TOP PICKS
Abel’s North Pole
On Sunday, December 15, bundle up and head north because there’s a whole lotta fun to be had at Abel’s North Grill and Tap House during the Abel’s North Pole holiday event from 1 – 6 pm. The kids can take a train ride, decorate sugar cookies, bounce and slide their hearts out and get photos with Santa from 2 – 5 pm. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy wine and snacks, watch their favorite NFL team or just relax. Admission is free with an unwrapped toy donations for Gateway Church’s Giving Tree Project.
Pictures + Pitchers benefiting Austin Boxer Rescue
Get a picture with Santa, a pitcher of beer, and help out Austin Boxer Rescue all at the same time! This Saturday, Dec. 14 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, head over to the Pictures + Pitchers event at Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
Integrity Academy at Casa de Luz, Enrolling Now
If you are familiar with Casa de Luz, then you already know that it is a place that makes you immediately feel better upon entering. Most people know it as a restaurant, but there is much more happening at that little sweet spot on Toomey Rd. It is a community center that regularly holds classes and sessions in yoga, tai chi, neural retraining, authentic relating and much, much more. The restaurant serves a 100 percent organic and whole-food breakfast, lunch and dinner. And now, Case de Luz can add an amazing school to their offerings.
Featured Family Restaurant of the Week: Smoke ‘N Hops
If you’re hankering for a patio with a killer view, craft brews and smoky BBQ, head to Smoke ‘N Hops in Dripping Springs to satisfy that craving. We loved it so much, we decided to make it our Featured Family Restaurant of the Week!
Back to School Bash
On Saturday, August 24, the City of Austin is hosting the Back to School Bash at the Austin Convention Center from 9 am – noon. Get all the info you could ever want about AISD programs and community services, free immunizations (yay, shots!), free backpacks and school supplies (while they last) and even door prizes!
Ice Cream Social & Game Night with Lick Ice Creams
Take a break from back-to-school shopping and celebrate the end of summer with us by heading out to in.gredients this Wednesday, August 21 at 8 p.m. for an Ice Cream Social and Game Night. The folks at Lick Ice Creams will be on hand offering up free samples of their amazing ice cream.
Austin Fall Home & Garden Show, 8/23-8/25
With summer drawing to a close and cooler fall weather on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to get some inspiration for your home and garden. Talk to the experts as you browse the latest in home design and renovation. The 18th annual Austin Home & Garden Show offers fun for your whole family. From ideas for remodeling to furniture and home decor, the Home & Garden show has everything you need to get your next home project started under one roof. As an added bonus, Do512 Family has 5 tickets to give away for this Saturday and Sunday’s show. Learn how you can enter to win free tickets here.
9th Annual Austin Batfest
Pay homage to our furry little flying friends in true Austin style at the 9th Annual Austin Batfest on Saturday, August 23 starting at 4 pm at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Enjoy music from 10 bands on two stages, great food & drink, vendors, a bat costume contest and activities. Oh, and don’t forget to see the 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight over Town Lake at dusk! Tickets $7 at the gate, kids 10 and under free. VIP passes available for $56 in advance.
Top 10 Austin Family Events 8/16 – 8/18
This weekend you can keep cool with children’s theatre and all the ice cream you can handle, or you can get ourdoorsy with some nature journaling and a free outdoor movie. Either way, the weekend is lookin’ good. Here are your top 10 Austin family events…
