Fun

And another “Best birthday party ever!” in the books. I’m very good at throwing the best birthday parties ever, if I may say so myself. This time, we had 6 girls over for a party and sleepover. Those 6 plus our 2 daughters, makes 8 girls ages 6-9. (Yes, there is a girl with a black bucket on her head. She likes to do things like that.)

After researching the awesome Live Grow Play Austin Kids Directory (which I created and manage myself – patting myself on the back), I decided to go with a foam party provided by Freedom Fun.  

Read my review and find out how to get a free Virtual Reality experience.

So, the weekend before last was our daughter’s birthday weekend and since it was a long weekend, we made the trip to Grand Prairie near Dallas to check out the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark.

Did we like it? Let’s just say: we spent 7 hours swimming, sliding, playing, eating, and relaxing!

Read our review and enter for a chance to win admission to the waterpark for a family of four!

If you’re looking for a festive holiday experience, head to the Domain for twinkling lights, carolers, complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides, and a Santa experience that will delight kids of all ages. Read on for details and how to enter the Santa Photo Package Giveaway.

"When I grow up I want to be a mermaid!"

Sound familiar? Then "mermaiding" might be the right thing for you and your mini-me’s. Find out what mermaiding is, where you can mermaid in Austin, and how you can enter for a chance to win a free mermaid lesson for your child and a friend. 

Who says summer is over? Get your hula skirts ready and cool off at the Back to School Luau Splash Bash at The Hive!

Enjoy water slides, toys, a food and drinks, snow cones, movies, and live music. Read on for details.

Are you ready for your school to take STEM Education to the next level? Join iFly Austin at their free STEM Open House event in September.

Let your kids explore the STEM principles behind their wind tunnel technology through a small presentation, test flights, and lab activities. Read on for details and how to register.

Looking for some fun things to do with your kids this year?

Visit and enjoy some of Austin’s favorite indoor and outdoor activities without breaking the bank. We’ve partnered up with POGO Pass, a membership that provides you with 12 months of free access to fun entertainment venues in and around Austin. 

We’re giving away two POGO Passes to one lucky winner, read on for details. 

Barton Hill Farms, a scenic Texas farmstead on the banks of the Colorado River in Bastrop just 25 minutes from Austin, is well known for their pumpkin patch in October.

This May they’ll start a new tradition: the Barton Hill Backyard Bash! Take a break from the city with family and friends. Read more about the event and how to enter for a chance to win a family-4-pack of tickets.

Do you love horses and have always wanted to attend a fancy horsey-event? Well, here’s your chance: The Victory Cup Polo Match is coming to Austin on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 (and we can get you in for free…).

The Victory Cup Polo Match, which has been called “The Best Kentucky Derby Party in Texas” is a kid friendly and pet friendly annually event. Guests enjoy taking in the majesty of the horses, the sights of beautiful people and the thrill of heart pounding polo! Find out more and how to enter for a chance to win VIP and general admission tickets to the event.

Want to show and teach your kiddos that active lifestyles are fun, build confidence, and are a great way to meet new friends? Join the Healthy Kids Running Series in Cedar Park this spring! No matter your size, your speed, your athletic ability, or your competitive spirit, everyone fits right in. It is not a popularity contest; it is not ‘win at all costs.’

Register your child for the Healthy Kids Running Series, a five week running program in the spring and fall for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. 

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