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Many Austin area schools share the same spring break this year — March 11-15, 2024 — and there are lots of options for local camps during that week. If you’re looking for something fun for your kids to get into, check out our list of: …
It’s hard to tell if our spring weather will last or if we’ll be in for one last bout of winter, but these bright and sunny evenings have us wanting to get out and do fun things with the fam! If you’re looking for some …
While we patiently wait on Austin’s famous BBQ spots to get some vegetarian and vegan options beyond a bread roll and coleslaw, we’d like to share our top picks that have the city’s veggie bunch covered. These ATX spots are SO good, that even omnivores …
In the kid world, candy shops are both an adventure and a treat. Lucky for us, Austin has some excellent choices, from kitschy and vintage throwback shops to local chocolatiers. Here’s your roundup of The Sweetest Candy Shops in Austin. Originally contributed by JOSHUA HEINLEIN …
What’s more fun than leaning into the magic of childhood and surprising the kids with a memory they’ll cherish their whole lives? We’ve shared some of our favorite ideas below, with lots of local options. Let us know your ideas to make the everyday extraordinary …
We’re super into these delightful excuses er honorary holidays, to have a delicious treat and celebrate a favorite food! Tuesday, February 13 is National Pancake Day, which pairs perfectly with Fat Tuesday, so we’re serving up where to get the best ones in Austin! Since …
If you’re looking to shop local this Valentine’s Day (or if you’re last minute like us and tend to wait too long for even Amazon to deliver in time), here are some local businesses with fun V-Day gifts and treats. Local Shops — Toybrary 2001 …
If you’re lucky in love and lucky enough to have a sitter this Valentine’s Day, check out our list of Date Night Ideas for V-Day below! Whether you’re celebrating solo, coupled, with friends, or with the kids, we wish you a happy V-Day and are …
2024 Summer Camps It seems like every year we’re scheduling our kids’ summer camps earlier and earlier. If you’re looking to plan for summer 2024, here is our list of GREAT summer camps for kids in the Austin area you can arrange your family’s plans …
Looking to dine somewhere the whole family can enjoy that’s not necessarily designed for kids but does a great job for them? Here are our Austin faves with awesome food options for kids (and adults). Also, check out healthy kids’ menus and places where kids …
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.