The art of the letter. It’s a means of communication that isn’t commonly used these days, especially with our kids. Email, text messaging, video chatting and Facebook, while easy and efficient when it comes to communication with loved ones who we don’t see often, lack the same person touch of a handwritten letter. Next… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Do512 Family Top Picks: Ocean Wonderland in 3D, Wicked, Chinese New Year and more!
Rain, rain go away! (Well, it’s probably good that it’s raining, we need it.) That won’t stop you from getting out there and having a blast this weekend with your family! Just make sure your little ones have their tiny galoshes and raincoats! Here’s our top picks for this weekend: Ocean Wonderland 3D at Bob… Continue Reading
2012 FUMP Family Music Festival
Happy Monday, everyone! We just got wind of a cool, family oriented music festival going on in Austin weekend after next, (2/4) at the First United Methodist Family Life Center. It’s the 2012 FUMP Family Music Festival, featuring Parent’s Choice Award winning performer, Joe McDermott, and Austin’s own Staci Gray: Not only will… Continue Reading
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music!
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music! is coming to the Frank Erwin Center on Friday (2/17)! See Elmo and his Sesame Street pals help their new music teacher, Jenny find her missing instruments! Tickets can be purchased here. (Slightly grainy video, but here’s a great preview of what to expect:) See you there!… Continue Reading
Do512 Family Top Picks for the Weekend: Adventure Room, Future Scientists Jamboree, Ranger in the Roughs and more!
Good Morning! Today we woke up to find that we have 3,000 ‘likes’ on Facebook! Thanks so much for your support everyone! Sure doesn’t feel like winter out there, and it looks like the weekend is going to be sunny and warm. Sounds like perfect weather to go out and have fun with your family!… Continue Reading
A Magical Evening at the French Legation Museum
Next weekend (1/27) the French Legation Museum is hosting a trio of internationally acclaimed performers who you won’t want to miss. Magicians Arsene Dupin and Michael Alan Kaufman will be joined by variety performer Kelsey Stauch to put on a family friendly show full of magical illusions and awe-inspiring stunts. The show runs from 6-8pm,… Continue Reading
Weekend Train Rides: Austin Steam Train!
Ever wonder what it’s like to travel by stream powered train? Watching the trees and hills rush by you while you sit at a cozy table and enjoy a warm beverage, trading stories with fellow travelers, conversing with the conductor. Unfortunately, these days it’s more convenient to pack ourselves into crowded planes or sit in… Continue Reading
Rock Climbing for Kids!
Rock Climbing is a great way to experience the outdoors, give yourself a full body workout, and just have fun. Also, it’s not just for grownups! The Austin Rock Climbing Gym has two convenient locations in North and South Austin, and we wanted to tell you about their opportunities for kids! From child-only climbing… Continue Reading
10 Places for Kids to Eat Free
It’s a weeknight and you had a long day at work, and there just isn’t time to throw something together for the family at home. Not to worry! Here are 10 restaurants in town where they know how you feel so you can make a fun family outing that’s easy on your wallet: Austin Java… Continue Reading
Free Admission Month at The Wildflower Center!
January is here, and the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center wants you to come visit! So much, in fact that they’re opening their doors and waiving all entry fees for the entire month! Here are some features of the center that you won’t want to miss out on: The Aqueduct at the Wildflower Center is visually… Continue Reading