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🛝 This is child’s play

Where to have fun with kids in Austin
Kids standing in front of a table at the Thinkery.
Kids can learn hands-on at the Thinkery. | Photo by @brindisirahne/@brindisirahnephotography
We’re not kiddin’ around.

Spring break is in full swing, so it’s time get out and enjoy our fair city with the kiddos. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 26 kid-friendly activities around the 512.

🎨 All about the arts

Hideout Kids, 617 Congress Ave.
The comedy theater’s 27-year-running “Family Maestro” improv show is performed by adults and children. Kids will remember contributing ideas to help build the scenes.

🌳 Great outdoors

Austin Nature & Science Center, 2389 Stratford Dr.
Your kiddos will be able to take on hands-on activities related to nature and the environment. As a bonus, admission is always free.

A view of the Congress Avenue Bridge from the Statesman Bat Obervation Center

The Statesman Bat Observation Center is a go-to spot for bat-viewing.

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🦁 Animal encounters

Bat watching, Congress Avenue Bridge
Partake in a classic Austin experience by seeing the world’s largest urban bat colony emerge downtown. Pro tip: Learn more about these critters and plan your visit using our guide.

🧠 Educational activities

Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr.
Tour 19th-century spaces, or learn new skills like archery, banjo, or blacksmithing at this north Austin gem.

🎳 Indoor adventures

Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave. | 🎟️ Family memberships available
This childrens’ museum offers hands-on exhibits related to kinetics and electricity.

🏖 Splash around

Barton Springs, 2201 William Barton Dr.
This natural wonder is between 68º and 70º year-round, making it a perfect pit stop on a hot Austin day.

A kid put-putting in front of a dinosaur statue.

Trex the T-Rex is a great cheerleader. | Photo by Ted McCoy @_t__e__d_

⛳️ Get moving

Peter Pan Mini Golf, 1207 Barton Springs Rd.
This family-owned spot has been a staple on Barton Springs Road for more than 70 years. Kids will remember the larger-than-life animal sculptures at every hole.

🥾 Hit the trails

The Dinosaur Park, 893 Union Chapel Rd., Cedar Creek
Watch out: you just might see a life-sized dinosaur on these trails.

We’ve created this handy map so you can find all of these featured activities.
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Events
Thursday, March 14
  • All Things Food Summit at SXSW | Thursday, March 14 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Barr Mansion, Ballroom, and Farmstead, 10463 Sprinkle Rd., Austin | Free | More than 60 speakers will talk at this festival pop-up, which will also feature food tastings, film viewings, and live performances.
  • St. Elmo x St. Elmo | Now-Sunday, March 17 | 11 a.m. | St. Elmo Brewing Co, 440 E. St. Elmo Rd., Austin | Free | Strap in for five days of live music and drink specials at this SXSW celebration.
Friday, March 15
  • Christian Nodal | Friday, March 15 | 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater, 1401 Trinity St., Austin | $65 | The Mexican singer-songwriter will take stage in Downtown Austin.
  • I-35 Series: Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs | Friday, March 15 | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $98-$4,750 | The Spurs will return to Austin for the second-ever I-35 Series at the Moody Center.
Saturday, March 16
  • Lines! Lines! Lines! | Saturday, March 16-Sunday, March 17 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., Austin | $175 | Practice the art of line drawing at this weekend workshop featuring practice with a variety of papers, pencil, charcoal, pens, and markets.
  • Sunny Day Real Estate | Saturday, March 16 | 12 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater, 801 Red River St., Austin | $40 | The Seattle-based group will perform at this event hosted by SPIN Magazine.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Give the UT women’s basketball team a round of applause — they won the Big 12 championship earlier this week. The win marked the team’s 12th conference tournament title of all time, and second in the last three years.
Opening
  • Bambino, a neighborhood pizza restaurant from the founders behind L’Oca D’Oro, opens today at 979 Springdale Rd. The restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner, was originally announced more than a year ago.
Real Estate
  • All of the homes in Austin — that’s right, 100% of local homes — face severe heat risk, according to a report from Realtor.com. All the homes in Baton Rouge, Miami, Houston, Tampa, and New Orleans fell under the same category.
Ranked
  • Austin is the No. 8 best city in the South, according to Southern Living. Austin ranked higher than any other Texas city, but fell behind Atlanta and three cities in the Carolinas.
Festival
  • Mark your calendar for some April flowers. The 25th annual Red Poppy Festival is coming to Georgetown Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28. Expect a weekend full of live music, food vendors, a car show, and the wafting smell of flowers.
Answered
  • Congrats to Sarah W., the first person to score 100% on our map of Austin quiz. Levi S. was the next person to get a perfect score, followed by Kathleen B.
Sports
  • Where does the Big 12 stand on paying its college players? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Big 12 with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    🏡 State of the housing market

    State of the housing market: new listings are up, prices are stable
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    The Austin Board of Realtors said data shows both buyers and sellers are feeling optimistic about the housing market in a press release. | Photo by @armandososaa
    In a word, the Austin housing market is looking fairly stable for both buyers and sellers, according to the Austin Board of Realtors’ February Market Statistics report.

    Let’s dive into some statistical highlights from last month.

    City of Austin

    • Sales rose by 3% compared to February 2023.
      • About 200 more homes sold in February 2024 than January 2024.
    • The median sale price is $543,200, about $15,000 less than February 2023. However, that’s ~$8,700 more than January 2024.
    • New listings increased by 41.7% compared to this time last year.

    Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area

    • The median sale price in February was $443,065, which is ~$13,000 more than January 2024 but ~$6,000 higher than February 2023.
    • There were three months of inventory in February. That’s...
      • 0.2 months fewer than January 2024
      • 0.1 months more than February 2023
    • New listings rose by 44.9%, compared to February 2023.
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    Austin-grown band Die Spitz has been playing in my earbuds ever since the “Die Spitz on Audiotree Live” EP came out. I listened to “She Knows, You Know?” and “Hair of Dog” on repeat all day yesterday. Here’s a list of their upcoming SXSW shows.
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