit out of the way, and the hairy man who meets her in the woods is a friend of Grandma’s! This 40 minute children’s opera is updated to take place in Poteet, TX. Sung in English, it will delight children while teaching important lessons about minding your parents, healthy eating, not talking to strangers, and girl power! Best for kids aged 5-12, but kids of all ages will love it. FREE! APL – Hampton Branch at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Road, Oak Hill.
The Lit LIVE! League’s Little Red Riding Hood – 4-5 p.m., Literature Live! performances bring stories to life using puppetry, storytelling, and dramatization with lively dialogue, beautiful sets and a ready invitation to audiences to immerse themselves in story. FREE! APL – Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca Road.
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., Admission is by donation only. Entry is based on a first come, first served basis. 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 Lane and 12586 Research Blvd, Austin.
Thursday, August 6, 2015
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.
Preschool Games – 10:30-11:30 a.m., Play some preschool board games, puzzles, bowling and bean bag toss games just for fun. (Recommended for ages 3 and up ). FREE! APL – Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Drive.
Kent Cummins Magic Show – 11 a.m., The Magic of Books program is a one hour, highly interactive, show for all ages. It’s a magic show with music, comedy, juggling, and audience participation, starring “The Fantastic Kent Cummins” and “The Amazing Adele,” bringing this year’s READ poster to life! Recommended for ages 5 and up. FREE! APL – Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Drive.
Elizabeth Kahura Sounds of Africa - 2 p.m., Experience the rhythms of Africa through song, drumming and dance. Learn how African musical instruments are used as a means of communication through storytelling and poetry. FREE! APL – University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Lane.
Explorer’s Club: Crafty Kids – 3:30 – 4 p.m., Each Thursday, kids in grades K-5 will meet at 3:30pm to explore a set of rotating monthly programs.
First meeting of the month: Crafty Kids (do a fun craft!). Programs last 30-45 minutes. Kids in grades K-5 are allowed to attend Explorers Club by themselves. Parents/caregivers are welcome to attend if you’d like, but we ask that if you bring younger siblings that you keep in mind the program is designed for school age kids and the program and activities are intended for them. FREE! Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discover Blvd., Cedar Park.
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 – Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Road.
Pajama Storytime – 6:30 p.m., 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! Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca Road.
Hairspray at Zilker Park - Approximately 8:15 p.m., Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a high-energy musical comedy phenomenon that will have the whole Hillside on their feet! Set in 1962 Baltimore, this musical is chock-full of dazzling, toe-tapping production numbers and soulful rhythm and blues. FREE! $5 per car parking fee. Read more about the show here. Zilker Park Hillside Theatre, 2201 Barton Springs Road.
Friday, August 7, 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.
Tortoise & Hare – 10 a.m., Ancient vs. modern. Brain vs. brawn. Peace vs. war. Sacred vs. secular. Poor vs. rich. Reptile vs. mammal. The ultimate culture clash between two tribes and a fantastical race to decide the fate of them all. Musical styles collide in this energetic new re-imagining of the ancient fable, Tortoise & Hare. Tickets: $14. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Create Your Own: Bison Hide Painting – 11-11:45 a.m., Kids and families will make and take home their own artifacts in this art workshop. Each workshop features a short talk followed by hands-on art making. Ideal for families with children ages six and up, this experience is about 40 minutes in length. Museum members may make advance reservations by calling 512-936-4649. The program is first-come, first-served, and space is limited. Pick up a boarding pass (free with Museum admission) when you arrive. Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave.
Story Time with CJ the Explorer – 12:30 p.m., Join CJ. the Explorer for her Award Winning Story Time, featuring songs and sign language. Then stay and play in our free Play Zone full of hand-picked toys from around the world! FREE! All Things Kids @ The Domain, 3220 Feathergrass Court.
Kent Cummins Magic Show – 2 p.m., The Magic of Books program is a one hour, highly interactive, show for all ages. It’s a magic show with music, comedy, juggling, and audience participation, starring “The Fantastic Kent Cummins” and “The Amazing Adele,” bringing this year’s READ poster to life! Recommended for ages 5 and up. FREE! APL -Terrazas Branch, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez.
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 Ave.
Aladdin Jr. (Round Rock) – 8 p.m., Aladdin Jr. is a one-act, seven-scene theatre musical adapted from the animated Disney film Aladdin which is an adaptation of the folk tale Aladdin. Tickets: $18. Sam Bass Community Theater, 600 N. Lee Street, Round Rock.
Hairspray at Zilker Park - Approximately 8:15 p.m., Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a high-energy musical comedy phenomenon that will have the whole Hillside on their feet! Set in 1962 Baltimore, this musical is chock-full of dazzling, toe-tapping production numbers and soulful rhythm and blues. FREE! $5 per car parking fee. Read more about the show here. Zilker Park Hillside Theatre, 2201 Barton Springs Road.
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Tortoise & Hare – 10 a.m., Ancient vs. modern. Brain vs. brawn. Peace vs. war. Sacred vs. secular. Poor vs. rich. Reptile vs. mammal. The ultimate culture clash between two tribes and a fantastical race to decide the fate of them all. Musical styles collide in this energetic new re-imagining of the ancient fable, Tortoise & Hare. Tickets: $14. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Cody Fisher Magic Show (Round Rock) – 11 a.m., Families will enjoy watching magic tricks as the importance of learning and reading is applied. All ages are welcome. Space is limited and is on a first-come / first-served basis. FREE! Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Austin Duck Derby - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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 for their adopters. Proceeds from every duck adopted benefit the Austin Boys and Girls Club Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports and provides valuable assistance to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area which operate 22 clubs. We help over 12,000 kids each year (and over 1,700 each day) grow into healthy, responsible, caring young adults. Downtown Austin on the Ann Richards Bridge.
Cabela’s Explorer’s Program: Fishing (Buda) – 11 a.m., Fishing is a fantastic way to spend your summer and fall days. We’ll learn all about fishing in this Explorer’s Clinic. First, we’ll make our own pretend fishing license. Once we have that, we’re ready to go fishing! We’ll practice casting and see if you can hit the mark. Finally, we’ll measure our catch to see if it it’s a keeper. By the end, you’ll be ready to hit the water for a fun fishing trip. FREE! Must RSVP. Cabela’s in Buda.
BookPeople Nation Carnival of Books - 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Join us under the BookPeople Big Top as we celebrate all things books and reading with raucous merriment, bookish carnival games, tons of give-aways, an epic family read-aloud of our favorite kids stories, free books and, of course, CAKE!!! Test your literary strength with trivia and old fashioned book-balancing; aim thy wits and win prizes at Book Pong; visit our fortune teller for predictions of this year’s BIG fall books, and much more! Midday our Events Magicians will reveal our full fall author event line-up and toast the coming season with the finest affordable champagne. Many wonders await! Join us as we say HUZZAH and THANK YOU for your continued support of your local independent bookstore with a day of games and fun for readers of all ages. FREE! BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Summer Free Family Film Series: Song of the Sea – 2-3:30 p.m., From the creators of the Academy Award®-nominatedThe Secret of Kells comes a breathtakingly gorgeous, hand-drawn masterpiece. Based on the Irish legend of the Selkies, Song of the Sea tells the story of the last seal-child, Saoirse, and her brother Ben, who go on an epic journey to save the world of magic and discover the secrets of their past. Pursued by the owl witch Macha and a host of ancient and mythical creatures, Saoirse and Ben race against time to awaken Saoirse’s powers and keep the spirit world from disappearing forever. As enthralling for adults as it is for children young and old, Song of the Sea is a wonder of magical storytelling and visual splendor that is destined to become a classic. FREE! Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave.
Teen Summer Finale Party (Cedar Park) – 2-4 p.m., Celebrate the end of the Teen Summer Reading Program at our Finale Party! We’ll be playing “Fandom Feud”, “Scene It” and Wii U games, doing crafts, and eating pizza. Also, bring a book (awesome or terrible) to trade in our White Elephant Book Swap! For ages 12-18. FREE! Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park.
Aladdin Jr. (Round Rock) – 8 p.m., Aladdin Jr. is a one-act, seven-scene theatre musical adapted from the animated Disney film Aladdin which is an adaptation of the folk tale Aladdin. Tickets: $18. Sam Bass Community Theater, 600 N. Lee Street, Round Rock.
Hairspray at Zilker Park - Approximately 8:15 p.m., Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a high-energy musical comedy phenomenon that will have the whole Hillside on their feet! Set in 1962 Baltimore, this musical is chock-full of dazzling, toe-tapping production numbers and soulful rhythm and blues. FREE! $5 per car parking fee. Read more about the show here. Zilker Park Hillside Theatre, 2201 Barton Springs Road.
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Tortoise & Hare –2 p.m., Ancient vs. modern. Brain vs. brawn. Peace vs. war. Sacred vs. secular. Poor vs. rich. Reptile vs. mammal. The ultimate culture clash between two tribes and a fantastical race to decide the fate of them all. Musical styles collide in this energetic new re-imagining of the ancient fable, Tortoise & Hare. Tickets: $14. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Austin Symphony Concerts in the Park – 7:30 p.m. Each Sunday, a different ensemble of the Austin Symphony will be featured at the Hartman Park, located on the grounds of the Long Center. This week, you can enjoy Woodwinds music. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a group outing. FREE parking will be available at One Texas Center, located on Barton Springs Rd. at S. 1st Street. Paid parking will be available at the Palmer Garage for $8. Hartman Concert Park Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin.
Hairspray at Zilker Park - Approximately 8:15 p.m., Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a high-energy musical comedy phenomenon that will have the whole Hillside on their feet! Set in 1962 Baltimore, this musical is chock-full of dazzling, toe-tapping production numbers and soulful rhythm and blues. FREE! $5 per car parking fee. Read more about the show here. Zilker Park Hillside Theatre, 2201 Barton Springs Road.
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