Austin / Fri Jul 18 Summer Reading Program - Aug 9 , Austin pub lic library branches, . Summer Reading Program for youth, takes place June 8 through August 23. Special events happen June 9 through August 9. There's something for everyone from toddlers to teens: magic, robots, scavenger hunts, sewing, marionettes, puppets, tap dance, local music, stories, arts and crafts, board games and a glow-in-the-dark dance party!. free ...

Austin / Fri Jul 18 Music Under the Star 6:00 - 9:00pm, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, (512) 936-4649. Free concert series on the Bullock Museum's Lone Star Plaza. Hear notable Austin musicians each week. FREE Read More ...

Austin / Fri Jul 18 Zilker Summer Musical - Oklahoma - Aug 16 (Thurs-Sun) 8:30pm, Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 512-479-9491. 56th annual Zilker Summer Musical features Oklahoma! Bring a picnic basket and enjoy live theatre under the stars. . free, Donations accepted Read More ...

Sat Jul 19

Austin / Sat Jul 19 Deep Eddy Movie Nights - Aug 6 (Sat) , Deep Eddy Pool, 401 Deep Eddy Drive, 472-8546 . Enjoy family movies and take a dip in the pool on a hot summer night. Bring your floats and favorite beach towel to enjoy a truely unique movie experience with movies beginning at dusk! July 19th is the Lego Movie. $1-$4 Read More ...

Sun Jul 20

Austin / Sun Jul 20 Austin Symphony Concerts in the Park - Aug 24 (Sun) 7:30pm, Hartman Park, The Long Center, 701 Riverside, . Each Sunday a different ensemble of the Austin Symphony will be featured performing music from jazz and light classical to pops selections and film scores. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and blanket and make it a group outing. . Free, Onsite parking $7 Read More ...

Wed Jul 23

Austin / Wed Jul 23 Children's Day Art Park - July 30 (Wed) 9:30am-11:30am, Symphony Square, 1101 Red River St., . Musical performace at 10:00amk and then follow the Pied Piper across the street to the Art Tent, for crafts, stories, and more.. .50 per child ...

Thu Jul 24

Austin / Thu Jul 24 Nature Nights at Wildflower Center 5 pm, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739, 512-232-0100. Nature Nights offer admission-free family fun! Join us June 10 as we celebrate snakes! The Austin Reptile Service will display live snakes and more! The Thursday night series continues through July, focusing on wildlife tracking, birds of prey and more!. FREE Read More ...

Fri Jul 25

Austin / Fri Jul 25 Storytime Art 10:45-11:45, The Art Garage 11190 Circle Drive, Suite 202, 78736, 512.852-9900. Wear your fairy wings and join us for this July 25th features Fairies - a magical storytime art! First, we’ll make our own fairy crowns. Wear those wings and crowns on over to our storytime area and listen to some stories about fairies. The flutter back to your art table to paint some afairy figurines. Visit website for lots of storytimes througout the summer. . 12.99 or 60 for a card Read More ...

Austin / Fri Jul 25 KGSR's Unplugged at the Shady Grove - Sept 18 (Thursdays) 8:00pm, Shady Grove, 1624 Barton Springs Rd, . Austin's longest running free concert series features notable bands such as Reckless Kelly, Carolyn Wonderland, James McMurtry and more. . free Read More ...

Sun Jul 27

Austin / Sun Jul 27 Lady Bird Johnson Tribute Day at the Wildflower Cent 9 am - 5 pm , Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, TX 78739, 512-232-0100. Enjoy exhibits, play in the new Family Garden and participate in crafts, story time and more. Come celebrate at the Wildflower Center and remember Mrs. Johnson’s legacy during extended Sunday hours. . FREE Read More ...

Coming Soon

Thu Jul 31

Austin / Thu Jul 31 Austin Sound & Cinema -Aug 20 (Alt Wed) dark, Long Center, . Live Music & popular Movies on the Lawn. Bands will perform a tribute to the movie, followed by the film screening. Plus food trailers (open by 6pm) Concerts begin at 8pm. Movie follows after it gets dark.. free Read More ...

Sat Aug 02

Austin / Sat Aug 02 The 2014 Austin Pet Expo 10:00am- 6:00pm., Palmer Events Center, . Shop, Learn, Play, Adopt. Exhibitors, prize giveaways, agility demonstrations, live entertainment, author readings/book signings. Bring your pet! . free; $7/parking Read More ...

Fri Aug 08

Austin / Fri Aug 08 A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Aug 23 (Fri/Sat) 7:00pm, Scottish Rite Theatre,, . A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy, collides characters from various worlds–nobility, laborers, and even fairies. In the woods near Athens, the mischievous Puck amuses himself by casting spells and exposing the follies of romance at every level of society. . Read More ...

Sat Aug 09

Austin / Sat Aug 09 The Wizard of Oz Summer Musical - Aug 24 (Sat/Sun) see website, Boyd Vance Theatre, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78702, (512) 974-4926 , (512) 605-9018 . Fully costumed and choreographed musical theatre production presented by the Austin Summer Musical for Children. All tickets are free. First come, first serve. Recommended to arrive 1 1/2 hours early.. Free Read More ...

Austin / Sat Aug 09 Ice Cream Festival 10 :00am-7:00pm, Fiesta Gardens,, . Lots of games, activities, contests including Ice cream eating contest, Popsicle Stick Sculpture contest, ice cream making contest and more. Live music. $10 Entry with FREE Ice Cream! Kids 8 and under free!. $10 entry with free ice cream; kids Read More ...

Austin / Sat Aug 09 Miles of Mud Muddy Munchkin 1k 8:30am, Rusty’s Walnut Creek Ranch, Cedar Creek, . For kids ages 4-13. A one of a kind, kid certified, Kid’s K course will give your little Muddy Munchkins the chance to learn how to maneuver over some of the same obstacles that mom and dad will do, scaled to size of course. Heats start at 10:00AM, 11:00AM, and 12:00Pm. Part of the Miles of Mud is Texas’ premier 5K Mud Run.. Read More ...

Austin / Sat Aug 09 24th Lake Travis Ballon Flight 6:25am, Mansfield dam park, . Watch hot air balloons launch from mansfield dam park at sunrise. (weather permitting). Balloonists fly for about an hour and spectators can visit with them afterwards.. free Read More ...

Austin / Sat Aug 09 Barton Springs Fest 2014 8:00am- 7:00pm, Barton Springs Pool, . Last year's Fest was a wonderful success and hundreds of Austinites enjoyed outdoor adventure participating in snorkeling tours and hikes; outdoor learning at the Barton Spring University; and live music on the south hill. Many local environmental and other community groups participated adding to the fun community atmosphere.. free Read More ...

Mon Aug 11

Austin / Mon Aug 11 Circus Chickendog Presents Circus Improv - Aug 22 (weekdays) 3:00pm, The Institution Theater, 3708 Woodbury Dr 78704, (512) 771-8836. Six Dogs rescued Circus Dogs, a Scarlet Macaw, and puppets team up with jugglers, unicyclists, and live musicians for an action packed loose interpretation of the movie classic. . $12 Read More ...

Sat Aug 16

Austin / Sat Aug 16 The Legends of Robin Hood & 17; Aug 23 & 24 varies, Scottish Rite Theatre, . The Legends of Robin Hood brings you heroes of Sherwood Forest outwitting the Sheriff of Nottingham in the original adventure story of Merry Olde England, with live music by Alan A Dale.. $7-$10 Read More ...

Wed Aug 20

Austin / Wed Aug 20 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To - Aug 24 (Wed-Sun) 7:30pm, Frank Erwin Center, 512-232-4343. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Built To Amaze! an extraordinarily engineered circus experience where Children Of All Ages find out what it takes to build The Greatest Show On Earth. Tickets range from $15-$80. For additional questions or Group Discounts please call 512-232-4343.. Varies Read More ...

Sat Aug 23

Austin / Sat Aug 23 Batfest Night of The Bat 4:00pm - midnight, Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge , . Watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk, plus h live music, arts & crafts vendors, food and drinks, children’s activities, a bat costume contest and other fun bat activities.. Free Admission Read More ...

Sun Aug 24

Austin / Sun Aug 24 Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival 11:00am-5:30pm, Fiesta Gardens, 2100 Jesse E. Segovia,, . Hundreds of hot sauces made by local individuals, restaurants, and commercial bottlers. Live music and food. Free with a donation of three nonperishable food items to the Capital Area Food Bank.. free Read More ...