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What’s happening in November? Find these family events around Austin

Holiday

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The Zilker tree will be lighted on Nov. 29. SUZANNE CORDEIRO/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

The Zilker tree will be lighted on Nov. 29. SUZANNE CORDEIRO/FOR AMERICAN-STATESMAN.

Sweet Berry Farm fall fun. The Texas-shaped hay maze and smaller candy corn hay maze open. Through Nov. 8. You can also find hay rides, pumpkin decorating, a train and more. Priced per event. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays. 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls. sweetberryfarm.com

Barton Hill Farms “The Great Pumpkin” Maze. Find a lot to do including the maze in the shape of Linus’ hero “The Great Pumpkin,” live music, pumpkin painting, farm animals, train rides and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekends through Nov. 8. $11 adults, $8 3-10 years old, free for children 2 and younger. $1 off online. Barton Hill Farms, 1115 FM 969, Bastrop.bartonhillfarms.com

Architects of Air. Travel through an inflatable wonderland. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20, Nov. 23-24 and Nov. 27; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 21-22, Nov. 28-29. Tickets $12, $8 children 3-17, free for children 2 and younger. At least one adult per four children. Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive. TheLongCenter.org.

Stepping Stone Kids K during Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot. 8:45 a.m. Nov. 26. $8-$10. Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive. thundercloud.com/turkey-trot/event-info/

Santa on the Terrace. Get a free photo with Santa and Rudolph with downtown Austin as your backdrop, plus hot chocolate and food trucks. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27. Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive. RSVP at TheLongCenter.org.

Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade. Bring a new toy to donate to Operation Blue Santa. 11 a.m. Nov. 28. Downtown along Congress Avenue.

Theater

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Architects of Air: Exxopolis Luminarium will return to the Long Center for the Performing Arts.  Laura Skelding/American-Statesman

Architects of Air: Exxopolis Luminarium will return to the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Laura Skelding/American-Statesman

“Winnie the Pooh.” A.A. Milne’s story comes to life in musical form from Zach Theatre. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 12. $15-$20. Kleberg Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd. www.zachtheatre.org.

“Snow White.” Ballet Austin II presents this classic fairy tale in ballet form. 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and Nov. 7-8. $15. Austin Ventures StudioTheater, 501 W. Third St. balletaustin.org.

“Room on the Broom.” A witch and her cat pick up many passengers on their broom, until it breaks. 2 p.m. Nov. 8. $16. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. austintheatre.org. chuysparade.com

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.” The live-action version of the animated TV show comes to life. 7 p.m. Nov. 27-28; 2 p.m. Nov. 28-29. $24-$54. Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive. TheLongCenter.org.

Zilker Holiday Tree lighting. Be one of the first to spin under the tree. 6 p.m. Nov. 29. Zilker Park. austintexas.gov/zilkerholidaytree.

Music

LMNO Show with Joe McDermott and Staci Gray. 1 p.m. Nov. 14. $7 advance, $9 at door. 207 W. 18th St. ScottishRiteTheater.org.

Museums

Thinkery Workshops: Kitchen Lab Workshop: Dissection: Frog. Ages 8 and above. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $39 one child and adult. Space 8 Workshop: Groovy Graphics. Ages 8 and above. Use software to make your own logos and graphics and make stickers and buttons. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15. $39 one child and adult. Kitchen Lab Workshop: Stuffed! Ages 4-7. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 21, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23. Make mini pumpkins and sweet potatoes with fillings. $29 one child and adult. Spark Shop Workshop: Woodworking. Ages 4-7. Learn woodworking basics. 10:30 a.m. Nov. 28, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 29. $29 one child and adult. The Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave. ThinkeryAustin.org.

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Jasper Czysz, 4, holds onto his Hot Wheels toy he is ready to donate, but first watches the annual Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade. RALPH BARRERA/ AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Jasper Czysz, 4, holds onto his Hot Wheels toy he is ready to donate, but first watches the annual Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade.
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Happening at the Bullock Museum: Free First Sunday. Learn about LaBelle ship and Texas football. 12-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. Science Thursday. Enjoy science experiments. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19. Exploration Stations. Activities and art projects on Black Friday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 27. Bullock Texas State History Museum. 1800 Congress Ave. thestoryoftexas.com.

Second Saturdays with Contemporary Austin. Hidden Histories takes you on a time-travel adventure, plus make photo-inspired projects.. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14.. Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St. thecontemporaryaustin.org.

Fall Festival at Austin Nature & Science Center. Learn about wildlife, owls, constellation and more. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7. 2389 Stratford Drive. austintexas.gov/department/austin-nature-and-science-center.

Family Jam. Drum together as a family. Free. 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 8. Dittmar Recreation Center, 1009 W. Dittmar Road.

Children & Family Nature’s Workshop. Be healthy and creative as a family. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21. Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina St.

Afternoon in the Garden: Collecting Plants. Press different plants into a nature journal. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 29. $1 children, $2 adults, $3 adults, nonresidents. Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road. zilkergarden.org.

Books

BookPeople events: Jack Gantos reads “The Trouble in Me.” 1 p.m. Nov. 1. Nova Ren Suma and Suzanne Young read “The Walls Around Us” and “Hotel Ruby.” 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Joelle Charbonneau reads “Need.” 7 p.m. Nov. 13. Greg Leitich Smith reads “Borrowed Time.” 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Book People, 603 N. Lamar Blvd. bookpeople.com.

Barnes & Noble events: Mini Maker Fair. 3 p.m.- 8 p.m. Nov. 6, Arboretum; 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 7 and 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Nov. 8. Round Rock; and 2 p.m. Nov. 7, Sunset Valley. Lego Event with Master Builder. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Sunset Valley. Dumbledore’s Army. Try out for Quiddich teams. 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Arboretum.

Barnes & Noble storytimes: Various days, times and books throughout the week at various locations. Saturday 11 a.m. story times at all locations: “Rosie Revere, Engineer,” Nov. 7. “The Little Snowplow,” Nov. 14. “The Little Kids’ Table Storytime,” 11 a.m. Nov. 21.

Happening at the library: Día de Los Muertos celebration. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Windsor Park Branch; 10:15 a.m. Nov. 3, Carver Branch.

Book Circle Crafternoon: Fairy and Ninja Beads. For ages 5 and up. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Yarborough Branch.

“Wild and Wacky Weather” from Literature Live. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Manchaca Road; 6 p.m. Nov. 9, University Hills Branch; 3:30 p.m. Nov. 13, North Village Branch, 11:15 a.m. Nov. 19, Faulk Central Library.

Family Matinee: “The Land Before Time.” 2 p.m. Nov. 7.

Storybook Dance Making. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Howson Branch; and 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Recycled Reads.

T(w)een STEM Lab. Fages 7 and up. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Carver Branch.

Homemade for the Holidays: Sensory Spa Gifts. For ages 10 and up. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Hampton Branch, Old Quarry Branch. Bike Tube Accessory Gifts. 3:30 p.m Nov. 16, Terrazas Branch, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Carver Branch.

Smart Opera Presents: “The Great Poochini.” 4 p.m. Howson Branch. “The Dog who Sang at the Opera,” 11 a.m. Nov. 17, Cepeda Branch.

Jedi Training Camp. For ages 5 and up. 4 p.m. Nov. 13, Twin Oaks Branch.

Art Lab for the Littles. 11 a.m. Nov. 19, Terrazas Branch.

Night Crafters Junior. For ages 5-10. 6 p.m. Nov. 30, Faulk Central Library.

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