FEATURED EVENTS

Father's Day Flyer

Celebrate Dad with our 66-mile round trip excursion on Father’s Day Weekend! Riding on a historic train is a unique experience. Where else can you ride in a living museum? Our signature ride, the Hill Country Flyer allows you time to explore our vintage train cars, historically restored for your enjoyment! On board the train, you will wind through the Texas Hill Country, crossing the trestle bridge over the South San Gabriel River and Short Creek Canyon. During your two-hour layover in Burnet you can enjoy lunch on your own, shopping, and a leisurely stroll around the historic town square. Finally, relax and enjoy time with your friends and family...as the train returns to our Cedar Park Depot in the afternoon. Beer and wine will be sold in our Cedar Park car for this special event. No personal alcohol is allowed.

Dates:

06/19/2021

9:00 AM

Organization:

Austin Steam Train Association

Location:

401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste C-100

Cedar Park, TX, 78613

United States

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Phone:

512.477.8468

Asian Film Festival at Pioneer Farms

Attend the Austin Asian American Film Festival for a special drive-in movie featuring “Definition Please,” a noted film starring writer-director Sujata Day and “Inbetween Girl,” an acclaimed film led by writer-director Mel Makino.

Dates:

06/18/2021

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Organization:

Location:

10621 Pioneer Farms Drive

Austin, TX, 78754

United States

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Phone:

512.837.1215

Juneteenth 2021: Stay Black and Live Vol. 2

Juneteenth 2021: Stay Black and Live Vol. 2 is a city wide Juneteenth festival presented by Six Square, CarverMuseumATX, and the Black Austin Coalition, in partnership with Jump On It, the Austin Area Urban League, Austin Justice Coalition, and GEAYA. A year after we transformed the Juneteenth festivities from a parade and block party to a virtual festival, this year’s theme reflects on Black people’s initiative and willpower to free themselves because no one else will do it for us, and how it is through our collective strength that we have made our mark wherever we go.

Dates:

06/19/2021

10am- 9pm

Organization:

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

Location:

1165 Angelina St

Austin, TX, 78702

United States

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Phone:

(512) 974-4926

Inprint Cool Brains! Jacqueline Woodson Livestream Event

Inprint invites you to a free live virtual event featuring four-time Newbery Honor winner Jacqueline Woodson. Jacqueline will give a presentation about her new novel, Before the Ever After, and then respond to video messages/questions submitted by kids.

Dates:

06/27/2021

4:00PM

Organization:

Location:

1520 West Main Street

Houston, TX, 77006

United States

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Phone:

17135212026

Songs Under The Stars at Zach Theatre

Songs Under the Stars is back! Socially distanced, live outdoor concerts at ZACH!

Dates:

06/17/2021

06/18/2021

06/19/2021

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7:30pm (6pm on Sundays)

Organization:

Location:

1510 Toomey Rd

Austin, TX, 78704

United States

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Phone:

512-476-0594

Dad's Skate Free on Father's Day

Celebrate Father's Day at Playland! All Dad's skate free with the purchase of child's admission of $9.50. Sunday June 20th from 12-5pm

Dates:

06/20/2021

12:00-5:00

Organization:

Playland Skate Center - Austin, TX

Location:

8822 McCann Drive

Austin, TX, 78757

United States

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Phone:

512-452-1901

Nature Nights- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Nature Nights DIY are free, family-friendly evenings filled with self-guided exciting explorations of native plants, animals and the ecology of Central Texas. Nature Nights will be a bit different this year, each evening will feature themed activity kits with engagement for the entire family to participate in. Activity kits will come complete with everything you need for an exciting self-guided evening including information, activities, scavenger hunts and nature crafting for the entire family to enjoy.

Dates:

06/17/2021

06/24/2021

6 – 9 p.m.

Organization:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Location:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave

Austin, TX, 78739

United States

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Phone:

(512) 232-0100

Father’s Day – Featuring Live Music, Lawn Games & More

Celebrate the special dads in your life by treating them to an outdoor outing this Father’s Day. The Wildflower Center has curated a custom mix of food and fun.

Dates:

06/20/2021

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Organization:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Location:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave

Austin, TX, 78739

United States

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Phone:

512-232-0100

Slide into Marble Falls

Slide Marble Falls is a two day family friendly water party hosted by the Marble Falls Chamber. The three lane, 1,000 foot, padded slip -n-slide will be a good reason to cool off in the Texas Summer heat. Ages 5+ and over 46 inches tall to ride.

Dates:

06/19/2021

06/20/2021

June 19th 10am-10pm and June 20 12-8pm

Organization:

Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce

Location:

916 Second Street

Marble Falls, TX, 78654

United States

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Phone:

830.693.2815

Father’s Day with the Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Virtually celebrate Father’s Day with the Seymour Marine Discovery Center and learn more about seaside-dwelling dads. Exclusive videos, at-home activities, and crafts will be available for download beginning June 20. There is fun for everyone in the family!

Dates:

06/20/2021

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Reptile Adventure- Toybrary Austin

Live Reptile Show at Toybrary!

Dates:

06/20/2021

10:30 am - 11:00 am

Organization:

Toybrary Austin

Location:

2001 Justin Lane

Austin, TX, 78757

United States

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Phone:

512-765-4174

Clark 125th Anniversary | Beta Scorpii | June 17 at 9:30pm PT from Lowell Observatory

Join us for a Livestream celebration of the 125th anniversary of the historic Clark Refractor! The program runs from 9:30-10:15 pm PDT and includes: Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler will discuss ways the Clark dome has been rotated through the years, including on pontoons in a trough of saltwater! Lowell educators at the Clark Refractor will share live views of the star Beta Scorpii, the object that Dr. VM Slipher studied more than a century ago in proving the existence of interstellar gas. Lowell Astronomer Dr. Kyler Kuehn will join Schindler to discuss the relevance of Slipher’s discoveries to modern-day research, particularly Kuehn’s work with the Dark Energy Survey and the Southern Stellar Stream Spectroscopic Survey.

Dates:

06/17/2021

12:30am EDT / 11:30pm CDT / 10:30pm MDT / 9:30pm PDT / 8:30pm AKDT

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Story Time with the National Postal Museum

Join educators from the National Postal Museum for live, interactive story time. Designed for children ages 3-6, but all are welcome! Mondays at 11:00 (EDT) National Postal Museum educators will read stories aloud and lead related activities in a Zoom meeting for children and their caregivers. Explore a range of postal-related topics and more!

Dates:

06/21/2021

07/19/2021

07/26/2021

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11am EDT / 10am CDT / 9am MDT / 8am PDT / 7am AKDT

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Inks Lake Twilight Hike

**Attendees will need a day pass reservation to enter the park.** When the sun sets over Inks Lake State Park and the moon rises, a cast of new creatures come out to forage and hunt through the underbrush. Let us discover the sights and sounds of twilight at Inks together. Some games, stargazing and storytelling may be included if the weather is favorable. The hike starts at the Devil’s Waterhole Nature Trail trailhead. Please bring a red beam flashlight or headlamp. Closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothes are suggested.

Dates:

06/19/2021

06/26/2021

7:45 PM to 9:00 PM

Organization:

Inks Lake State Park

Location:

3630 Park Road 4

West Burnet, TX, 78611

United States

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Phone:

(512) 793-2223

Central Texas Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day" commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas.

Dates:

06/19/2021

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Location:

B.D.H.S Center (Chestnut House)

1183 Chestnut Avenue

Austin, Texas , TX, 78702

United States

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Phone:

(512) 369-2725

Woodland Faerie Trail Exhibit

Explore the abodes of the faeries and gnomes along the Woodland Faerie Trail! Miniature Faerie houses of all sorts are created by families, businesses, clubs and groups around Austin, using whimsical design combined with natural materials to highlight native materials and plants found in Texas. Enjoy them before they're gone!

Dates:

06/16/2021

06/17/2021

06/18/2021

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9am-6pm Beginning June 3rd, the Garden will be open until 8pm on Thursdays.

Organization:

Zilker Botanical Gardens

Location:

2220 Barton Springs Rd

Austin, TX, 78746

United States

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Phone:

(512) 477-8672

B.A.R.K. (Be Aware, Responsible, Kind) Program - Online Event - With Lollypop Farm

The B.A.R.K. program is a virtual learning experience designed to teach young animal lovers how to be their pet’s very best friend and an advocate for all animals! What: 45-minute virtual course When: 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Who: For kids Grade K and up Cost: $10 per participant When you register your young animal lover for the B.A.R.K. Program, participants will learn how to speak dog by understanding pet body language, how to play in a way that both pets and children will enjoy, and how to prevent the occurrence of bites. It’s a fun program that keeps everyone safe and happy.

Dates:

07/14/2021

08/11/2021

4:00PM EDT

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Van Gogh Austin

Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like you’ve never seen it before. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will be in Austin for a limited engagement. Don’t miss this stunning journey into the world of Vincent Van Gogh!

Dates:

06/21/2021

06/22/2021

06/23/2021

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Organization:

Circuit of the Americas

Location:

9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd

Austin, TX, 78617

United States

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Phone:

512-301-6600

Kidflix Summer Movie Clubhouse

KidFlix is back and bigger than ever! Beat the summer heat with 10 fun-filled weeks of $1 family films at EVO! We'll show a different film each week, with showtimes at 10am every Wednesday at all EVO locations. Schools, Daycares, Youth Groups, or anyone interested in Private Screenings or Group Events please contact our Events Team for more information!

Dates:

06/16/2021

06/23/2021

06/30/2021

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10am

Organization:

EVO Entertainment- Belterra Village

Location:

166 Hargraves Dr

Austin, TX, 78737

United States

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Phone:

(512) 884-5183

Vote for your favorite places to take kids in the Austin area - voting ends July 1!

Each year, KidsOutAndAbout.com hosts a survey of our readers' favorite places to take kids, and we do it right at the beginning of the summer to help you create your summer bucket list! Voting is your opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of the people behind the scenes who work so hard to create activities, events, opportunities, and resources for kids, teens, and families. It only takes a few minutes, and you can also enter to win a $100 gift card from Amazon.com (plus, optionally, sign up for our fabulous FREE weekly e-newsletter filled with info about what's happening each week). Take a few minutes to vote RIGHT NOW!

Dates:

06/16/2021

06/17/2021

06/18/2021

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All day

Organization:

KidsOutAndAbout.com

Location:

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Rochester, NY, 14625

United States

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Glow Nights at Typhoon Texas

Typhoon Texas Glow Nights is your #1 spot for a family friendly rave themed exclusive night party. From live entertainment, intriguing glowing performers, LED neon activities, dance parties, and specialized menu options, it is a night you most certainly want to glow into. Don't forget to wear your neon family-friendly swim attire and take a night dive into a world of neon colors!

Dates:

06/19/2021

6:30-9:30 pm

Organization:

Typhoon Texas-Austin

Location:

18500 Texas 130 Service Road

Pflugerville, TX, 78660

United States

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Phone:

(512) 212-7792

A Laurie Berkner Virtual Family Concert: On Father's Day! 12pm & 5pm Eastern

2 Shows: 12p & 5p ET! Join Laurie Berkner for an 80+min LIVE interactive, virtual performance for the whole family! Sing, dance, & play games through your device with Laurie as she performs fan favorites and songs from her new album, interacts with you through the screen, & brings in a few surprises - from her house to yours!

Dates:

06/20/2021

12pm & 5pm ET

Location: