Morning Glories – Fall 2024

Location: Meredith Heritage Tree Deck, Waterloo Park
Date: September 17, 2024 — October 15, 2024
Time: Tuesdays | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Weekly early childhood education series that provides hands-on activities and programs to promote literacy, bilingual storytelling, music, dance, cultural learnings, and nature play. Each week features a different style of play from our partners at the Texas Book Festival, Asian American Resource Center, Monarch Sanctuary Project, Austin Public Library, and more. 

Address: 1301 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701

View the full Morning Glories schedule below!

Tuesday, September 17 – Hispanic Heritage Month
Presented in partnership with Texas Book Festival

Don’t miss this outdoor storytime with Austin author Nicholas Solis and his presentation of his new book, The Littlest Grito. 


Tuesday, September 24World Bollywood Day
Presented in partnership with Asian American Resource Center

World Bollywood Day is a tribute to the splendor of Indian culture and its global influence. Come celebrate the bridging of cultures and share the magic of storytelling, mesmerizing music and a dazzling Bollywood dance performance!


Tuesday, October 1Here Come the Heroes

There are superheroes in the movies, shows, and books, but real-life heroes can also be found working hard in your neighborhood! Join Austin’s local heroes and essential workers as they share their stories and read Richard Scarry’s Day at the Fire Station & Day at the Police Station.


Tuesday, October 8 – Waterloo Kiddie Limits
Presented in partnership with Armstrong Community Music School

Enjoy family-friendly storytelling, arts & crafts, live music and sing-a-long with Mr. Will Music featuring Every Little Thing: Based on the song ‘Three Little Birds’ by Bob Marley. Austin Community Music School will lead families in a drum circle featuring song by Bob Marley.


Tuesday, October 15Hungry for Stories
Presented in partnership with Monarch Sanctuary Project & Austin Public Library

Who’s hungry for a delightful storytime and snacks? Join the Monarch Sanctuary Project for a special storytime with the world’s most famous caterpillar and his one red apple, two green pears, three purple plums…