Ongoing - Austin
Please Read
-, , . We try to keep the information on this page as up to date as possible but things change in the blink of an eye. Please confirm ongoing events before packing up the kids!.

Ongoing - Austin
Wild Basin Walk
Some Saturdays -9:00am - 11:00am, Wild Basin Preserve, 327-7622 . This two hour walk is a great introduction to the preserve. Learn about the plants, animals, and geology of the Texas Hill Country. Reservations required. Call to confirm.. $4 Adult, $2 Ages 5-12 www.wildbasin.org

Ongoing - Austin
Downtown Art Night
Third Thursday -6:00pm-9:00pm, Downtown Austin, . Catch a free Dillo to see and enjoy all of the fine arts on display at our museums, galleries, and art spaces. 8 participating locations.. www.dtartnight.org

Ongoing - Austin
Storytimes at Bookpeople
Saturdays & Wednesday -Sat 11:30am, Wed. 10:30am, BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar -- 6TH & Lamar, 472-5050. Some of the best storytimes in town!A different theme each day. EDITORS NOTE: I have had several parents tell me their storytimes are great but get there early to get a good spot.. Free www.bookpeople.com

Ongoing - Austin
Tinkerer’s Workshop
Ongoing -, Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St., 472-2499. Design it. Make it. Try it out! This new permanent exhibit will be designed to inspire children to investigate engineering concepts, tinker and build things, observe materials and tell someone about it. . $3.50-$5.50, kids under 12 mos. Fre

Ongoing - Austin
Story Time @ Caffe Teo
Monday's -10:00 am, Tech Ridge Shopping Center - Parmer and IH35, 339-1TEO. Caffe Teo is having story time at the Tech Ridge location. Stop by for a story and get %10 off breakfast. A great activity to do with the kids before doing your grocery shopping at the attached HEB! . Free

Ongoing - Austin
Austin Farmers' Market
Saturdays -9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Republic Square Park - 4th and Guadalupe, (512) 236-0074. Come enjoy the great variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs, cheeses, eggs, meats, breads, honey, flowers, prepared foods, drinks and artisan crafts! Free parking . Free

Ongoing - Austin
Wired For Youth
-, , . The Austin Public Library offers a lot for teens. From table top game nights, video game competitions, computer classes, chess club, art, anime, book clubs, and more. . Free www.wiredforyouth.com

Ongoing - Austin
Austin Public Library Storytimes
-, , . This is the list of all the APL storytimes for the Winter/Spring 08 season. . www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/storytimes.htm

Ongoing - Austin
Westcave Preserve
-, Westcave Preserve; 24814 Hailton Pool Road, Round Mountain, 830-825-3442. Warren Skaaren Environmental Learning Center features a Solar Observatory, a Geology Learning wall, and other nature exhibits. They offer guided tours of the 30 acre preserve with a cave, waterfalls, and plenty of wildlife on the weekends for $5 adults, $2 child. For more info see website. Free Admission www.westcave.org

Ongoing - Austin
Hornsby Bend Bird Walk
Saturdays -7:30 AM, 2210 South FM 973 , 972-1960. This free monthly birding field trip takes place on the third Saturday of each month. You'll see many birds and explore new parts of Hornsby Bend. For more information contact Kevin Anderson.. Free

Ongoing - Austin
Kids Club Alamo drafthouse
Saturdays- last of month -12:00 Noon , Alamo Drafthouse,1120 South Lamar,, 476-1320 . On the last Saturday there free screenings for children. These are classic, timeless children's films, from 50's sci-fi, to Harryhausen classics, swashbucklers to pirates, and more. Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed. Check website for details and ratings. . free www.originalalamo.com

Ongoing - Austin
Baby Bloomers
Mondays -9 am, 201 Colorado St, 512-472-2499. Program for children ages 3 & younger & their caregivers. Discover the exhibits and play in a relaxed atmosphere with other families with small children when the Museum is open exclusively for this age group. Storytime 9:30am; Sing-a-long 10:30am; The Little Explorer’s Lab 11:00am. Price includes Museum admission. $4-$8 per parent/child couple www.austinkids.org

Ongoing - Austin
Community Night
-5:00pm-8:00pm pm, Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St., 512-472-2499. Come out and play EVERY Wednesday night and enjoy our exhibit galleries and a variety of hands-on activities.. $1 suggested donation www.austinkids.org

Ongoing - Austin
All Systems Go
-T-Sat, 10am-5pm; W, 5pm-8pm $1 donation; Sun, noon-5pm; 4pm-5pm free, Austin Children's Museum, 210 Colorado St., 472-2499. Where do you want to go? How will you get there? This new feature exhibit is all about transportation methods, energy and safety. Take imaginary rides on the kid-size MetroRail and Bus, coordinate operations at the Control Center, change giant foam tires on a hybrid bus in the Maintenance shop and learn about energy basics of making things go in the Energy Lab. . $4.50-$6.50, kids under 12 mos. fre www.austinkids.org

Ongoing - Austin
Family Movie Nights
Through December 10 -, , . The Austin Public Library presents hit movies such as Hannah Montannah, Kung Fu Panda, Speed Racer, and the Spiderwick Chronicles monthly at three of their branches. Pleasant Hill 2nd Wednesday 6:30pm, St Johns 4th Saturday 5pm, and Manchacha Rd. 1st Monday 6:30pm.. Free www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/calendar.htm

Ongoing - Austin
All Systems Go
-T-Sat, 10am-5pm; W, 5pm-8pm $1 donation; Sun, noon-5pm; 4pm-5pm free. , Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St, 512-472-2499. Where do you want to go? How will you get there? This new feature exhibit is all about transportation methods, energy and safety. Take imaginary rides on the kid-size MetroRail and Bus, coordinate operations at the Control Center, change giant foam tires on a hybrid bus in the Maintenance shop and learn about energy basics of making things go in the Energy Lab. . $4.50-$6.50,under 12 mos. free www.austinkids.org

Ongoing - Austin
Flying Theater Machine's Monster Families
Through December 10 -2:00 pm, The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., (512) 971-3311. Baby monster can't sleep. Come help us make up monster bed time stories, the sillier the better. Reservations recommended. . $5 www.flyingtheatermachine.com

Ongoing - Austin
Community Night
-Wednesday nights, 5-8pm, Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St., 512-472-2499. Come out and play EVERY Wednesday night and enjoy our exhibit galleries and a variety of hands-on activities. . $1 suggested donation www.austinkids.org

Ongoing - Austin
The Knack
Saturdays -10:00 am, 10:30, 11am & 11:30am, Michaels Craft Stores, . Fun themed craft projects for kids age 5-12. Each session is 30 mins.. $5 per child www.michaels.com

Ongoing - Austin_N
Family Movie Fun
Sundays -2:30pm, Little Walnut Creek Branch Library, . Each month features movies on a different theme like Fractured Fairy Tales, Nothing but Net, From Books to Movies, and Families.. Free

Ongoing - Bastrop
Home Depot Kid Workshops
1st Saturday of the Month -9am-Noon, Home Depot, . "How-To Clinics" designed for children ages 5-12. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits, which are designed to be both educational and practical.. FREE

Ongoing - Round Rock
Kids Home Depot Workshops
1st Saturday of the month -10:00-11:00 am, 2551 S. IH35, 238-0820. Depending on staff availability. Kids 5-12 are invited to construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. Workshops range from easy to advanced and are designed to teach do it yourself skills and tool safety. Must be accompanied by an adult. . Free