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Cedar Park to Host Free Father’s Day Concert at Lakeline Park

Families are invited to celebrate Father’s Day with an evening of live music as the city hosts a free outdoor concert Sunday, June 15, at the Grand Pavilion in Lakeline Park. The concert, scheduled from 7:30 to 9 p.m., is open to the public and will...

Austin Pools and Splash Pads Offer Relief from Summer Heat

As temperatures climb in Central Texas, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department invites residents and visitors to cool off at one of its 44 public aquatic facilities located throughout the city. Operated by the department’s Aquatic Division, the system includes...

Hand to Hold Opens Registration for 2025 NICU Graduate Reunion

Registration is now open for the 2025 Hand to Hold NICU Graduate Reunion, set for Saturday, June 7, at Q2 Stadium in Austin. The event is free and open to all neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) graduates, regardless of hospital, or age. Hosted by the Austin-based...

Greater YMCA Austin Offers $1 Counseling Thru May 31st

In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Greater Austin YMCA is offering $1 counseling sessions to support the community’s mental well-being. The program aims to eliminate barriers to essential mental health support during a time when awareness and...

Student Artists Shine in 2025 Texas Fish Art Contest

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced the winners of the 2025 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest, celebrating the artistic talent and conservation awareness of young Texans across the state. The contest, hosted by the Texas...

Shakespeare in the Park

Families looking for a unique night out under the stars can catch Austin Shakespeare’s daring production of Julius Caesar at Zilker Hillside Theatre, May 15–25. This year’s Free Shakespeare in the Park flips the script with most of the Roman conspirators...

Redeemer Preschool Admission

We're thrilled to announce that Redeemer is now accepting children as young as 12 months for our Preschool program! Our nurturing environment and skilled staff will help your child grow into confident and lifelong learners. To learn more or schedule a campus tour,...

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Crack The Father’s Day Gift Code

May 30, 2025 | 0 Comments

Father’s Day is almost here, and what better way to celebrate dads than with a heartfelt gift? However, dads are notoriously hard to buy for, either because they say they do not want anything or already have everything. For this reason, we created this Father’s...

5 Things Women Really Want

Apr 30, 2025 | 0 Comments

Ads for Mother’s Day gifts abound this time of year. Annual Mother’s Day sales tout jewelry, spa gift sets, spring dresses, and bouquets. But what do moms want for Mother’s Day? And more importantly, what can kids give their moms? After all, we know a...

7 Summer Vacation Planning Tips

Mar 30, 2025 | 0 Comments

It may only be April, but it is never too early to plan a summer vacation! The sooner you start planning, the more options you will have. If traveling with young children, the more options you have, the better. Here are our top tips for planning for your summer...