Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Visiting the Texas State Capitol with Kids

A visit to the Texas State Capital Building offers not only a great opportunity to get a crash course on the inner workings of Texas politics, but a built in bonus of a close-up look at the pink granite structure during a pretty cool architectural tour of one of the most distinct and beautiful buildings in Texas.

Top Pumpkin Patches and Festivals Around Austin

Wondering where to take the kids to pick their pumpkins and enjoy all the goodness the season has to offer?  Here’s our annual round-up of favorite pumpkin patches around Austin.  Enjoy! Sweet Berry Farm 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls This Marble Falls farm offers the …

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Best Camping Spots Around Austin

This is your guide to figuring out where to camp in Austin. See how far it is, how much it is and what is offered at each campsite.

Toy Stores in Austin

Maybe your kid had great behavior all week, or tried a new food, or was totally kickass at a stressful function like a wedding…whatever the reason, here are some toy stores in Austin to help you when you’re feeling like spoiling rewarding your little guy or gal.

Swimming In Austin: Which Pools Stay Open?

After a bit of a dip in the summer heat this July, we’re back into the mid to high-90s and a nice swim in cool water is sounding pretty essential right now. If you’re wondering which public pools are open around Austin, we have you …

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Top 10 Austin Museums For Kids

Summer time is a blast for children, but you might worry your kid isn’t learning much or maybe even getting bored. Worry no more; here’s the top 10!

Free Pools in Austin

Ready for a swim?  The City of Austin Aquatic Division operates 44 facilities ready to cool you down — including seven regional pools, three community pools, 21 neighborhood pools, Barton Springs Pool, and 11 splash pads, and also offers youth and adult swim lessons.  Many …

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Summer Freebies and Deals for Austin Families

We’ve compiled a list of the Best Freebies and Deals in Austin in everything from museums, to outdoor fun, to live music to delicious food. Enjoy checking these places off your to-do list and saving yourself some money at the same time!

Where to Find the Best Grilled Cheese in Austin

Gooey, crispy, dipped in tomato soup.  You know what we’re talking about – an epic grilled cheese sandwich.  This is one of those foods that, sure, we can all make for ourselves.  But sometimes it tastes even better when someone else makes it for us. …

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