Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Makeshift Meals with Pantry Staples

Whether you have power or not, grocery supply in the city is limited right now. We’re feeding the family with limited pantry items, some of us with a heat source such as a gas stove, and some of us just making do with no-cook meals. …

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Geocache Austin Challenge

Whether you’re new to geocaching or a pro at tracking down treasures, this popular outdoor activity provides great fun for the whole family! A high-tech treasure hunting experience, geocaching can be done by anyone with a GPS device or phone app that maps coordinates. Essentially, …

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Shoal Creek Trail

If you’re looking for an easy, centrally-located, free place to regroup with the family, enjoy the outdoors, and take a little nature walk, Shoal Creek Trail is just the place!  Read on for our favorite tips for Shoal Creek Trail. Built in the early 1960s, …

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Socially Distanced Birthday Celebrations for Kids

For kids celebrating birthdays during social distancing requirements, there’s certainly some disappointment about not being able to gather and party with friends, but there are some creative ways to make sure that kids have a memorable and happy day. Below you’ll find many ideas for …

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RIP Austin: All The Places That Have Closed This Year

This edition of RIP Austin is a particularly painful one. While we normally only lose a few staples a year, the spread of COVID-19 and the resulting temporary shutdown of Austin restaurants, play places, retail stores, and bars has led some long-standing Austin favorites to …

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Skateboarding in Austin

A sport full of fun tricks and styles, skateboarding is a skill to be learned by the young and the young at heart. Besides, what’s more satisfying than mastering a new craft during quarantine? From proper parks to DIY spots and all the places you …

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Do512 Family Feedback: How Can We Help You?

Friends, we want to be sure that Do512 Family is the best possible resource for you! We strive to offer plenty of suggestions on where to enjoy fun times with your sweet kids in the Austin area. As we navigate this challenging year, we wish …

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Safe Sports To Play With Pals

It’s not totally surprising that this summer we focused less on the perfect beach bod and more on the couch potato party. No shame–we’re surviving, ok? However, we are aware of the importance of maintaining health to reduce risks of diseases catalyzed by a sedentary …

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Resources for Supporting Austin’s Black Community

In order to make any helpful impact towards racial justice, we know that first we must dive into learning, listening, reading and talking. Below we’re sharing some resources that we are currently finding helpful within our own families, as well as some tangible ways that …

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YMCA Makes Membership Accessible to All

YMCA of Austin believes that health and wellness programs should be available to everyone in the community regardless of their income. Through their Membership for All program, YMCA provides financial assistance to thousands of Austin-area residents, and during the month of August they are also …

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