PHOTOGRAPH: TOP LEFT: COURTESY YELP/HEATHER G.; BOTTOM RIGHT: COURTESY DISNEY ON ICE


Things to Do THE BEST


EVENTS FOR KIDS THIS SEASON


Rock’N River Water Park


Typhoon Texas Formerly known as Hawaiian Falls, Typhoon


Texas in Pflugerville has been amped up with new attractions like the Gully Washer, a playground with seven slides, 100 spray areas and an 800-gallon bucket that periodically dumps its contents onto the play area. An interactive splash play pad is perfect for families with young children who’d rather stay away from the twisting slides. Drive time: 30mins Thrill factor: à 18500 TX-130 N Service Rd, Pflugerville, TX (512-782- 2592, typhoontexas.com).$30–$35.


Volente Beach Water Park Now under new ownership, Volente Beach


on Lake Travis has spruced up its small but beloved attractions, including the Pirate Ship and Gator’s Crossing, and has been beautified with new landscaping, a beach area and short-term rental units next door. It has also incorporated live-music performances within the water park, and it’s starting Adult Nights (pools and slides just for adults) for when the kids pass out at the end of a fun-filled day. Drive time: 45mins Thrill factor: à 16107 FM2769, Leander, TX (512-258-5110, waterparkaustin.com). $10.83–$22.73.


Barton Springs Pool Barton Springs Conservancy throws an old-fashioned birthday party for Austin’s favorite pool. The party starts with a parade (meet at the south entrance) and ends with a celebratory dip in the springs. Yes, there will be birthday cake. à Barton Springs Pool, 2201 Barton Springs Rd (512-867-3080, austintexas.gov/ department/barton-springs-pool). May 13 at 8am; free.


70th Birthday Splash at


Summer Cooking Club It’s never too early to start


cooking, and Foodie Kids is a great place to learn. The Friday- morning cooking classes teach kids how to shop, cook, bake and create healthy recipes each week. à Foodie Kids, 3818 Far W Blvd, #107 (512- 346-3333, foodie-kids.com). June 2–Aug 18: Fri at 9:30am; $130.


Gustafer Yellowgold The illustrated brainchild


of Morgan Taylor comes to life in a show that touches on Taylor’s animation, storytelling and music skills. Think: Dr. Seuss meets Gudetama, the animated egg. à Austin Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W 18th St (512-472-5436, scottishritetheater.org). June 4 at 11am; $6–$10.


The Mighty Ducks at Dick Nichols


District Park This just might be the best kids’ film that Movies in the Park is screening this summer. Bring a blanket and a picnic, and settle in to watch Emilio Estevez lead a ragtag hockey team. à Dick Nichols District Park, 8011 Beckett Rd (512-974-6700, austinparks .org/our-events/movies). July 13 at 9pm; free.


Disney on Ice presents Dream Big


Everyone’s favorite Disney stars—Tinker FIND MORE ONLINE


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Bell, Rapunzel, Princess Jasmine, Elsa and more—take the audience on a journey over ice in a story about the power of magic, all while showcasing beautiful skating and breathtaking acrobatic moves.


à H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave of the Stars, Cedar Park (512-600-5000, hebcenter.com). May 10–14 at 7:30pm; $20.


May 11–August 16, 2017 Time Out Austin


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