Friday, March 1

Austin Home and Garden Show
Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Find everything you need for your home and garden, enjoy demonstrations, more. Also includes a Kid's Interactive zone! See site for schedule/time details. Buy tickets online and save.

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Saturday, March 2

Austin Home and Garden Show
Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Find everything you need for your home and garden, enjoy demonstrations, more. Also includes a Kid's Interactive zone! See site for schedule/time details. Buy tickets online and save.

Explore UT
University of Texas Campus, Austin, TX, 471-7753
When: 11 AM - 5 PM
Family friendly event info: Free. 400 activities across the campus allow visitors to experience the vast world of discovery offered by the University of Texas at Austin. Fun for all ages. See site for schedule of activities.

Round Rock Express Fan Fest
Dell Diamond, Round Rock, TX
Family friendly event activity info: Round Rock Express Baseball will host itsFan Fest at The Dell Diamond and United Heritage Conference Center. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST, is free to the public. and includes ticket sales as well as family friendly activities.

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds, 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888 , When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

Texas Outdoor Family
McKinney Falls State Park, Bastrop TX
Family friendly event info:  Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff as your family learns camping skills that will last a lifetime.  No experience or equipment necessary.   

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Sunday, March 3

Austin Home and Garden Show
Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Find everything you need for your home and garden, enjoy demonstrations, more. Also includes a Kid's Interactive zone! See site for schedule/time details. Buy tickets online and save.

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds, 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

Zilker Park Kite Festival
Zilker Park, Austin, TX, 448-5483
When: 10 AM - 5 PM
Family friendly event info:Free and open to the public. Enter your homemade kite in the contest or just come and see everyone else's. Lots of other activities and vendors going on too. This one's an Austin tradition you won't want to miss.

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Monday, March 4 - Friday, March 8

RRISD's Pre-K and Kindergarten Round Up
All Round Rock Elementary Schools
(click here to find one near you)
Austin or Round Rock, TX, When: 9AM - 2 PM
Family friendly event info: Is it time for your child to start Kindergarten in the fall? Don't miss the Kindergarten (& Pre-K for qualifying families) Round Up to ensure your child is registered to start school next year!

Friday, March 8

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724 , 919-3000, When: See site for schedule.
Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

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Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15

SPRING BREAK! (need a camp? See Spring Break Campz page)

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Saturday, March 9

Artists and Artisans Festival
LBJ Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739, 232-0100, When: 9 AM - 5 PM
Spring family friendly event info: in addition to the opportunity to check out some great art including origami tips, families and children can go on a fun, flower scavenger hunt to find some of her favorite Texas wildflowers during the Artists and Artisans Festival.

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724, 919-3000, When: See site for schedule.
Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds, 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888
When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Sunday, March 10

Artists and Artisans Festival
LBJ Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX 78739, 232-0100
When: 9 AM - 5 PM
Spring Family friendly event info: in addition to the opportunity to check out some great art including origami tips, families and children can go on a fun, flower scavenger hunt to find some of her favorite Texas wildflowers during the Artists and Artisans Festival.

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724, 919-3000
When: See site for schedule.
Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds, 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888
When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

Monday, March 11 - Wednesday, March 13

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724 , 919-3000
When: See site for schedule.
Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Thursday, March 14

Fairytale Threads Spring Consignment Event
Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX (at the intersection of Hwy 79 & Harrell Pkwy)
When: See site for schedule. 
Family friendly event info: Don't miss this great kids' consignment event. Any item marked "reduce" will be 1/2 price on Saturday! Fairytale Threads is proud to support the Round Rock Area Serving Center. They do so much to help our neighbors in need.  Help support them by bringing a canned food item to donate at the door, donate your change at the register.

Free Concert Series at SXSW
The Market at Auditorium Shores on Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX, When: 5-8 PM
Spring family friendly event info: Festival food, arts and craft vendors, and free music with Austin’s magnificent skyline as a backdrop. See site for schedule/details.

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724 , 919-3000, When: See site for schedule.
Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Friday, March 15

Fairytale Threads Spring Consignment Event
Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX (at the intersection of Hwy 79 & Harrell Pkwy)
When: See site for schedule. 
Family friendly event info: Don't miss this great kids' consignment event. Fairytale Threads is proud to support the Round Rock Area Serving Center. They do so much to help our neighbors in need.  Help support them by bringing a canned food item to donate at the door, donate your change at the register.

Free Concert Series at SXSW
Auditorium Shored on Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX
When: 5-8 PM
Spring family friendly event info: Festival food, arts and craft vendors, and free music with Austin’s magnificent skyline as a backdrop. See site for schedule/details.

Kyle Spring Break Movie in the Park
Gregg Clarke Park, Kyle, TX
Spring family/kid-friendly event activity info: Join us for our Spring Break Movie in the Park.  Movie begins at dark.  Bring your picnic and enjoy a good movie and have some quality family time before the children head back to school. 

Pioneer Farm's Spring Break Family Day
Pioneer Farm, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin TX 78754, When: 10 AM - 5 PM
Spring family friendly event activity info: The day will feature authentic frontier life on our five historic sites — the 1843 Tonkawa Encampment, the 1868 German Emigrant Farm, the 1873 Texian Farm, the 1886 Cotton Planter's Farm and the 1899 Sprinkle Corner village.

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724 , 919-3000, When: See site for schedule.
Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Saturday, March 16

Fairytale Threads Spring Consignment Event
Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX (at the intersection of Hwy 79 & Harrell Pkwy)
When:See site for schedule. 
Family friendly event info: Don't miss this great kids' consignment event. Fairytale Threads is proud to support the Round Rock Area Serving Center. They do so much to help our neighbors in need.  Help support them by bringing a canned food item to donate at the door, donate your change at the register.

Free Concert Series at SXSW
Auditorium Shored on Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX
When: Noon-8 PM
Spring family friendly event info: Festival food, arts and craft vendors, and free music with Austin’s magnificent skyline as a backdrop. Acts include Ozomatli, Cheap Trick, Deer Tick, She & Him and more over 3-day (Thur, Fri and Sat) lineup. Special family friendly line-up on Saturday. See site for schedule/details.

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724, 919-3000, When: See site for schedule.
Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds, 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly Spring event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Sunday, March 17 - HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724, 919-3000, When: See site for schedule.
Spring Family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds, 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

St. Patrick's Day Festival
Cover 3, 2700 W. Anderson Ln (across from Northcross Mall in the same plaza as Alamo Draft House Village), Austin, TX OR
Lion & Rose Pub, 701 S. Capital of Tx Hwy in Westlake
in the Westlake Shopping Center
When: Noon - 10 PM
Spring family friendly event info: Celebrate the Irish and Folk culture with live music, sport related games, and workshops including facepainting for the kids.

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Monday, March 18- Friday, March 22

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd, Austin, TX 78724, 919-3000, When: See site for schedule.
Spring family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Saturday, March 23

Archaeology Day
Berry Springs Park & Reserve, 1802 County Rd 152, Georgetown, TX, 943-1670, When: 10 AM - 3 PM
Spring family friendly event activity: Free hands on activities for everyone and free hot dog lunch at Noon while supplies last. Activities include: make your own rock art, make your own native craft, talk with archaeologiests, more.

Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show
Burnet Community Center, 401 E Jackson St, Burnet, TX, 588-0696, When: 9 AM - 4 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity: Speakers, vendors, demonstrations and a specialty kids' area.

Hill Country Wildflower Festival
Buda City Park, 204 San Antonion Rd, Buda, TX, 888-225-3427, When: 9 AM - 4 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity:Join us for vendors, food and live music. Free admission.

Rodeo Austin
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, 9100 Decker Lake Rd
Austin, TX 78724, 919-3000, When: See site for schedule.
Spring family friendly event info: Fair and carnival attractions, live music, rodeo. Fun for the whole family. Save by buying tickets online!

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds
1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (35 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. The medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

Skippyjon Jones
One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX, 330-9500, When: Noon
Family friendly Spring event activity: TheatreWorks presents an entertaining kids' show.

Spring Pfling
Heritage Park, 901 Old Austin Hutto Rd, Pflugerville, TX 
When: Noon - 3 PM
Spring family friendly event info: Free to the public.A great family event featuring parks and recreation programs, environmental initiatives, and children will receive candy at each booth in addition to gathering eggs scattered throughout the day in the park. Enjoy a petting zoo, kiddie train, face painting, moonwalk, and a clown making balloon shapes.

Texas Heritage Day: 6 Degrees of Seperation
Oakwood Cemetary, 1601 Comal St, Austin, TX, When: 10 AM - 4 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity: Our mission is to illustrate through a variety of activities, speakers, craft demonstrations and musical performances -- that Austin's current and past residents are connected more closely than we might realize. Activities will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin's oldest city cemetery, to emphasize Austin's origins as a community and our connections with current and past Austinites and Texans.

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Sunday, March 24

Cedar Park Spring Egg-Stravaganza
Elizabeth Milburn Park1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX
Spring family friendly event info: Bring your basket to hunt for over 79,000 pieces of candy, prizes and goodies. Take your photo with the bunny until 2:45 pm (bring your own camera). Enjoy jumping in the inflatable and train rides. There will also be face painting for a fee. The egg hunt is for ages 12 and under.

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds, 1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (35 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. The medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

Urban Music Festival
Auditorium Shores, 920 West Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704
When: See site for schedule details
Spring family friendly event activities info: Features music, food, arts and crafts and more. The scope has been expanded to include the entire family and we will focus on outdoor play, movement, fun exercises and healthy eating. See site for schedule/details.

Thursday, March 28

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt and Movie in the Park
Old Settlers Park - Lakeview Pavillion, Round Rock, TX
When: First hunt starts at 7:45 PM
Spring family friendly event: Bring your flashlight to find eggs filled with candy and prizes at Old Settlers Park in this fun hunt for ages 3 and up. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early for your hunt. (Cash and check only)

Find More Easter Events
on our Self-Service Calendar

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Friday, March 29

Urban Music Festival
Auditorium Shores, 920 West Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704
When: See site for schedule details
Spring family friendly event activities info: Features music, food, arts and crafts and more. The scope has been expanded to include the entire family and we will focus on outdoor play, movement, fun exercises and healthy eating. See site for schedule/details.

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Saturday, March 30

Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire grounds
1883 Old Highway 20, McDade TX 78650 (41 miles out of Austin), 888-695-0888, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: This medieval/renaissance festival is set in England during the year 1189, the first year of the rule of King Richard the Lionhearted. Our medieval village takes up approximately 23 acres of heavily wooded land, with over 100 quaint shoppes and 8 stages nestled amongst the trees and shrubs. Includes a kids area. Open weekends thru March. See site for schedule/details.

Urban Music Festival
Auditorium Shores, 920 West Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704
When: See site for schedule details
Spring family friendly event activities info: Features music, food, arts and crafts and more. The scope has been expanded to include the entire family and we will focus on outdoor play, movement, fun exercises and healthy eating. See site for schedule/details.

See also KidzAustin Calendar.

Monday, April 1

APRIL FOOLS' DAY!

Thursday, April 4

Opening Day for Round Rock Express
The Dell Diamond, located on Highway 79 @ 3400 East Palm Valley, Round Rock, TX 78665
When: 7:05 PM, 255-BALL
Family friendy event activity info: Enjoy the first game of the season at home for local baseball team, Round Rock Express. Also includes a fireworks display.

Saturday, April 6

Junior Dillo Kids Run and Family Fun Run
Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX
When: 7:30 AM - Junior Dillo, 9:30 AM - Family Fun Run
Spring family friendly event activity info: Parents are invited to run with their kids free at the Junior Dillo. Late registration and packet pick up on Friday, April 9, 10 AM - 8 PM

Texas Outdoor Family
Bastrop State Park, Bastrop TX
Family friendly event info:  Join Texas Parks and Wildlife staff as your family learns camping skills that will last a lifetime.  No experience or equipment necessary.   

Zilker Garden Festival
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX, When: 10 AM - 5 PM
Family friendly event activity info: Enjoy live music from the soundstage in the Rose Garden, while you enjoy one-stop garden shopping (including pottery and jewelry), garden talks, flower show and more. Also includes a Kids' Corner and food court.

Sunday, April 7

Capitol 10K
Auditorium Shores, Austin, TX
When: Wheelchairs - 8:30 AM; Timed Category - 8:45 AM; Fun Run - 9:00 AM.
Spring family friendly event activity info: An Austin tradition. This run/walk is truly Austin including some runners dressed in costume "Keeping Austin Weird." See site for reg details as well as additonal activities after the race. You can also read our blog on this event.

Zilker Garden Festival
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX, When: 10 AM - 5 PM
Family friendly event activity info: Enjoy live music from the soundstage in the Rose Garden, while you enjoy one-stop garden shopping (including pottery and jewelry), garden talks, flower show and more. Also includes a Kids' Corner and food court.

Saturday, April 13

Art City Austin
Downtown Austin. See site for schedule/details
Family friendly Spring event activity: Part art festival, part block party, Art City Austin features an outdoor art fair of nationally recognized artists, the People’s Gallery at City Hall with more than 150 works of art by Austin artists, local food trailers, craft beer and cocktails, live music on the main stage and interactive projects for kids of all ages. Downtown’s art festival brings the community together block-party style to celebrate Austin’s vibrant creative culture in one of the most lively and beautiful areas of downtown.

Cedar Park Heritage Festival
Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX, 401-5888, When: 5-9 PM
Spring family friendly event info: Free admission. Features live music, arts & craft fair, games & prizes, historical displays, hamburger cook-off, inflatable play area, face painting, pony rides and so much more.

Daffodil Festival
Allen R. Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad Avenue, Bldg #2, Round Rock, TX, When: 9 AM - 4 PM
Family/kid friendly Spring event activity info: Festival admission is free. Activities include free concerts & live entertainment, free children’s games and prizes, a raffle and live auction, food booths offering festival treats, and an array of artists, boutiques, jewelers, craftsmen, and service providers on hand to share their talents.

Kyle Family Bike Ride
City Square Park, Kyle, TX, When: 9 AM
Spring family/kid-friendly event activity info: Join us for a fun morning of cycling along with a FREE BICYCLE RAFFLE presented by Cory Pack with State Farm Insurance!

Sunday, April 14

Art City Austin
Downtown Austin. See site for schedule/details
Family friendly Spring event activity: Part art festival, part block party, Art City Austin features an outdoor art fair of nationally recognized artists, the People’s Gallery at City Hall with more than 150 works of art by Austin artists, local food trailers, craft beer and cocktails, live music on the main stage and interactive projects for kids of all ages. Downtown’s art festival brings the community together block-party style to celebrate Austin’s vibrant creative culture in one of the most lively and beautiful areas of downtown.

Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam
Dell Diamond, Round Rock, TX, When: Noon
Family friendly Spring event activity info: The fourth-annual event swings open its doors at noon. Softball players begin swinging at 1 p.m., and the concert begins at 3 p.m. Accompanied by a ticketed adult, kids younger than 12 enter the festivities for free. Fireworks follow festivities.

See also General KidzAustin Calendar or RegularGigz.

Thursday, April 18

Old Settlers Music Festival
The Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion & Camp Ben McCulloch, Driftwood, Texas, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Annual festival featuring live music, arts and crafts and more. Special kids activities included. Children twelve and under get in free when accompanied by a paying adult. Lots of activities to keep children of all ages amused. Camp Fire USA will host hula hooping workshops, arts and crafts, and an Earth Day kids’ parade. More activities for the kiddos include face painting with Art for Your Head, a petting zoo, pony rides, storytelling,more.

Friday, April 19

Old Settlers Music Festival
The Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion & Camp Ben McCulloch,
Driftwood, Texas, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Annual festival featuring live music, arts and crafts and more. Special kids activities included. Children twelve and under get in free when accompanied by a paying adult. Lots of activities to keep children of all ages amused. Camp Fire USA will host hula hooping workshops, arts and crafts, and an Earth Day kids’ parade. More activities for the kiddos include face painting with Art for Your Head, a petting zoo, pony rides, storytelling,more.

Saturday, April 20

Austin Earth Day Festival
Historic Browning Hangar at Mueller, 4550 Mueller Central Dr., Austin, TX 78723, When: 12-7 PM
Spring family-friendly event activity info: Speakers, exhibitors and kids' activities will keep the whole family while you celebrate the Earth's special day.

Kyle Earth Day
City Square Park, Kyle, TX, When: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Help with cleanup as part of Earth Day celebration.

Old Settlers Music Festival
The Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion & Camp Ben McCulloch,
Driftwood, Texas, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Annual festival featuring live music, arts and crafts and more. Special kids activities included. Children twelve and under get in free when accompanied by a paying adult. Lots of activities to keep children of all ages amused. Camp Fire USA will host hula hooping workshops, arts and crafts, and an Earth Day kids’ parade. More activities for the kiddos include face painting with Art for Your Head, a petting zoo, pony rides, storytelling, more.

Sunday, April 21

Old Settlers Music Festival
The Salt Lick BBQ Pavilion & Camp Ben McCulloch,
Driftwood, Texas, When: See site for schedule
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Annual festival featuring live music, arts and crafts and more. Special kids activities included. Children twelve and under get in free when accompanied by a paying adult. Lots of activities to keep children of all ages amused. Camp Fire USA will host hula hooping workshops, arts and crafts, and an Earth Day kids’ parade. More activities for the kiddos include face painting with Art for Your Head, a petting zoo, pony rides, storytelling,more.

Saturday, April 27

Buda Country Fair and Weiner Dog Races (14th Annual)
Buda City Park, Buda, TX
When: Sat/8-10 PM. Sun/8-7 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Cook-Off, Bake-Off, Buda Bee, Pet Parade, Weiner Dog Races, Washer Tournament, Arts and Crafts and more.

Eeyore's Birthday Party
Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin, TX, 485-5160
When: Children's area open from 11 AM - 4 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Free admission. This one is a living example of Austin's "Keep Austin Weird" motto. Includes a special children's area with kids' activities. It's on its 50th year of existence and features maypoles, costume contests, live music and more.

Red Poppy Festival
Downtown Georgetown, Georgetown, TX
When: Sat: 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun: 10AM - 5 PM
Family friendly event info: Free. Features Red Poppy Market Place with artisans from across the nation, the Open Car Show, the Safe Place Kids Village (10AM - 5 PM Sat and Sun), the Red Poppy Parade, and for the first time - the Red Poppy Art Tent featuring many of this year’s Red Poppy Artists, live music and more.

Sunset Valley ArtFest
When: 9 AM - 3 PM (market from 9 AM - 1 PM)
Outside Toney Burger Center, Austin, TX, 413-5407
Spring family friendly event activity info: Join the newly reworked farmers' market at Sunset Valley with the Fourth Annual Sunset Valley ArtFest for a rockin' good time! Dozens of artisans, kid's activities, food and music.

Texas RoundUp 5K and Family Mile
All races start at 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
Spring family friendly event activity info: Get the whole family out for a morning of fitness and fun.

YesterFest
Dowtown Bastrop, TX, When: 9 AM - 5 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Bastrop celebrates its past defining the pioneer days, the jazz era, and the rockabilly time of post-war innocence through music, costume, reenactments and just plain entertainment.  The public is invited to come and encouraged to dress for a favorite time period. Don't miss the Children's area at the County Courthouse where kids can enjoy animal displays, petting zoo, pine car derby races and more. 

Sunday, April 28

Buda Country Fair and Weiner Dog Races (13th Annual)
Buda City Park, Buda, TX, When: Sat/8-10 PM. Sun/8-7 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Cook-Off, Bake-Off, Buda Bee, Pet Parade, Weiner Dog Races, Washer Tournament, Arts and Crafts and more.

Red Poppy Festival
Downtown Georgetown, Georgetown, TX
When: Sat: 10 AM - 9 PM, Sun: 10AM - 5 PM
Family friendly event info: Free. Features Red Poppy Market Place with artisans from across the nation, the Open Car Show, the Safe Place Kids Village (10AM - 5 PM Sat and Sun), the Red Poppy Parade, and for the first time - the Red Poppy Art Tent featuring many of this year’s Red Poppy Artists, live music and more.

YesterFest
Dowtown Bastrop, TX, When: 9 AM - 5 PM
Family friendly Spring event activity info: Bastrop celebrates its past defining the pioneer days, the jazz era, and the rockabilly time of post-war innocence through music, costume, reenactments and just plain entertainment.  The public is invited to come and encouraged to dress for a favorite time period. Don't miss the Children's area at the County Courthouse where kids can enjoy animal displays, petting zoo, pine car derby races and more.