Heidi Okla 
On Saturday, Feb. 21 you can take the kids to Mueller Lake Park to shoot rockets, see how parachutes help firefighters, design a flood-proof city and more! Rockets to the Rescue is a free event for families designed to showcase how technology helps Central Texas …
Each year, Austin’s Chinatown Center hosts an impressive celebration to ring in the Lunar New Year with dragon and lion dancers, firecrackers, kids activities, delicious food and more. On Saturday, Feb. 21 everyone’s invited to celebrate The Year of the Goat at this Chinese New …
Parents, we realize it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of playdates, school, diapers, bedtime hissy-fits and all of the other love and sunshine that comes from our cherished littles. It’s easy to feel out of touch. But, we beg you to …
It’s time to get your kites ready! We’re very excited for the 86th Annual Zilker Park Kite Festival, which will be held on Sunday, Mar. 1 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. On the first Sunday in March each year, more than 20,000 locals gather …
Mark your calendars! Bestselling author, Judy Blume, is coming to BookPeople. While she won’t be here until Saturday, June 13, tickets for her book signing event are on sale now. You might know her best for books you read in your childhood like Are You …
Take the kids to see a free children’s play that runs Tuesday, Feb. 17 through Thursday. March 12 at Austin library locations. ARTSreach, a partnership between the Austin Public Library and Austin Parks and Recreation, brings children’s literature alive through theatrical presentations by Dougherty Arts …
One of our favorite summer activities is heading to the Dell Diamond to cheer on the Round Rock Express baseball team. This ballpark is amazingly family-friendly — from the Kids Fun Zone to the grassy hills, fireworks nights, great food options, easy parking, friendly staff …
How would your kids like to be transported back into a world of knights, ladies, and medieval times this summer? Sherwood Forest Summer Camp offers a unique experience where kids can put the iPads and cell phones away and learn skills that were essential to …
This weekend we hope you have a very happy Valentine’s Day! Besides sharing time with loved ones, you can watch major league soccer, visit a brand new science center, go hunting for fairies, learn all about Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, have tons of ye olde …
On Sunday, Feb. 15, you can enjoy a fun afternoon in the Zilker Botanical Garden focused on Faeries and their Flowers from 1-4 p.m. Kids will go on a scavenger hunt through the garden in search of faeries’ favorite plants, herbs, and flowers. You can …
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.