Free Kids & Family Fun: Drum in the New Year!

Thinkery 1830 Simond Ave,, Austin, TX, United States

Join us at the Thinkery for a fun, kid-friendly music activity the whole family will enjoy! Celebrate the new year by playing drums, moving to the rhythms from around the world, and having a great time with family and loved ones. Don’t miss out on this fun and memorable music experience with your family! Open to the public---walk-ins welcome! There will be several 15-minute sessions throughout the duration of the event. Come anytime between 10:30 and 12:00, ready to have fun with your family! No prior music experience necessary, and all instruments will be provided by Artly World Nonprofit. Program especially designed for children ages 5 to 12 and their families, but all ages are welcome. RSVP for updates: http://artlyworld.org/family-fun/

Celebrate Native American Music & Dance

Texas Capital Visitors Center 112 E 11th St, Austin, TX

Join us for a fun, kid and family-friendly celebration of Native American culture and traditions! Free and open to the public. Bring the whole family to witness an astounding live performance of Native American powwow drumming and dance. You'll also be given the opportunity to join in on the fun and learn how to dance some of the powwow styles yourself! Presentations will occur in 20-minute sessions between 2 and 4p. Suitable for all ages. No previous music experience needed.

Drum Together Family Fun!

Thinkery 1830 Simond Ave,, Austin, TX, United States

Join us at the Thinkery for a fun, kid-friendly music activity the whole family will enjoy! Celebrate springtime by playing drums, moving to the rhythms from around the world, and having a great time with family and loved ones. Don’t miss out on this fun and memorable music experience with your family! Open to the public---walk-ins welcome! There will be several 15-minute sessions throughout the duration of the event. Come anytime between 10:30 and 12:30, ready to have fun with your family! No prior music experience necessary, and all instruments will be provided by Artly World Nonprofit. Suitable for all ages.

Drum Together at Toybrary!

Toybrary Austin 2001 Justin Ln, Austin, TX

Join us at Toybrary Austin with your little ones for a fun, interactive music-making activity everyone will enjoy! We'll enjoy moving to the rhythms, playing drums, and making music together! Suitable for ages 2 to 5 with parent accompaniment. No experience needed. All instruments will be provided. $10 per child, payable through Eventbrite or at the door. BONUS: Activity fee includes entry to stay-and-play at Toybrary! Don't miss out on this fun and memorable music experience with your precious little ones!

Celebrate Women in Music

Elisabet Ney Museum 304 E 44th St, Austin, TX, United States

Join us in the park at Elisabet Ney Museum during their Ney Day event to celebrate women in music from around the world. Bring the kids to enjoy outdoor music and hands-on arts and crafts activities anytime between 12 and 5pm. Drop by our exhibit to learn about women in world music and women-focused music traditions and touch and feel different music instruments from around the world.

Kids and Family Drum Together!

Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX

Join us for a fun celebration of springtime in Texas that the whole family will love! Bring the kids to explore outdoor sculptures, enjoy spring-themed handicraft activities, listen to music, and participate in our fun, family-friendly, hands-on Drum Together activity. Free and open to the public. Suitable for all ages. The entire event runs from 12 and 4p, with our fun Kids and Family Drum Together activity at 2:30p. Don't miss out on this memorable experience with your family! Don't miss out on this memorable experience with your family!

Music Around the World at Evening for Educators

Bullock Museum 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX

Interact with music traditions from around the world while learning more about the arts, music, and cultural programs that nonprofit Artly World provides for children and families in Austin. Enjoy viewing, learning about, and making sounds on instruments representative of different geographic regions and cultural traditions. Meet the Artly World team and learn more about how we use arts and music programming to celebrate cultural heritages and teach children and families about different cultures and traditions. This activity is part of Bullock Museum's "Evening for Educators," a free event exclusively for teachers. Requires RSVP via Bullock Museum's website: https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/calendar/evening-for-educators-20190729

Family Sound Portraits

Elisabet Ney Museum 304 E 44th St, Austin, TX, United States

Join us in the park to create your family's unique "sound portrait"! Part of Elisabet Ney Museum's Portraiture in the Park event. What is a sound portrait? A unique opportunity to represent you and your family through sound, using instruments you choose from our collection of drums, percussion accessories, and sound effects from around the world. No musical experience necessary. We'll provide all the instruments and any instructions needed to produce sound. Free and open to the public as part of City of Austin's Museum Day. Bring the family to enjoy a day in the park and to explore the meaning and process of portraiture.

Outdoor Family Fun Drum Together

Thinkery 1830 Simond Ave,, Austin, TX, United States

Join us in the courtyard outside Thinkery for fun, kid-friendly outdoor music activity the whole family will enjoy! Celebrate the lovely autumn weather by playing drums, moving to the rhythms from around the world, and having a great time with family and loved ones. Don’t miss out on this fun and memorable music experience with your family! Open to the public---walk-ins welcome! There will be several 20-minute sessions throughout the duration of the event. Come anytime between 10:30 and 12:30, ready to have fun with your family! No prior music experience necessary, and all instruments will be provided by Artly World Nonprofit. Suitable for all ages.

Austin Arts Fair 2019

AARC 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, TX, United States

A family-friendly arts and culture event celebrating the artists & performers that contribute so much to Austin's unique culture and distinct character. Shop local original artwork and handmade crafts. Create your own art in fun, all ages, hands-on arts activities and workshops. Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians, dancers, and performers. This event is open to the public. Free entry with registration.

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