SECOND SATURDAY
12-3 p.m.
• Art projects • Art demos • Performances • Tasty treats and more!
AUSTIN KIDDIE LIMITS OFFERS HANDS-ON FUN AND FAMILY- FRIENDLY MUSICIANS.
Day One Most of today’s activities will be spent outdoors near Lady Bird Lake, just south of downtown Austin, so your family will want to fuel up with a nourishing breakfast at Cenote . This charming coffee shop has a little bit of everything one might crave in the morning, but the migas and breakfast tacos are always solid choices to accompany your iced coffee. Spend the morning cruising the 10-mile Ann and Roy Butler Trail & Boardwalk by bike. Barton Springs Bike Rental & Tours offers a wide range of bikes to rent, including attachable kids’ seats and trailers, so your family can meander along the river’s edge for premiere views of Austin’s downtown skyline. During your ride, stop for a brisk dip in the Barton Springs Pool , a 3-acre spring-fed pool with an average temperature of 68 degrees year-round. The South Congress district is a perfect place to grab lunch at one of many Austin- original eateries, such as Home Slice Pizza , where they are passionate about New York-style pizza and steadfast hospitality. Stroll down the street to explore a variety of unique shops, including Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds , a huge costume shop to get
your family Halloween attire, or Monkey See Monkey Do , a haven for vintage toys and eclectic gifts. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Big Top Candy Shop and don’t miss a family photo-op at the famous “I Love You So Much” mural , all within walking distance along South Congress Avenue. Your afternoon would be well spent at Zilker Park , nestled in the heart of downtown Austin, where families can visit the Zilker Botanical Garden , play a round of disc golf or venture onto the water with a stand-up paddleboard (SUP). Rowing Dock or Austin City Kayak Tours are convenient places to rent kayaks or SUPs nearby. A busy day calls for a relaxing dinner at Loro , an Asian smokehouse that has brilliantly fused the techniques of Southeast Asia with the traditional smoky flavors of Texas barbeque. Loro’s award-winning chefs have created a beautiful, laid-back space, including a large outdoor patio, to relax and enjoy a delicious, refined meal. Just before sunset don’t miss Austin’s most popular attraction at Congress Avenue Bridge , where more than one million Mexican free- tailed bats, the largest North American bat colony, pour out from under the bridge into the evening sky.
There’s something new to do every time! Visit okcontemp.org for this month’s themes and free tickets! FREE family-friendly art event
405.951.0000 | @okcontemporary 11 NW 11th St, OKC, OK 73103
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