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Event Series Pumpkin Nights

Pumpkin Nights

Pioneer Farms 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr, Austin, TX 78754

At PUMPKIN NIGHTS, you will set out on a Halloween walking path unlike anything you have ever experienced. You will discover 10-foot tall Jack-o-Lanterns, the world’s largest pumpkin guitar, a flying 40-foot handmade dragon, a life-size pumpkin pirate ship, and more fantastic surprises built by our artists using over 5,000 hand-carved real and synthetic pumpkins. […]

Event Series Comedy Sportz Austin

Comedy Sportz Austin

Comedy Sportz 14010 US-183 Hwy Suite 540, Cedar Park, TX, United States

ComedySportz is Austin’s longest-running improvised comedy show. Each show is unique, made up on-the-spot from audience suggestions, with a fast-paced, funny and family-friendly format. LIVE shows are Saturdays at 7:30 PM (and some special extra days).

$15
Event Series Easy Tiger Oktoberfest

Easy Tiger Oktoberfest

It’s that time of the year again — Oktoberfest at Easy Tiger is back!⁠ ⁠ 🍻 Join us at LINC and South Lamar from September 26 – 29 for cold beer, delicious food, live music, and more. 🎶⁠ ⁠ Daily specials:⁠ - $3 Beer of the Day 🍺⁠ - $5 Sausages 🌭⁠ - Bauernbrot Farmer's […]

Event Series Sweet Berry Farm Pumpkin Patch

Sweet Berry Farm Pumpkin Patch

Sweet Berry Farm 1801 FM1980, Marble Falls, TX 78654

The Pumpkin Patch at Sweet Berry Farm opens on September 21, 2024. This is a classic must-do Austin-area pumpkin patch that we have done almost every year. The nice thing is that parking and admission are free, so you only pay for what you actually want to do. Be warned: it’s very popular and can get very […]

Event Series The Pumpkin Patch at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm

The Pumpkin Patch at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown, TX, United States

The Pumpkin Patch at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is open September 21 – October 31, 2024. September hours are daily from 9am – 6pm. October hours are Sun – Thursday from 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat from 9am-10pm Price varies by date & day of week from $19.95 – $24.95. We love Sweet Eats! Great photo-ops, apple […]

Event Series Brunch Bunch

Brunch Bunch

Jo's Coffee-Red River 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751

Join us for a tot-friendly on the last Sunday of the month from 10 AM - 12 PM with music from Strawbitty Yops and more surprises in store.

Event Series Mozart’s International Coffee Festival

Mozart’s International Coffee Festival

Mozart's Coffee Roasters 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin

Mozart’s International Coffee Fall Festival September 28th-29th 🇧🇷🇨🇴🇨🇷🇸🇻🇪🇹🇬🇹🇮🇳🇰🇪🇲🇽🇾🇪🇳🇮🇧🇮🇺🇸 Coffee lovers and fall fans unite! Our family friendly FREE festival isn’t a weekend you want to miss! -sign up for FREE roasting showcases (6oz bag of roasted coffee beans included!) link in the bio for time slots! -FREE coffee samples from 15 different countries! Stamp your […]

Event Series Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Indian Springs Ranch Pumpkin Patch

Indian Springs Ranch 403 Elm View Way Manchaca, Tx 78652

The pumpkin patch at Indian Springs Ranch is open September 28 – October 27, 2024. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (except they will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on October 14). On Thursdays and Fridays hours are 2-6 p.m. Weekend hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. They will have exotic animals, a playground, and photo-ops. […]

🍂 NOVEMBER EVENTS FOR KIDS IN AUSTIN 🍁

👉 Comment NOV to get the list of November events sent straight to your DM’s!

Or just click the link in my bio! 🤗

👀 Here’s a sampling of some upcoming events this month:

🦖 Jurassic Jamboree Dinosaur Festival at @sweeteatsfruitfarm Nov 9-Dec 1
🎅🏻 @santasranch
🇩🇪 @wurstfest in @visitnbtx Nov 1-10
🎅🏻 Free Santa photos at @bassproshops in Round Rock or @cabelas
🎶 Music on Main @downtownroundrock Nov 6 & 13
🎄Holiday Extravaganza at Centennial Park @downtownroundrock @roundrocktexas Nov 8
🌟 Creek Show @waterloogreenway Nov 8-16
🎸 Rock The Park @kutx at Mueller Lake Park Nov 8
⚡️ @hpforbiddenforestexperience Nov 9-Dec 19
⛸️ Bee Cave on Ice at @hillcountrygalleria Nov 15-Jan 5
📚 @texasbookfest Nov 16 & 17
⛸️ Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin Nov 22- Jan 5
🎄Grinchmas at @domainnorthside Nov 23
🌟 @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights begins Nov 29
🎄 Lighting of the @georgetownsquare Nov 29
🎅🏻 Photos with Santa at @hillcountrygalleria Nov 30

And many more!!

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🍂 NOVEMBER EVENTS FOR KIDS IN AUSTIN 🍁 👉 Comment NOV to get the list of November events sent straight to your DM’s! Or just click the link in my bio! 🤗 👀 Here’s a sampling of some upcoming events this month: 🦖 Jurassic Jamboree Dinosaur Festival at @sweeteatsfruitfarm Nov 9-Dec 1 🎅🏻 @santasranch 🇩🇪 @wurstfest in @visitnbtx Nov 1-10 🎅🏻 Free Santa photos at @bassproshops in Round Rock or @cabelas 🎶 Music on Main @downtownroundrock Nov 6 & 13 🎄Holiday Extravaganza at Centennial Park @downtownroundrock @roundrocktexas Nov 8 🌟 Creek Show @waterloogreenway Nov 8-16 🎸 Rock The Park @kutx at Mueller Lake Park Nov 8 ⚡️ @hpforbiddenforestexperience Nov 9-Dec 19 ⛸️ Bee Cave on Ice at @hillcountrygalleria Nov 15-Jan 5 📚 @texasbookfest Nov 16 & 17 ⛸️ Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin Nov 22- Jan 5 🎄Grinchmas at @domainnorthside Nov 23 🌟 @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights begins Nov 29 🎄 Lighting of the @georgetownsquare Nov 29 🎅🏻 Photos with Santa at @hillcountrygalleria Nov 30 And many more!!

🇩🇪 WURSTFEST 🍺

@wurstfest is the most fun you and your family can have this weekend (and next!)

@wurstfest is a 2 week long festival in @visitnbtx that just opened last night!

📍 Landa Park, 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels

📅 Nov 1-10 open daily!

⏰ Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm, Mon-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm

🎟️ Admission is FREE Mon-Thurs and after 3pm on 11/10
Tickets are $20-25 (cash only) KIDS 12 & UNDER ARE FREE!!!

👉Get These Tips:

🚗 Use the shuttle/Park & Ride to avoid parking hassles. The lots around the area are $20.
🪗 Catch the Alex Meixner Band (seriously you have to see them!!)
🎡 Definitely get the rides wristband ($30) if your kids are over 36”. There are around 8 rides (including the fun house), and they will want to repeat them. We did all except the upside down one).
💵 Bring cash for the admission tickets. You can use credit once inside for drink tickets/food/ride wristbands. There are lots of ATMs outside the festival if you forget cash.
🎒 Bags are allowed but will be checked. Doesn’t have to be clear bags. Strollers are fine.
🚫No outside food or drinks allowed! Also no pets.
🎩 So many cute hats! All the merch is so fun. There’s a huge merch hall where you can shop.
🪑 If you want a good spot to watch the music, get there early and grab a table! It fills up quickly for the shows and you’ll definitely need to set your pitcher of beer down somewhere. 😅
🍺 Speaking of beer, get the pitcher. That way you won’t have to waste time getting more drink tickets or standing in line.
🥨 The food is amazing! Our favorites were the potato pancakes, chips, sausage sword things, funnel cake, kraut balls, and waffle. You can also get treats from @naegelinsbakery (the oldest bakery in Texas!)
💃🏼 Dance the chicken dance and the Hokey Pokey with your kids! This was so much fun! The kids tent (Kinderhalle) also has a Bubble Show, puppet show, magic shows, and more!
😄Look for the Grosse Opa (the designated Cheermeister) and he will give you a special pin!

This is the best fall family friendly event and we can’t wait to go back! You have from now until Nov 10 to check it out (open daily!) Prost! #ad #wurstfest #visitnbtx

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🇩🇪 WURSTFEST 🍺 @wurstfest is the most fun you and your family can have this weekend (and next!) @wurstfest is a 2 week long festival in @visitnbtx that just opened last night! 📍 Landa Park, 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels 📅 Nov 1-10 open daily! ⏰ Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm, Mon-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm 🎟️ Admission is FREE Mon-Thurs and after 3pm on 11/10 Tickets are $20-25 (cash only) KIDS 12 & UNDER ARE FREE!!! 👉Get These Tips: 🚗 Use the shuttle/Park & Ride to avoid parking hassles. The lots around the area are $20. 🪗 Catch the Alex Meixner Band (seriously you have to see them!!) 🎡 Definitely get the rides wristband ($30) if your kids are over 36”. There are around 8 rides (including the fun house), and they will want to repeat them. We did all except the upside down one). 💵 Bring cash for the admission tickets. You can use credit once inside for drink tickets/food/ride wristbands. There are lots of ATMs outside the festival if you forget cash. 🎒 Bags are allowed but will be checked. Doesn’t have to be clear bags. Strollers are fine. 🚫No outside food or drinks allowed! Also no pets. 🎩 So many cute hats! All the merch is so fun. There’s a huge merch hall where you can shop. 🪑 If you want a good spot to watch the music, get there early and grab a table! It fills up quickly for the shows and you’ll definitely need to set your pitcher of beer down somewhere. 😅 🍺 Speaking of beer, get the pitcher. That way you won’t have to waste time getting more drink tickets or standing in line. 🥨 The food is amazing! Our favorites were the potato pancakes, chips, sausage sword things, funnel cake, kraut balls, and waffle. You can also get treats from @naegelinsbakery (the oldest bakery in Texas!) 💃🏼 Dance the chicken dance and the Hokey Pokey with your kids! This was so much fun! The kids tent (Kinderhalle) also has a Bubble Show, puppet show, magic shows, and more! 😄Look for the Grosse Opa (the designated Cheermeister) and he will give you a special pin! This is the best fall family friendly event and we can’t wait to go back! You have from now until Nov 10 to check it out (open daily!) Prost! #ad #wurstfest #visitnbtx

11/1
🎉Grand re-opening at @totboxplaycafe (book your play session online)
🇩🇪 Opening day at @wurstfest
⛺️ Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🦙 Fridates at @theshadyllama 10am-noon kid-focused yoga, craft time, and free play
🎃Harvest of Fall Fun at @sweetberryfarm
🎃Pumpkin Patch at @mamamarysfarm $10-21 10am-6pm
🎶 First Friday Music on the Square 6:30-8pm @dga_gtx
🎥 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at 6:30pm @mobileloaves at Community First! Village (free!)
💀 Dia De Los Muertos at @waterloogreenway Waterloo Park 6-10pm
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11/2
🖼️ @travisheightsart November 2nd & 3rd
🦋Roots & Wings Festival at @friendsofansc 11:30-3
🌳 Windsor Park Eco Fest at Bartholomew District Park at 10am @shadethestreetatx
🦖Fossil fest (RSVP to get your FREE tree!)
🦕 @texas.science.museum Día de los Huesos (Day of the Bones) 10am-3pm
Anniversary Party at @fitzhughbrewing
🎉Diwali Festival at @mozartscoffee 2pm-midnight
🔨 Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot from 9am-noon
⛺️Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
📚 Story Time at @BookPeople at 10:30am
📖 Free Story Time at @PaperBarkBirchbooks at 11am
🤣 @excusedabsencecomedy kid-friendly improv show at 11am $5 at @coldtownetheater
🎃Harvest of Fall Fun at @sweetberryfarm
🎃Fall Fest at @therobinsonfamilyfarm $25 10am-8pm
🎃Pumpkin Patch at @mamamarysfarm $10-21 10am-6pm
🥨 @wurstfest 11am-midnight
😂 @csz_austin Comedy Sportz at @pinballz_lakecreek at 7:30pm
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11/3
🌳 Free admission to all @texasstateparks
🛍️Free Harvest Market from 10am-2pm at @southcongresshotel with @tinytailstoyou
⛺️Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm
🎶Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
🎃Harvest of Fall Fun at @sweetberryfarm
🎃Fall Fest at @therobinsonfamilyfarm $25 10am-8pm
🎃Pumpkin Patch at @mamamarysfarm $10-21 10am-6pm
🤣Family-friendly improv show at @hideouttheatre 4pm $5
🖼️The Very ‘Rary 2024 @contemporaryatx Annual All-Ages Afternoon of Art & Amazement 1-5pm at Laguna Gloria
🥨 @wurstfest 11am-10pm

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11/1 🎉Grand re-opening at @totboxplaycafe (book your play session online) 🇩🇪 Opening day at @wurstfest ⛺️ Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm 🦙 Fridates at @theshadyllama 10am-noon kid-focused yoga, craft time, and free play 🎃Harvest of Fall Fun at @sweetberryfarm 🎃Pumpkin Patch at @mamamarysfarm $10-21 10am-6pm 🎶 First Friday Music on the Square 6:30-8pm @dga_gtx 🎥 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at 6:30pm @mobileloaves at Community First! Village (free!) 💀 Dia De Los Muertos at @waterloogreenway Waterloo Park 6-10pm ‌ 11/2 🖼️ @travisheightsart November 2nd & 3rd 🦋Roots & Wings Festival at @friendsofansc 11:30-3 🌳 Windsor Park Eco Fest at Bartholomew District Park at 10am @shadethestreetatx 🦖Fossil fest (RSVP to get your FREE tree!) 🦕 @texas.science.museum Día de los Huesos (Day of the Bones) 10am-3pm Anniversary Party at @fitzhughbrewing 🎉Diwali Festival at @mozartscoffee 2pm-midnight 🔨 Free Kids DIY Workshop at Home Depot from 9am-noon ⛺️Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm 📚 Story Time at @BookPeople at 10:30am 📖 Free Story Time at @PaperBarkBirchbooks at 11am 🤣 @excusedabsencecomedy kid-friendly improv show at 11am $5 at @coldtownetheater 🎃Harvest of Fall Fun at @sweetberryfarm 🎃Fall Fest at @therobinsonfamilyfarm $25 10am-8pm 🎃Pumpkin Patch at @mamamarysfarm $10-21 10am-6pm 🥨 @wurstfest 11am-midnight 😂 @csz_austin Comedy Sportz at @pinballz_lakecreek at 7:30pm ‌ 11/3 🌳 Free admission to all @texasstateparks 🛍️Free Harvest Market from 10am-2pm at @southcongresshotel with @tinytailstoyou ⛺️Fortlandia at @wildflowercenter 9am-4pm 🎶Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am 🎃Harvest of Fall Fun at @sweetberryfarm 🎃Fall Fest at @therobinsonfamilyfarm $25 10am-8pm 🎃Pumpkin Patch at @mamamarysfarm $10-21 10am-6pm 🤣Family-friendly improv show at @hideouttheatre 4pm $5 🖼️The Very ‘Rary 2024 @contemporaryatx Annual All-Ages Afternoon of Art & Amazement 1-5pm at Laguna Gloria 🥨 @wurstfest 11am-10pm

🎉 GRAND RE-OPENING at @totboxplaycafe 🎊

📍 403 N Mays St, Round Rock
⏰ Friday November 1
💻 Book your play session online at totboxplaycafe.com
🧸Meet their new mascot Tot Box Teddy!
☕️ Try one of their new fall drinks (pictured here is the amazing Mexican Churro Latte-soooo good!!)

💗We adore this family-owned spot in Round Rock! It’s the perfect place to get together with friends for a playdate or to get some work done while your kid safely plays. They also have delicious coffee and snacks! Check them out this Friday! 🙌

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🎉 GRAND RE-OPENING at @totboxplaycafe 🎊 📍 403 N Mays St, Round Rock ⏰ Friday November 1 💻 Book your play session online at totboxplaycafe.com 🧸Meet their new mascot Tot Box Teddy! ☕️ Try one of their new fall drinks (pictured here is the amazing Mexican Churro Latte-soooo good!!) 💗We adore this family-owned spot in Round Rock! It’s the perfect place to get together with friends for a playdate or to get some work done while your kid safely plays. They also have delicious coffee and snacks! Check them out this Friday! 🙌

👻 Halloween Events Today & Tomorrow 🎃

10/30
🎃Decorate pumpkins at @waterloo_austin 360/2222
👻Hallows-Eve-Eve Party at @dreamlanddstx 5-8pm, trick-or-treating, movie (Hocus Pocus), etc

10/31
🎃Fall Fun Festival at Kalahari in Round Rock is for toddlers & preschoolers from 9-11:30am. Free, but bring a canned food item to donate! Hay ride, snacks, prizes, & more! @roundrockpard
👻Howl-O-Scream at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center and Montopolis Recreation and Community Center 5:30-7:30pm Free event open to the public, activities & prizes @austincityparks
@austinparksfdn
🌯Boorito at @chipotle $6 burrito if you come in costume
🎃Decorate pumpkins at @waterloo_austin 360/2222
🎃Halloween Party @toybraryaustin 10:30-noon $20 for ages 1-5
🎃Fall Carnival at @pinballzbuda
👻 @cidercade_austin $6 admission if you come in costume
🍭 Trick or Treat @pinstackaustin 4-10pm
🍺 Super Chill Halloween @slackersbrew 4-9pm
🎃Hometown Halloween @downtownroundrock 3-7pm
👻Halloween Party at @junglemovement from 4-6pm $25 Haunted fort, games, costume contest
📚 Trick-or-Read @bookpeople 5pm: free books, a sing-along storytime, free ice cream, a raffle, & Trick-or-Treating
🍪 Cookies For Costumes at @cfagreatoaks dine-in only on 10/31
👻Spooktacular Night at @ikeausa 5-7pm collect candy around the store
👻 Boo Bash from 6-8pm at @elisabetneyatx
👻Halloween Costume Contest at 6:30pm at @simar_atx
🍪Wear your costume to get a free cookie at @tiffstreats
🍩 Wear your costume to get a free donut from @krispykreme and @voodoodoughnut
🥞Free pancake for kids in costume at @kerbeylanecafe

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👻 Halloween Events Today & Tomorrow 🎃 10/30 🎃Decorate pumpkins at @waterloo_austin 360/2222 👻Hallows-Eve-Eve Party at @dreamlanddstx 5-8pm, trick-or-treating, movie (Hocus Pocus), etc 10/31 🎃Fall Fun Festival at Kalahari in Round Rock is for toddlers & preschoolers from 9-11:30am. Free, but bring a canned food item to donate! Hay ride, snacks, prizes, & more! @roundrockpard 👻Howl-O-Scream at Turner-Roberts Recreation Center and Montopolis Recreation and Community Center 5:30-7:30pm Free event open to the public, activities & prizes @austincityparks @austinparksfdn 🌯Boorito at @chipotle $6 burrito if you come in costume 🎃Decorate pumpkins at @waterloo_austin 360/2222 🎃Halloween Party @toybraryaustin 10:30-noon $20 for ages 1-5 🎃Fall Carnival at @pinballzbuda 👻 @cidercade_austin $6 admission if you come in costume 🍭 Trick or Treat @pinstackaustin 4-10pm 🍺 Super Chill Halloween @slackersbrew 4-9pm 🎃Hometown Halloween @downtownroundrock 3-7pm 👻Halloween Party at @junglemovement from 4-6pm $25 Haunted fort, games, costume contest 📚 Trick-or-Read @bookpeople 5pm: free books, a sing-along storytime, free ice cream, a raffle, & Trick-or-Treating 🍪 Cookies For Costumes at @cfagreatoaks dine-in only on 10/31 👻Spooktacular Night at @ikeausa 5-7pm collect candy around the store 👻 Boo Bash from 6-8pm at @elisabetneyatx 👻Halloween Costume Contest at 6:30pm at @simar_atx 🍪Wear your costume to get a free cookie at @tiffstreats 🍩 Wear your costume to get a free donut from @krispykreme and @voodoodoughnut 🥞Free pancake for kids in costume at @kerbeylanecafe

THE VERY ‘RARY is happening this Sunday!

@contemporaryatx
📍 Laguna Gloria, 3809 W 35th St, Austin
🎟️ tickets are $30 (all proceeds benefit the @contemporaryatx educational programs for kids)
⏰ Sunday November 3 from 1-5pm
🎸live music
🎨crafts
🪄magic lessons
🦅falconry
🍕food
And more!

Link in bio to get tickets, or go here:

https://thecontemporaryaustin.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/the-very-rary-2024-tickets

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THE VERY ‘RARY is happening this Sunday! @contemporaryatx 📍 Laguna Gloria, 3809 W 35th St, Austin 🎟️ tickets are $30 (all proceeds benefit the @contemporaryatx educational programs for kids) ⏰ Sunday November 3 from 1-5pm 🎸live music 🎨crafts 🪄magic lessons 🦅falconry 🍕food And more! Link in bio to get tickets, or go here: https://thecontemporaryaustin.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/the-very-rary-2024-tickets

🚮 FAMILY VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY 🌳

We love signing up for family volunteer days through @generationserve 🥰

🗑️ Trash pick up days are an all ages activity that combines picking up trash with hiking. We try to hike every Sunday, so this is a win-win for us!

🖥️Sign up on their website and when you arrive at the check-in, they will provide all the necessary equipment and tools you need (like trash bags, gloves, and grabbers).

🥾 Bull Creek is so low right now but still one of our family’s favorite hikes. We love to eat at @waterloo_austin after our hikes because of their playground and indoor arcade games.

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🚮 FAMILY VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY 🌳 We love signing up for family volunteer days through @generationserve 🥰 🗑️ Trash pick up days are an all ages activity that combines picking up trash with hiking. We try to hike every Sunday, so this is a win-win for us! 🖥️Sign up on their website and when you arrive at the check-in, they will provide all the necessary equipment and tools you need (like trash bags, gloves, and grabbers). 🥾 Bull Creek is so low right now but still one of our family’s favorite hikes. We love to eat at @waterloo_austin after our hikes because of their playground and indoor arcade games.

🎨 @createstudioatx grand opening in a bigger space right next to @terratoys 🙌

📍 2438 West Anderson Lane
Suite C-2, Austin, Texas 78757
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*located in the West Anderson Plaza shopping center, next to Terra Toys*

🩷 We love @createstudioatx so much!! It’s a perfect space for kids ages toddler-tween and even fun for kids who think they don’t like art.

🌈 What they offer:
-open play
-workshops
-camps
-parties
-collab mural
-and more!

Check out their bigger space now next to Terra Toys in the same shopping center!

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🎨 @createstudioatx grand opening in a bigger space right next to @terratoys 🙌 📍 2438 West Anderson Lane Suite C-2, Austin, Texas 78757 ​ *located in the West Anderson Plaza shopping center, next to Terra Toys* 🩷 We love @createstudioatx so much!! It’s a perfect space for kids ages toddler-tween and even fun for kids who think they don’t like art. 🌈 What they offer: -open play -workshops -camps -parties -collab mural -and more! Check out their bigger space now next to Terra Toys in the same shopping center!