Heidi Okla 
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Housing in Austin is terrifying. No, not the pricing (which is a real horror), but the delightfully frightful decor that dons each house for Halloween. Austinites are dead serious about celebrating this macabre holiday properly, transforming their yards into graveyards and turning their homes hostile. …
Getting lost is generally not something we typically aspire to do with our kids, but put us in a field of corn in October and apparently we’re all in. There aren’t a ton of true corn mazes right around Austin, but there are a few …
No need to wait until All Hallows’ Eve to enjoy some wonderful treats! We’ve rounded up some restaurants in the Austin area that have spooky Halloween deals. You might also want to check out Where to Find Fall Flavors in Austin for even more delicious …
The Round Rock Arts Festival & Chalk Walk returns on October 3-5, featuring three full days of art, music, and family fun. Head to Centennial Plaza in Downtown Round Rock to watch artists transform the pavement into colorful chalk masterpieces, browse fine art and craft …
Cupcakes may have already had their 15 minutes of fame, but let’s be real — they never stopped being awesome. Cute, portable, and perfectly portioned, cupcakes are the sweet treat that doesn’t need a fork (or extra dishes). And lucky for us, Austin is home …
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.