Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

The Best Dang Barbecue in Austin

Austin is home to scores of exemplary barbecue joints, and recently, a number of local spots even received Michelin Stars! InterStellar BBQ, La Barbecue, LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, and Corkscrew BBQ became the first barbecue restaurants anywhere to receive this premier recognition of quality, which …

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Drive-In Movie Theaters Around Austin

At the drive-ins, you’ll get a nostalgic flashback with outdoor big screens while you cozy up in the car or with lawn chairs and blankets, snacking on your favorite candy.  So pack up a car full of kids and enjoy a classic drive-in experience, making …

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Summertime Green: Great Spots for Teens to Work in Austin

Special thanks to local high school student Reagan Crabb for contributing this article!   As Summer approaches, the job search is on for teens. How can we spend our summer having fun and making money? Working at H-E-B, Chick-fil-A, or Target comes to mind. Or …

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Ultimate Guide to Summer In Austin

Summer is just getting started, and we’re here to help you make the most of it with our Ultimate Guide to Summer! With months of sunshine and school-free days ahead, this is your go-to list for fun. When the inevitable “I’m bored!” starts echoing through …

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Your Austin To-Do List: Best May Family Events

May is here, and so is a month full of family fun in Austin! From Mother’s Day celebrations to end-of-school-year adventures and Memorial Day parties, there’s something exciting happening all month long. We know your calendar’s probably packed—but this list is all about making time …

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Guide to Seeing the Bats in Austin

Austin is home to the largest urban Mexican free-tail bat colony in North America, and we love to celebrate these winged creatures that dwell underneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge.  Seeing the bats swoop and fly in huge swarms is an amazing sight, …

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The Best Family-Friendly Breweries Around Austin

What we love most about the local brewery scene is that so many spots have designated themselves as family-friendly. If you’re a parent who’s a beer lover (or if you’re a foodie!), you can bring the tots along with you while you kick back and …

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Treat Yourself to a Swanky Swim Spot

Ahhhh, the resort life! An ultra-plush lounge chair, food and beverage service, gorgeous skyline views, and pretty umbrellas to shade you from the sun. Tourists aren’t the only ones who can enjoy the perks of picture-perfect pools in Austin. There are lots of local hotels …

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Your Austin To Do List: April Family Events

There are 30 days in April and 46 events on your April To Do List this month. With so many great spring events in Austin, we know you’ll find something just perfect for your next family outing!  Happy Spring, y’all. Multiple Weekends: Sherwood Forest Faire …

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