Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Austin’s Sweetest Candy Shops

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.  Big Top Candy Shop 1706 …

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Best Playgrounds in Austin

Do512 Family and Yelp presented the results of a user poll of the best playgrounds in the Austin metro area! See the results!

Where to Spend a Night Out Without the Kids

Doesn’t it feel like the perfect time for a grown-up night out?  The kids are back in school and the holidays aren’t upon us (yet), and we thought it sounded like the perfect time to book a sitter and head out on the town.  Head …

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Restaurants With a View in Austin

If you’re looking for a place with a great view to take the family, out-of-town guests, or 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 our recommendations for …

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Top Corn Mazes Near Austin

Pumpkin patches might get the most attention in October, but there’s something about navigating a corn maze that is one of our family favorites for fall. From tricky tall meandering mazes to ones made for the littlest of kiddos, we just love the challenge of …

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Get A Sitter: Grown-Up Halloween Events

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, we’ve …

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Top Halloween Events for Austin Families

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 2024.  Also, check out our big list of Pumpkin Patches and …

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Where to Find Awesome Houses Decorated for Halloween

Housing in Austin is terrifying. No, not the pricing (which is a real horror), but the delightfully frightful decor that dons each house for Halloween. Austinites are dead serious about celebrating this macabre holiday properly, transforming their yards into graveyards, and turning their homes hostile. …

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Visiting the Texas State Capitol with Kids

A visit to the Texas State Capital Building offers not only a great opportunity to get a crash course on the inner workings of Texas politics, but a built in bonus of a close-up look at the pink granite structure during a pretty cool architectural tour of one of the most distinct and beautiful buildings in Texas.

Free Food & Deals on Halloween

No need to wait until All Hallow’s Eve to enjoy some wonderful treats!  We’ve rounded up some restaurants in the Austin area that have spooky Halloween deals. You might also want to check out Where to Find Fall Flavors in Austin for even more delicious …

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