Mother’s Day: What to Do
Looking for what to do in Austin this Mother's Day weekend? Here's a roundup of free and low-cost events around Central Texas that will tickle the fancy of moms young and old! Saturday, May 13 70th Birthday Splash: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Zilker Park. The Barton Springs...
70th Anniversary
The historic Barton Springs Bathhouse turns 70 this year, and Barton Springs Conservancy is throwing a party for the whole city. It's a chance for Austinites of all ages to celebrate the iconic Austin treasure. Join in on May 13 with a parade and plunge at...
Special Needs
In April, Austin ISD hosted “A Night to Remember,” a dance for teens with special needs, at the AISD Performing Arts Center. Students involved in the Community Based Instruction (CBI) program gathered for dancing, refreshments and photos. CBI instructs students with...
High School Musicals
Students from 31 area high schools assembled for the 4th annual Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards at the Long Center in April. The event honors outstanding student achievements in categories ranging from set design and musical direction to acting and...
Circus Arts
A circus-themed show featuring turn-of-the-century style acts visits Austin June 6 – 8 at the Long Center. Circus 1903-The Golden Age of Circus brings to the stage acrobats, musicians, knife throwers, high wire walkers and more. Advanced puppetry puts elephants in the...
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk to Cure Arthritis takes place May 6 at Concordia University. The foundation’s annual signature event will raise funds to find a cure and support the fight against arthritis. The foundation says it expects hundreds of participants. The...
Ronald McDonald House
Eight hundred guests joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas for its annual Bandana Ball on April 1 to raise a record $630,000. Guests enjoyed an array of activities including photos with a Texas longhorn, getting their boots shined and capturing the...
Equine Therapy
RED (Riding Equines for the Disabled) Arena will hold its annual Round-Up inclusive horseshow for riders of all abilities on June 3 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The event gives kids with disabilities the opportunity to participate and compete with kids without...
School Lunch
Austin ISD launched the district’s first mobile food truck, Nacho Average Food Truck, in late March with an opening at Travis High School. Nacho Average Food Truck will rotate throughout campuses in the district and follows the introduction of a stationary food truck...
Scavenger Hunt
Wonders & Worries announced it raised more than $36,000 with its inaugural urban scavenger hunt on April 8. The Austin-based nonprofit provides free, professional support for children during a parent’s serious illness. Fifty teams had four hours to chase clues and...
Mama Workouts
The Barre Code Austin is holding its first-ever class for pre- and post-natal moms on Sunday, April 23 at noon. The class includes workout moves designed especially for moms and moms-to-be, as well as a discussion on healthy lifestyles. The class is free for members...
Coaching Help
Coach Kids Up, an Austin-based company dedicated to helping volunteer coaches, says it is reaching more baseball coaches this season with the league-wide adoption of its program by RBI Austin, a non-profit league that serves more than 850 kids in the Austin metro...
