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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Summer Fun <p><strong><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'><em> Please verify information by calling or visiting website, All information is subject to change. <br /><br /><br /><u>Movies:</u></em></span></strong></p> <ul><li><strong><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'> Regal Cinemas</span></strong><span style='line-height: 115%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'> have $1 summer movies at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Last year Lakeline also showed them on Thursdays – not listed on Web – call theater to check 335-7138). You need to show up early or have someone save you a seat for the “big” mo<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">v</span>ies.</span> <br /> <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx?zip=78717 ">http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx?zip=78717 </a><strong><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'></span></strong></LI><li><strong><span style='font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;'>Round Rock Cinema 8</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">$5 for 10 movies = season pass. Otherwise, it’s $1.00 at the door. Summer Movie Clubhouse with $1.00 movies at 10:00 a.m. </span><br /> <a href="http://www.cinemark.com/summermovieclubhouse/SMC2010_58.jpg">http://www.cinemark.com/summermovieclubhouse/SMC2010_58.jpg</a></span></LI><li><strong>Imax </strong>located in the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum<br /> <a href="http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/showtimes/imax_theatre.html">http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/showtimes/imax_theatre.html</a><br /> (These movies are not free – but many of the shows are in 3D – the under the sea movies are great – usually shows only last 40 minutes) </LI><li><strong>Cat Hollow Park</strong>: shows free movies at dusk on certain Friday and Saturday nights. Bring: blankets, chairs, food and drinks.<br /> <span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><a href="http://www.bcmud.org/content/2009/97/107/1677.aspx">http://www.bcmud.org/content/2009/97/107/1677.aspx</a></span></li> </ul> <strong><em><u>Zoos and Wildlife Ranches:</u></em></strong><strong><br /> </strong> <ul><li><strong> Austin Zoo: </strong><a href="http://www.austinzoo.org/">http://www.austinzoo.org/</a></LI><li><strong> Waco Zoo</strong>: <a href="http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/">http://www.cameronparkzoo.com/</a></LI><li><strong> San Antonio Zoo: </strong><a href="http://www.sazoo-aq.org/">http://www.sazoo-aq.org/</a></LI><li><strong> The Exotic Resort Zoo: </strong><a href="http://www.zooexotics.com/">http://www.zooexotics.com/</a> 4 miles north of Johnson City on Hwy 281</LI><li><strong> Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch: </strong><a href="http://wildliferanchtexas.com/">http://wildliferanchtexas.com/</a> located between New Braunfels and San Antonio (Exit #175) Go to website for coupon </li> </ul> <p><strong><em><u>Water Parks / Pools:</u></em></strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Schlitterbahn</strong> in New Braunfels <a href="http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/">http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/</a></LI><li><strong>Brushy Creek Sprinkler Park</strong> off of Brushy Creek Road</LI><li><strong>Champions Park</strong> has a water feature (whale) located off of Brushy Creek Road</LI><li><strong>Rock’N River Family Aquatic Center</strong> located in Round Rock <br /> <a href="http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=237">http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=237</a></LI><li><strong>Micki Krebsbach Pool / Lake Creek Municipal Pool</strong> located in Round Rock<br /> <a href="http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=237">http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=237</a></LI><li><strong>Scott B. Mentzer Pool</strong> (like Rock’N River) <a href="http://www.cityofpflugerville.com/index.asp?nid=225">http://www.cityofpflugerville.com/index.asp?nid=225</a></LI><li><strong>Volente Beach Waterpark</strong> located at Lake Travis <a href="http://www.volentebeach.com/main.html">http://www.volentebeach.com/main.html</a></LI><li><strong>Barton Springs Pool</strong> (downtown Austin) <a href="http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonsprings.htm">http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonsprings.htm</a></li> </ul> <strong><em><u>Museums / Centers:</u></em></strong> <ul><li><strong>The Texas Memorial Museum</strong> on the UT campus – it’s FREE and parking on weekends is free and you can basically park anywhere (unless a sign says not to) <a href="http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/">http://www.utexas.edu/tmm/</a></LI><li><strong>The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum</strong> <a href="http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/the_museum/about.html">http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/the_museum/about.html</a></LI><li><strong>The Austin Museum of Art</strong> (2 locations in Austin) <a href="http://www.amoa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage">http://www.amoa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage</a></LI><li><strong>The Blanton Museum of Art</strong> (on UT campus) <a href="http://blantonmuseum.org/index.cfm?CFID=12638691&CFTOKEN=64345859">http://blantonmuseum.org/index.cfm?CFID=12638691&CFTOKEN=64345859</a></LI><li><strong>Austin Nature and Science Center</strong> (wonderful and Free) <a href="http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/">http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/</a></LI><li><strong>Austin Children’s Museum</strong> <a href="http://www.austinkids.org/">http://www.austinkids.org/</a></LI><li><strong>Camp Mabry</strong> <a href="http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/mabry.htm">http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/mabry.htm</a></LI><li>The Austin Museum Partnership lists all museums around Austin (not just the ones listed above – great web site) <a href="http://www.austinmuseums.org/">http://www.austinmuseums.org/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><em><u>Trains:</u></em></strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Cedar Rock Railroad</strong> (only open weekends) off of 1431 <a href="http://www.cedarrockrailroad.com/">http://www.cedarrockrailroad.com/</a></LI><li><strong>Zilker Zephyr</strong> (downtown Austin) <a href="http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/">http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/</a></LI><li><strong>Steam Trains</strong> – the Hill Country Flyer and the Bertram Flyer – Special Events: Day out with Thomas (October); Halloween Ghost Stories with costume contests; NORTH POLE FLYER tickets are on sale now some sold out; Hill Country Flyer to Main Street Bethlehem. <a href="http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/events.html">http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/events.html</a></li> </ul> <p> <strong><em><u>Specialized Parks / Area Parks / Caves:</u></em></strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Dinosaur Park</strong> (life-sized dinos on a hike trail) located in Bastrop <a href="http://www.thedinopark.com/">http://www.thedinopark.com/</a></LI><li><strong>Zilker Park</strong> – while there and in walking distance– swim in Barton Springs pool; take a canoe out ($10.00 an hour); ride the Zilker Zephyr; walk-bike-run hike and bike trails that run along Ladybird Lake (or as most of us know it as Town Lake); next to Barton Springs pool entrance is a “Splash” Environmental Exhibit –it’s free; one of the best playscapes in /around Austin – don’t forget to bring bread for ducks and cracked corn for the birds (buy at HEB before you go – but they do sell the corn at the concessions stand)! A few minutes away is the Austin Nature and Science Center and Zilker Botanical Gardens. <a href="http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/">http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/</a></LI><li><strong>Zilker Botanical Gardens</strong> <a href="http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/gardencenter.htm">http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/gardencenter.htm</a></LI><li><strong>Austin Nature and Science Center</strong> (wonderful and Free) <a href="http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/">http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ansc/</a></LI><li><strong>Mount Bonnell</strong> (Austin) <a href="http://www.experienceaustin.com/seethis/Mount%20Bonnell.html">http://www.experienceaustin.com/seethis/Mount%20Bonnell.html</a></LI><li><strong>Aquarena Springs</strong> (San Marcos) – Glass bottom Boat tours of the second largest spring in Texas <a href="http://www.aquarena.txstate.edu/">http://www.aquarena.txstate.edu/</a></LI><li><strong>San Gabriel Park</strong> (Georgetown) – not only does it have the creative playscape – but behind that area is more parks and the river <a href="http://parks.georgetown.org/san-gabriel-park/">http://parks.georgetown.org/san-gabriel-park/</a> </LI><li><strong>Round Rock Parks</strong>: <a href="http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=222">http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=222</a></LI><li><strong>Brushy Creek Parks</strong>: <a href="http://www.bcmud.org/content/97/default.aspx">http://www.bcmud.org/content/97/default.aspx</a></LI><li><strong>Cedar Park Parks</strong>: <a href="http://www.cedarparktx.us/cp/resources/13/14.%20MATRIX.pdf">http://www.cedarparktx.us/cp/resources/13/14.%20MATRIX.pdf</a></LI><li><strong>InnerSpace Cavern</strong> (Georgetown) <a href="http://myinnerspacecavern.com/index.php">http://myinnerspacecavern.com/index.php</a></LI><li><strong>Natural Bridge Cavern</strong> (located between New Braunfels and San Antonio (Exit #175) Go to website for coupon) <br /> <a href="http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/index.aspx">http://www.naturalbridgecaverns.com/index.aspx</a></LI><li><strong>Avery Ranch Cave</strong> (Austin) open to public at certain times<br /> <a href="http://texascaves.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=49">http://texascaves.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=49</a><br /> Cave Days <a href="http://texascaves.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=38">http://texascaves.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=38</a></li> </ul> <strong><em><u>Theater:</u></em></strong> <ul><li><strong>Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater</strong> – June is Austin Shakespeare Festival presenting “Romeo and Juliet”; 51<sup>st</sup> Annual Zilker Theatre Production of “The Music Man” starts in July. <a href="http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty/hillside.htm">http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty/hillside.htm</a></LI><li><strong>Sam Bass Theater</strong> – <a href="http://www.sambasstheatre.org/">http://www.sambasstheatre.org/</a></LI><li><strong>The Bass Concert Hall</strong> – located on UT campus – Annie June 5 – 7; Mamma Mia! June 23-28; Dora the Explorer Live! July 21 -22; Wicked – August 12 – 30 <a href="http://utpac.org/">http://utpac.org/</a></LI><li><strong>Scottish Rite Children’s Theater</strong> presenting “The Frog Prince” – some weekdays but all weekends <a href="http://www.scottishritechildrenstheatre.org/">http://www.scottishritechildrenstheatre.org/</a></li> </ul> <p> <strong><em><u>Indoor Play:</u></em></strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Extreme Fun</strong> (620 / Anderson Mill): <a href="http://www.extremefun-tx.com/6821776_69780.htm">http://www.extremefun-tx.com/6821776_69780.htm</a></LI><li><strong>Safari Champ</strong> (Round Rock): <a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://safarichamp.com/">http://safarichamp.com/</a></LI><li><strong>Inflatable Wonderland</strong> (Lakeline Mall): <a href="http://www.inflatablewonderland.com/locations/austin/">http://www.inflatablewonderland.com/locations/austin</a></LI><li><strong>GattiLand: </strong><a href="http://www.gattiland-rr.com/">http://www.gattiland-rr.com/</a></LI><li><strong>Chuck E. Cheese: </strong><a href="http://www.chuckecheese.com/locations/results.php?state=TX">http://www.chuckecheese.com/locations/results.php?state=TX</a></LI><li><strong>Texas Jumping Beans: </strong><a href="http://texasjumpingbeans.com/">http://texasjumpingbeans.com/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong><strong><em><u>Sports:</u></em></strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Acrotex gymnastics: </strong><a href="http://www.acrotex.com/">http://www.acrotex.com/</a></LI><li><strong>Capital Gymnastics</strong>: <a href="http://www.capgym.com/">http://www.capgym.com/</a></LI><li><strong>Chapparal Ice Rink</strong>: <a href="http://www.chaparralice.com/index.php">http://www.chaparralice.com/index.php</a></LI><li><strong>The Dell Diamond – Spike’s Kids Club</strong>: <a href="http://www.roundrockexpress.com/default.asp?PageId=38">http://www.roundrockexpress.com/default.asp?PageId=38</a></LI><li><strong>Round Rock Express Games: </strong><a href="http://www.roundrockexpress.com/">http://www.roundrockexpress.com/</a></LI><li><strong>Bowling – Interstate Lanes</strong>: <a href="http://www.interstatelanes.net/">http://www.interstatelanes.net/</a></LI><li><strong>Austin’s Park and Pizza</strong>: <a href="http://www.austinspark.com/">http://www.austinspark.com/</a></LI><li><strong>Round Rock Roller Skate: </strong><a href="http://www.rinktime.com/skating_rinks/tx/round_rock_roller_rink_skating_rink_arena_austin_tx.cfm">http://www.rinktime.com/skating_rinks/tx/round_rock_roller_rink_skating_rink_arena_austin_tx.cfm</a></LI><li><strong>Putt-n-Fun (Round Rock): </strong><a href="http://www.puttnfunn.com/">http://www.puttnfunn.com/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><em><u>Art / Story Time / Miscellaneous:</u></em></strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Ceramic Lodge: </strong><a href="http://cerami4.fatcow.com/ceramiclodge/">http://cerami4.fatcow.com/ceramiclodge/</a></LI><li><strong>Kaleidoscope Toys: </strong><a href="http://www.kstoy.com/page/336936205">http://www.kstoy.com/page/336936205</a> Offer craft activities for kids various days and times – must pre-register on-line</LI><li><strong>Kids Home Depot Workshops (free): </strong><a href="http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?catalogId=&langId=-1&pn=Kids_Workshops&storeId=10051">http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?catalogId=&langId=-1&pn=Kids_Workshops&storeId=10051</a> first Sat. of each month</LI><li><strong>Lowe’s Kids Workshops (free)</strong>: <a href="https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/">https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/</a> ** follow directions on web to sign up for project</LI><li><strong>Barnes and Noble Story time</strong>: Find a location you like and go!</LI><li><strong>Cedar Park Library</strong>: <a href="http://www.cedarparktx.us/cp/page174152551.aspx">http://www.cedarparktx.us/cp/page174152551.aspx</a></LI><li><strong>Round Rock Library</strong>: <a href="http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=167">http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=167</a></li> </ul> <strong>Kid Events</strong> – web site that has different activities going on for all around Austin (includes Cedar Park, Georgetown, Round Rock, etc.) also has a “Kids Nite” area which has a list of restaurants that either have “free” kids dinners or discounts. <a href="http://www.mrjohnny.com/kidevent/fcity.php?city=ausn">http://www.mrjohnny.com/kidevent/fcity.php?city=ausn</a> Automatically clean input to optimize for the web. 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