After two cancellations due to inclement weather, the elementary East Austin College Prep campus finally had its open house last Thursday, Feb. 13. Do512 Family editor, Jamie Jett, is an East Austin resident and her curiosity was piqued. So she went to the open house and took some notes to share.
Happy valentine’s Day, sweeties. Hugs to you, for being a fan of Do512 Family, it makes us so happy, you have no idea!
Here are our top 10 Austin family events….
Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1 pm to 3 pm, bring the whole family out to enjoy a reading, book-signing and crafting event! Local author, Yolanda King, will read her debut children’s book, Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas, followed by an awesome butterfly craft that all the children will enjoy.
Take a guided trip down the Colorado River at the Light o’ the Moon Float Trip. This moonlit trip down a tranquil section of the river begins at 7 pm on Friday, February 14 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park and runs (paddles) through 11 pm. The cost of the trip is $50 and pre-registration is required. You can register online here.
Valentines Day Escape, happens on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Dittmar Recreation Center. Parents can watch a romantic movie in the park while kids have all kinds of kid fun inside the gym.
Fun things to do with the family and kids, or not, on Valentines Day weekend in Austin.
Head to the Millie & Mox Children’s Boutique on Friday, Feb. 14 at 3:30 pm for their Valentine’s Day Party and Sale. The celebration will feature a FREE kid’s cake pop decorating class from Silver Whisk Cooking School from 3:30 – 4:30, after which you can do a little shopping and save 20% on all red and pink apparel and receive a free gift voucher. Free snacks and juice will be served throughout the day.
The Nano Exhibit at the Austin Nature and Science Center is an interactive experience for you and your family. Head to the ANSC anytime from now until June 10 and learn all about what nano means for you. This exhibit is, of course, free, as are all of the activities at the ANSC.
When I heard that Little Red Chunari was being performed at the Scottish Rite Theater, I knew I had to go. I love Little Red… wait, what’s a chunari? (It’s similar to Red’s hood)
An Indian adaptation of the classic Riding Hood tale, Little Red Chunari is an awesome multi-sensory experience that is enjoyable for both adults and children. As you enter the theater, the air is already perfumed with incense helping to set the mood. The performance is full of rich sensory layers, from the beautiful and detailed costumes to the integration of Hindi into the dialogue.
This post comes to us from Barb Steinberg, a teen life coach who regularly holds workshops for adolescent girls and the adults who care for them. She’s gathered some ideas of ways to spend Valentine’s Day with the young lady in your life that can boost self esteem and confidence.
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.