Heidi Okla 
Are you interested in doing some volunteering this Thanksgiving season? There are lots of local charities that could use a hand, and we’ve rounded up some opportunities for family involvement this month. — Coats for Kids Each year, The Junior League of Austin, Jack Brown …
Looking for the perfect Christmas tree to decorate this year? Perhaps you’d like to take a short drive to a Christmas tree farm to cut down your own. Enjoy those fragrant pine smells while you have some fun in the country with the whole family. …
The holidays are now in full swing and we’re sharing our 2024 Holiday Guide for Austin Families complete with our favorite winter festivities. There’s something for everyone on this list, from where to do your local holiday shopping, to shows, lights, Santa, and more. Check …
It’s snow exciting! There are several chances for Austin-area kids to play in the snow this winter no matter what Mother Nature has planned. Check out the upcoming events where you can go down tubing, throw snowballs, and feel that icy cold slush in your …
Creek Show, a beautiful display of illuminated art installations, has been one of Austin’s most unique, buzzed-about events of the past decade and it’s back this November 8 – 16, 2024. This multi-night display of illuminated art also includes live music, food vendors, and family-friendly …
Thinking of ice skating makes us oddly nostalgic about The Mighty Ducks. It’s a perfect throwback if you’re looking for a dose of 90s movie history to educate the kids with, and totally fits the season. But, if you’re looking to take a spin on …
Do512 Family and Yelp presented the results of a user poll of the best playgrounds in the Austin metro area! See the results!
While the Barton Creek Greenbelt might be the most popular hiking spot in Austin, there’s another Greenbelt in town that provides similar opportunities to hike and splash: Bull Creek Greenbelt. Following Bull Creek, as it snakes back and forth across the Capital of Texas Highway …
Doesn’t it feel like the perfect time for a grown-up night out? The kids are back in school and the holidays aren’t upon us (yet), and we thought it sounded like the perfect time to book a sitter and head out on the town. Head …
Pumpkin patches might get the most attention in October, but there’s something about navigating a corn maze that is one of our family favorites for fall. From tricky tall meandering mazes to ones made for the littlest of kiddos, we just love the challenge of …
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.