Austin Parks Foundation Events

More events are on our Volunteer page.

Summer Movie Series Romance and adventure await at Republic Square Park this summer! We'll start July 19 with Clueless. Other dates are July 24, August 7, August 9, August 17,and August 30. Full details are on our Movies in the Park page.

Austin City Limits Music Festival, September 26-29, 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival benefits Austin Parks Foundation! A portion of every ticket sold goes to fund projects at parks all over town. For complete line-up information and tickets, visit www.aclfestival.com. (Specific questions about booking, vending, etc. are answered at http://aclfestival.com/generalinfo.aspx)

Events Around Town

Saturday, July 5, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Wooldridge Square
Knee-High Chess
Join in a game of chess on our giant chess board. Beginners welcome. Bring your own board if you'd like to set up a side game, or play collaboratively on the big board. Weekly, subject to park availability. Visit our Chess page for more details.

Saturday, July 12, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Wooldridge Square
Knee-High Chess
Join in a game of chess on our giant chess board. Beginners welcome. Bring your own board if you'd like to set up a side game, or play collaboratively on the big board. Weekly, subject to park availability. Visit our Chess page for more details.

Saturday, July 12, 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Park
Splash Party Movie Nights
Splash Party movies are a fun family tradition. Float, swim, or sit on the shore of Deep Eddy Pool. The regular pool entrance fee is charged. July 12: Spirit. July 19: Bee Movie. July 26: Shrek the Third. Visit the City's Splash Party page for a complete schedule.

Saturday, July 19, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Hornsby Bend Bird Observatory
Monthly Bird Walk
This free monthly birding field trip takes place on the third Saturday of each month. You'll see many birds and explore new parts of Hornsby Bend. For more information contact Kevin Anderson at Kevin.Anderson@ci.austin.tx.us or 972-1960.

Saturday, July 19, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Wooldridge Square
Knee-High Chess
Join in a game of chess on our giant chess board. Beginners welcome. Bring your own board if you'd like to set up a side game, or play collaboratively on the big board. Weekly, subject to park availability. Visit our Chess page for more details.

Saturday, July 19, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Republic Square
Movies in the Park: Clueless
Join us for a romantic summer movie series at downtown's Republic Square Park! Bring a date, bring chairs or blankets, and enjoy movies on the Alamo's full size inflatable screen. Hot dogs and Amy's ice cream will be available for purchase.

Saturday, July 19, 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Park
Splash Party Movie Nights
Splash Party movies are a fun family tradition. Float, swim, or sit on the shore of Deep Eddy Pool. The regular pool entrance fee is charged. July 12: Spirit. July 19: Bee Movie. July 26: Shrek the Third. Visit the City's Splash Party page for a complete schedule.

Thursday, July 24, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Republic Square
Movies in the Park: The Notebook
Join us for a romantic summer movie series at downtown's Republic Square Park! Bring a date, bring chairs or blankets, and enjoy movies on the Alamo's full size inflatable screen. Hot dogs and Amy's ice cream will be available for purchase.

Saturday, July 26, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Wooldridge Square
Knee-High Chess
Join in a game of chess on our giant chess board. Beginners welcome. Bring your own board if you'd like to set up a side game, or play collaboratively on the big board. Weekly, subject to park availability. Visit our Chess page for more details.

Saturday, July 26, 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Eilers (Deep Eddy) Park
Splash Party Movie Nights
Splash Party movies are a fun family tradition. Float, swim, or sit on the shore of Deep Eddy Pool. The regular pool entrance fee is charged. July 12: Spirit. July 19: Bee Movie. July 26: Shrek the Third. Visit the City's Splash Party page for a complete schedule.

Saturday, August 2, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Wooldridge Square
Knee-High Chess
Join in a game of chess on our giant chess board. Beginners welcome. Bring your own board if you'd like to set up a side game, or play collaboratively on the big board. Weekly, subject to park availability. Visit our Chess page for more details.

Thursday, August 7, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Republic Square
Movies in the Park: Sweet Home Alabama
Join us for a romantic summer movie series at downtown's Republic Square Park! Bring a date, bring chairs or blankets, and enjoy movies on the Alamo's full size inflatable screen. Hot dogs and Amy's ice cream will be available for purchase.

Saturday, August 9, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Wooldridge Square
Knee-High Chess
Join in a game of chess on our giant chess board. Beginners welcome. Bring your own board if you'd like to set up a side game, or play collaboratively on the big board. Weekly, subject to park availability. Visit our Chess page for more details.

Saturday, August 9, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Republic Square
Movies in the Park: The Devil Wears Prada
Join us for a romantic summer movie series at downtown's Republic Square Park! Bring a date, bring chairs or blankets, and enjoy movies on the Alamo's full size inflatable screen. Hot dogs and Amy's ice cream will be available for purchase.

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