November 2019 Kids and Family Activities in Austin
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We finally have cooler weather in Austin! Bundle up and get out there and enjoy our lovely city without sweating for a change. The list of free educational/cultural activities this month is quite varied and exciting. Check out Alt Ed Austin’s Festival of Learning; volunteer as a family at Generation SERVE’s annual event, Austin Families Give Back; participate in Children in Nature’s Workshop; enjoy the East Side Studio Tour with a family friendly event at Creative Action Community Art Sunday; visit the Artisans’ Market at Laura’s Library; explore astronomy with Starry Nights at Girlstart; support Austin’s young entrepreneurs at the Start-Up Kid’s Club Market; and enjoy Thinkery’s Community Night. There is free fun for everyone! Fee-based events include the Thinkery’s Gingerbread 1K Run; a night of coding at My Coding Place; Homeschool Day at the Science Mill; the We Are Girls Conference; and a variety of theatre and museum offerings. As always, this list is not exhaustive, but includes a sampling of events and activities that caught my eye that I wanted to highlight. Additional good sources for activity lists are included at the end of the post.
Finally, if you are having sleep challenges in your family, take a look at this month’s highlighted resource - the free, virtual summit: Better Sleep for Kids. I will absolutely be watching!
(Please note, the following is provided for informational purposes only; the information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge, but there may be omissions, errors or mistakes, and no guarantees are made.)
Highlighted Resource: Better Sleep for Kids
Better Sleep for Kids FREE Virtual Summit
Details: Does anxiety, overwhelm, screens, or poor habits prevent your kids or teens from getting a good night's sleep? 18 world-renowned sleep experts share their best tools to help kids and teens get a better night's sleep. Check out the list of summit expert presenters here. Get over 50 tools to help kids and teens get a better night's sleep! Help for YOU and YOUR child:
Quell racing thoughts that keep them up at night
Calm anxiety and stress that disturb sleep
Put the device down and choose sleep over play
Fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night
Quash sleep-related fears (e.g. monsters, darkness, robbers etc.)
Empower kids with sleep skills that help them fall asleep with little or no help from parents
Understand what's underneath the night wakings and how to resolve them
Know that you and your family are not alone in this; we're in this together and we're here to help
When: Register now to watch this 4-day event streaming online for FREE Nov. 11-14, 2019! Each day you will receive access to 4-5 expert interviews packed with practical tools to help your kids sleep better.
Free Educational/Cultural/Fun Activities
Alt Ed Austin’s Festival of Learning
Details: You’re invited to an afternoon of free family fun and learning. Alt Ed Austin is proud to showcase the abundance and diversity of unconventional learning opportunities we are so fortunate to have in the Austin area. Bring your teens and tots to visit booths hosted by innovative schools and other educational programs serving learners of all ages. Grab a bite to eat while you're there—the Festival of Learning takes place at the historic Browning Hangar, right across from the popular Mueller Trailer Eats food park. Visit the official Festival web page to see the growing list of participating organizations and vendors.
When: Sunday, November 9th, 2019, 10am-1pm
Location: Browning Hangar @ Mueller, 4550 Mueller Central Dr, Austin, 78722
Austin Families Give Back 2019
Details: Austin Families Give Back is hosted each year by Generation SERVE on Family Volunteer Day. This event is set up as a large service fair where families with children of all ages are able to learn about our community's needs and sample service projects to support organizations that fall under the categories of Animal Care, Children, Education, Environment, Health & Wellness, Poverty, Refugees and Senior Support. Each attending family receives a Holiday Giving Guide that includes a variety of ways to give back and support the needs of our community during the holiday season! This event takes place on Family Volunteer Day, a national day of service that celebrates the power of families who volunteer together, supporting their neighborhoods, communities and the world. It is held annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season with a day of giving and service. To attend this event, please register your family for one shift (shifts are 1 hour and 15 minutes long) between 12 and 2:45pm.
When: Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
Location: Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Hargrave St., Austin, TX 78702
Details: The 9th Annual Children in Nature's Workshop (CINW) will be hosted at George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center. CINW seeks to share the sincerity of nature with the community at large by promoting creative expression and a healthy lifestyle within physical and ongoing online workshops. Activities at this year's event include kids yoga, capoeira, dance therapy, storytelling, martial arts, t-shirt printing and more. Complimentary veg-friendly fare provided by Wunderpilz, Me and The Bees, The Soup Peddler, JuiceLand, & Whole Foods.
To confirm attendance, RSVP at www.cinworkshop.com/rsvp/.
When: Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 12-4pm
Location: George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center, 1165 Angelina St, Austin, 78702
Creative Action Community Art Sunday: East Austin Studio Tour
Details: Community Art Sunday is a free, recurring event that builds and engages community through live performances, art workshops, and active learning experiences and fun for all ages. Join in at Creative Action for the East Side Studio Tour edition of Community Art Sunday. Create your own art and explore interactive art experiences for all ages. Workshops include fiber art creation, interactive live portrait drawing, art activities to explore art and sustainability, and more. "Abstracted Action," Stop #217 on the East Austin Studio Tour, will be on display in Creative Action's Community Gallery and will feature the work of professional teaching artists curated by local artist Michael Anthony Garcia. Stops #218 and #219 will also be on display during the event. Learn more about the East Austin Studio Tour at east.bigmedium.org. Enjoy FREE food and drink thanks to our sponsors KIND Snacks, Siete Family Foods, H-E-B, Trader Joe's - Austin, TX, and Austin Eastciders. Live music performance announcements to come. Free; register here.
When: Sunday, November 17, 2019 | 2-5pm
Location: Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Road, Building 3, Austin, 78721
Laura’s Library Artisans’ Market
Details: The Annual Laura’s Library Artisans’ Market is a Friends of the Library fundraiser which aids the organization in providing student scholarships and supporting the Westbank Community Library District. The Market consists of approximately 30-35 unique artist booths, a silent auction with items from artisans as well as local businesses, and delicious food trucks. This year food trucks will include Stony’s Pizza, Top Taco, and Iky’s Cones with a Conscience. There will be a wide variety of artists, and each booth is unique so that similar items are not replicated throughout the show. All items are handmade! Admission is free and the show goes on, rain or shine.
When: Saturday, November 9, 2019, 10am-4pm
Location: Laura Bush Community Library, 9411 Bee Caves Rd, Austin, 78733
Details: Girlstart's STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the 1st Thursday of every month (except January, June, July, and August), with each month featuring a new astronomy experience. Drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7pm. November Starry Night will feature Native American Mythology Star Shows. Every culture has passed down stories explaining the images we see in the sky; the variations and interpretations of these stories are as varied as the people who tell them. All Ages Welcome! Reminder: Chaperones are required. Adults must stay with their children throughout the event. Free - RSVP here. November 7th hands-on activities include:
Design a UV bracelet as you explore solar energy
Use mini color-coded robots to discover Native American constellations
Channel your inner meteorologist and make your own unique rain stick
Investigate and create secret codes like Navajo Code Talkers
When: Thursday, November 7th, 2019 | 5:30-7pm
Location: 1400 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, 78757
Details: Come out and support Austin’s young entrepreneurs at the Start-Up Kid’s Club Market, where students from across the city debut their businesses! With a wide assortment of booths, you won’t leave empty handed. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the wonderful things our future business leaders are creating, making, and selling! Live music and food will be available so bring your appetite. Parking is available on site.This event is free and open to the public. Start-Up Kid’s Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are encouraged and appreciated to ensure the continual support of our students!
When: Sunday, November 3, 2019, 1-4pm
Location: Republic Square, 422 Guadalupe St., Austin, 78701
General Events
Fun and Productive Events at The Hive Austin in November
Details: Looking for a cool coworking space with childcare? A fun place to meet up for playdates with your kids? A place to get your fitness on? Or maybe get your happy hour on? All this and more is available at The Hive. Feel free to come sans kiddos OR reserve a spot in the supervised childcare area for only $10/hr. Productivity here we come! There is a beautiful cafe area and lounge where any and all are welcome to visit or work at no charge. This month’s activities include the South Austin New Mama Social (Tuesdays, Nov 5, 12, 19 26 | 11am-12:30pm); Live at The Hive (Saturdays, Nov 2, 9 | 9:30/10am); South Austin TX Autism Parent Support Group (Thursday, Nov 14 | 6pm); and so much more. Check the Hive events page on Facebook for details!
When: Various.
Location: The Hive Austin, 10415 Old Manchaca Road, Austin, 78748
Cost: Varies. See website for details.
Details: Get ready to run, run as fast as you cans—Thinkery's annual Gingerbread Fun Run is back! Join in for a family-friendly run for kids of all ages and abilities. Go as fast as you can as you chase Thinkery’s festive Gingerbread Man around Mueller Lake Park. Plus, enjoy seasonal hands-on activities for the entire family before and after the run, both in the park and inside the museum. Thinkery is teaming up with Variety – the Children’s Charity of Texas to make sure the 1K run is open and accessible to kids of all ages and abilities. The mostly paved and mostly flat route around Mueller Lake is wheelchair- and walker-accessible, with one unpaved 30-foot section covered in decomposed granite. *Rain date: Saturday, November 23.
Event Activities:
Miniature horses from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Texas’ Peaceable Kingdom retreat for children
Pig Races from Rodeo Austin
Hands-on STEAM activities from Thinkery Camps
Look for more activities to be announced soon!
When: Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9am—noon
Location: Mueller Lake Park, across from the Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, 78723
Cost: Runner registration for child participant ($30 for non-Thinkery members, $25 for members); accompanying adult (FREE); child 0-23 months accompanying in stroller (FREE). However, Accompanying Registrations do not receive runner registration benefits; if accompanying adults wish to enter the museum following the run, standard museum entry rates apply. Click here to book.
Harvest of Fall Fun at Sweet Berry Farm, in Marble Falls, TX
Details: Family-run Sweet Berry Farm is lovely and offers a wide range of activities for families. The girls and I like to make a visit each fall and always have a wonderful time -- the girls have made colored sand necklaces, jumped on a bounce pad, explored the seasonal kid corn maze, taken pictures in the pumpkin patch, checked out the amazing goat "house," and sampled pumpkin ice cream. From September 21st-November 10th, the farm will be featuring the “Harvest of Fall Fun.” Enjoy hayrides, corn mazes for all ages, pumpkin painting, scarecrow stuffing, face painting, horse rides (weekends only), flower picking, sand art, a barrel train, and a berry bounce!
When: September 21st - November 10th. Open weekly, M, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sat from 8:30am-5:30pm; Sundays 11am-5pm; closed Wednesdays.
Location: Sweet Berry Farm, 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls, 78654
Cost: No entry or parking fee. Just pay for your pumpkins or any activities that you want to do. Prices for activities listed here.
Homeschool Day at the Science Mill: Theme Earth Science
Details: Homeschool Day events are held monthly on different themes. November 14th event:
Career Expert: Feifei Zhao, Rocks: The Timekeepers of the Universe. Presentation Times: 11:00, 12:00, 1:00
Meet a scientist who is learning to read the language of rocks! Feifei Zhao has criss-crossed the country to conduct geological research. This summer, she spent six weeks hiking across seven states while learning to interpret different types of rocks and structures—find out what they told her about Earth’s deep history. Feifei is currently completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin and plans to pursue her PhD in Earth Science. She will share her field experiences, career aspirations, and her insights as a student in geology.
Hands-on Activities. Stations run continuously from 10am-2pm.
Fossil Game - Step back in time and into the role of a prehistoric organism. How hard is it to become a fossil? Will you be discovered someday? Roll the dice to find out as you play our fossil game!
Fossils Up Close - Examine an assortment of real fossils—you’ll even be able to touch some of the specimens.
Convection Currents - Warm air and cold air move differently above Earth’s surface: one sinks and the other rises. See this process in action by trying out a convection current demonstration, and learn how convection currents impact our weather, the oceans, and the movement of Earth’s mantle.
Learning Labs (Limited space; reserve your spot)
Kinder-2nd Grade (ages 5-8) - Soil Layers, 10:30am, lasts 45 minutes
Discover the layers of soil that make up our earth, then work with a partner to design and build a model of soil layers using Legos.
3rd-5th Grade (ages 8-11) - Earthquake Vibrations, 11:30 am, lasts one hour
Get answers to all your earthquake questions: What are they? How much damage can they do? Does building size and type of construction material matter? How do scientists study and measure them? Then make and test your own resonant rings to take home. The rings show firsthand how objects of different size and stiffness tend to vibrate at different frequencies during earthquakes.
6th-12th Grade (ages 11-18) - Earthquake Proof, 1 pm, lasts one hour
What does it take to make a building earthquake-proof? Learn how civil and earthquake engineers design buildings to withstand earthquake damage by first building their own model structures. Then test your skills with your earthquake engineering team to design and build a structure that can stay standing after a round on the Science Mill “shake table.”
When: Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 10am-4pm
Location: Science Mill, 101 S Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, 78636
Cost: General admission (0-2 years old – free; ages 3-18 [or with student ID] - $9.50; adult - $11.00; seniors [65+] - $9.00). Learning Lab (optional) - additional $5. Register here.
Infant Massage Classes by Baby Strokes
Details: Private and weekly infant massage group classes offered at Precision Chiropractic ATX. Class rates include handouts and a bottle of massage oil. Wear comfy clothes, bring your yoga mat, a towel or blanket, diaper bag and baby essentials, and your baby or favorite doll.
When: Private classes offered Wednesdays | 9-10:30am. Group classes are offered Mondays | 9-10:30am & Wednesdays | 10:30am to noon.
Location: Precision Chiropractic ATX, 300 W Highway 290 Building A, Austin, 78736
Cost: Group Class - $69; Private Session - $99. Schedule here.
Junior League's A Christmas Affair
Details: Now in its 44th year, A Christmas Affair is a four-day holiday market that hosts more than 200 retail merchants from across the country and attracts more than 25,000 patrons. Junior League of Austin uses funds from every ticket purchased at A Christmas Affair to carry forth its mission of developing the potential of women and improving the Austin community by providing essential funding and volunteer hours to programs such as Coats for Kids, Food in Tummies, Kids in Cool Shoes, and over 30 local community non-profits. In addition to the extremely popular holiday gift market, we invite you to enhance your A Christmas Affair experience by attending one or more of the special events. All events require a separate ticket and prices vary depending on the event. Event tickets include entrance to the holiday market.
When:
Thursday, November 21, 12-8pm
Friday, November 22, 10am-8pm
Saturday, November 23, 10am-7pm
Sunday, November 24, 10am-4pm
Cost: Market tickets are $15 per person per day, and include a shuttle ride to and from Barton Creek Mall. The pass is good for market entry only. Children's events, parties, and the Hometown Food Court require a separate ticket. Children 5 years and younger do not require a market pass.
Kids Night Out at ArtBarn Texas
Details: Are you looking for a painting class for kids near you? The November Kids Night Out features a kids’ painting class with a wooden pumpkin that children can paint in a creative and supervised environment.
When: Saturday, November 9th, 2019 (recurring event - second Saturdays of the month) | 5-9pm
Area: SW; 14284 FM 2769, Volente, 78641
Cost: $45 per child. Discount of $10 for siblings - use code “KNO”.
My Coding Place November Game Night
Details: Head to My Coding Place for a night of fun and games for ages 7-12. You will build a fun game in Scratch, have pizza, compete in team activities, and play online games (with the exception of first-person shooter)!
When: Friday, November 8th | 5:30-9pm
Where: 3616 Far West Blvd. #109, Austin, 78731
Cost: $50 per child, second child is $30. Requires non-refundable registration.
Details: The We Are Girls Conferences, produced by Girls Empowerment Network (GIRLS) are held in Austin, Houston, and Dallas, Texas annually and are designed especially for thousands of 3rd–8th grade girls and the adults who care about them. With dynamic break-out sessions and an empowering dance party, girls get to be totally in charge of their day. They walk away inspired by what’s possible and with a new belief in their personal power. The 2019-2020 theme is "Believe It and Be It." Tickets cost $30 per person. 50% of attendees receive scholarships.
When: Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 9am-3pm
Location: Anderson High School, 8403 Mesa Dr., Austin, 78759
Cost: Adult attendee $40; girl attendee $30. Tickets available here.
Wide Variety of November Events at the Toybrary Austin
Details: Chinese Class (Nov 8 | 10:30-11:15am); Members Bring a Friend for Free! (Nov 8, 15, 22, 29 | 1-6pm); Date Night Child Care (Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 | 5-8pm); ETSY Sale (Nov 3 | 1-4pm); Free Baby Play Date (Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 | 1-3pm); Free Q & A Session with Baby Experts (Nov 5 | 1-3pm); Music Classes with Miss Ariel (Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 | 10:30-11:15am); The Groovy Gymnastics Bus (Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 | 11:30am-12pm); Messy Play Day (Nov 7 | 10:30am-12pm); Reptile Show (Nov 9 | 10:30-11:30am); Fall Storytime & Craft (Nov 12 | 10:30am-12pm); Come Meet Mickey Mouse (Nov 16 | 10:30-11:30am); Frozen 2 Party (Nov 23 | 10:30am-12pm); and more! Toybrary Austin is a toy lending library and kids' birthday party venue that also offers drop-in childcare in Austin, TX.
When: Various.
Location: Toybrary Austin, 2001 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 78757
Cost: Varies. See website for details.
Film
Details: Welcome to Alamo for All - a movie program for young families and guests with special needs. All shows starting before 2pm on Tuesdays follow Alamo for All rules, with more shows on the weekends at Lakeline, Mueller, and Slaughter Lane. Schedule may vary during holidays. At sensory-friendly Alamo for All shows:
Lights are turned up and sound is turned down
All ages are welcome (including infants)
Talking and noise is allowed and guests can move around
Latecomers are admitted
Adaptive technology is welcome (but no other electronics, please)
When: All shows starting before 2pm on Tuesdays at various theaters, with more shows on the weekends at Lakeline, Mueller, and Slaughter Lane.
Location: Lakeline, Mueller, and Slaughter Lane Alamo Theaters; check out some Alamo for All movie picks for kids here.
Admission: Varies.
Mobile Loaves & Fishes Community Cinema
Details: Mobile Loaves & Fishes is thrilled to partner with Austin’s iconic Alamo Drafthouse to present the most exciting movie experience in town. The Community Cinema presents free weekly screenings throughout the year – and you’re always invited! They regularly host guided tours of the Village so come have a blast and learn about the Community First! Village too. The Community Grille (staffed by Community First! neighbors earning a dignified income) serves up hot food, concessions, snacks, and drinks. The Community Cinema & Amphitheater is a place where film, family, and fun come together at Austin’s coolest outdoor venue. Nestled into the Community First! Village countryside, the outdoor cinema and amphitheater has room for hundreds to catch a show under the stars. Grab chairs and a blanket, bring family and friends, and enjoy these special screenings.
When: October films:
Friday, November 8, 2019 | 6:30-9:30pm - Film: The Lion King (PG) | 1h 58min
Friday, November 15, 2019 | 6:30-9:30pm - Film: Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG-13) | 2h 9min
Friday, November 22, 2019 | 6:30-9:30pm - Film: Dora and the Lost City of Gold (PG) | 1h 42min
Location: Community First! Village, 9301 Hog Eye Rd., Austin, 78724
Admission: Free, however a $5 donation would be highly appreciated.
Museum Exhibits and Programs
Colors of Life: An Indian Perspective
Details: Visit scenes of traditional life and nature in India by artist, psychologist, yoga teacher, and author: Shruti Mehta. Using oils, watercolor, and mixed media, the artist captures visions of life’s simple pleasures while growing up in a multi-generational household.
When: Exhibit on display through December 14, 2019 during Center hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Wednesday and Thursday: 9am to 9pm
Location: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin, 78754
Admission: Free
Motown: The Sound of Young America, A 60-Year Retrospective
Details: Curated by the GRAMMY Museum®, Motown: The Sound of Young America is the first major museum exhibition to embrace all facets—music, culture, and politics—of the 1960s biggest sounds in soul. Visit the exhibition at the LBJ Library to explore the evolution of the label, view personal artifacts from some of its biggest artists, and do your take on some of Motown's biggest hits.
When: Exhibit on display through January 26, 2020. Open daily from from 9am-5pm.
Location: LBJ Presidential Library, 2313 Red River St., Austin, 78705
Admission: Adults - $10; seniors (62 and over) with valid ID - $7; former military with valid ID - $5; college students with valid ID - $3; Youth 13-18 - $3; children 12 and under - free.
Details: MAKE and DO together at Community Night! Every Wednesday, Thinkery stays open late for families to discover new ideas and learn together. Enjoy the exhibits and educational programs facilitated by staff.
When: Wednesdays in November | 4–8 pm: Wednesday, November 20th Community Night Spotlight: Disabilities Awareness
During Community Night Spotlight evenings, Thinkery shines a light on a unique aspect of the rich diversity that makes Austin such an amazing place to live, play and learn with educational activities facilitated by staff and special community presenters. On November 20, join in for Community Night Spotlight: Disabilities Awareness. Explore the tools and technologies that empower people with disabilities to do amazing things and learn how you can welcome friends of all abilities. Local organizations dedicated to expanding awareness and serving the needs of people with disabilities will share their expertise, resources, and stories.
Location: 1830 Simond Ave., Austin, 78723
Cost: Admission to Thinkery is FREE on Community Nights, but donations are welcome! There is no pre-registration for admission. In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all guests, Thinkery has a set number of visitors that can be allowed into the museum at any one time. Guests will be admitted on a first-come, first served basis.
*If you and your family enjoy exploring Austin's many fantastic museums, check out Do512 Family's list of free times to visit Austin museums.
Theatre and other Performances
Details: Austin's most rockin' holiday tradition returns to make merry with new music and surprises to get the party started. ZACH's inspired adaptation of the Dickens' classic is a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras. This family-friendly spectacular creates an infectious spirit that has everyone dancing in the aisles. Celebrate the season with the loving Cratchit family and three soulful ghosts as they take Ebenezer Scrooge on a joyride to rediscover his heart and love for human kindness. Age recommendation: 6 and up.
When: November 20-December 29, 2019 (Matinees and evening performances)
Location: The Topfer at ZACH Theatre, 202 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, 78704
Cost: Tickets start at $30; available here.
Details: Long Center presents Blue Man Group: Speechless, an all-new tour. Over 35 million people on our blue planet have experienced the surprising and exciting show that is BLUE MAN GROUP. And now, the Blue Men return with a new show—BLUE MAN GROUP SPEECHLESS TOUR. The world-renowned bald and blue trio embarks on a new journey of discovery, the result of over 27 years spent observing humanity. SPEECHLESS will feature new and original compositions, acts, and instruments alongside iconic Blue Man Group moments based in joy, art, music, comedy, social commentary, and hilarious absurdity. Join the fun as the Blue Men search for the elusive ~present moment~ while creating moments of large-scale participation and universal connection with the audience (that’s you!) that unites us beyond words in our always-on world. The Blue Men see fun in your future and are here to reignite your digitally-overloaded senses. If you like normal, think again—‘cause this show is a rollicking, rowdy, rave of a good time. You’ll witness music, laughter, and surprises over and over.
When: November 29 – December 1, 2019 (evening and matinee shows)
Location: Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin, 78704
Cost: Tickets start at $39; available here.
Details: Zach Theatre presents Jungalbook, adapted by Edward Mast, based on the Mowgli stories of Rudyard Kipling. Adventure awaits in a jungle where danger lurks in every tree and only the brave dare enter! This energetic and creative reimagining of the timeless tale ignites imagination and propels the audience through a world ruled by the wild. When her parents are killed by Sherakhan, the young Humancub is raised by wolves, under the protection of her friends Bagheera and Baloo. In this tale of loyalty and betrayal, they must find the courage to face this challenge and choose their fate under the consequences of jungle law. Age recommendation: 5 and up. Run time: 60 minutes with no intermission.
When: Through November 10, 2019 at various times (mostly matinees).
Location: Zach Theatre, 202 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, 78704
Tickets: Start at $19; available here.
Also, check out these sites for lists of community activities for kids and families in the Austin area:
http://austinkidsdirectory.com/events/all/
https://www.austintexas.org/events/
http://austin.thinkbilingual.org/events/
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