Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Dining Out on Thanksgiving in Austin

Skip the grocery lists and the mountain of dishes, because plenty of Austin restaurants are ready to handle Thanksgiving for you! From classic turkey dinners to creative seasonal menus, here are our favorite spots serving up holiday meals this year. Don’t forget to make those …

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Do512 Family Park Spotlight: St. Edward’s Trail

St. Edwards Park and Greenbelt Trail7301 Spicewood Springs Rd. Nestled along Bull Creek in northwest Austin, St. Edwards Park and Greenbelt Trail is one of the city’s best spots for creek play, light hiking, and a peaceful escape into nature. Families will love the varied …

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Best Things To Do During Thanksgiving Week

Since most of our little turkeys have a full week off school for Thanksgiving, it’s a great time to explore the city and make some magical memories with the family. The weather has been *cough* less than predictable, but so far, Thanksgiving Break is shaping …

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Thanksgiving Family Events in Austin

Thanksgiving Break will be here before we know it, parents! There are a few Thanksgiving-specific events coming up, as well as Family Volunteering opportunities and Thanksgiving Break Camps.  We’ve included it all here to help you get a jump start on your planning for the …

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Thanksgiving Made Easy: Where to Order Your Feast

We know chasing your little turkeys around the house while planning and prepping an entire Thanksgiving feast can be darn near impossible. Save yourself the stress this year and let Austin’s local restaurants handle the cooking. Whether you’re picking up a fully prepared meal to …

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Where to Go Ice Skating Around Austin

Thinking of ice skating makes us oddly nostalgic for The Mighty Ducks. It’s the perfect throwback if you’re looking to share a little 90s movie history with the kids, and it totally fits the season. So lace up those rental skates or sign yourselves up …

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Free Family Fun at the Texas Book Festival

The 2025 Texas Book Festival will take place on November 8 and 9! At this annual event, authors and book lovers take over the grounds of the Texas State Capitol and along Congress Avenue to share the joy of reading. These two days are packed …

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Best Playgrounds in Austin

Do512 Family and Yelp presented the results of a user poll of the best playgrounds in the Austin metro area! See the results!

Get A Sitter: Grown-Up Halloween Events

You probably know where you’ll be trick-or-treating with the kids, and which Family Halloween Events and Parties you’ll be attending, but if you happen to have a babysitter or grandparents on the ready, we have the list for you. Thanks to our friends at Do512, …

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Do512 Family’s Tips for Taking Kids to ACL Fest

We LOVE Austin City Limits Music Festival for the amazing bands and performers, the fun festival vibes, the great local food trucks, and some of the best people-watching ever. If you’re planning to take the entire family along to this awesome festival in Zilker Park, …

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