Random Fun in Austin, Texas

139. Triangle’s Farmers Market

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

So I am at a friend’s “Going Away” dinner last night (Bye Meredith, Austin will miss you madly) agonizing over what today will hold. Well out of the woodwork someone suggests the “Triangle’s Farmer’s Market” and I must say nights like last night make me think I must be one of the most scatterbrained people

134. Conan O’Brien at Austin Music Hall

By Kristy Owen | Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

Happy Friday & Happy Graduation to my little sister who will walk across the stage tonight, Congratulations Junior. I will admit my mind was not on the blog this morning, my cell phone decided to stop charging, so here I am phoneless and let me tell you it is kind of morbid. Since my “upgrade”

129. 7th Annual Art of the Pot Tour

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

Happy Mother’s Day Everyone, this is the first Mother’s Day that I am not with my loving Mother  that I love madly and it breaks my heart, “Hi Mom, I will see next weekend.” I was going to take the Brunch Route and blog on a great place to go to Mother’s Day Brunch because

124. STOMP at the Paramount Theatre

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

It is about time that I blog on the Paramount because they always have great shows. STOMP spoke to me because I am a lover of a great dance show maybe it is because I have absolutely zero sense of rhythm and I watch with total envy but they just fascinate me. Tonight is Opening

118. Our Body: The Universe Within

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

This suggestion came from a few blog followers so I must give them credit for this off the wall list item and in my personal opinion a MUST DO list item. When I say off the wall I just mean that it is certainly not something we have the opportunity to see everyday day. I

98. Lonestar Rod & Kustom Round Up

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Festivals, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

I am hardcore car lover, I love the smell of new tires, the sound of a good exhaust and the horsepower behind a good engine. I must admit I do prefer an old American muscle car or an exotic sports car that would make your blood run cold if you had a chance to race

92. Be An Extra On Friday Night Lights

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

I have been so excited to blog on this idea since day one but had to wait until the time was right – so here we go. The highly acclaimed TV series “Friday Night Lights” is seeks PAID, yes paid extras! They begin filming  Wednesday April 7th and will film throughout the Austin Area until

88. Capital City BMX

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Outside, Random Fun, Sporting Events, Things To Do In Austin

I know that today is a wildcard suggestion but it is something that I have been so excited about since I first heard of the BMX track here in Austin.  We are a city with a large focus on cycling – this just happens to be off road on a track, a different spin on

84. Flip Happy Crepes

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Outside, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin, Trailer Eatery

After numerous suggestions from you all – I finally made it over to Flip Happy Crepes and could not wait to include it in the list! First off, I love the trailer idea – weather like this just makes you appreciate outdoor, backyard dining. I must admit, I did not even know what a crepe

79. Monkey See Monkey Do

By Kristy Owen | Family Friendly, Random Fun, Things To Do In Austin

Rumor is it is supposed to be a rainy day with a cold front coming in, Good Luck SXSWers – bring a jacket! That ex’s any cool outdoor dining off my list for today, however, I think Austinites and out of towners alike will appreciate this little Austin jewel.  South Austin, South Congress looking for