Got to live out my Yellowstone dreams here!…read more The rodeo itself is spectacular :) It was $45 a pop for standing room. The amount of events was astounding, though, you do feel a little bad for the little cattle getting wrestled or roped to the ground. Alas, life of a cowboy! The carnival & fair are nice - just your old basic fair with big stuffed animals, hard-to-win games, rides with questionable safety factors, and artery clogging foods. Was it a good experience? Yes. Would I go again? This was probably a one time thing for me.

I love going to rodeo, and the actual rodeo is nice and had good shows. But I have babies and…read moredecided to skip this year and only do the fairground and carnival... Let me start with the $20 parking fee, that hurts. Then it's a really long walk to the carnival entrance, another $10 for access to the fairground, and then another however much for rides. During spring break it was $25 for kids during the day (half off) and the make you pay extra for the paper wristband so $27. So you're already $67 in and haven't even done anything yet. The carnival looks old, all the kids ride are just old old old. And most of them your toddler can't ride unless you're with him, so buy another wristband for yourself! And the people working it look like they wish they could be anywhere but there. The food was normal carnival food but extra gross. And expensive. Overall we had a good time because our kids don't know any different, and we love to dress up and go to rodeo. The petting zoo was a cute attraction for the kids, and we love walking the exposition hall. Is it the best rodeo? No. Could it use a good upgrade for the price? Yes. Will I go again next year because that's all we got? Yes.

Thinkery, dickory, dock, the Lil kiddos ran around the block! This place was such a treat. Highly…read morerecommend for anyone with kids under 5 (maybe 6). It's a nice facility with plenty of activities for the little ones. A majority of the space is outdoors, but they installed several sun shades which helps keep the kids out of direct sunlight. Keep in mind, Del Valle only offers general admission hours on Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

This is Thinkery's new location on the Del Valle School campus…read more Currently, only one area is open to the public and you can reserve 2-hour slots through their website. They have different play scapes for toddlers and young kids as well as small bikes, trikes, water toys and painting supplies. It's a nice way for kids to spend a couple of hours here doing various activities but it's nowhere near as big or engaging as the original Thinkery at Mueller.

We booked a pedicab tour with less than two hours' notice, and our pedicab tour guide, Caleb,…read morepicked us up at the Austin Visitor's center right on time Caleb was awesome and gave us great tips for great dinner and drinks spots, in addition to fun tidbits that really illuminate the heart and soul of the city. Thank you, Caleb -- I hope our paths cross again, you are one rad dude

Please do the pedicab selfie mural ride with Metrocycle Pedicads if you're ever in Austin. It was a…read morecool ride full of interesting stops. My husband and I met up with 2 other couples and had a whirlwind of a time for the next 1.5 hrs. We were in Leo's cab, his wife had her own cab, and Caleb was the leader of the tour in another cab. We got a wonderful perspective of Austin while getting out pictures taken for unforgettable memories. Leo was charming and entertained us with tidbits of information about life in Austin. Once the tour was done, Leonardo was kind enough to bike us back to this park so we could walk across and get lunch at Terry Black's. I highly recommend this tour!

My three year old, one year old and I LOVE Songs for Seeds. My toddler is often shy and doesn't…read moreparticipate in group settings, including several other classes we've tried. He was comfortable here right away - dancing, jumping, answering questions and jamming out. My baby loves it too. Live music with real instruments is SO much cooler than recorded kids songs. It's also great that they learn about numbers, animals, colors, shapes, countries and more each week. My only word of advice is the songs are catchy. Hopefully your toddler approves of your singing more than mine does.

If you have kids, you need to be going here! This is by far the best music class I've experienced…read more My 3 year old and 9 month old loved it and were engaged the whole time. A few things that make Songs for Seeds so cool: 1. They have a live 3 piece band! It's a little baby rock music class with music the parents will actually enjoy too. The kids play little instruments during class and then have a chance to play the real instruments after class (and can even sing or talk into the microphone). 2. It's educational. The kids practiced counting, explored another culture (today we flew to India), played a game centered around animals and finding a match, created a character based on colors and shapes, practiced keeping different rhythms, and more all while incorporating singing and dancing. 3. It's fun and interactive. They have the coolest bubble machine I've ever seen. Tons of bubbles that mostly stay up high; the kids were going crazy for them. Very hands on for the kids. There's even a little magic show. 4. Caring staff. They all seemed excited to be there, had good energy and called the kids by name throughout class. 5. It's a modern take on traditional kids music classes. I've tried other music programs, and while I thought they were good classes; for the price I was a little underwhelmed and thought they seemed similar to some of the free kids events at our local library. Songs for Seeds is definitely worth your money and easy to find value in That's it in a nutshell. Go check it out for yourself! *It's a little hard to find - in a Tae Kwon Do building next to a school. Don't forget to bring socks!

My first and last time coming.!…read more I had a blast. I love Christmas lights. I enjoyed all of the photos opps. The space was utilized well. So many kids were excited for pictures with Santa. I like that there was a store the purchase things like hot chocolate, shirts, and cookies! This location is donation based. I HIGHLY recommend going as soon as they open. Parking is limited. The GPS led me directly to the right location. I really hate that this is the last year.

This was a great way to get in the Christmas spirit. There's no entry fee, but you can donate to…read morethe Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Christmas display is amazing. There are so many different lighting elements. It's a joy to walk through. The large collection of glow molds is a fun throwback and adds so much charm. The atmosphere is magical. You can stroll through the lights, sip some hot cocoa, and take photos along the way. I remember seeing them on The Great Christmas Light Fight, but seeing it in person was even better. I heard 2025 might be the last year. I'm glad I didn't miss out.

Whether you're planning the most memorable party experience, an unforgettable winery excursion, a…read moresuper-fun mural tour or an exciting tubing trip down the river, you will definitely have the absolute BEST time with Experience Austin! And, those are just a few examples of their offerings (the ones I have been lucky to experience so far)! Nancy and her team take care of absolutely everything, and Nancy will think of all the details you never even knew were possible to make your experience an amazing one that you'll never forget!

My friend and I had a great time on the murals your. They showed us all the hot spots for murals,…read moretourist attractions, and local eating spots. It became a mini Austin tour. The tour included a large number of famous Austin murals all over town with a brief history of each one. We were so happy with our tour, I highly recommend this tour!

So so so fun. I highly recommend if you are solo, with a friend, on a date, with a parent... it is…read moreseriously fun for anyone who enjoys Harry Potter, interesting scenery/lights/sounds, or honestly someone who just wants to get outdoors and see something new. When you first enter, you walk through a signature walk-way that leads to a few food/drink stores, a gift shop, an area for marshmallow roasting, and the start of the trail. The trail lasted about 75 minutes and had so many cool attractions. Some are physical structures, some are animated on screens, and a few are user-driven by casting a spell! A few of the 'bigger' stops also have staff working who can provide wands for your to do the activity/spell. Once you finish the trail, you exit through the gift shop which I actually really liked because I was able to browse/pick up a few souvenirs without having to go out of my way. All around I had a great time and would absolutely go back with a few friends. I got there a bit late (8:30) and it closes at 10, but I would have liked to spend a few more hours just hanging out and maybe walking the trail again. Awesome stuff!!!

It is a fantastic experience that is not to be missed. We went here as a group and arrived at the…read moredesignated location. Getting to the parking lot was a bit confusing as they had changed the traffic flow on the highway that leads you there. But once you turned onto the property, it was smooth sailing. The parking attendants followed a straightforward process to line up all the cars and park them in the right spots. Having the gate attendants scan our QR codes for entrance was easy. Walking in, we were immediately taken to a different world. From the lights and aesthetics to the sounds and smells, we quickly forgot we were in Texas. There are several food and drink stalls where you can order bites and drinks. They have different hot chocolates based on which character house you identify with. They also had butter beer, but we didn't enjoy it as much as the original found in Universal Studios. I wasn't expecting this to be a walking experience, but I was pleasantly surprised as we entered the Forbidden Forest. We also wanted to meet the cast here, but there are different areas with highlights within each one. Some unique features are interactive, while others are simply interpretations of characters in the series. A wand isn't necessary but adds to the overall enjoyment. There are some places where you can do spells with your wand. But if you want to, you could wave your hand. The trail is well-lit, so you know where you need to go. The trail is also one-way, so there's no chance of getting lost in the forest. All in all, we had a wonderful time. Make sure to take lots of pictures to preserve your memories of this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

My favorite musical, Fiddler on the Roof was played here, so I knew I couldn't miss it. After…read moresearching high and low in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin for closer productions. My love for this musical brought me to Bastrop (and I'm glad it did!) I loved how they performed Fiddler on the Roof! It was phenomenal!!! It matched exactly from the 1971 movie. I have this movie on VHS and watch it every month because I love it so much!! Every scene was as if I was watching the movie. Lisa Holcomb is an amazing director and trained the performers well. If you're a history buff or admire antiques, you'll love the Bastrop Opera House built in 1889. The parking can be limited in Downtown and in historic district, so I took an Uber from the Airbnb I stayed at. During intermission, I went to check out the ladies restroom and it was severely cramped. It reminded me of an old church restroom: three stalls with doors so close to the toilet. Whether you sit or squat, your knees are at the door. A primary sink and a line out the door. So, there's some discomfort there! I want to mention that the seating inside the opera house is comfortable, but the chairs are close together. I reserved seat E1 which is the last seat of the row, so each time someone from the middle needed to leave. I had to get up to let them out. That was a bit much. Seats sell out quickly, but if you travel solo you can find something last minute. Anyways, I'll be attending the upcoming show of Rent (another one of my favorite musical) here. I wanted to see Dial M for Murder by Alfred Hitchcock, but I'll have to catch it another time.

We attended "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at…read moreBastrop Opera House Neat place Confession stand Donation wine Comfy seats A/C worked They did a good job I recommend you try it