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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.
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.
Looking to cool off with a swim? Whether you’re searching for a weekend dip or planning ahead for when summer fades, we’ve got the scoop on which City of Austin pools and splash pads are open—and which ones stay open after the typical swim season …
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!
Ready for a swim? The City of Austin operates more than 40 aquatic facilities to help families cool off in the summer heat, including 7 regional pools, 3 community pools, 21 neighborhood pools, Barton Springs Pool, and 11 splash pads. The city also offers swim …
Farmers’ markets are a great way to feel connected to your community while picking up your weekly produce, handcrafted goods and more. Take advantage of all the delicious in-season options while supporting your local growers. Plus, getting items fresh from the farm is a great …
Dress up your little princesses and climb aboard the Austin Steam Train for their Princess Flyer on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 2 – 5 pm.
Looking for a short hike your kids can handle? Check out Mayfield Park and Preserve. Mayfield often tops the lists of best parks in Austin with its picturesque gardens and exotic peacocks. But behind the gardens are short hiking trails perfect for exploring with small children. Here, we’ve given you a step-by-step guide to the trail so you can meander through the woods with your kids and know what to look for and expect.
It’s time once again for the annual Old Settler’s Music Festival, going down from Thursday, Apr. 10 – Sunday, Apr. 13 at Salt Lick pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch. This festival has been going strong since 1987, and has maintained its down-home, friendly, Texas vibe. You’ll hear lots of music, eat awesome food, attend workshops, camp, let the kids play in the youth area and kick back with plenty of cold beers (if you want).
Creative Action After School Program is an after school enrichment program that offers children more than just a place to hang out until mom and dad get off work. In addition to receiving homework help, playground time, and snack time, children participate in a variety of fun, arts-based creativity classes and enjoy a comprehensive enrichment experience in the arts and humanities including Theatre, Art, Music, Language Arts &, Reading, History, Social Studies, Citizenship, Geography, Culture.
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.