Hayrides, pumpkins, apple cider, kettle corn, family fun. What better place to get a real sense of the fall season than Barton Hill Farms? Barton Hill Farms is set among 100-year-old cottonwood trees, rolling grassy hills and the picturesque Colorado River in Bastrop, TX. Their …
Hooray for pumpkins, hayrides and corn mazes! Wondering where to take the kids to a pick out the most awesome pumpkin and to snap some sweet fall family photos? Here’s our annual round-up of favorite pumpkin patches around Austin! –> Barton Hill Farms Every weekend …
Have you heard that September 4 is “National Lazy Mom’s Day”? Um. What? We moms know that this is a pretty hilarious concept because having the responsibility of taking care of another living being (or several) means we are always juggling many, many tasks. Truthfully, …
Our content manger decided to take her three sons to Inner Space Cavern, where it’s a constant 72 degrees year-round. Her family was in total awe of the beauty of the caverns, and the kids loved the experience! Read all about it! A Visit to …
Updated July 5, 2017: Kiddie Acres is now closed. Read more…. Kiddie Acres has been a fun destination for families with young children since 1979. Located in North Austin (4800 W. Howard Lane), you’ll find this little amusement park featuring classic carnival-style rides for the …
When’s the last time you took a ride on the Zilker Zephyr? Every once in a while, we hop aboard with the family and are always happy to see that the kids love it every time. Zilker Park‘s miniature train takes you on a 20-minute …
Any time we pass Peter Pan Mini-Golf, the kids beg to go play! It is as if that giant T-Rex looming over their sign at Barton Springs Rd. & Lamar is whispering to the kids below, beckoning them to come in. Every once in a …
It’s a sad day for families in Austin. Freddie’s Place, one of the most kid-friendly joints in town, will be closing its doors later this month.
If you live in Northeast Austin, the luxury of the Boardwalk and the Lady Bird Hike and Bike Trail are a little out of reach for a quick bike ride. Don’t fret, because the Southern Walnut Creek Trail System is now open!
The Colorado River Alliance is a nonprofit group that is dedicated solely to the conservation and protection of the Texas Colorado River. They offer educational programs during the school year, and in the summer, they take families on guided tours of the LCRA Redbud Center. These tours are interactive, incredibly informative (Did you know all the lakes in Austin are man made?!), and FREE!
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.