One of our favorite day trips is back again this spring! The Sherwood Forest Faire is open every weekend through April 19, 2026. This Medieval-themed Faire is packed with merriment and features more than 150 live performances per day and more than 170 artisans. …
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 …
The 2025 Texas Book Festival will take place on November 8 and 9! At this annual event, authors and book lovers take over the grounds of the Texas State Capitol and along Congress Avenue to share the joy of reading. These two days are packed …
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a time for friends and families to come together to honor and celebrate loved ones who have passed. In Austin, the holiday has grown into a vibrant citywide celebration that blends tradition, art, music, and …
The Round Rock Arts Festival & Chalk Walk returns on October 3-5, featuring three full days of art, music, and family fun. Head to Centennial Plaza in Downtown Round Rock to watch artists transform the pavement into colorful chalk masterpieces, browse fine art and craft …
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 …
It’s nearly time to hear those sleigh bells jingling at the Annual Trail of Lights! This beloved Austin tradition will be lighting up Zilker Park from December 10-23, so grab your tickets and get ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Austin’s Trail of …
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, …
Get ready for a fun-filled day trip focused on magical mermaids! On Saturday, May 17, 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 …
Celebrate Austin’s favorite furry flying friends at the 17th Annual Bat Fest on Saturday, August 26 from 4 pm – 11:45 pm on the Congress Ave. Bridge! You’ll find two stages with live music, arts & crafts vendors, plenty of food & drinks, fun children’s …
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.