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Party Place

“Old-school section rulezzzzz.” John Forsberg

Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research #100, 512/420-8458
Pinballz Kingdom, 15201 S. I-35, Buda, 512/523-4080
Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek, 13729 Research, 512/537-8737
www.pinballz.com

All-Ages Venue

“The perfect Saturday hangout.” Gary Walters

Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research #100, 512/420-8458
Pinballz Kingdom, 15201 S. I-35, Buda, 512/523-4080
Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek, 13729 Research, 512/537-8737
www.pinballz.com

photo by John Anderson

Courtesy of terratoys.com

Toy Store

“Customer service still exists! The owners and staff are sincerely good people. This toy store is a portal to a wholesome magical happy place.” Michelle Duncan

Terra Toys
2438 W. Anderson Ste. C1
512/445-4489
www.terratoys.com

Kids' Clothing

“Found some great stuff for the kiddo here that will last.” Joseph Poenisch

SparkleKids
4800 Burnet Rd.
512/420-9413
sparklekidsresale.com

Courtesy of Sparkle Kids

Courtesy of Creative Action / Natureversity Outdoor School

Summer Camp

Creative Action: "A true maker space!" – Marion Costello; Natureversity: "What a fabulous team of teachers! They love what they do and love the kids." – Jenny Dupler

Creative Action
1023 Springdale Bldg. 3
512/442-8773
www.creativeaction.org

Natureversity Outdoor School
420 Kemp St.
512/461-9395
natureversity.org

Youth Arts Program

“Compassion and connection with others through creativity.” Paul Andrews

Creative Action
1023 Springdale Bldg. 3
512/442-8773
www.creativeaction.org

Courtesy of Creative Action

Courtesy of Thinkery

Youth STEM Program

“Endless fun and creative learning for kids of all ages.” Anna Tapsak

Thinkery
1830 Simond
512/469-6200
www.thinkeryaustin.org

Youth Sports Program

“The coaches are so enthusiastic and really get the kids to engage. We love it!” Ciarra Morgan

Soccer Shots
8820 Business Park Dr. #400
512/420-9450
soccershots.org/austin

Courtesy of Soccer Shots

photo by Lauren Johnson

Birthday Cakes

“Keeping Austin Sweeeet” Justin Kipp

Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905-A S. First
512/448-3727
www.sugarmamasbakeshop.com

Playground

“Access for children with disabilities!! The fence is a game changer for my autistic child.” Gabrielle Davis

Play for All Park
151 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd.
Round Rock
play4all.org

photo by John Anderson

Courtesy of abckitefest.org

Family Festival

“Unspoiled and a perfect way to celebrate spring.” Elizabeth McVeety

ABC Kite Fest
Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd.
512/837-9500
abckitefest.org

 
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