Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Ice Cream in Austin

Let’s be honest: we may be adults, but there’s something about the ice cream truck jingle that still inspires us to break out into a full-on sprint down the street. It’s not even our fault: the reaction to the instrumental version of “Pop Goes the Weasel” is practically Pavlovian, and if there’s one thing that’s going to inspire most of us to engage in any sort of cardio, honestly, it’s probably ice cream. Oh, and the kids love it too.

Where to Play Mini-Golf in Austin

Mini-golf is such a wholesome family activity and a spring and summer staple. No matter if you’re good at putt-putt or just out there giving it your best, it’s great bonding time for the fam. Here’s where you can score a (potential) hole-in-one in Austin. …

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Upcoming Family-Friendly Festival Events

With so many great events in ATX in March, we’ve been keeping our eye out for pop-ups and concerts the whole family can attend.  We’ll keep you in the loop about all of the fun parties to take the kids to as more announcements come …

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Your Austin To-Do List: March Family Events

March is one of the busiest (and most fun) months in Austin, with spring festivals, outdoor events, rodeo fun, and family-friendly happenings popping up all over the city. From SXSW and Sherwood Forest Faire to seasonal festivals, park outings, and spring break activities, there is …

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Easter Egg Hunts, Parties, and Brunches in ATX

Easter totally snuck up on us this year, and it’s already this Sunday, April 5!  If you’re pulling things together last minute, like us, don’t worry! There are still plenty of fun events happening around Austin leading up to the big day, plus some super …

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Where to Find the Best Grilled Cheese in Austin

Gooey, crispy, and dipped in tomato soup. You know what we’re talking about – an epic grilled cheese sandwich. This is one of those foods that, sure, we can all make for ourselves. But sometimes it tastes even better when someone else makes it for …

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St. Patty’s Day Fun in ATX

If you’re looking for something family-friendly to do for St. Patrick’s Day, then we have the lineup for you!  Check out these kid-friendly events below, and if you have a sitter, check out the grown-up St. Paddy’s options from our friends at Do512 here. — …

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The Most Delicious Sno Cones Around ATX

It’s heating up in Austin, which means one very important thing — sno cone season is here. And according to our highly scientific, kid-approved research, rainbow is still the reigning favorite (the more flavors, the better). From classic stands to local favorites, these Austin sno …

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SXSW 2026: Free & Family-Friendly Events

While “family-friendly” isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when we think of SXSW, there are always a handful of all-ages events at this beloved ATX festival. The bulk of SXSW events require a paid badge, but we’ve rounded up the free and low-cost …

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National Pancake Day! Austin’s Best Pancakes

We’re super into these delightful excuses – er, honorary holidays – to have a delicious treat and celebrate a favorite food!  Tuesday, March 3, is National Pancake Day, so we’re serving up where to get the best ones in Austin. Since it’s an honorary holiday, …

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