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In preparation for the Austin Mini Maker Faire that’s scheduled to rock our worlds on Saturday, May 3, several makers have signed up to make appearances at local libraries where kids can Meet the Maker and participate in various activities.
Monster Jam comes to Austin this weekend for the first time ever! All the cool girls and car crazy boys are in for what will probably be the best moment of heir young lives ever. There are two shows only–Saturday, April 26 at 7 pm, ideal for kids who can function when up after bedtimes and Sunday, April 27 at 2 pm.
We just returned from our first tent-camping-as-a-family trip, and I’m here to report back on what to do, bring, and avoid for your first family camping trip.
Cue choirs of angels: there’s a new playground at the Triangle. This mixed-use development in Central Austin has long been a favorite destination for families and this is the icing on the cake. The playground is located near the big grassy field, across the street from Snap Kitchen and next to Maudie’s. It’s on the smaller side, geared toward younger children.
New moms, channel the Earth Day buzz early by taking your babies for some springtime exercise outside on Tuesday, Apr. 22 at 10:30 am. Meet at Johnson Creek (more specifically, by the restrooms) for the Spring Stroll and Stretch from Austin Kula Yoga.
Theatre is so magical, and Zach Scott’s production of Pinocchio is nothing short of that. I was happy to chat with Natt Miller, Zach Scott Theatre’s Educational Director, briefly during the rehearsal and give him my feedback on the show. He was gracious enough to respond to several follow-up questions about the elements of the production that I found most magical.
Come celebrate Earth Day this Tuesday, April, 22 at the Austin Community College (ACC) Riverside Campus at the Greener Choices Earth Day Festival. WIth spring in full bloom, what better way to celebrate than with live music, workshops, children’s activities all for $5 or 2 canned goods?
If you haven’t had a chance to check out Springfest at The Backyard in Bee Cave, this is the year to do it! There will be live music, a boat expo, rides and other activities for the kids, beer and wine tasting, a BBQ cook-off, and artisan shopping. The seventh annual festival has made it even easier this year to get in on the fun by including events on the evening of Friday, April 25 in addition to a full day of festivities on Saturday, April 26.
Easter! Three-day weekend! Huzzah!! Find eggs, watch a movie, eat amazing food, see fabulous children’s plays and a lot more this weekend!
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Here are our top 10 Austin family events for the weekend, have fun…
Looking for super fun Easter events for the whole family? Head over to Quest ATX on Saturday, Apr. 19 from 11 am – 7 pm for Easter egg hunts and a full day of family fun on the water. Quest ATX is Austin’s first and only cable wakepark and a world class wakeboarding facility. They offer private lessons and even summer day camps for kids ages 6 – 16!
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.