Air Fair: Through May 22. Through fun, interactive activities, kids and adults can investigate how air affects different objects and playfully discover the powers and properties of moving. $4.50-$6.50, kids under 12 mos. Free Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St. www.austinkids.org, 472-2499
Alice in Wonderland: Feb. 6 through March 28. Lewis Carroll’s delightful tale comes to life for children ages 3-10. $10 adults, $8 kids ages 1-12, $4 babies younger than 12 months. Scottish Rite Children’s Theatre, 207 West 18th St. 472-5436, www.srct.org
Chill Exhibition: Through Feb. 6, Tuesdays through Saturdays only, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Kids might enjoy this unique show, which features fun paintings, including some of luminous melting icebergs and wacky little dogs. (Gallery is closed through Jan. 5.) FREE! d berman Gallery, 1701 Guadalupe St. 477-8877
Everything About a Day: Through Feb. 6. Kids in grades 3-to-7 present this fast-paced musical revue about the joy and angst of a typical day in the life of a kid, including exam jitters, social pointers, sibling rivalry and monsters in the closet! $13 adults, $11 kids ages 5-17. ZACH's Whisenhunt Stage 1510 Toomey Rd. www.zachtheatre.org/index.html 476-0541 ext. 1
Frontera Fest: Through Feb. 13. Cutting-edge theatre immersion featuring more than 100 performances over five weeks. Mainly for adults, but some performances may be suitable for older kids. Performances are staged at various theatres throughout Austin; see web for more details. www.FronteraFest.org
Los Adaes – 18th-Century Spanish Capital of Texas: This online exhibit is a fun way to spend the afternoon learning about Texas history. The site also features archeology, history, art and science activities for kids in grades K-12. www.texasbeyondhistory.net/adaes/
Peer Gynt: Feb. 11-21. The performing arts department at St. Edward’s University presents this play by Henrik Ibsen (translated by Robert Bly). Suitable for teens and parents. Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University, 3001 S Congress Ave. 448-8484
Paolo Veronese: The Petrobelli Altarpiece Reconstructing a Renaissance Masterpiece: Through Feb. 7. All four fragments of Venetian master Paolo Veronese are reunited in this special exhibit. $7 adults, $3 ages 13-17, free for kids 12 and younger. The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. 471-7324
Rent: Feb. 19-28 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.). This all-kid cast presents the story of a group of impoverished artists and musicians who struggle to endure and create in New York City. $12 Center Stage Texas, 2826 Real St. kidsacting@sbcglobal.net, www.kidsactingstudio.com, 836-KIDS
Sesame Street Live: Feb. 18-21. Elmo and friends take to the stage during this fun show for the preschool set. Enter for a chance to win FREE! tickets at ParentWiseAustin.com/SignUp/2010/January/Win-Tickets-Sesame-Street-Live. The Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St. 477-6060
Suenos Realizados Storytime (Dreams Come True): Through Feb. 24. (Wednesdays and Sundays only.) Educators in the En Mi Familia exhibit will read from books written by Carmen Lomas Garza, the inspiration behind the exhibit. Afterward, kids will enjoy a group activity. $4.50-$6.50, kids under 12 mos. free. $1 admittion on Wednesdays; FREE on Sundays from 4-5 p.m. Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St. www.austinkids.org, 472-2499
Texas: The Big Picture: Give the kids an overview of what our big state looks like. This film is suitable for young children, who will enjoy the huge screen, neat pictures, and music. $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for ages 3 to 18 and free for ages 2 and younger. IMAX Theatre at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress. www.thestoryoftexas.com or 936-8746
The Color Purple: Jan. 12-17. See this magnificent book come to life on the stage. Suitable for older kids (12+ at parents’ discretion) and adults. Bass Concert Hall, 23rd Street and Robert Dedman Drive, on the UT-Austin Campus. Call for cost. 471-1444
The Tinkerer’s Workshop: This new permanent exhibit is designed to inspire children to investigate engineering concepts, tinker and build things, observe materials and tell someone about it. $3.50-$5.50, kids under 12 months free. Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St. www.austinkids.org or 472-2499
Voices from San Jacinto: Through Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. This exhibit features Mexican and Texan accounts of the last battle of the Texas Revolution. The display includes dramatic readings, artifacts and historical documents, plus an interactive kiosk that explores the details of Henry McArdle's painting “Battle of San Jacinto”. The museum also has lots of other wonderful exhibits kids will enjoy! FREE! Texas Capitol Visitors’ Center, 112 E. 11th St. cvc_cvc@tspb.state.tx.us www.TexasCapitolVisitorsCenter.com 305-8400
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