Things to do in Austin this weekend. When and where to do them.
By Malanie Gardea
Friday March 25
Austin Terrier | 3435 Greystone Dr, Austin, TX 78731
Start your weekend off right at this family and dog friendly restaurant! Austin Terrier serves fresh salads, soups, sandwiches and specialty pizzas and burgers. Enjoy your meal with their selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | 2350 Robert Dedman Dr.
With several shows this weekend, don’t miss your chance to Willy Wanka, Charlie, and the rest of the cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory singing and dancing live on stage at the Bass Concert Hall. Tickets start at $30, click here for more information on prices and show times.
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Sparky Park | 3701 Grooms St, Austin, TX 78705
Visit Sparky Park, the small yet magical park that is a great picnic spot for a small outing. People leave small trinkets in the pockets of the rocks, so bring over something to leave behind for the person who visits the park after you! Bring a book, a blanket and a camera to remember all the small details of this unique park.
Saturday, March 26
Main Event | 13301 North Us Hwy 183, Austin, Tx 78750
If you’re looking for the best family-friendly fun, Main Event is the perfect place. With several attractions at one location, there’s something for everyone here! Bowling, rock climbing, laser Tag, arcade games, and more is what you can experience at Main Event. Enjoy a drink at the bar, or dine in for some pizza and burgers! Check out their website for pricing and group specials and events.
BookPeople Event: Just Try One Bite | 914 Shady Ln | 2pm
Taking place at Rain Lily Farms, author Camila Alves McConaughey will be speaking about her new book ‘ Just Try One Bite’, open up an audience Q&A, and book signing. This event will also have activities such as a pizza bar, ‘just try one bite’ challenge, music and farm fun. Tickets start at $17.99. Check out their website for more information on the event.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum | 605 Azie Morton Road Austin, Texas 78704
Enjoy the fresh air at UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum, where you can see the permanent collection of bronze sculptures by American sculptor Charles Umlauf in South Austin. There is also rotating contemporary sculpture exhibition in the gallery and garden. Open from 11am-4pm on Saturdays, Adult admission is $7, Students (with valid student ID) is $3, ages 13-17 $1.
Sunday, March 27
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Austin Art Walk | 2211 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702
Tours starting at $28, Austin Art Walk is the best way to discover east Austin in a new way. If you enjoy street art and graffiti, this is the tour for you. This tour will take you to Austin’s largest concentrations of public art, where you can learn so much about local living in Austin, art history, and a ton of photo opportunities! Check out their website to schedule a tour!
Dirty Martin’s Place | 2808 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
Serving the Austin community since 1926, you can bet that this place knows how to make a good burger! With award winning burgers on their menu, any local or tourist needs to try! The Martin’s Kumbak Burger has been a staple menu item since the opening of the restaurant, go ahead and make your way to this historic burger joint now! Check out their menu here.
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