Free things to do in Austin in Austin, Texas

224. The Secret Art of Dr. Suess Exhibit

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

Oh, Dr. Suess! How I loved getting lost in your colorful illustrations and never-ending rhymes. “Green Eggs and Ham”– you got me every time. I mean, who wouldn’t get lost in the imaginative adventures Dr. Suess created? Here is a little trivia for you: Did you know the mastermind started off doing illustrations and advertising? The whimsical

221. Go to a FREE taping of “Austin City Limits”

By Kristy Owen | Free things to do in Austin, Live Music, Things To Do In Austin, Uncategorized

This definitely isn’t the easiest list item to accomplish, but it’s probably worth the effort for “Austin City Limits” and music lovers alike. Word is they’re some of the toughest tickets in town to obtain- but I always love a good challenge. The PBS show has been running since 1976 and featuring artists such as

212. Hill Country Galleria Outdoor Amphitheatre Concert Series

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Live Music, Outside, Things To Do In Austin

It would be “unAustin” of me not to blog on an opportunity to take advantage of FREE live music in the Capital City. This brings me to tonight’s free concert series at the Hill Country Galleria. Trey Haney will be on stage providing the entertainment for the night. Don’t forget to pack a blanket and

201. Asleep at the Wheel Live at Waterloo Records

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Live Music, Things To Do In Austin

We’re a city that loves music, especially when it’s local. Austin favorite, Asleep at the Wheel, is celebrating their 40th anniversary and has teamed up with Leon Rausch for their latest CD, “It’s a Good Day.” They’re having a FREE concert tonight at their CD release party at Waterloo Records. I love an opportunity to

200. Free Kids Camp: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Alamo Drafthouse

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Things To Do In Austin

How about a little Christmas in July? I’m writing about this because “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is hands down one of my favorite movies of all time. Despite the name though, this has always struck me as more of a Halloween movie than a Christmas one. During the summer, they have a free kids camp

197. Annie the Musical at Zilker Park

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Outside, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

I promised I would not take the food route today and tonight’s event is FREE and fun for the entire family. We all love the classic musical Annie, so come to see it performed at the Zilker Hillside Theater. This is their 52nd year of the Zilker Summer Musical series. This has been a popular

195. Community Night at Austin Children’s Museum

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

It would be unfair to blog on another restaurant today because Eastside Café is a tough act to follow. That what brings me to some free (or really cheap) fun for the entire family. Every Wednesday night the museum stays open late for families to enjoy the exhibits and Storytime. This is popular little spot

191. Aquapalooza

By Kristy Owen | Festivals, Free things to do in Austin, Live Music, Outside, Things To Do In Austin

I was torn on what to make today’s number because there are several cool things going on around Austin today but I had to be true to myself and what really gets me excited and it is definitely Aquapolooza. It absolutely combines all my favorite things in life, #1. Family/friends #2. The lake, #.3 boats,

190. Music Under The Star 2010

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Live Music, Outside, Things To Do In Austin

I like that we are a town of go getters, you guys really took to the Trapeze idea, I love the enthusiasm.  I am hoping that the weather will clear and this evening we can enjoy another FREE concert series that Austin has to offer. Tonight kicks of the 7th Season of Music Under the

187. Windsor Park Family Movie Night in the Park

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Free things to do in Austin, Outside, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

This July Windsor Park is celebrating 10 years of community since their opening on July 15, 2000. They have a month full of fun events lined up for you. Tonight holds family movie night in the lineup. I choose to blog on movie night because in case you cannot make the showing of “Ponyo” tonight