Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests in Austin

Whether you’ve been in Austin forever, or are new to the city, it’s always exciting to explore it anew while showing friends and family around.  Whether you’re into hiking, dining, shopping, or adventuring, there’s something for everyone in ATX. Check out our roundup below of …

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Creek Show 2024: 10th Anniversary

Creek Show, a beautiful display of illuminated art installations, has been one of Austin’s most unique, buzzed-about events of the past decade and it’s back this November 8 – 16, 2024. This multi-night display of illuminated art also includes live music, food vendors, and family-friendly …

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Family Friendly Hikes: Bull Creek Greenbelt

While the Barton Creek Greenbelt might be the most popular hiking spot in Austin, there’s another Greenbelt in town that provides similar opportunities to hike and splash: Bull Creek Greenbelt. Following Bull Creek, as it snakes back and forth across the Capital of Texas Highway …

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Back to School Events & Celebrations

It’s hard to believe we’re already talking about back-to-school prep!  Ready or not, the 2024/2025 school year is coming and the events to celebrate (and prepare) are rolling in.  Many of these events offer resources for families, like free backpacks, supplies, and haircuts, and some …

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Summer Freebies and Deals for Austin Families

We’ve compiled a list of the Best Freebies and Deals in Austin in everything from museums, to outdoor fun, to live music to delicious food. Enjoy checking these places off your to-do list and saving yourself some money at the same time!

Where to Win Prizes for Reading This Summer

Need some help motivating the kids to read over the summer months? Participating in a Reading Program for Summer 2024 might provide just the right incentive to keep the kids reading during those hot summer days — on car trips, at the beach, by the …

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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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Where to Find Bluebonnets Around Austin

Seeing those Texas bluebonnets pop up around Austin is such an exciting sign of spring.  Every year, from March to early April, Central Texans flock to their favorite fields to find our state flower, the bluebonnet.  If you’re ready to get our there and snap …

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When to Visit Austin Museums for Free

Austin’s little treasure trove of museums does such a great job for the community.  Did you know many of them offer free admission on certain days?  Here’s your round-up of where and when to visit for free. The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria If you’re …

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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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