Austin’s parks and green spaces are currently having a big moment! We are thrilled to see so many major park improvements, additions of awesome play structures, community meeting places and zen gardens coming to life this year. One notable transformation was the makeover of Waterloo …
One item on our personal summer bucket list was to drive out to Dripping Springs to check out the giant outdoor entertainment space, Dreamland. With mini golf, pickleball, disc golf, a splash pad and more, we had been hearing great things about this oasis of …
Located in Cedar Creek, TX off of Highway 71 between Austin and Bastrop, The Dinosaur Park is an awesome destination for dino-lovers of all ages! Situated in a woodsy nature trail, you’ll find giant dino replicas among the trees, making it easy to imagine real …
Slow summer schedules have given us lots of time for hanging out in parks, enjoying picnics and plenty of opportunity to test out the area’s splash pads and play structures. One of our favorite go-to parks is tucked into the Mueller neighborhood — Mary Elizabeth …
Blue Hole Regional Park is home to one of our most popular local swimming holes and is just a short 40-minute drive south of Austin in the charming town of Wimberley. Cool off in the refreshing, spring-fed waters in the shade of giant cypress trees …
Austin families, get ready to fall in love with your kids’ favorite new play space! Located within Pease Park, Kingsbury Commons has undergone an amazing transformation to include fantastic play structures, a water feature, basketball courts, a remarkable treehouse, and much more — all now …
Have you taken a visit to Inks Lake State Park for a splash in Devil’s Waterhole? Located about 50 miles northwest of Austin in Burnet, Texas, Inks Lake State Park is a gorgeous Hill Country gem known for camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, picturesque sunsets, and …
Now that summer is here, the only thing we want to do these days is swim and splash. Cooling down in some refreshing water is our favorite way to beat the heat, and we love taking a visit to Typhoon Texas. Located in Pflugerville, just …
For a fun little family day trip, take the kids down to The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University in San Marcos to explore Spring Lake on a glass-bottom boat tour. Fascinating for all ages, our family loved spotting turtles, …
We’re thrilled to partner with and Mobile Loaves and Fishes’ Community Cinema for two special drive-in family movie nights this month! Bring the kids for a safe, socially distanced screening of Trolls World Tour at the Community First! Village drive-in on Friday, May 14 where …
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.