April Events – Austin Area
Easy Family Dinner Featuring WIC Foods
Red Beans & Rice
1 cup diced onion
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tomato, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
½ cup diced bell pepper of any color
1 ½ cups of rice
1 can kidney beans
3 tbsp+ hot sauce (Louisiana, Tabasco, or your favorite hot sauce)
2 tbsp Soy Sauce
Salt & Pepper, Paprika, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic Powder
Cook the rice according to package instructions. Heat oil in a large skillet then add onions. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes then add in garlic, tomato, and celery then stir together and cook for a few minutes. Add in jalapeno and bell pepper then stir together. Cook until all vegetables are tender. Add in the cooked rice and kidney beans, stir and cook for about 5 minutes. Add in the seasonings and sauces, then cook for about 5 more minutes to allow the flavors to soak in. Serve and enjoy!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Colcannon Mashed Potatoes
Serve up a bowl of good luck with this Colcannon Mashed Potato recipe. This St. Patrick’s Day favorite features WIC-approved vegetables like potatoes, cabbage and milk. It’s sure to be a hit with your family this St. Patrick’s Day and all year long.
COLCANNON MASHED POTATOES
3 large russet potatoes, cut into chunks
7 tbsp butter
⅓ head of cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp garlic, minced
4 stalks of green onion, sliced
1 cup milk
Salt, pepper, garlic powder – to taste
Cut 3 large russet potatoes into chunks and add to a large pot of water with salt. Boil until fork tender then strain the potatoes in a colander. In the same large pot, add about 4 tbsp of butter and melt. Add in shredded cabbage, green onion, and garlic then stir. Cook until the cabbage is wilted, about 10 minutes. Add in the potato chunks, mash with a fork, and stir. Add in the milk ½ cup at a time, along with 2 more tbsp of butter, and stir thoroughly. Add in salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Top with a slice of butter and enjoy!
March Event Calendar – Austin
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1Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712 Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 | 2 | 3Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more! North Austin YMCA 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX | 4Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM. 419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701 Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723 | ||||||
5Virtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryVirtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryTime: 10:30 am Join us for virtual storytime every Monday at 10:30 AM on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event | 6Toddler Story TimeToddler Story TimeTime: 10:00 am A storytime program designed for toddlers aged 18 months to 3 years and their parents, featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, and games. There is a Storytime at 10:00 AM and 11:-00 AM Austin Public Library - Hampton Branch 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749 Storytime & CraftsStorytime & CraftsTime: 6:30 pm Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM for Storytime & Crafts on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page. Craft bags are available at Wells Branch Community Library every day starting at 2pm. Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event | 7Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 Books and BabiesBooks and BabiesTime: 12:30 pm A lapsit storytime program especially for non-walking babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Very short stories are interspersed with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. A brief playtime follows. Program length can vary. There is a Books and Babies event at 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM Austin Public Library - Hampton Branch 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749 | 8Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712 Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 | 9Preschool Imagination StationPreschool Imagination StationTime: 11:00 am Designed for young learners, Imagination Station encourages learning through play. Explore the arts, practice your motor skills, and start your STEM exploration. Recommended for ages 2-5. Storytime programs introduce young children to books, rhymes, music and other fun activities. Austin Public Library offers programs matched to the typical attention spans and developmental levels of different ages of children. Austin Public Library - Southeast Branch 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744 | 10Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more! North Austin YMCA 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX | 11Second Sundays for KidsSecond Sundays for KidsTime: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Second Sundays For Kids at Texas Farmers Market Mueller. Bring the whole family and enjoy fun activities for kids every second Sunday. Texas Farmers Market at Mueller 2006 Philomena St, Austin, TX Umlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family DayUmlauf Sculpture Garden Free Family DayTime: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Umlauf Sculpture Garden has Free Family Day every second Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sculpture Searches, crafts, family yoga, and free admission for visitors of all ages. Umlauf Sculpture Garden 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM. 419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701 Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723 | |||
12Virtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryVirtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryTime: 10:30 am Join us for virtual storytime every Monday at 10:30 AM on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event | 13Storytime & CraftsStorytime & CraftsTime: 6:30 pm Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM for Storytime & Crafts on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page. Craft bags are available at Wells Branch Community Library every day starting at 2pm. Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event | 14Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 Toddler Yoga at Pease ParkToddler Yoga at Pease ParkTime: 10:00 am Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday. All classes include yoga games, breathwork, adventure time, meditation and relaxation. Please register before attending - This is a free event. Pease Park 1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703 | 15Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712 Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 Baby Sensory Play DayBaby Sensory Play DayTime: 12:30 pm Join for an afternoon of hands-on fun for babies 0-18 months. Art, music, sensory exploration and play--there's something for every baby! Storytime programs introduce young children to books, rhymes, music and other fun activities. Austin Public Library offers programs matched to the typical attention spans and developmental levels of different ages of children. Austin Public Library - Hampton Branch 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749 | 16 | 17Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more! North Austin YMCA 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX | 18Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM. 419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701 Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723 | |||
19Virtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryVirtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryTime: 10:30 am Join us for virtual storytime every Monday at 10:30 AM on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event | 20Storytime & CraftsStorytime & CraftsTime: 6:30 pm Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM for Storytime & Crafts on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page. Craft bags are available at Wells Branch Community Library every day starting at 2pm. Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event | 21Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 | 22Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712 Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 | 23 | 24Saturday Family FundaySaturday Family FundayTime: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Each Saturday, families can come to the YMCA to participate in a variety of activities. Look out for alternating special events between 3:45 PM and 5:45 PM each Saturday which may include, but are not limited to, crafts, Yoga, basketball, volleyball, and more! North Austin YMCA 1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX | 25Free Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumFree Family Sundays at Mexic-Arte MuseumTime: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Each week the Mexic-Arte Museum hosts Free Family Sundays. Everyone is invited to join and explore the museum to get a free tour at 2:00pm or 3:00pm. Museum admission is free all day from 12 - 5 PM. 419 Congress, Austin, TX, 78701 Free Community Night at ThinkeryFree Community Night at ThinkeryTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Every Sunday from 3 pm-5 pm, Thinkery opens their doors to provide free admission for children & families from all over Central Texas. Community Night is part of Thinkery’s Open Door Initiative, created to give every child a chance to explore & develop a lifelong love of learning, regardless of means. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, Tx 78723 | |||
26Virtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryVirtual Story Time with Wells Branch Community LibraryTime: 10:30 am Join us for virtual storytime every Monday at 10:30 AM on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event | 27Storytime & CraftsStorytime & CraftsTime: 6:30 pm Join us on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM for Storytime & Crafts on the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page. Craft bags are available at Wells Branch Community Library every day starting at 2pm. Wells Branch Community Library Facebook Page - Virtual Event | 28Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 Toddler Yoga at Pease ParkToddler Yoga at Pease ParkTime: 10:00 am Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday. All classes include yoga games, breathwork, adventure time, meditation and relaxation. Please register before attending - This is a free event. Pease Park 1100 Kingsbury St Austin, TX 78703 | 29Free Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtFree Thursdays at Blanton Museum of ArtTime: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm World class art experiences in the heart of Austin. Free admission every Thursday is generously provided by the Moody Family Free Day Endowment. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Austin, TX 78712 Toddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterToddler Story Time at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterTime: 10:00 am - 10:30 am Bring your little ones to the Family Garden for nature-themed storytimes especially for ages 5 and younger. A new seasonal, age-appropriate story is featured each week. Story time will be held outdoors, so please come dressed for the weather. Bring a blanket if you like and choose a spot in the Family Garden Pavilion to give your neighbors plenty of distance. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave Austin, TX 78739 |