Austin Symphony Children's Day Art Park

Austin Symphony Orchestra hosts a summer concert series for kids. Today we went and checked it out. The kids enjoyed the free balloons, the instrument petting zoo, the balloon artist, and the ice-cold lemonade. They weren't as interested in the live music. (Did you know that Austin is called the Live Music Capital of the World?)

The venue was really cool. It's downtown by the Capitol, and Waller Creek runs through the amphitheater, right in front of the stage.

The kids were fascinated by the clown. Here he is balancing a toilet plunger on his chin.

Lizzie wanted to try out the violin. She wants to play like her dad.

Heidi wanted to try the saxophone. Owen was interested in the drums, until he heard how loud they are. He got scared and Heidi took his turn.

This balloon artist made a snake for Heidi and a dog on a leash for Lizzie.