By Malanie Gardea
Friday, March 4th
Bee Cave Buzzfest | Hill Country Galleria
Take a road trip this weekend to Bee Cave to experience an immersive music, tech, and art festival. Buzzfest is an award-winning annual tech-art festival featuring nationally acclaimed electronic music performers and immersive light and sound art installations. Admission is free and all ages welcomed. Check their website for their full line up and more!
Peter Pan Mini-Golf | 1207 Barton Springs Rd.
An Austin landmark for over 72 years, Peter Pan Mini-golf is the perfect spot for a fun Friday with friends and family. All ages can enjoy two of their 18-hole courses, where you’ll encounter different characters, obstacles and surprises! For adults and children ages 6 and up, 18 holes $8, 36 holes $12. See their website for more information on their rates and policies!
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JewBoys Burgers | 5111 Airport Blvd
Owner Mo Pittle honors his Jewish and Mexican cultures with his food truck-turned-restaurant JewBoys Burgers. JewBoys Burger’s menu has a lot more to offer than just burgers, there’s chili dogs, queso, burritos and other fried items! Pickup orders can be placed online, there is an indoor and patio seating at the restaurant. Click here for their current menu!
Saturday, March 5th
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Austin Crawfish Festival | Carson Creek Ranch
Texas meets Cajun this weekend! Be a part of Austin’s largest seafood festival and prepare yourself for cajun cuisine, carnival games, live music on two stages, and gator pits. With over 10,000 pounds of crawfish, crab and shrimp, you are sure to find the perfect bite! Kids 12 and under get in free, general admission starts at $5.99. Check out their website for more information!
The Batman Brunch | Alamo Drafthouse
Enjoy Alamo Drafthouse’s special brunch menu while watching Robert Pattinson play Batman watching over Gotham City in The Batman (2022). The special menu includes French Toast, Breakfast Tacos, bunch cocktails, as well as their regular full menu. This special brunch showing is happening throughout all Alamo Drafthouse locations, check out their website to find out showing times and buy tickets before they sell out!
Top Notch | 7525 Burnet Rd
If you have yet to eat at this classic burger joint, this is the iconic place where Matthew McConaughey said the iconic Dazed and Confused line “Alright, alright, alright!.” If you are craving a charcoal burger or fried chicken this weekend, you need to stop by. Dine in, take out or delivery, any way you order, it’s more than alright!
Sunday, March 6th
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Alliance Children’s Garden | Butler Metro Park
End your weekend with a trip to Alliance Children’s Garden. This playground sits on 2-acres of land filled with exciting playground structures and a beautiful skyline of the city. Located on Lady Bird Lake in Butler Park, this is the perfect place to take kids of all ages and soak up the sun!
Dinosaur Park | Cedar Creek, Texas
Visit the Dinosaur park for the coolest way to show your kiddos about the creatures that once roamed the earth. About a 45 minute drive east of Austin, this outdoor museum is a must stop for all dino lovers! Admission for children ages 2-12 is $10, Adults and teens $11. Pets on leash under 30 lbs. are welcomed. Check out their website to see everything Dinosaur Park has to offer!
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