2026/2027 Classes & Activities Looking for fun ways to keep kids engaged after the school bell rings? From sports and theater to coding, art, and music, Austin’s after-school scene has something for every age and interest. Here are our favorite picks for the 2026–27 …
School is almost back in session! Whether you’ve already checked off the school supply list or you’re squeezing every last bit out of summer, Austin has plenty of fun events to help kick off the new school year. From free backpacks and school supplies to …
Each year around this time, we find ourselves flabbergasted and asking, “Where has summer gone?”. This year we’re feeling throttled into the back-to-school routine; one that will surely require more preparation and organization than usual. To help families better transition to in-home education, Austin interior …
As the start of the school year begins with virtual learning, the Extend-A-Care YMCA is offering supervised, full-day child care at 10 area locations to support online instruction and to provide a needed solution for many working parents. The Extend-A-Care YMCA will offer a safe …
Thinkery recently announced some very exciting news — they are opening a brand new preschool this September! The Little Thinkers Preschool will be a research-focused, full-day, drop-off lab school for children ages 3 and 4. This new preschool will be housed in their colorful museum …
As parents, we want to ensure that our children have access to the best education possible. We want our child’s school, teachers, and classmates to be a great fit for our child’s learning style. In looking at private school options in Austin, you’ll notice that …
Next year, Austin ISD will be adding prekindergarten for 3-year-olds to 13 more schools. AISD will nearly double its capacity to teach 3-year-olds (Pre-K3) thanks to contributions from local donors. The 13 schools are Barrington, Casey, Harris, Houston, Jordan, Kocurek, Metz, Ortega, Palm, Perez, Read, …
The Austin ISD Fine Arts Department is looking for student actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and crew to be a part of the very first ever districtwide summer musical! All AISD students in fifth grade & up (including 2016 graduating seniors) are encouraged to audition for …
If you’re interested in providing your children with a multicultural and multilingual education, you’ll be interested in learning about École Jean-Jacques Rousseau, also known as Austin French for Kids. This school, located in North Austin, is based on the French national curriculum, emphasizes both academics …
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.