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ACL scene report: Austin Kiddie Limits
I took my son to Austin Kiddie Limits for the first time, and we saw more of his friends in our two hours there than I’ve seen of mine in two days of the festival. It was THE place to be if you’re 2 to 3, apparently.
If you’re thinking of a bringing a child (they’re free if they’re 10 or younger), take him/her/them directly to the Kiddie Limits, an oasis of kid-friendly music and activities - it felt like another world back there, in the shade no less.
Saturday’s music, played in 30 minute sets, included Jambo, Uncle Rock, mr. Ray, Buck Howdy with BB and the Jimmies, most of whom are playing again Sunday. As soon as a music set finished, the pint-sized crowd was directed toward a smaller facing stage, where “dance lessons” took place. Austin’s B Boy City and B Girl City dancers wowed the toddlers and other youngsters with their break-dancing; the Lannaya Dance & Drum Ensemble entranced with West African rhythms and movement.
Beyond the stage area, the kids could attend music workshops, coloring stations and hip-hop lessons. HEB handed out free ice cream to the tots (sorry, parents) and Pink Salon was on hand to turn their hair green or pink.
With more bearable temperatures this year, the festival seems more kid-friendly. If you bring a stroller, give yourself extra time to navigate the perimeter of the park. Stop by Tag A Kid to give emergency contact information - you’ll get a corresponding wristband for your child (although you might try the ankle, where they’re less likely to rip it off during a dancing frenzy). Be warned though: When the helpful staffer told my son to look for women in red T-shirts if he lost his Mommy, he burst into horrified tears. Luckily, they were the only tears of the day.
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By Max
September 28, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
Don’t miss Big Don on Sunday at kiddie limits. He handed out cds last year and this year he grabbed a performance spot — we love his kiddie rap (and I generally don’t do rap.)