Free Admission Day- Learn more about Texas native plants and the woman who helped protect them. Admission is free to commemorate Lady Bird on the one-year anniversary of her passing. Visitors will receive a free packet of wildflower seeds in honor of our environmental first lady. Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. FREE! Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave.
Rio Rita- Families can enjoy terrific entertainment as well as delightful desserts & coffee. This production, performed fully by home schooled teenagers, will amuse and enchant the entire family. Heralding from the Ziegfeld Follies era of the late 1920’s, “Rio Rita” is set in the Mexican city of San Lucar and is filled with Texas Rangers, Good Guys, Bad Guys, and plenty of intrigue. The dancing will delight, the tunes are infectious, and the intrigue guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! Friday, 7:00pm, Saturday, 2:00pm. Admission is $7 to $8. Red River Church.
Little Lounge Lizards- A dance club party for ages 10 and under and their adults. This event is held on the first Saturday of every month with a hip DJ spinning hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s on up! It’s a fun alternative family outing keepin’ Austin weird where kids can dance and interact with their grown-ups. Saturday, 12:30- 3:30 pm. Special summer admission is $8. Momo’s, 618 W. 6th St.
Second Saturday’s are for Families- aMAZEing Art: Labyrinths and Mazes. Come see amazing works of art in our pair of exhibitions, Sol LeWitt: Structure and Line, and Selections from The LeWitt Collection. Also, find your way to the Community Room to create 3-D labyrinths and mazes inspired by the art you’ve seen up close! $7 per family or $5 per family if a member. Saturday, Noon- 4:00 pm. Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave.
Bastille Day Celebration- Live music by Paris 49, dancing, French food & wine to commemorate the 219th anniversary of the French Revolution. Play the lawn game Petanque, see antique French cars, and participate in a silent auction to benefit the museum. Saturday, 6:30- 11:00pm. Admission is $8. Kids under 12 are free. French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St.
Book and Dance Affair- Sample the diversity of contemporary dance as 12 choreographers show their work in a close-up, family friendly, informal setting. Also, browse new and used books and CDs. Come and go as you please. Saturday, 3:00-5:30 pm. FREE!!. Donations accepted. Cafe Dance, 3307 Hancock Dr.
Splash Party Movie Night- Enjoy family movies and take a dip in the pool on a hot summer night. This week’s feature is “Spirit”. Saturday, starting at dusk. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for people aged 11 to 17 years, and $1 for people under 11. Deep Eddy Pool.
60th Annual McDade Watermelon Festival- Celebrating 60 years! Car show, arts & crafts, grand parade at 10:30 on Main street, concessions, BBQ Sandwiches at noon, BBQ plates evening meal, bingo, country walk, seed spitting contest, horseshoes & washers tournaments, watermelon bakeoff, watermelon auction, queen’s coronation, and free watermelon feast immediately following the Queen’s coronation. Saturday, 8:00 am- 9:00 pm. FREE!! McDade.
Austin Chamber Music Children’s Concert -Saturday from 3 pm until 3:30 pm Join us at the Austin Children’s Museum so your little ones can learn more about chamber music. The Austin Chamber Music Center will be perform. Admission is $3.50 to $5.50. Kids under 12 months is FREE.
Cookie Decorating Class for Kids - Kids between 6 and 12, join us at Lux Bakery and Café for a decorating class.Saturday, 10:00 am. Cost is $25.
Artisan Stroll- This is a community of Central Texas artists who get together on weekends to show and sell their work in a festive art fair setting. The Market features a variety of quality local art including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, art glass, clothing and more. All works are juried and must be hand made by the participating artists, no imports or resale items are allowed. Also enjoy live music! Sunday, 9:00- 3:00. FREE!! Downtown Round Rock.