Flying Theater Machine's Monter Party

What: Flying Theater Machine’s Monster Party

Where: The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Avenue

When: Every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 (through December 14^th)

Cost: $5.00

For More Information: http://www.flyingtheatermachine.com/

When Baby Monster can't fall asleep, silly stories are the solution. Come help the Monster Family put some together! Flying Theater Machine is the only kid-oriented improv in Austin. The audience will help us with suggestions and sound effects, and a few lucky kids will even get to join us on stage. This is interactive theater at its best.

20th Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade

What: 20^th Children Giving to Children Parade

When: 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 29^th

Where: Congress Avenue

Cost: FREE

For More Information: www.chuysparade.com

Giant balloons, elaborate floats, live music, dancers, and plenty of Holiday cheer take over downtown Austin. There is no better way to set the tone for the holidays than to see a child excited and anxious to give a toy to a child in need. Toy Donations accepted.

Inflatable Wonderland

What: Inflatable Wonderland

Where: Lakeline Mall, 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park, Texas 78613

Cost: $10 all day pass, $5 all day pass on Tuesdays and Thursdays

When: Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM , Sundays 12:00 - 6:00 PM

For More Information: http://www.inflatablewonderland.com/

IW provides wholesome fun for the entire family. Kids look forward to all of the giant slides, crawl mazes, moonwalks, and games. Parents look forward to playing with their kids or watching them from one of the wi-fi enabled viewing areas. Inflatable Wonderland engages children in a healthy, active lifestyle. Kids increase their motor skills while running, jumping, singing, clapping, laughing and playing, and IW employees make sure that everyone has a good time.

The Domain Macy's Christmas Tree Lighting

What: The Domain’s Lighting of Macy’s Christmas Tree

Where: The Domain, 1140 Burnet Road

When: Saturday, November 22^nd at 6:00 PM

Cost: Free

For More Information: www.simon.com

A towering 40-foot Christmas tree, glowing with more than 6,000 holiday lights, 400 ornaments and a stunning five-foot star topper, will light up the tree-lined streets of The Domain during The Domain Lighting of Macy’s Great Tree. The holiday event will feature a special performance by Jordin Sparks, recently nominated by the MTV Video Music Awards for Best New Artist of 2008 and Best Female Video.

Very Hungry Caterpillar

What: Vey Hungry Caterpillar

When: Sunday, November 16 2: and 4:30 PM

Where: The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue

Cost: $15.5

For More Information: www.austintheatre.org

. Retold on stage in black light, The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures of a very tiny and very hungry caterpillar that progresses through an amazing variety of foods towards his eventual metamorphosis into a beautiful butterfly. .

Hey Cupcake

What: Hey Cupcake

Where: 1600 South Congress Avenue

When: TUES-THUR 12 to 9pm (OR UNTIL SOLD OUT), FRI-SAT 12 to 10pm (OR UNTIL SOLD OUT, SUN & MON CLOSED

Cost: $2.00/per cupcake

For More Information: www.heycupcake.com

Come try out an assortment of cupcakes! Many different flavors to try and they will deliver for birthdays and other celebrations!

Hornsby Bend Bird Walk

What: Hornsby Bend Bird Walk

When: Saturdays, 7:30 AM

Where: 2210 South FM 973

Cost: FREE

For More Information: www.hornsbybend.org

This free monthly birding field trip takes place on the third Saturday of each month. You'll see many birds and explore new parts of Hornsby Bend.

Fossil Fest 2008

What: Fossil Fest 2008

Where: Old Settlers Park, 3 miles east of IH35 on Hwy 79 - next to the Dell Diamond

Cost: Adult $2, Student $1, under 6 FREE

When: November 8-9, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 9-4,

For More Information: http://www.texaspaleo.com/

Features displays, demonstrations, kids activities, fossil dig, spin the Wheel of Fossils, fossil identification, free teachers' kits, dealers and door prizes. Sponsored by the Paleontological Society of Austin.