AISD Family Survey
The Austin ISD 2019–20 Family Survey is now available and is accepting online responses through March 6. Families are encouraged to share feedback regarding district and campus performance. The survey includes questions about how well school staff and leadership...
Talking Heads Classics for Kids
On Sat., Feb. 15, bring your little creatures to a special live performance of Talking Heads classics especially for kids-- also fun for big kids! Come experience the delightful, upbeat music celebrating popular 80s band, Talking Heads, at The Sunset Room located at...
Black History Month Kids Day
On Sat., Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the George Washington Carver Museum will host “Black History Month Kids Day!” This cultural event for children and their families celebrates Black History makers. Activities will be inspired by the 2020 Black History Month...
YMCA Hosts Free Internet Safety Workshops for Parents
The YMCA and Google are teaming up to host free online safety and digital citizenship workshops for parents with its Be Internet Awesome program and Family Link app for Austin-area families. The Be Internet Awesome workshops are designed for parents to learn more...
Kid Spa Austin
Kid Spa Austin recently opened a new drop-in childcare center at Pecan Park, located in northwest Austin near Lakeline Mall. The new center now occupies the space previously operated by “Oak Haven Kids Club” and expands on the childcare services previously offered....
Pop-Up Valentine’s Day Cards
As part of their Sunday Funday series, the Neill-Cochran House Museum will host a special love-inspired activity on Feb. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. This month, visitors will have the unique opportunity to design and build pop-up Valentine’s Day cards. The museum is located at...
Mardi Gras Dog Parade
Mardi Gras… with dogs? Oui, oui! On Sat., Feb. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. join other party-goers and dog lovers for the 5th Annual Mardi Gras Dog Parade— a free, family-friendly event hosted by ABGB located at 1305 W. Oltorf St. Doll up your pups to be eligible for the “best...
Sensory-Friendly Teen Dance
An Evening Under the Stars is an inclusive dance for teenagers of all abilities, organized by Spark Learning. The event takes place Feb. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church located at 4001 Speedway Dr. in Austin. This is a sensory-friendly dance for...
AISD Approves 2023-24 School Calendar – Get it here
The Austin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2023-24 calendar. The first day of class for students will be Aug. 14, 2023. Labor Day - September 4 Indigenous Peoples Day - October 9 Fall Break will be, Nov. 20–24. Winter Break will be Dec. 25 – Jan 5. Martin Luther...
Neighborhood Science: Brainy Bats
Brainy Bats: Strategies for Finding Food in the Jungle at Night with speaker Claire Hemingway is a fun, free "Neighborhood Science" talk for people of all ages. This family-friendly science presentation will be held at the Howson Branch Library located at 2500...
“Treasures of the Texas Coast” Art Contest
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that the 2020 Treasures of the Texas Coast Children's Art Contest is now open for entries from students across Texas. Artwork should be based on the theme “Treasures of the Texas Coast” and depict why the Texas coast is...
First Day Hike
Visitors from every corner of the state headed to a Texas State Park on Jan. 1 to help usher in the new decade with a First Day Hike in a big way. The roaring 20s were welcomed by 5,242 people who hiked, biked, and rode a total of 9,564 miles statewide. Austin is home...
