Tour the Texas State Capitol

What: Tour the Texas State Capitol

Where: 1100 Congress Avenue

When: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 - 3:30 pm, Sunday Noon - 3:30 pm

Cost: FREE

For More Information: http://www.tspb.state.tx.us/SPB/capitol/texcap.htm

The Capitol Information and Guide Service conducts daily tours of the Capitol (which includes the Extension) and morning tours of the Governor's Mansion. These free tours include information about the history of Texas as well as facts about the Capitol and Extension, the legislature and the legislative process.

The Love of China

What: The Love of China: Celebration of Chinese New Year

Where: One World Theatre

When: Saturday, January 31^st at noon

Cost: Child - $12, Adults $15

For More Information: www.oneworldtheatre.org

Begin the Chinese New Year with good karma and cultural heritage with dancers from the Love of China School of Chinese Dance. Ages 4 - 18, these talented youth demonstrate traditional dance and costumes as seemingly weightless silk ribbons weave through the air around them. Delight in their poise and confidence as you welcome the Year of the Cow. Moo.

Craft-O-Rama

What: Craft-O-Rama

Where: 3100 South Congress

When: Monday: Closed, Tuesday - Thursday: 11am – 8:30pm, Friday: 11am – 6pm, Saturday: 10am – 6pm, Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

Cost: Most classes $15 plus materials

For More Information: www.austincraftorama.com

Craft-O-Rama is a funky fresh boutique set in Austin’s hip SoCo neighborhood, featuring cool fabrics, unique notions, knitting, crochet and embroidery supplies and one of a kind Austin made arts & crafts!

They also have great classes for kiddos & adults, as well as sewing machines available for rent in our sewing lounge, plus a great knitting lounge available for use.

Junie B. Jones

What: Junie B. Jones

When: January 25^th at 2:00 and 4:30 PM

Where: Paramount Theatre

Cost: $15.50 per person

For More Information:www.austintheatre.org

Hurray, Hurray! Junie B. Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade, at last! A new musical based on the books by Barbara Park.

Winter Wonderland at Gymboree

What: Winter Wonderland at Gymboree

Where:All Austin area locations

When: January 12-24

Cost: FREE

For More Information: www.gymboreeclasses.com

Sample all age appropriate classes for free. Offering great discounts and take home goodies and prizes. At Gymboree Play & Music, you and your child will build creativity, confidence and lifelong friendships. Gymboree programs are specially designed to help young children learn and develop as they play. Our classes also help you learn about your child -- how to participate in and encourage his or her development -- while enjoying the simple pleasure of playing together.

Tea Time For You!! Storytime

What: Tea Time for You! Storytime

Where: BookPeople, 603 North Lamar

When: January 17^th at 10:30 AM

Cost: FREE

For More Information: www.bookpeople.com

It's Lewis Carroll's birthday, so we're having a tea party that even the Mad Hatter wouldn't miss! We'll read Tea For Ruby along with other delightfully sugary tales all about tea and/or crumpets to salute the national drink of Wonderland and it's pleasantly bizarre creator. Do you take two lumps of sugar in your tea or three? I hope you're ready for a silly un-birthday storytime.

The Knack

What: The Knack

Where: Michael’s Craft Stores

When: Every Saturday at 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30

Cost:$5 per child

For More Information:www.michaels.com

Fun themed craft projects for kids age 5-12.

The Wizard of Oz

What: The Wizard Of Oz

Where: Georgetown Church of the Nazarene

When: January 9^th 7:00PM, January 10^th 2:00PM

Cost: $4 ages 3-10; $7 ages 11 and up

For More Information: https://www.artsavenueforkids.com/

Wizard of Oz production members of the Arts Avenue For Kids, a Christian Theatre and Dance Studio.