Heidi Okla 
On Tuesday, Jan. 6, kids can have a wild time at Laura’s Library in Bee Cave. During the Discovery! Zoofari event at 4:30 p.m., you can attend a special animal show presented by Wild Things Zoofari. See real-life exotic animals up close and learn about …
Have you ever buckled the kids into the car for a trip to the library only to arrive and discover it’s closed? It’s happened to us. (Of course we should have checked the schedule first, but it’s one of those types of places you just …
This weekend you can spend a morning petting cute animals, enjoy storytime at the Wildflower Center, dance and sing with Staci Gray, check out model trains, meet children’s author Greg Foley, enjoy free admission & kids activities at three Austin museums — Bullock, Umlauf Sculpture …
On Saturday, Jan. 3, kids are in for a treat at BookPeople. Award-winning author of Thank You Bear, Greg Foley, will be hosting a special storytime at 11:30 a.m. He’ll be reading his two pictures books, Don’t Worry Bear and Willoughby and the Moon. After …
If you’ve got preschool-aged children, you might be interested in participating in a fun parent & child class at the Austin Nature and Science Center this winter. The Big & Little Adventures Program is a series of classes in January and February in which you …
Kick off the new year by marching in a parade with the Minor Mishap Marching Band. What fun to start 2015 with music, community, dancing and joy. The New Year’s Day Parade will take place on Thursday, Jan. 1, and you can meet at 2 …
Our children’s librarians are taking a break from story times this week in all branches of the Austin Public Library, but there is still some free family fun offered for you! If you or the kids (ages 6 and up) are pretty skilled at playing …
Abracadabra! During this week’s Winter Break, you can enjoy amazing tricks from Fantastic Magic Camp. Free Magic Shows will take place Monday Dec. 29 through Thursday, Jan. 1 inside Highland Mall. No need for tickets — you can just show up. The shows are free, …
On Tuesday, Dec. 30, you can take the kids to a Wintertime Storytime at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun, free morning out focused on snow, with a reading of Ezra Jack Keats’ winter classic, The Snowy Day, along with other winter-themed books. Plus, …
Have you ever explored the Mexic-Arte Museum downtown on Congress Ave.? Our Content Manager and her eight-year-old son stopped in over the weekend. Admission is free every Sunday and every day during the month of December! Learn about what’s currently on exhibit and read about …
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.