THURSDAY
1.World’s Largest Swimming Lesson in Austin
SafeSplash invites the public to help it set an official world record for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, an international event aiming to teach kids to swim and prevent drowning. SafeSplash has planned games, safety presentations and a free 30-minute swim lesson. Registration begins at noon, and the swim lesson takes place at 1 p.m. Free. SafeSplash Swim School, 10700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. www.safesplash.com
2. Clinic offers open house
The open house at Acupuncture Medical & Research Centre includes a meet and greet with owner Dee Ann Newbold; door prizes; and tours of the 10-room, environmentally friendly acupuncture clinic. 4-7:30 p.m. 11673 Jollyville Road, Ste. 201, Austin. 512-336-7424. www.acupunctureaustin.com.
3. Third Thursdays at Rock Rose
Domain Northside's Rock Rose continues its Third Thursdays series this month. Guests can enjoy live music by Drew Davis, take advantage of discounted happy hour specials from over 10 restaurants, and deals from local stores such as Raven + Lily and Viva Day Spa. The event ends with after-parties at St. Genevieve and Rose Room. 6-9 p.m. (after parties end at 2 a.m.) Free entry. Rock Rose Avenue. www.domainnorthside.com
FRIDAY
4. Breakfast aids area seniors
Fans from Fans benefits Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive through Aug. 31. The pancake breakfast includes a children’s concert from 9-11 a.m. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Free (admission), $15 or donation of one fan (pancake breakfast). Threadgill’s World Headquarters, 301 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.summerfandrive.com
5. Summer playgrounds program begins
Austin Parks and Recreation Department kicked off a summer playgrounds program on Monday. Parents can drop off their children a participating park to can enjoy supervised outdoor activities, such as include sports, arts and crafts, games, teamwork and character building, and fitness and nutrition lessons. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Visit austintexas.gov for a full list of locations.
SATURDAY
6. Solstice Music Festival
Solstice Festival returns for its fourth annual celebration of music, art and technology. This year the festival joins hundreds of cities throughout the world celebrating Fête de la Musique, or World Music Day. On Saturday, the festival offers 10 hours of music at Pan Am Park. Artists include Built to Spill, Bright Light Social Hour, Golden Dawn Arkestra and Bayonne. Afternoon and evening. $35. Pan Am Park, 2100 E. Third St., Austin. http://solsticeatx.com/
7. Free adoptions at Austin Humane Society
All adoptions from the Austin Humane Society, including puppies and kittens, are free on Saturday and Sunday. Potential adopters can stop by the shelter throughout the weekend to pick out a new furry friend. All adoptable animals are vaccinated, have heartworm prevention and a microchip, and have been spayed or neutered. Noon-7 p.m. (Sat.), noon-5 p.m. (Sun.). Free. 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin. http://bit.ly/FreeJuneAdoptions
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8. Father’s Day at Austin Aquarium
Dads get in free to the Austin Aquarium on Father’s Day. Children can attend and make a custom clown fish card for their dad. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free (dads and children younger than age 2), $10.95 (children age 2-11), $15.95 (adults). Austin Aquarium, 13530 N. US 183, Ste. 101, Austin. www.austinaquarium.com.
9. Free meal for dad at Pluckers
Dads eat for free at all Texas Pluckers Wing Bar locations, including an entree, side and non-alcoholic beverage worth up to $15. Dads need take a picture with their children at Pluckers and post the photo to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #Pluckers. The photo can be posted to the father’s or child’s social media account. Northwest Austin has two locations at 9070 Research Blvd., Ste. 201C, Austin, and 11066 Pecan Park Blvd., Austin. Research: 512-533-9464. Pecan Park: 512-258-9464. www.pluckers.com
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