If you’re looking for a place with a great view to take the family, out-of-town guests, or maybe even for a date night, here’s your round-up! From views of the Austin Skyline to relaxing overlooking Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, or Lake Travis, here are …
There’s something pretty fun about piling the kids into the car, packing some favorite snacks, and watching a movie under the stars. Drive-in theaters are a bit of a rarity these days, but there are still a couple of spots around Austin where families can …
This little shift in weather has us excited for the spooky season and all of the wonderful Halloween events in and around Austin. Mark your calendars for our Top Picks for Halloween Family Fun in 2026. Also, check out our big list of Pumpkin Patches and …
You got the sitter. Now what? Whether you’re overdue for a fancy dinner, want to see some live music, laugh until your face hurts, or just do something that doesn’t involve a playground or kids’ menu, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to …
In the kid world, candy shops are both an adventure and a treat. Lucky for us, Austin has some excellent choices, from kitschy and vintage throwback shops to local chocolatiers. Here’s your roundup of The Sweetest Candy Shops in Austin. Top image: Mr. Pickles Candy …
In honor of National Donut Day we have put together a list featurting some the top spots to get donuts in Austin. Visit any of these fine establishments tomorrow to treat yourself with a warm, buttery slice of fried dough. You can always renew your gym membership afterward.
You probably know where you’ll be trick-or-treating with the kids, and which Family Halloween Events and Parties you’ll be attending, but if you happen to have a babysitter or grandparents on the ready, we have the list for you. Thanks to our friends at Do512, …
Some people put a pumpkin on the porch and call it a day (ahem, us). Others turn their entire front yard into a full-on Halloween experience with enough decorations to make you wonder where they could possibly store it all. We appreciate both approaches, but …
Getting lost is generally not something we typically aspire to do with our kids, but put us in a field of corn in October and apparently we’re all in. There aren’t a ton of true corn mazes right around Austin, but there are a few …
Do512 Family and Yelp presented the results of a user poll of the best playgrounds in the Austin metro area! See the results!
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