Get ready for a weekend of family-friendly activities that give people a chance to show off their creative sides.

1. Calico Hutch Quilters Retreat

All weekend in the Austin Holiday Inn Conference Center.

This event of fun-filled quilting days with friends, plus free demos, massage therapists, show and tell, door prizes, games, and more. Public welcome to come in and browse. For more information, call 507-433-8000.

2. Austin Family Respite Night

6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Austin YMCA

Children in kindergarten through sixth grades can enjoy an evening of Autism Spectrum Disorder-appropriate fun staffed by ASD professionals. Activities may include snack-making, swimming, crafts, and games. For children with restricted diets, please send their own snacks. Cost $5. Register at the Hormel Historic Home – no payment will be taken at the YMCA. For more information, call 507-433-4243.

3. Exploring Abstract Art with Watercolor and Acrylics

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Austin ArtWorks Center

This class by James Wegner is for ages 18 and up; cost is $150 (supplies included). For more information, call 507-434-0934.

4. Kids’ Studio – Accordion Books

10:30 a.m. to noon Friday at the Austin ArtWorks Center

This class with Krystal Lennie is open to all ages 4 and older; cost is $5. For more information, call 507-434-0934.

5. Austin Bruins vs. Coulee Region Chill

7:05 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Arena

The Austin Bruins take on the Coulee Region Chill at Riverside Arena. For more information, call 507-434-4978.

6. Read Any Good Books Lately?

10:30 a.m. Monday at the Austin Public Library.

Do you love to talk to people about what you are currently reading or looking for something new to read? Come join us for an informal monthly discussion about books based on the question, “Have you read any good books lately?” For more information, call 507-433-2391.

7. History Happy Hour

5:30 p.m. Monday at the Hormel Historic Home.

Learn about the history of Mower County cemeteries, presented by Jamie Timm of the Mower County Historical Society. Social hour starts at 5:30 p.m., presentation at 6 p.m. Free for members of Hormel Historic Home, Mower County Historical Society, and Friends of the Austin Public Library. Cost is $5 for non-members.