Heidi Okla 
This little shift in weather has us excited for the spooky season and all of the wonderful Halloween events in and around Austin. Mark your calendars for our Top Picks for Halloween Family Fun in 2026. Also, check out our big list of Pumpkin Patches and …
You got the sitter. Now what? Whether you’re overdue for a fancy dinner, want to see some live music, laugh until your face hurts, or just do something that doesn’t involve a playground or kids’ menu, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to …
Do512 Family and Yelp presented the results of a user poll of the best playgrounds in the Austin metro area! See the results!
We LOVE Austin City Limits Music Festival for the amazing bands and performers, the fun festival vibes, the great local food, and some of the best people-watching ever. If you’re planning to take the family along to this awesome festival in Zilker Park, we’re here …
It’s almost time for Austin Zoo’s annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo! Open Fridays and Saturdays from October 2 through 24, Austin Zoo will be illuminated and decorated for Halloween, complete with a haunted mansion, a train ride, an animal show, and more. At …
October is one of our favorite months to get out with the kids in Austin, and this year’s calendar is packed. We’ve got pumpkin patches, fall festivals, ACL, Halloween fun, free family events, live music and plenty more being added every day. Grab your calendar …
Image credit: Tico Mendoza Get ready for a new season of Fortlandia, returning to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center beginning October 2 with a whole new lineup of creative forts to explore and play in. Nestled in the Family Garden, these interactive structures invite …
If you’re on the fence about bringing the kids to the Austin City Limits Music Festival this fall, know that the organizers put a lot of thought into making it family friendly. At Austin Kiddie Limits in Zilker Park, little music fans will find activities …
Crisp air, golden light, and colorful backdrops make fall the perfect time to gather the family for photos. After a long Texas summer, it finally feels good to pull on a cozy sweater (or at least pretend it’s cool enough) and capture those sweet, silly …
It may still feel like summer outside, but we can’t wait to dive into all the cozy, colorful fun that comes with fall in Austin. From pumpkin patches and outdoor movies to festivals, hikes, and seasonal treats, there are so many ways to make the …
Do512 Family is all about what to do in Austin with kids. We love to be out and about in Austin and are always looking for fun things to do with the family.