Weekend Roundup: Enjoy Mostly FREE Family Fun

AUSTIN, TX -- What's better than the weekend? The weekend leading up to New Year's! With so much happening around town, it's tough deciding on things to do. Lucky for you, we've got you covered. Take a look at some of the great family-friendly events going on around the city and get planning!

Saturday, December 29

• Barton Creek Farmers Market: Held each Saturday, the Barton Creek Farmers Market features fresh produce and grass-fed meats. Get the new year off to a healthful start and support local vendors. Live music is featured every Saturday with this weekend performances by Jimmy Joe Natoli and for the kids music hour (10 AM - 11 AM) with Mr. Bus Driver Man Sir. Saturday, Dec. 29 beginning at 9 AM. For more information, click HERE. FREE.
• Delysia Chocolatier Ring in the New Year Chocolate Tasting: Chocolate connoisseurs rejoice! Delysia Chocolatier will host a FREE chocolate tasting at their Culinary Center & Chocolate Shop on Saturday, Dec. 29 beginning at 11 AM. Enjoy flavors such as Prime Rib, Toasted Champagne, and Orange Spice Cigar Cognac. No reservations required. For more information, click HERE. FREE.
• FortNite Dance Party: Recommended for ages 13-18, the University Hills Branch Library will host an end-of-the-year FortNite Dance Party! Team up and play as squads or 50 vs. 50 on laptops, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, and Xbox. Event will also feature Just Dance, fun music and dance challenges. Snacks provided. Event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 29 beginning at 2 PM. For more information, click HERE. FREE.

Sunday, December 30

• Giraffe Problems Storytime: Bring the kids and enjoy Storytime at BookPeople with a special reading of Jory John and Lane Smith's Penguin Problems and Giraffe Problems. Come out and enjoy a good time full of giggles! Sunday, December 30 beginning at 10:30 AM. For more information, click HERE. FREE.
• Playland Skate Center FREE Skate Lessons: Enjoy FREE Skate Lessons with purchase of Sunday's $9 admission on Sunday, December 30 beginning at 11 AM. All ages and skill levels welcomed. For more information, click HERE. FREE.
• Hideout Theatre's Happily Ever After: An improvised musical fairy tale just for kids, Happily Ever After is inspired by Disney classics and features an after show with never before seen heroes, heroines and villains with songs made up on the spot! Tickets $5 and babies get in FREE. Enjoy this fun final performance at one of Austin's favorite theaters! Sunday, December 30 beginning at 11 AM. For more information, click HERE.

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