Austin Circus Chicken Dog Sat Jan 14 - March 3 - 9:00am-11:00am, 3708 Woodbury Drive, 512-771-8836. Join Circus Chickendog each week at The Institution Theater for a unique performance and learn new circus skills after each show! It's fun for families and kids of all ages and great for birthday parties too.. $5 Kids, Adults Free Read More

Austin What's the Story Steve? Sat Jan 21 - May 19 - 10:00 AM, ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport Blvd., 512-809-0017. Every Saturday! Improvised, interactive story theater for kids! Move Your Tale and ColdTowne Theater collaborate to present this improvised theatrical journey through a story of the audience's making. Featuring Steve the improvising poodle. . Free Read More

Austin Adventure Room: Imaginary Friends Unite! Sun Jan 22 - 2 pm, 617 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, (512) H-I-D-E-O-U-T . Playtime is never better when your toys come to life! In The Adventure Room, our protagonist will explore whole new worlds. And who will be there to help him? His magical toys, of course!. $7 (babies free) Read More

Austin Circus ChickenDog at Highland Mall Sat Feb 11 - 2 - 4pm , Highland Mall , 5124549656. Bring the kids to Highland Mall to enjoy the “Family-Friendly Circus That is Making Austin Weirder.” Magic, Juggling, Unicycling, Puppetry, Music and Lots more. New shows every week by the Three Ring Kiddie Train. February 11,18 and March 3,24. Shows at 2:15, 3:00 and 3:30pm. . Free Read More

Austin If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Sat Feb 18 - March 24 (Saturdays) - 11:00 and 2:30pm, ZACH Theatre, 1510 Toomey Road , . It all starts so simply – a day like any other. A boy stays home alone when his mom goes to visit Aunt Rose. With a few cookies and a good spot to read, everything seems so perfect. When the Mouse shows up, hungry – talkative – and not to be ignored. Based on the well loved children's book by Laura Numeroff. Pefrect for ages 3 & up.. $12 Child, $15 Adult Read More

Austin Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Sat Feb 18 - March 4 - 7pm or 2pm, Hyde Park Baptist High School Auditorium 11400 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759 , 512.927.6633 . Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical bursts to life in vivid Technicolor as Austin Conservatory of Theater pre-professionals take the stage. A perfect show for the whole family to enjoy! . $10 online, $15 at the door Read More

Austin WeatherFest Sat Feb 25 - 10am - 3pm, Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N Congress Ave @ Martin Luther King, (512) 936-8746. Get blown away by Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week at the Museum with a full day of weather science and fun for the whole family. Get an upclose look at some of the world’s most dramatic natural events and the science behind them during a free screening of Hurricane on the Bayou in the IMAX® Theatre.. Free Read More

Austin Sensory Friendly Movie:The Secret World of Arrietty Sat Feb 25 - 10:00 am, AMC 14 in Barton Creek Mall, 479-4199. AMC Entertainment® and the Autism Society of America have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy movies in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis. With Sensory Friendly Films, the theaters will have the lights brought up and the sound turned down. Viewers who can’t sit still or stay quiet for the entire show are welcome practice “movie behavior.” . $5.00 per person Read More

Austin Tao - the Art of the Drum Sat Feb 25 - 8:00pm, Long Center, . Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming in this young and vibrantly contemporary take on a traditional Japanese art form. With extraordinary precision, energy and stamina, these highly trained young performers also overlay contemporary choreography onto the Taiko art to create an unforgettable evening that has thrilled more than a million spectators around the globe.. $29.00 - $65.00 Read More

Austin Ballet Austin II’s Hansel & Gretel Sat Feb 25 & 26, March. 3 & 4 - 2 pm and 4:30 pm, AustinVenture Studio Theater, . Ballet Austin's world premiere of Hansel and Gretel brings a playful spirit to the classic Grimm's fairy tale with new choreography by Nelly van Bommel. In 2010 van Bommel competed as a finalist in Ballet Austin's New American Talent/Dance choreographic competition, winning two Austin Critic's Table Awards for Fanfarnèta, a folk-tale inspired piece. The whimsical energy of her work promises to be a perfect match for this beloved children's story. . $15 Read More

Austin Daddy/Daughter Dance Sat Feb 25 - 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm, 1513 East Yager Lane, (512) 825-9686 . This all ages dance will include Music, a Tea Party, and games. Photo's and Carriage Rides available at an additional charge.. $5 per person Read More

Austin That Takes the Cake! Sugar Arts Show Sat Feb 25 - 10:30 am to 6 pm, North Austin Event Center, 10601 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin TX 78753, . Cake enthusiasts are invited to compete or just come view one of the nation's largest collections of fabulously decorated cakes. This year's theme is Cake-A-Lot; all things Renaissance! Celebrities, classes, kids events, and more.. $10/day $17/wkd, kids under 18 FREE Read More

Austin Kite Making Workshop - Northwest Recreation Center Sat Feb 25 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 2913 Northland Drive; Austin, Texas 78757, 974-6972. Fly on by and learn how to make a kite for the annual Zilker Kite Festival. Children will have the opportunity to make multiple kites and then fly them in the park! . Free Read More

Austin Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Sat Feb 25 - 2:00pm -5:00pm-, University of Texas, . Students and their parents or educators are invited to UT for an afternoon of engineering fun. Activities for first-third graders, fourth and fifth graders and sixth-eighth graders are housed in UT's engineering complex. Students are encouraged to build and experiment at their own pace with all of the age-appropriate activities in their specific building. Please see website for specifics.. Free Read More

Austin YMCA Camp PLay Day and Bike Rodeo Sat Feb 25 - 10 am - 2:30 pm, Mueller Lake Park, 512.236.9622. 3rd annual YMCA at the park play day - with camp activities, sports, and prizes, arts and crafts, music, games, climbing wall, bounce house, food and drinks...all free and open to the public!. Free Read More

Austin Family Fun Nights - Bug Bonanza Fri Mar 23 - 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Austin Nature & Science Center, 301 Nature Center Drive, Austin, TX 78746, 512-974-3888. Have you even wondered how bugs communicate? Enter the fascinating world of insects and view them in their habitat. Bring the whole family on a quest to find out what a cockroach feels like and why arthropods come in so many shapes and sizes. Limit 60 spaces. Pre-registration required. Ages: All ages. $5 per person Read More

. . . . Coming Soon to Austin . . . . Austin Bookpeople Author Event Tue Feb 28 - 6:00 pm, BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, . Andrea White has written three novels and now embarks on a science fiction trilogy with the first book in the series, Windows on the World about Thirteen-year-old Shama Katooee who hasn’t had an easy life: an orphan, she must work and dodge gangs while attending Teleschool with millions of other children in LowCity, DC in 2083.. Free Read More Cedar Park Cirque du Soleil-Quidam Wed Feb 29 -March 4 - , Cedar Park Center, . Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world-the world of Quidam-where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters.. Adult $40-$80, Child $32-$65 Read More Austin Petting Zoo Play Date at Book People! Thu Mar 01 - 10am-12pm, Book People 603 N. Lamar Austin, TX 78703 , 512-423-5577. Join Tiny Tails for a wonderfully educational morning with animals and animal-themed crafts! These events are by RSVP only so be sure to visit our site to RSVP soon! They will start the program with an interactive story time, and divide up the rest of our time between holding, petting and learning about their adorable animals (and focusing on how to treat them kindly) and working on their adorable animal craft! . 10.00 per child, Adults Free Read More Austin Guys and Dolls Jr. Fri Mar 02 & 3 - 7:00 PM, The Church at Canyon Creek located at 9001 F.M. 620 North in Austin, 512 788-1630. River Place Student Theatre invites you to attend Guys and Dolls Jr., a fable of New York’s fabulous Broadway in the 1950’s. A motley crew of eccentrics, Salvation Army do-gooders, questionable police officers, gamblers, nightclub entertainers and other non-conformists populate this world. It’s a hilarious tale of good overcoming immorality and love conquering all. The score includes favorites like “If I Were a Bell,” “Adelaide’s Lament” and “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat! ” Don’t miss out. Advance tickets $10/$5. $12 adults $6 kids Door Read More Austin Texas Independence Day Parade Sat Mar 03 - Parade starts at 9:30 am, Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin, . Celebrate Texas hosts a run and parade to commemorate Texas Independece Day.. Free Read More Austin Republic of Texas Day Sat Mar 03 - 10am-5pm, Pioneer Farms, 512-837-1215. Black-powder rifle demonstrationm, crafts at the Tonkawa Encampment, horsmanship demonstration, Longhorn Cattle, Blacksmithing, and a special exhibit of historic Carriages and Buggies.. $8 Adult, $6 Child Read More Austin Explore UT at The Blanton Sat Mar 03 - 11am-4pm, MLK and Congress, 512-471-5482. Visit The Blanton as part of Explore UT! Learn about nineteenth-century America by discovering the landscapes of the Hudson River School and images of the American West. Compete in a landscape sculpture challenge, watch a short film about art, draw on the Faulkner Plaza, or play Go West! loteria.. Free with admission, kids under 12 Read More Austin Preschool Preview Fair and Playdate Sat Mar 03 - 9:00 am-1:00pm, Barton Creek Square Mall Farmers Market, 512-537-OACK. Meet with local schools at the Preschool Preview: An Early Childhood Education Fair at Barton Creek Square Mall's Farmers Market Live music, schools, crafts, and fun for entire family.. Free Read More Austin Texas Softball Future Longhorn Day Sat Mar 03 - 1:30 pm, McCombs Field - 2001 Comal St., Austin TX 78705, . Texas Softball hosts Future Longhorn Day as they face Sam Houston State at 1:30 pm. Children can take part in photo opportunities, sign making, and more. Kids, don’t forget to bring your glove for a throw & catch session in the outfield after the game! $7 web coupons are available on TexasSports.com that include 1 general admission ticket, 1 hotdog, and 1 small drink.. $7 Read More Round Rock 10th Annual Children's Health Festival Sat Mar 03 - 10 am-2 pm, Heritage Center at the Dell Diamond, 512-248-3252. Event features children’s health and safety. Local organizations provide information and resources on topics such as: proper use of child passenger safety seats, bicycle safety, child ID kits, asthma education and spirometry screening, backpack safety and muscle spinal screening, vision testing, oral health, screening for childhood obesity, nutrition for families, and health education programs. Live demonstrations, health-oriented fun&games, & door prizes are part of the fun.. free Read More Austin Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball Sun Mar 04 - 12:00 noon, Frank Erwin Center, . Its Dads and Daughters Day at the UT Women's Basketball game! Dads & Daughters get $5 general admission ticket when buying them at the Frank Erwin Center before the game. There will be pre game kids activities including inflatables, face painting, and more in the Denton Cooley Pavilion 90 mins before the game. Following the game, select players and coaches will host a FREE Q&A session in the Lone Star Room for fans. . $8 per adult Read More Austin Zilker Park Kite Festival Sun Mar 04 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Zilker Park, 512-448-KITE (5483). Every year the sky above Zilker Park fills with color. Bring a blanket and sit back to enjoy the show or compete in one of the several kite competitions. Picnics are allowed but when you buy food or a T-shirt you are supporting local childrens charities. Shuttles are available from the State Parking lots for $1 Adults, Free for kids.. Free Read More Austin Clifford, The Big Red Dog - Live! Sun Mar 04 - 3:00pm, The Long Center, . It only takes a little to BE BIG!™ In conjunction with the beloved BIG dog's 50th anniversary, celebrate the timeless values of Clifford's BIG Ideas - Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe In Yourself, Be A Good Friend and Help Others. These sentiments have never been more fun as Clifford and his friends from Birdwell Island - Emily Elizabeth, Cleo and T-Bone - embark on new adventures. With memorable songs and choreography - there will be even more of him to love in this ALL NEW musical - sure to delight the entire family!. Read More Austin The Laurie Berkner Band Sun Mar 04 - 1:00 pm, Paramount Theatre, (512) 474-1221. Children's music superstars/Nick Jr. channel faves The Laurie Berkner Band perform live in an "Animal Party" concert!. $25, $30, $35, and $45 Read More Austin Teen Improv Night Sun Mar 04 - 5:30 PM, ColdTowne Theater, 4803 AIrport Blvd, 512-809-0017. Teen Improv Night at ColdTowne Theater features both teen and adult improv troupes performing with a middle school and highschool audience in mind, followed by a free jam. Improv is pretty much the funnest thing ever. Check it out, then hop up on the stage and give it a try! The first Sunday of every month.. 0 Read More Austin “Magical Marionettes” Puppet Show Sat Mar 10 - 12 pm, Central Market North, 4001 North Lamar Boulevard, 512-358-4278. Join Music Forever Music Together for “Magical Marionettes”, a variety show featuring characters such as marionette jugglers, singers, musicians, dancers, animals, and more, creating a magical world of stories and personalities that delight both children and parents.. Free Read More Austin Second Saturdays are for Families Sat Mar 10 - 11 am - 3 pm, 3809 West 35th Street, 512-458-8191. Join the museum and stretch your imaginations to make unique art pieces inspired by the new mini-golf exhibit, Art on the Green! And don’t miss a special outdoor yoga class at 1pm with Bea Love Yoga.. $10 per family Austin Meet and Greet - US Women's National Soccer Team Sat Mar 10 - 6:00 pm, TBA, 5127589503. Meet members of the US Women's National Soccer Team! They will be on-hand to sign autographs, take photos and answer any questions you might have. Entry fee includes "Go USA" t-shirt for autographs and a goodie bag. A Parent or Chaperone can attend for free. Location is revealed upon registration.. $25 per child/fan Read More Austin Spring Break Camp Highland Mon Mar 12 -16 - 12pm - 2pm, Highland Mall, 5124549656. Join Highland Mall as they bring back Camp Highland for Spring Break! Each day features a new and exciting theme including money management, dance and fitness, Peruvian crafts and more! The kids are guaranteed not to be bored this Spring Break!. Free Read More Georgetown LEGO Fun Day Mon Mar 12 - 1pm - 4pm, Georgetown Library 402 West 8th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626-5503, . Children & parents are encouraged to come for a fun filled day of LEGO building and Discovery! Fun event’s include some of the following activities: Help build a giant LEGO mini figure! Be the last man standing in the LEGO Tops or Battle Bots Arena! Dig into a swimming pool full of LEGO pieces for “Free Building”. It’s like a treasure hunt and that one special LEGO piece is your treasure. Build anything & everything – just for fun! Play a fun LEGO game . Free Read More Aus_Metro_N LEGO Fun Day Wed Mar 14 - 1pm - 4pm, Wells Branch Library 15001 Wells Port Drive Austin, TX 78728, . Children & parents are encouraged to come for a fun filled day of LEGO building and Discovery! Their LEGO Robotics Fun days have "Come & go" activities from 1pm - 4pm. Fun event’s included the some of the following activities: Help build a giant LEGO mini figure! Be the last man standing in the LEGO Tops or Battle Bots Arena! . Free Read More Austin Spring Break Family Day at Pioneer Farms Fri Mar 16 - 10am-5pm, Pioneer Farms, 512-837-1215. Live like the pioneer again, in this one-day throwback experience just like the classic book "Little House on the Prairie" described it — except you can see, touch and smell the Texas history at Pioneer Farms, not just read about it. This is a popular event so be sure to get there early!. $3 Read More Austin Live Food Court Entertainment Sat Mar 17 - 2 - 4pm , Highland Mall, 5124549656. Live Entertainment in the Highland Mall Food Court is every third Saturday of the month from 6pm - 8pm. Relax with food, drinks, fun and music. Always appropriate and enjoyable for all ages. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, enjoy the Clickety Cloggers and live music. . FREE Read More Austin Texas Softball School Bash Fri Mar 30 - 5 pm, McCombs Field - 2001 Comal St., Austin TX 78705, . Hit the books on Friday, Mar. 30 for the Softball School Bash as we bring the School House Rock to the Texas vs. New Mexico softball game. Participate in the book drive by bringing a new or gently used children’s book to the game and be entered to win a great prize! $7 web coupons are available at TexasSports.com that include 1 general admission ticket, 1 hotdog, and 1 small drink. . $7 Read More Austin Fancy Nancy & Other Story Books Sat Mar 31 - 12:00 PM , One World Theatre, . Theatreworks USA presents this collection of mini-musicals based on several popular children's books. Stories run through animated and excited turns covering topics ranging from friendship and pirate adventures to a duck leading a revolution on his farm. There is something to inspire everyone with these fabulous and fun short musicals as words from books become lively actions and songs on stage. . $16 Read More Austin Urban Music Festival Sat Mar 31 & 31 - Fri. 3pm-10:30pm, Sat. 11am-10:30pm, Auditorium Shores, . Music includes Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Boyz II Men, After 7 local peformances and more. Fun Zone open from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm will will feature activities that promote focus on outdoor play, movement, fun exercises and healthy eating. Bring the kids out to enjoy live music, food, family, and fun! . $25-$75 Adult, $5 Age 7-12, 6 & un Read More Aus_Metro_N Spokes n' Spurs Sat Mar 31 - 08:00AM-03:00PM, Spirit Reins Ranch Liberty Hill, TX, 512-515-0845. In its 8th year, Spokes 'n Spurs continues to be a premiere cycling event in the Texas Hill country, offering participants new reasons to ride in 2012. Benefiting Spirit Reins Ranch, the ride offers participants of all ages and skill levels a choice of several different distances while enjoying the rolling hills and wildlife that abounds along the entire course. They also offer two distance challenge brick workouts with a manned water stop for those looking to add a little ‘extra’ to their workout; post-ride food, a kid’s fun area and live music!. Read More Georgetown 3rd Annual Spring Garden Fair Sat Mar 31 - , 3151 S.E. Inner Loop, 943-3300. Gardening Classes, Kids Activities, Demonstrations, Garden Tours and more.. Free Admission Read More Pflugerville Spring Pfling Sat Mar 31 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm, Heritage Park, 512-990-6355. A family event featuring parks and recreation programs, environmental initiatives, and Easter festivities. Enjoy a petting zoo, kiddie train, face painting, moonwalk, and a clown making balloon shapes! . Free Read More Cedar Park Egg-Stravaganza Sun Apr 01 - 2:00 PM, Elizabeth Milburn Park 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Cedar Park, Tx 78613, 5124015500. Location: Elizabeth Milburn Park 1901 Sun Chase Blvd. Cedar Park, TX Date: April 1, 2012 Time: 2:00 pm Fee: Free to the public Bring your basket to hunt for thousands of pieces of candy, prizes and goodies. Take your photo with the bunny until 2:45 pm (bring your own camera). The egg hunt is for ages 12 and under. For more info: (512) 401-5500, www.cedarparktx.us or e-mail parks@cedarparktx.us. . Free Read More Out of Town 22nd Annual Mostly Native Plant Sale Sat Apr 07 - 9 am, Kendall County Fairgrounds, Boerne, 830-249-4616. Gardeners and nature lovers will find beautiful, healthy, native and well-adapted plants and garden gear. Demonstrations, Kids Corral and informal presentations. Benefits the non-profit Cibolo Nature Center. . $5 per vehicle Read More Round Rock Seton Medical Center Williamson - Hands on Health Sat Apr 21 - 10:00 am- 2:00pm, 201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock, Tx 78665, 512-324-4000 x21828. Join a Community Health and Education Event for a free, hands-on family-fun. Experience what goes on in the surgery room, get health screenings, donate blood, take a look inside a real helicopter, and more activities!. Free Read More