Sep 11 2008
The Day Our Innocence Died
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Sep 05 2008
Family Fun in Austin
Come Dance! 2008
Totally Free Event
Butler Dance Education Center
501 W. 3rd St.
Austin TX 78701
Think you can dance? Want to try? Ballet Austin hosts a day of free dance classes of all types — modern dance, tap, flamenco, hula, jazz, Broadway theater style and yes, ballet. The 40-minute classes start on the hour beginning at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m
There’s also ongoing previews of the family-friendly show Not Afraid of the Dark and a special ‘Nutcracker’ room decked with sets and costumes from the holiday spectacular and ready for your early holiday photo opportunity. Bring the camera and lots of film!
Other things to do in the neighborhood:
Austin Children’s Museum
201 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701
Near the intersection of Colorado St and W 2nd St
(512) 472-2499 www.austinkids.org
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-5pm
Community Night Wednesdays: 5-8pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm
Adult: $5.50
Children 2 yrs.and up: $5.50
Children 12-23 months: $3.50
Children under 12 months: FREE
Zilker Park/Barton Springs/Botanical Gardens
Swim Fees
Senior $1.00
Adult $3.00
Junior (12-17) $2.00
Child (11- under) $1.00
Parking fee at Zilker $3.00 (March through September)
Bring the family to Austin early and and stay the day. Picnic in Zilker Park. Hike or bike the trail around Lady Bird Lake. Swim in the sacred waters of Barton Springs. Ride the train around Zilker Park. Rent a canoe on :Lady Bird Lake.
Austin Duck Adventures
Monday and Tuesday: 2 PM
Wednesday through Friday: 11 AM & 2 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 11 AM, 2 PM & 4 PM
All public tours depart from the Austin Visitor Information Center at 209 E. Sixth Street
Adults - $25.95 + tax
Children (2 and Under) - Free
Children (Age 3-12) - $15.95
Seniors and Students - $23.95 + tax
Bob Bullock State of Texas Museum
Visit the Bob Bullock State of Texas Museum and see The Dark Knight: The IMAX Experience. Come see Batman six stories high as he fights the Joker and crime in Gotham City.
See the Bats! See the Bats!
When and Where To See the Congress Avenue Bats:
The best bat views are in August when the young pups join their mothers in the nightly flights. It can take as long as 45 minutes for all the bats to exit the bridge. Flights normally occur around 8 to 8:30 pm but could be earlier or later. Call the Bat Hotline at 416-5700 ext. 3636 for times. In addition to lining up on the sidewalks along the Congress Avenue bridge there are other safer and popular spots for bat-watching:
- Austin American-Statesman public viewing area on the Southeast end of Congress Avenue.
- Cruises on Town Lake are another way to see the bats. Lone Star Riverboat and Capital Cruises offer bat-watching cruises.
- Watch the bats from the Shoreline Bar & Grill, T.G.I. Fridays (in the Radisson Hotel), or the Four Seasons Hotel.
Doesn’t it shound like a great weekend for the family. Do as much or as little as you wish. Spend all the time indoors to beat the heat or cool down naturally in Barton Springs.
Posted by CyberCelt under Day Trips, Education, Family Fun, Guided Tours, Hike/Bike/Run, Kayak/canoe/tube, Museums, Music, Nature, Performing Arts, RV Travel, Rivers, Skywatching
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Sep 03 2008
Update on Health Issues
I have been a consistent blogger and reader of other blogs for years now. Lately, my health has not allowed me to be as active as I would wish in this aspect.
Please know that I read and cherish each genuine comment and will be back in action soon. In the meantime, please continue to leave your comments. It pleases me to know that someone is reading my blogs.
If you wish to know about my health problem, please read Telling it Like it Is and Treatment Worked, Patient Died and other health updates on my blog, Losing Proposition.
God bless and thanks for your understanding.
Eileen aka CyberCelt
Note: Entrecard droppers. I may not be reciprocating daily, but I will be back in the swing of things soon.
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Aug 31 2008
Go Batty This Weekend
BatFest! 2008
This year, the 1st Street Bridge between Cesar Chavez and Riverside Drive will be closed to car traffic while thousands of families enjoy the pedestrian freedom of the bridge. Batfest! will feature arts, crafts, music, food, bat watching, children’s activities and educational displays.
Saturday Aug 30 2 PM until Midnight
Sunday Aug 31 1 PM until 10 PM
Tickets just $5 available day of show at the gate. Children 10 and under Free with an adult.
Average estimated attendance is 40,000! Watch millions of freetail bats leave the Congress Street Bridge and fly up against the skyline of downtown Austin over beautiful Lady Bird Lake. Enjoy over 30 bands on two stages, buy bat related items, learn about Bat Conservation International, and the important part bats play in our world.
Best Parking on South Side of Bridge:
505 Barton Springs One Texas Center (There is a large garage behind the building).
Best Parking on North Side of Bridge:
1) All meters are free on the weekends 2) There is a paid parking garage under City Hall directly across from the North Entrance 3) State garage just a few blocks away at 3rd and San Antonio streets.
Bike Parking:
Bicycle racks on both ends of the bridge to secure your bike.
Posted by CyberCelt under Fairs and Festivals, Family Fun, Skywatching, Wildlife Watching
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Aug 25 2008
Comanche Warrior Triathlon
Comanche Trail Park in Big Spring Texas (432-264-2376)
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Packet Pickup: 430 PM to 830 PM on Friday and 530 AM on Race Day
Pre Race Meeting: 715 AM on Race Day
Triathlon: Begins at 8:00 AM
The Swim: 500 Meters in Comanche Trail Lake
The Ride: 30K of rolling terrain
The Run: 5K of level to rolling terrain inside Comanche Trail park
The park in which this is held is family friendly and includes a Kid Zone, golf course, tennis courts, hike and bike trail and a small camping area.
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RV Parks in Area:
Lake Colorado City State Park - We have stayed in this park and it is nice. Bring your fishing pole! The park has campsites with water hook-ups and campsites with water and electrical hook-ups. 50-amp electric service hook-up for RVs available for an additional fee. In addition, the park has 11 Limited Use Cabins (waterfront) with small refrigerator, microwave, sleep 4 people, A/C, heat, ceiling fan, shutters, picnic table on a covered porch, fire ring and grill.
Moss Lake - RV Park/Campground offers full hook-up (includes water, sewer, and electricity) and half hook-up (water and electricity). A dump station is also provided. Overnight camping by permit is allowed throughout the facility.
There are two privately owned RV parks in the area. Here are the reviews.
Posted by CyberCelt under Family Fun, Fish/Hunt, Golf, Hike/Bike/Run, Lakes, RV Parks, RV Travel, Sports, Wildlife Watching
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