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Community Nights on Wednesdays at Thinkery
2020-02-05 16:00 - 20:30 UTC | Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX, 78723, United States
Bring the whole family out for Community Nights every Wednesday at Thinkery! Join this weekly event starting at 4:00 pm for lots of family and community fun throughout the evening. Thinkery stays open until 8:30 pm so families can learn and discover the museum together.
Community Nights at Thinkery is the perfect event for all ages! Enjoy exploring all the cool exhibits throughout the museum. Also, you can join in educational programs facilitated by knowledgeable staff. Admission is always free every Wednesday during Community Nights! Please note, this event is free but donations are welcome.

The Contemporary Austin: Free Admission at Laguna Gloria
2020-02-04 08:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Austin: Laguna Gloria, 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
The Contemporary Austin has Free Admission at Laguna Gloria all day every Tuesday and also on Thursday evenings. Laguna Gloria features The Contemporary Austin’s fourteen-acre campus on the beautiful shores of Lake Austin. Stop by for this weekly, free admission event throughout 2020. All ages will enjoy exploring this truly unique art-in-nature experience!
Discover installations and exhibitions by international artists and more. Bring the whole family out to Laguna Gloria for free admission all day on Tuesdays as well as Thursday nights from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Please note, anyone under 18 and military always get free admission to this museum. Seniors and students also always get 50% off admission. Learn more about free admission days, museum hours, closure dates, and more on their website. This is the perfect way to explore Laguna Gloria for free!

Free Family Sundays in 2020 at Mexic-Arte Museum
2020-02-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Bring the whole family out to join Free Family Sundays each week at the Mexic-Arte Museum! Stop by to explore the museum and get a free tour at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Tours in Spanish are always available upon request. The Mexic-Arte Museum also has several Family Days throughout 2020. This free event allows children along with their friends and families to learn with hands-on art activities about the exhibits. On select days, you can also dive deep into the current exhibits with interactive activities lead by professional artists.
Every Sunday throughout 2020 features free admission for all families! Also, family days give the opportunity for families to enjoy special performances with live music, dancing and more. HEB and HEB Tournament of Champions generously support this weekly event. Visit their website to get more details, view special events, current exhibitions, closure dates and more.

H-E-B Free First Sunday in February at Bullock Texas State History Museum
2020-02-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Enjoy H-E-B Free First Sundays at The Bullock Texas State History Museum! All ages can discover the Story of Texas by exploring three floors of exhibitions that showcase artifacts from around the state. This is your chance to get free exhibition admission for the whole family every month.
Stop by anytime on February 2 between noon and 3:00 pm for special activities. During this time, explore the Fashion Forward Exhibit where you can make your own LED light-up wearable as well as Texas Oil & Gas Exhibit where you’ll take rock core samples. Learn about drag racing, Texas roadways, wind energy, and so much more! Also, stop by for a special storytime to listen to books about the power of the wind. H-E-B Helping Here presents this family event on the first Sunday of every month!

Silent Disco Party at The Venue ATX
2020-02-01 22:00 | The Venue ATX, 516 E 6th St, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Get cheap tickets to join the Silent Disco Party on Saturday, February 1! Don’t miss your chance to visit Austin’s popular new nightclub, The Venue. This incredible location features a full-size stage, dance floor, balcony, and three full bars. Bring your friends out to the heart of historic downtown Austin to join this epic party!
Find discount tickets here to join the Silent Disco for half-off! Your ticket includes admission to the Silent Disco Party, a pair of Quiet Events headphones, glow in the dark gear, and access to three live DJs battling it out. You’ll have the option to listen three live DJs spinning different genres throughout the event. Tune into DJ #1 (green) to hear EDM/Top 40 Dance Hits, listen to DJ #2 (red) to hear 80’s, 90’s & 2K Throwbacks, or tune into DJ #3 (blue) to hear Hip Hop/R&B.

Play Group for All Abilities at Easterseals
2020-01-31 09:30 - 11:00 | Easterseals, 8505 Cross Park Dr. Suite 120, Austin, TX, 78754, United States
Bring your children out to a Play Group for All Abilities each month! These fun playgroups take place on the last Friday of every month. This free, family-friendly event is perfect for all abilities ages 0-3.
This is a great way to get to know your community and make new friends. Join this free event at Easterseals from 9:30 until 11:00 am. Winter and Spring 2020 dates include January 31, February 28, March 27, April 24, and May 29. RSVP for free and find out more on their Eventbrite website!

Free Thursdays at the Blanton Museum of Art
2020-01-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Blanton Museum, 200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX, 78712, United States
The Blanton Museum of Art has free admission every Thursday. Bring the whole family out to explore all the different exhibits at the University of Texas at Austin. Then on the third Thursday of each month, the Blanton stays open late until 9:00 pm. Also, every third Thursdays features late special programming each month. Children 12 and under, active military, and retired veterans (with valid ID) always enter the Blanton for free.
Thursdays are the perfect day to discover everything the Blanton has to offer for free. Check their website to find out more about free admission, current exhibits, special programming, closure dates, and more. Free admission on Thursdays is made possible by The Moody Foundation.

Live at the Hive Saturday Mornings at The Hive
2020-01-25 10:00 - 23:00 | The Hive: Coffee, CoWorking, Childcare, 10542 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX, 78748, United States
Bring the whole family out to The Hive every Saturday Mornings for this free, family-friendly music event every Saturday morning. Enjoy free live music performances around 10:00 am each week. Throughout 2020, you’ll hear music from groups including The Groundwork Music Orchestra, Strawbitty Yops, The Groundwork Music Project, and many more. Check their Facebook page to view the upcoming weekly schedule.
Adults can also enjoy $3 mimosas or delicious hot coffee, while children buzz around in the bounce hive and playground. The Hive has a safe gated play area for kids to have a blast playing together. There’s something for all ages at this weekly Saturday morning event!

Free Admission Days at LBJ Presidential Library and Museum
2020-01-20 09:00 - 17:00 | LBJ Presidential Library & Museum, 2313 Red River St, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
LBJ Presidential Library offers Free Admission Days throughout 2020! This is your chance to explore all the current exhibitions. Everyone will love learning about history through a huge audiovisual collection, 650,000 photos, 5,000 hours of recordings, 55,000 artifacts, and 45 million pages. Also, this incredible library is located on the beautiful campus of The University of Texas at Austin.
Bring the whole family out on most holidays to enjoy these free admission days. Free 2020 days include Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Explore UT, Memorial Day, 4th of July, LBJ’s Birthday, Austin Museum Day, and Veterans Day. All ages get free admission on these days! Also please note, the library is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Visit their website to plan your visit!
