Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Featured Family Restaurant: Hat Creek Burger Company

Family life is busy most of the time, and that can mean that fast food is somewhat of a necessity. Lucky for us Austinites, “fast food” doesn’t always mean we have to sacrifice quality. Hat Creek Burger Company uses hormone-free beef that is raised without antibiotics, their nuggets are gluten-free and their milkshakes are THE BEST. Pair that with a fun venue where kids and adults can relax and you’ve got a Feature Family Restaurant of the Week! Do512 Family editor, Jamie Jett, visited with her family, here’s what she thought….

Mother’s Day in Austin

Mamas, there’s much to do and it’s all about YOU this Sunday, May 11. Celebrate Mother’s Day in Austin with some fancy brunches, some mother-themed movies, or perhaps, some painting. Check out what’s going on this weekend and celebrate yourself, you deserve it.

Top 10 Austin Family Events 5/2 – 5/4

This weekend is going to rule.

Stuff that you should know about:

Maverick Horseback Riding, where you can take 2+ hour horseback rides just outside of Austin
Pecan Street Festival
GIVEAWAYS: Enter for a chance to win a $25 Gift Card to Nutty Brown, a Family Membership to the Wildflower Center, a $25 Gift Card to Kaleidoscope Toys, and 2 Tickets to Pachanga Fest
Other than that, here are our top 10 Austin family events…

$25 Gift Card Giveaway

May the Force be with You this weekend as you head to Star Wars Day at Kaleidoscope Toys from 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday, May 3. Come play and celebrate all things Star Wars!

Baby T-Rex Appearances on Friday, May 2!

Walking with Dinosaurs will be coming to the Cedar Park Center November 14 – 16, but since that’s like, forever away, they’re getting the party started TOMORROW, Friday, May 2, with Baby T-Rex appearances in Austin and Cedar Park.

Maverick Horseback Riding, Horseback Riding Just Outside of Austin

Do512 Family editor, Jamie Jett, had the chance to take her 8-year-old son on an adventure in Hutto this past weekend. They took a 2-hour ride on horseback through the woods, pastures, a neighborhood and even by some buffalo. Read all about her trip with Maverick Horseback Riding.

Pecan Street Festival 2014

The Pecan Street Festival brings artisans, performers, food and fun to 24 city blocks in Austin’s Sixth Street Historic District for the 36th year Saturday May 3-Sunday May 4.

Movie Night at Ramsey Park

For over 75 years, Ramsey Park in central Austin has been a focal point of fun and entertainment for children and families. Continuing in that tradition, on Saturday, May 3, the park will host a movie night beginning at 7 pm. They will be showing the …

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Austin Mini Maker Faire 2014

The Mini Maker Faire is back! Saturday, May 3 from 10 an to 6 pm at Travis County Expo Center, families, go get your make on! Not only will there be opportunitites to make awesome, random things using anything from paper to power tools, there will be lots of live music, informative and educational talks and presentations and science demonstrations.

Pachanga Fest – May 10 at Fiesta Gardens

Oh, mamas, it’s time to get your dance on! Saturday, May 10, Pachanga Fest comes to Fiesta Gardens with a line-up that will have your whole family moving and grooving. From noon – 11 pm, the whole family can enjoy an immersive experience into Latino culture through arts, crafts, music, food, workshops and more.