Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Movies in the Park Schedule

Imagine setting out a blanket and chairs, grabbing dinner from food trucks, and watching a movie under the stars with your family.  That’s what you can expect at Movies in the Park, a free, community event brought to you by Austin Parks Foundation and Rocket …

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What To Do in ATX During Spring Break

A week off school for Spring Break probably has the kids jumping for joy, but if you’re starting to wonder about what to do to keep the family busy, we’ve got your back.  ATX has endless possibilities for when you want to get out and …

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Family Fun at Rodeo Austin

Get ready for the Rodeo to open this weekend!  Austin’s largest carnival runs from March 8 – 23, 2024, with perfect timing for spring break (and discounted ride wristbands, ow ow!)  Take the kids to experience some good old-fashioned Texas fun from carnival rides to …

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SXSW 2024: 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 massive 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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The Sherwood Forest Faire is Back!

One of our favorite day trips is back again this spring! The Sherwood Forest Faire begins March 2 and is open every weekend through April 21.  This Medeival-themed Faire is packed with merriment and features more than 150 performances per day. Located about 35 miles …

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Kids’ Activities Galore at the Electrify Expo Austin!

Electrify Expo Austin 2023 will be held this Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12, and they’ve gone BIG for this year’s festival.  Explore more than one million square feet of fun where you can drive and demo Electric Cars, Electric Trucks, E-Bikes, E-Scooters, E-Skateboards, …

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Do512 Family’s Tips for Taking Kids to ACL Fest

We LOVE Austin City Limits Music Festival for the amazing bands and performers, the fun festival vibes, the great local food trucks, and some of the best people-watching ever. If you’re planning to take the entire family along to this awesome festival in Zilker Park, …

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Round Rock Arts Fest

The Round Rock Arts Festival – formerly known as Chalk Walk – is back October 4 – 6! The Arts Fest will be held at  Centennial Plaza in Downtown Round Rock. Bring the family to watch artists create giant, gorgeous chalk paintings right before your …

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ACL Fest with the Family: Austin Kiddie Limits

If you’re still deciding whether or not to take the kids with you to the Austin City Limits Music Festival this fall, we’re here to point out that the festival organizers go to great lengths to make sure children have music and activities geared just …

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San Marcos Mermaid Parade & Downtown Street Faire

Get ready for a fun-filled day trip focused on magical mermaids!  This Saturday, September 23, you can head south to San Marcos, TX for some colorful outdoor festivities. Organized by the Mermaid Society of Texas to celebrate San Marcos’ unique river and arts culture, the …

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