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Austin Texas Events Calendar
I maintain this Austin Texas events calendar to help you find special, fun events in Austin Texas.
Many cities and other vacation spots in Texas have fun events for families all the time. Sometimes it's hard to find
out where the good events are. This is where this events calendar comes in.
Most events will take place within the next month or so. I also make an effort to ensure that these events are
family-friendly, i.e. suitable for kids as well.
I try to keep this calendar as updated as possible. If you know of a good, family-friendly event taking place in
Austin Texas, please submit your Texas event to us.
Tip: To find tickets to events or concerts, visit our tickets page.
Community Night |
| Where: |
Austin Children's Museum |
| When: |
2/13/2008 to 12/31/2008 (5 pm - 8 pm) |
| Contact: |
512-472-2499 - Website |
| Come out and play EVERY Wednesday night and exhibit galleries and a variety of hands-on activities.
Wednesday nights. Special performances are held throughout the year during Community Nights. |
Bat Watching |
| Where: |
Congress Avenue Bridge (south side) |
| When: |
4/1/2008 to 11/1/2008 |
| Contact: |
(512) 416-5700 x 3 - Website |
| Experience the amazing spectacle of the 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats that live beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge take flight in a mass exodus each night at dusk. |
DinoLand Exhibit |
| Where: |
Zilker Botanical Garden |
| When: |
9/6/2008 to 11/30/2008 |
| Contact: |
Website |
| More than 30 life-sized dinosaurs will reside in their "natural habitat," the new Escarpment Trail. Zilker Botanical Garden hosts special weekend festivals during the 3-month exhibit, which includes fun and educational activities for the entire family, entertainment from DinoMan and Dino George, dino lectures and docent-led school tours along the exhibit trail. |
The Horror Haunted House |
| Where: |
Lakeline Village |
| When: |
9/26/2008 to 11/2/2008 |
| Contact: |
Website |
| Austin's newest and most horrific haunt. Opening Sept 26th, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday night. Open every night the week of Halloween. (Address: 12617 Ridgeline Blvd) |
76th Annual Mediterranean Festival |
| Where: |
11 St, between Red River & Trinity |
| When: |
10/10/2008 to 10/11/2008 |
| Contact: |
Website |
| Three generations of Central Texas families are bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to Austin. For 76 years, the Jabour, Dagar and Attal families have been the driving force behind the annual Mediterranean Festival, a gathering of authentic Mediterranean food, music and dance. |
Movies at Mueller - Shrek |
| Where: |
Mueller Lake Park Outdoor Amphitheater |
| When: |
10/10/2008 |
| Contact: |
Website |
| Time Warner Cable is sponsoring free family-friendly movies at the newly completed outdoor amphitheater in Mueller's expansive Lake Park. Themed activities will take place at 6 p.m. prior to the start of each movie at 7 p.m. Feel free to bring snacks and blankets but please no chairs or other equipment that could block the views of other attendees. Movies at Mueller is a part of Make a Date with Mueller, a month-long series of special events taking place throughout the new Mueller community. |
C-Day Camp: Maker Kids |
| Where: |
Austin Children's Museum |
| When: |
10/13/2008 |
| Contact: |
Website |
| It's a student holiday from school, but the fun & learning doesn't have to stop! Children ages 7-10 can join the "Maker Kids" full day camp at the Austin Children's Museum. Do you love to create, invent, hack, break and make things? Then this camp is for you! Advance registration required. . $50/$60, Member/Non-member |
Astronomy Wine and Cheese |
| Where: |
Barton Creek |
| When: |
10/16/2008 (7 pm to 9 pm) |
| Contact: |
Mike Eggert at (512) 577-0875 - Website |
| Join us for an elegant and educational night under the stars! We'll meet in the rolling hills of Barton Creek, where we'll enjoy a wine and cheese appetizer as the sun sets amidst a serene backdrop. Shortly after sunset, we will present an education and astronomical look into the Texas night sky, guiding us through the night sky of our very own Texas hill country. A glass of wine, various cheeses, and a scoop of any gelato flavor of your choosing is included with the purchase of your ticket. |
Second Annual Texas Wine & Song Festival |
| Where: |
E. Second Street, between Trinity and San Jacinto streets |
| When: |
10/19/2008 |
| Contact: |
Website |
| The Texas Wine & Song Festival highlights the finest in regional wines, foods and Austin's music scene. Participating restaurants include Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Roy's and Dona Emilia's among others. More than eight award-winning Texas wineries will be on hand including Llano Estacado, Messina Hof, Fall Creek and Becker Vineyards plus beverages from Savvy Vodka and Sweet Leaf Tea. The festival also offers food and wine pairing seminars and cooking demonstrations. Tickets: $35. |
Goblins in the Garden |
| Where: |
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center |
| When: |
10/26/2008 |
| Contact: |
Website |
| Spooky fun in our haunted gardens. Enjoy the not so scary Scarecrow Exhibit and the Punkin' Patch. Free treats in the store for all children under 12 and drawing for prizes. Admission, $7 adults, $6 seniors and students, $3 children 5 through 12, members and children under 5 free. |
Rockin' Christmas Party |
| Where: |
Zach Theatre |
| When: |
11/28/2008 to 1/4/2009 |
| Contact: |
Website |
| Rockin' Christmas Party reigns as one of Austin's longest-running traditions. Bigger, brighter and merrier than ever, our award-winning cast sure knows how to put the Christmas spirit in your heart - and your booty! - as they shake, rattle and roll down Santa Claus Lane. It's great fun for the whole family, but get your tickets early because seats go fast for this wildly popular holiday shindig. For all ages! |
I hope you found some fun Austin Texas events to attend. Again, if you know of good,
family-friendly Austin Texas events, please submit your Texas event to us.
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