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Nov 29th: 5 Things to Do this Week in Austin, Texas

There's lots of fun happening in Austin Nov 29 - Dec 5.

November 29, 2021

Every week, Macaroni Kid NW-Central Austin shares five things to do with your kids in Austin, Texas over the coming week. Be sure to subscribe to never miss our picks!

Here is Macaroni Kid NW-Central Austin's picks for the five things to do in the Austin area with kids November 22-28. 

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1. Orange Stars in the Autumn Sky

Are there really stars the color of a pumpkin? You betcha!  Explore the sky with astronomer and consultant to NASA, Kevin Manning, and see those and other Autumn colors twinkling and glowing in the night sky above and learn some of the science and folklore behind them.

2. Letters to Santa

Need to get your list to Santa Claus? Visit the NORTHSIDE Santa House between Culinary Dropout and Valencia's Tex-Mex! Drop off your Letters to Santa from November 28th through December 25th. For every Letter to Santa submitted, NORTHSIDE will donate $1 to The SAFE Alliance.

3. Starry Night at Girlstart

Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Each month features a new astronomy experience and related hands-on activities. Family members of all ages are welcome, and there are two times available! RSVP required.

4. Outdoor Storytime

Join us for songs, stories, and rhymes in the park! In case of rain, storytime will be held under the pavilion. Program runs for about 30 minutes. All ages are welcome, and this is an Austin Public Library event hosted by Northwest Recreation Center.

5. Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum

Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month. Families can explore the Story of Texas through three floors of exhibitions that showcase artifacts from around the state.

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