Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

TEMPO – Art in Public Places

It’s not like you really need any extra reasons to go to a park, especially if you have kids who bounce off the walls when they’re cooped up inside. But until the end of July, the city of Austin’s TEMPO – Art in Public Places program is a great excuse to check out some spots you may not have been to before. Each of these parks features an outdoor sculpture you can check out for free.

Austin Comic & Toy Show

Do you still sleep on the Star Wars sheets from your childhood? Do you just enjoy looking at cool vintage toys and lunch boxes? Then shed your plainclothes, don your superhero gear and fly on over to the Austin Comic and Toy Show on Saturday, May 25 from 9 am – 5 pm at the Norris Conference Center!

Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

Still looking for the perfect plan for Memorial Day weekend? Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival runs Friday May 23 through Sunday May 25 at MarktPlatz. For the grown folks there is live music & dancing. For the kiddos there is a climbing wall, bumper boats and even a human hamster ball! All generations can enjoy crawfish and Gator Country shows. Those are real gators, folks!

Butcher Shops & Craft Meats in Austin

Whether you’re looking for grass-fed beef, housemade sausages or some honest cold cuts, complete your Memorial Day cookout by stocking up on supplies from one of these Butcher Shops in Austin.

Best Outdoor Grills in Austin

In honor of Memorial Day coming up on Monday, May 26, we’ll be posting some helpful info to better prepare you for your festivities. If you’re planning on packing up the fam for some outdoor grilling, you’ll need this guide to the Best Outdoor Grills in Austin to make the most out of your day.

Top 10 Austin Family Events 5/16 – 5/18

This weekend you can add a little zen to your life, take a night off, try your hand at wakeboarding, eat crawfish, see a play, get a picture with BEVO or enjoy free yoga. Here are our Top 10 Austin Family Events…

Faerie Landscaping Workshop at Zilker Botanical Gardens

Walking the Faerie Woodland Trail at the Zilker Botanical Gardens can inspire all kinds of questions – like “How did they get moss to grow there?” and “Where do you find such tiny plants?” This Saturday, May 17, you and your kids can learn all about it at the Faerie Landscaping Workshop.

The Grandest Opening: Cafe Ruckus & Toy Joy

Come celebrate The Grandest Opening of the hip Cafe Ruckus and the re-opening of the legendary Toy Joy this Sunday, May 18 from 12 – 4 pm! Get your coffee fix at the newest caffeine peddler, then take yourself over to play with toys at the coolest toy store around.