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Sunday, June 17 - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Father's Day Free Concert In the Park
Zilker Hillside Theater, Austin, TX
When: 7:30 PM
Family friendly event activity info: Celebrate Dad with a free concert in the park. Pack a picnic and enjoy music performed by Austin Symphonic Band under the starts.

Tuesday, June 19

The 43rd Annual Western Days Festival
Various locations, Elgin, TX (see site for details)
Family friendly event activity info: The event hits historic Elgin, Texas the week of June 19 - June 23, 2012.  The week is packed full with fun activities for all ages, culminating on the grand finale day of Saturday, June 23rd. See site for schedule/details.

Wednesday, June 20

The 43rd Annual Western Days Festival
Various locations, Elgin, TX (see site for details)
Family friendly event activity info: The event hits historic Elgin, Texas the week of June 19 - June 23, 2012.  The week is packed full with fun activities for all ages, culminating on the grand finale day of Saturday, June 23rd. See site for schedule/details.

Thursday, June 21

Annual Western Days Festival
Various locations, Elgin, TX (see site for details)
Family friendly event activity info: The event hits historic Elgin, Texas the week of June 19 - June 23, 2012.  The week is packed full with fun activities for all ages, culminating on the grand finale day of Saturday, June 23rd. See site for schedule/details

Luling Watermelon Thump
Downtown Luling, Luling, TX, 830-875-3214 x2
When: See site for schedule/details
Family friendly event info: Thousands enjoy this four-day outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Children's Entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, Street Dances, Arts & Crafts, Champion Melon Judging and Auction, World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, Rodeo, Parade, more. See site (link above) for daily schedule and admissions and ticket pricing.

Nature Nights at Wildflower Center
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739, 232-0100
When: 6-9 PM
Family friendly event info: Explore new topics - wildflowers, fish and astronomy - learning about Texas culture, animal habits, more. Each program also features hike, thematic crafts, and activities. This is the first instance for this event this summer which takes place Thursdays from June 21 - July 26. See RegularGigz for other future instances. Free for members, $1 for non-members. Featured topic: Butterflies

Friday, June 22

Annual Western Days Festival
Various locations, Elgin, TX (see site for details)
Family friendly event activity info: The event hits historic Elgin, Texas the week of June 19 - June 23, 2012.  The week is packed full with fun activities for all ages, culminating on the grand finale day of Saturday, June 23rd. See site for schedule/details.

Cedar Park Rodeo
Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of The Stars, Cedar Park, TX
When: See site for schedule/details
Family friendly event activity info: Don't miss these three days of action packed family entertainment! Get ready for two evenings of professional rodeo action with the Cedar Park Pro Rodeo on June 22-23. Finish out the weekend with the Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Series as they take part in the Cedar Park PBR Challenge on June 24th.

Luling Watermelon Thump
Downtown Luling, Luling, TX, 830-875-3214 x2
When: See site for schedule
Family friendly event info: Thousands enjoy this four-day outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Children's Entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, Street Dances, Arts & Crafts, Champion Melon Judging and Auction, World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, Rodeo, Parade, more. See site (link above) for daily schedule and admissions and ticket pricing.

Saturday, June 23

Annual Western Days Festival
Various locations, Elgin, TX (see site for details)
Family friendly event activity info: The event hits historic Elgin, Texas the week of June 19 - June 23, 2012.  The week is packed full with fun activities for all ages, culminating on the grand finale day of Saturday, June 23rd. See site for schedule/details.

Austin Bug Festival
Zilker Park in the Rock Garden Picnic area, Austin, TX
When: 5:30 PM - Dark
Family friendly event activity info: Marjory Wildcraft and Allen Davisson will again be teaming up to create an amazing evening that you and your kids will be remember for the rest of your lives. If you have a camera, bring it! We will be preparing tasty treats of grasshoppers, crickets, spiders, katydids, bees, wasps, wormy things and if we're lucky, a scorpion or two.

Cedar Park Rodeo
Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of The Stars, Cedar Park, TX
When: See site for schedule/details
Family friendly event activity info: Don't miss these three days of action packed family entertainment! Get ready for two evenings of professional rodeo action with the Cedar Park Pro Rodeo on June 22-23. Finish out the weekend with the Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Series as they take part in the Cedar Park PBR Challenge on June 24th.

Keep Austin Weird Festival + 5K
The Long Center, Austin, TX, When: 2 PM (5K @ 7PM)
Family friendly event info: Keep Austin Weird is one blowout party full of music, family activities and local vendors eager to reflect the creative nature of Austin. Think of this festival as the ultimate toast to Austin, a toast to hospitality, fun and a sense of community. No need to hide your kids or hide your wives (or husbands) as there are plenty of fun shenanigans for any Austinite in attendance.

Luling Watermelon Thump
Downtown Luling, Luling, TX, 830-875-3214 x2
When: See site for dates and times
Family friendly event info: Thousands enjoy this four-day outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Children's Entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, Street Dances, Arts & Crafts, Champion Melon Judging and Auction, World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, Rodeo, Parade, more. See site (link above) for daily schedule and admissions and ticket pricing.

Sunday, June 24

Cedar Park Rodeo
Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of The Stars, Cedar Park, TX
When: See site for schedule/details
Family friendly event activity info: Don't miss these three days of action packed family entertainment! Get ready for two evenings of professional rodeo action with the Cedar Park Pro Rodeo on June 22-23. Finish out the weekend with the Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Series as they take part in the Cedar Park PBR Challenge on June 24th.

Luling Watermelon Thump
Downtown Luling, Luling, TX, 830-875-3214 x2
When: See site for schedule/details
Family friendly event info: Thousands enjoy this four-day outdoor festival honoring the nutritious, wonderful watermelon. The Watermelon Thump hosts a carnival with kiddie rides, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Children's Entertainment including magicians, mime, fire eaters and the like, Street Dances, Arts & Crafts, Champion Melon Judging and Auction, World Champion Seed Spitting Contest, Rodeo, Parade, more. See site (link above) for daily schedule and admissions and ticket pricing.

Friday, June 29

Georgetown Rodeo
415 East Morrow, Georgetown, TX
Family friendly event activity info: Come enjoy all your favorite events, including Mutton Bustin’, Steer Saddling, vendors, exhibits, kid’s area, concessions, and more.

Pre-Fourth of July Celebration
Metz Recreation Center, 2407 Canterbury, Austin, TX, 478-8716
When: 5:30 PM
Family-friendly event activity info: Celebrate 4th of July early with fames, musica and more. Free.

Saturday, June 30

FireFest
7000 US 183 S, Austin, TX
Family-friendly event/activity info: Offers family only firework zones and camping site. Children 12 and under free. Fun music festival featuring food trailers, music, water ballon fight, fireworks and camping.

Georgetown Rodeo
415 East Morrow, Georgetown, TX
Family friendly event activity info: Come enjoy all your favorite events, including Mutton Bustin’, Steer Saddling, vendors, exhibits, kid’s area, concessions, and more.

Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Festival
Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Caves, TX
Family-friendly event/activity info: Celebrate the 4th with shopping, activities, fireworks and more.

Independence Day Festival
Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, TX
Family-friendly event activity info: Join Pioneer Farms fort our star-spangled, old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The fun-packed event has an all-day schedule: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainment includes horse-drawn wagon rides from 10-3, artisan vendors, historical reenactments, display of historical independence flags, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a watermelon seed-spitting contest, more.

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Sunday, July 1

Independence Day Festival
Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, TX
Family-friendly event activity info: Join Pioneer Farms fort our star-spangled, old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The fun-packed event has an all-day schedule: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entertainment includes horse-drawn wagon rides from 10-3, artisan vendors, historical reenactments, display of historical independence flags, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a watermelon seed-spitting contest, more.

Invincible Czars' Olde Fashioned Independence Day Indoor Picnic
Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX
Family-friendly event/activity info: Features live music, themed food, beverages, more.

Wednesday, July 4

Bob Schneider's Annual 4th of July Festival
Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Highway 290 W, Austin, TX
Family-friendly event info: This event is listed for "all ages." Features lots of great musical acts as well as a firework show. Details on website.

July Fourth Frontier Days Celebration
Old Settlers Park, Round Rock, TX, 345-7420
When: See site for schedule/details
Family friendly event info: Free watermelon, children's games, arts and crafts vendors, fireworks accompanied by Austin Symphonic Band, more and a Movie in the Park (Captain America)

Fourth of July Celebration - Cedar Park
Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX
When: 4 - 10:40 PM
Family friendly Summer event activity info: Free and open to the public. The event includes live music, food concessions, air castles, face painting, sack races, a washer tournament, art projects, more. The fabulous day of celebration will end with a magnificent fireworks display.  You may also cool off in Milburn Pool, which is open from 1 - 8 pm with daily pool admission rates apply.

July 4 Celebration at Gabriel Park
San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX
Family friendly summer event activity info: Entertainment will be provided for the entire family throughout the day. The event finishes with a “Spectacular Fireworks Finale” at dusk.

July 4th Concerts & Fireworks
Auditorium Shores, 920 West Riverside Dr. Austin, TX 78704
When: 8:30 - 10 PM
Family friendly summer event activity info: Free and open to the public. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will begin performing at 8:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m., ending at 10:00 p.m. Come early, bring a picnic, claim a grassy spot and enjoy the patriotic music of the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Concessions will be available on site. (Alcohol and glass containers are not permitted in the park.)

Kyle Independence Day Celebration
Gregg-Clarke Park, 1180 W Center St, Kyle, TX 78640
When: See site for details/schedule
Family friendly summer event activity info: The City of Kyle Parks Department set off about 20 minutes of spectacular fireworks at Gregg-Clarke Park.The Kyle Pool is open till 7:00pm. Bring a picnic and stay till dark.Picnic tables available at the park on first come basis, so come early, stay late and enjoy the show.

The Pfirecracker Pfestival
Lake Pflugerville, Pflugerville, TX
When: 4-11 PM
Family friendly summer event activity: Gather your friends and family and make plans to spend an old fashioned Independence Day at the Lake. Live music, festival food, games for the kids, community washer and horseshoes, fabulous fireworks display and a live concert to top off the evening.

Red, White and Buda
Buda City Park, 204 San Antonio Rd, Austin, TX, Buda, TX
Family-friendly event activity info: Celebration includes a children's parade, kids' activities (9-11 AM), fireworks (9:30 PM), more

Summerfest San Marcos Celebration
San Marcos Plaza, 202 N. CM Allen Pkwy, San Marcos, Texas
When:6-10 PM
Family friendly Summer event info: exciting community independence celebration along the banks of the beautiful San Marcos River. This FREE event will feature live entertainment, food booths, children's activities, children's costume competition and parade.

Friday, July 6

Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series
Zilker Park Hillside Theater, Austin, TX, 479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)
Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July - mid- August. This is the first instance of this show on this day. Since occurs on a regular basis, will be included under our RegularGigz in future.

Saturday, July 7

Annual Patriotic Festival, Fisherman's Park, 1400 Willow St, Bastrop, 303-0558, When: 6 PM - 9:30
Family-friendly event/activity info: Join us to Celebrate the Good Old USA and our nation's history! Lots of food vendors and kid's activities and games. Live music - 6 PM The Bastrop Community Chorus & Band; 8 PM Patriotic concert by the Austin Symphonic Band. Fireworks at dark.Free Admission into the park.

Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series
Zilker Park Hillside Theater, Austin, TX, 479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)

Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July - mid- August. This is the first instance of this show on this day. Since occurs on a regular basis, will be included under our RegularGigz in future.

TEXplorations Toddler Story Time
Second Floor Lobby, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 936-8746
When: 10am and 11am
Family friendly event info: Free. 2-5 year olds will enjoy a story time geared just for them with hands-on activities, stories, puppets, songs, games, more.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Sunday, July 8

Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series
Zilker Park Hillside Theater, Austin, TX, 479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)
Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July - mid- August. This is the first instance of this show on this day. Since occurs on a regular basis, will be included under our RegularGigz in future.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Thursday, July 12

Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series
Zilker Park Hillside Theater, Austin, TX, 479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)
Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July - mid- August. This is the first instance of this show on this day. Since occurs on a regular basis, will be included under our RegularGigz in future.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Tuesday, July 17

TEXplorations Toddler Story Time
Second Floor Lobby, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 N. Congress Ave, Austin, TX
936-8746
When: 10am and 11am
Family friendly event info: Free. 2-5 year olds will enjoy a story time geared just for them with hands-on activities, stories, puppets, songs, games, more.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Sunday, July 29

Lady Bird Tribute Day
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739, 232-0100
When: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Family friendly event info: Join the Wildflower Center in honor of Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson and all she has done for our nation's treasured environment. Admission will be free for visitors during extended hours this Sunday, when free seed packets will also be handed out. Enjoy a broad range of activities for adults and kids including special kids activities.

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1-888-709-TECH (8324)
Kids' Summer camp info: Gain a competitive edge!  Create iPhone apps, video games, movies, and more at weeklong, day and overnight programs.  Small classes for ages 7-17 in a fun and challenging setting.

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Friday, August 3

MamaCents Children’s Consignment Sale
The Shops at Tech Ridge
12901 N I-35 Austin, TX 78753
When: 8/3-8/5, see site for schedule details.
Family friendly event activity info: The MamaCents Children’s Consignment Sale is the largest sale of its kind in Central Texas.  The upcoming semi-annual sale will feature fall and winter clothing, including boutique and name brand items, from size preemie to 16 (no juniors) at a fraction of retail.  Also included will be maternity items, baby equipment of all kinds, furniture, toys, etc.  All items are quality inspected before reaching the sale floor.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Saturday, August 4

Austin Ice Cream Festival
Waterloo Park, 1400 Trinity, Austin, TX  78701, 441-9015
When: 10AM - 7PM
Family friendy event info: This event will include lots of games, activities, contests and live entertainment as well as ice cream, of course! See site for details.

MamaCents Children’s Consignment Sale
The Shops at Tech Ridge
12901 N I-35 Austin, TX 78753
When: 8/3-8/5, see site for schedule details.
Family friendly event activity info: The MamaCents Children’s Consignment Sale is the largest sale of its kind in Central Texas.  The upcoming semi-annual sale will feature fall and winter clothing, including boutique and name brand items, from size preemie to 16 (no juniors) at a fraction of retail.  Also included will be maternity items, baby equipment of all kinds, furniture, toys, etc.  All items are quality inspected before reaching the sale floor.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Sunday, August 5

MamaCents Children’s Consignment Sale
The Shops at Tech Ridge
12901 N I-35 Austin, TX 78753
When: 8/3-8/5, see site for schedule details.
Family friendly event activity info: The MamaCents Children’s Consignment Sale is the largest sale of its kind in Central Texas.  The upcoming semi-annual sale will feature fall and winter clothing, including boutique and name brand items, from size preemie to 16 (no juniors) at a fraction of retail.  Also included will be maternity items, baby equipment of all kinds, furniture, toys, etc.  All items are quality inspected before reaching the sale floor.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Friday, August 10

Movies in the Park
Featured Movie: Dolphin Tale
Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX
When: Pre-movie activities start @ 7:30 PM and movie starts at dusk.
Family friendly event info: Bring the family, chairs and/or a blanket and enjoy a free family friendly movie! Includes pre-movie activities. See site for details.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Saturday, August 11

Annual Zilker Summer Musical Series - Annie
Zilker Park Hillside Theater, Austin, TX, 479-9491
When: Dusk (approx 8:30 PM)
Family friendly event info: Bring a blanket, the family and enjoy a musical under the stars. Free. Thursdays - Sundays, July 6 - August 11. This is the first instance of this show on this day. Since occurs on a regular basis, will be included under our RegularGigz in future. This is the last performance of the series.

See also RegularGigz or Kid-Friendy General Events.

Wednesday, August 22

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, Austin, TX
When: 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Tickets info

Thursday, August 23

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, Austin, TX
When: 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Ticket info.

Friday, August 24

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, Austin, TX
When: 10:30 AM, 7:30 PM

Family friendly event info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Ticket info.

Saturday, August 25

8th Annual Austin Bat Fest
Ann Richards Congress Ave Bridge, 100 S. Congress, Austin, TX 78704
441-9015
When: Noon - Midnight
Family friendly event info: 2 million Mexican Free Tail Bats emerging from under the bridge at dusk,2 stages of live music, over 75 arts & Crafts Vendors, Food, Drinks, Children's Activities, costume contest, and Bat activities. Free Admission!

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, Austin, TX
When: 11:30AM, 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM
Family friendly Summer event activity info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Ticket info.

Sunday, August 26

Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, Austin, TX
When: 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM
Family friendly Summer event activity info: Treat the family to "the greatest show on earth." Enjoy Circus acts and more. Ticket info.

Thursday, September 13

Fairytale Threads Consignment Sale
3300 Palm Valley Blvd. Round Rock, Tx 78665
When: 9/13-9/15, See site for schedule details

Family friendly event activity info: Fairytale Threads consignment sale is back for the Fall season and has everything you need for infants, toddlers, kids, and teens!  Parking is free so bring the family to find deals on new and gently used items so you can live "happily ever after" without breaking the bank!

Friday, September 14

Fairytale Threads Consignment Sale
3300 Palm Valley Blvd. Round Rock, Tx 78665
When: 9/13-9/15, See site for schedule details

Family friendly event activity info: Fairytale Threads consignment sale is back for the Fall season and has everything you need for infants, toddlers, kids, and teens!  Parking is free so bring the family to find deals on new and gently used items so you can live "happily ever after" without breaking the bank!

Saturday, September 15

Fairytale Threads Consignment Sale
3300 Palm Valley Blvd. Round Rock, Tx 78665
When: 9/13-9/15, See site for schedule details

Family friendly event activity info: Fairytale Threads consignment sale is back for the Fall season and has everything you need for infants, toddlers, kids, and teens!  Parking is free so bring the family to find deals on new and gently used items so you can live "happily ever after" without breaking the bank! 

Sunday, September 23

Austin Museum Day
September 19 is Austin Museum day. Many local museums partner to offer this free day of admission to local museums throughout the area. See the website for details on special activities, locations of each.

Saturday, September 29

Old Pecan Street Festival
Downtown Austin, 6th Street, Austin, TX
When: 11AM - 10 PM
Family friendly event info: free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Also features children's activities, live music and more.

Sunday, September 30

CASA Superhero Run -- 5K and Kids 1K
The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Ter, Austin, TX 78758
When: 8AM
459-2272
Family friendly event info:Please join CASA of Travis County at the Domain Shopping Center for the CASA Superhero Run 5K and Kids 1K. At the race enjoy lots of additional activities.

Old Pecan Street Festival
Downtown Austin, 6th Street, Austin, TX
When: 11AM - 8 PM
Family friendly event info: free, bi-annual juried arts and crafts festival held on 6th Street. The festival has been an Austin tradition for more than 30 years. The show features artisans from all over the United States who display and sell homemade art and craftwork. Also features children's activities, live music and more