Lowes Build and Grow Workshop
October 11, (Saturday) -10:00 am- 11:00am, All Lowes Locations, . Children can gain skills using basic tools while building a wooden Skeleton.
While supplies last.. Free. www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/
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Violet Crown Fall Fest
October 11, (Saturday) -10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Crestview Shopping Center, 7100 Woodrow Avenue, . Dozens of artisans displaying their wares, live entertainment, kids’ activities, neighborhood history, and tasty refreshments, there’s bound to be something for everyone.
. Free. www.violetcrownfestival.com
National Wildlife Refuge Week
October 11, Saturday -8:30am-4:00pm, Doeskin Ranch on RR 1174 , 512-339-9432 x 70. Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
invites you to participate in Free activities Animal, butterfly, plant id, spider, and nature photography walks, a snake program, butterfly tent, bird nest box building and more! Call for info and group registration. . Free. www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/texas/balcones/NWRWeekBalcones08.pdf
Super-Duper Swinging Sculptures
October 11, (Saturday) -12:00pm-4:00pmpm, Austin Museum of Art-Downtown, 823 Congress Ave., 495.9224. See how artists throughout two centuries have shown how art and life merge in "Modern Art, Modern Lives: Then + Now." As you explore the galleries, find Beth Campbell's hanging wire sculpture "It's never as simple." Next, swing on into the Community Room to make your own modern-day mobile! Part of the Second Saturdays are for Families Series.. $7 for the entire family. amoa.org
DinoLand Extravaganza
October 11-12, (Sat/sun) -10:00 am to 5:00 pm , Zilker Botanical Gardens, . Enjoy fun and educational dino crafts & activities for the children.
Join Dinosaur George as he amazes kids with his love of all things prehistoric…especially dinosaurs. Plus music with Staci Gray, BookPeople storytellers, Zoo of Ferns and a Prehistoric Plant Exhibit.
. $5/Adult, $3/Child (ages 3-13). www.zilkergarden.org/about/events/dinoland/index.html
Special Storytime
October 11, (Saturday) -11:30 am, BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, . Your chance to buy a signed copy of the wonderful new picture book Nacho the Party Puppy. Hear the story and meet author Emma Virjan and Nacho himself. . Free. www.bookpeople.com
Flying Theater Machine's Monster Families
October 12, (Sunday) -2:00pm, the Hideout; 617 Congress Ave., (512)971-3311. The only kid-oriented improv in Austin. The audience will help us with suggestions and sound effects, and a few lucky kids will even get to be on stage. Perfect for 4-10 year olds, fun for everyone else. . $5. www.flyingtheatermachine.com
A Lewis Carroll Event
October 11 (Saturday) -6:30p-10:00p, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive , 512-837-1215. For three Saturday nights only many characters from the writings of Lewis Carroll will inhabit Pioneer Farms. Hayrides will transport visitors to the world of Lewis Carroll beginning at 7pm and ending at 9:30pm each night. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Gates open at 6:30pm and close at 10pm nightly. See our website for reservation information.. $11.24. www.pioneerfarms.org
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Mr Johnny's Family Music Night
October 14 -5:30-8:00 pm, Freddie's Place, 1703 South First, 494-1411. Join Johnny & Sharon as they sing a combination of traditional and original favorites. Plus musical guests, kiddie solos and lots of other fun stuff. Kids will enjoy the playscape and Moms and Dads can relax with a great meal. Music starts at 6:00 pm. Series runs through October with special Halloween show on the 28th. Wear your costumes for the Trick or Treat Parade!. free. www.mrjohnny.com
Tales from the Nauseous Fairy
October 4 - 31 -See website for schedule., 501 Pedernales, 720 255 5632. Geppetto Dreams goblin show returns with a brand new revamped interactive 30 minute show. Think the main hall in Henson's Labyrinth over run with vegetation and in disrepair. The whole things inhabited by some nasty little goblins, dragons, and fairy puppets. Sunday shows are rated G, Thurs-Sat is PG. $10-$15. www.geppettodreams.com/goblins_are_coming.htm
Goblin Tavern Puppet Show
Through October 31 -, Geppetto Dreams Puppet Company, 501 Pedernales, Unit E, . This half-hour show combines Labyrinth with fractured fairy tales. The PG version of the show runs several times an evening with two G-rated matinees on Sunday. Fairies, goblins, dragons, and just enough interaction with the audience to keep the kids engaged in the Halloween-tinged story. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through Halloween.. $15. www.geppettodreams.com
Rutledge Elementary Fall Festival
Oct 17, (Fri) -5:00 - 8:00 pm, Rutledge Elementary , 11501 Staked Plains Dr., 828-4061. Tons of games and entertainment including a hayride, Bonzo Crunch, rock walls, panning for "gold", a pumpkin patch for photo shoots. We will also have a silent auction and lots of great food. One wristband for all the games.. $15/per person.
Engineering Saturday
October 18, ( Saturday) -10:00am-Noon, Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St., 512-472-2499. Children and families can explore engineering first hand with activities presented in collaboration with students from UT's Cockrell School of Engineering.. $4.50-$6.50, under 12 mos. free. www.austinkids.org
Maker Faire
October 18 & 19 -Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm, Travis County Expo, . A two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It's for creative, resourceful people of all ages and backgrounds who like to tinker and love to make things. . $25 Adult, $10 Kids. www.makerfaire.com/
Spook-tacular Creatures
October 19, (Sunday) -3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 24814 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Spring, 830-825-3442. Learn about the creatures of Halloween night at Westcave Preserve. Afternoon includes storytelling in the cave and a bat nature trail as well as other fun crafts and activities featuring our favorite Halloween animals. . $5 adult; $2 child. www.westcave.org
Engineering Saturday
October 25, (Saturday) -10am-Noon, Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St., 512-472-2499. Children and families can explore engineering first hand with activities presented in collaboration with students from UT's Cockrell School of Engineering.. $4.50-$6.50, under 12 mos. free. www.austinkids.org
Doggone it to Summer Festival
October 25, (Saturday) -10:00 am, Republic Square Park, 4th & Guadalupe, 236-0074 ext. 111. Bring your doggie to Austin Farmers' Market for a dog parade, costume contest and free doggie refreshments immediately afterward! Parade and contest begins at 10:00am. Free parking available at 3rd & San Antonio across from the market.. Free. www.sustainablefoodcenter.org
7th Annual Austin Cave Festival
October 25, (Saturday) -9:00am to 3:00pm, La Cresada and Davis Lane just west of MoPac , 512-282-8441. The Austin Cave Festival is a family fun festival that educates citizens about the importance and sensitivity of the Edwards Aquifer. The day’s activities will include informational booths from local organizations, hands-on activities for children, short caving adventures into the Preserve's Live Oak and Get Down Caves, and a drawing for prizes (including a rainbarrel and a 2-hour cave trip).
. Free. www.bseacd.org/western_oaks.htm
The Magic of Austin Youth
October 26, (Sunday) -1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, One World Theatre (7701 Bee Caves Rd.), (512) 288- 1596. Includes a children's Matinee, a magic class, a juggling class, and an evening magic show for the whole family with carnival games, silent and stage auctions going on in between. Fundraiser supports Magic Camp for children with special needs.
. $20. www.MagicCamp.com
Community Candy Carnival
October 26, (Sunday) -4:30pm-7:30 pm, Bowie High School, 512-301-4797. Carnival offers games, prizes, candy, activities, entertainment, and free or very inexpensive food, even public service demonstrations provided by the Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department.
Attendees are encouraged and welcome to wear family-friendly costumes.. $0. fcaustin.com
Spooky Science Extravaganza
October 26, (Sunday) -2:00pm - 5:00pm, Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street, (512)916-4775. Free, family science fun! Discover the science behind Halloween mysteries. Door prizes, experiments, candy, and games!
. FREE. www.girlstart.org
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Thanks for the visit and please tell a friend...Best regards,
-MrJohnny & Sharon
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