Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Beyond the Nuggets: 15 Unique & Healthy Kids’ Meals

If you’re looking for great places to dine out with the kids that offer healthy options, you’ve come to the right place.  Honest parenting moment – we totally thought it was our stellar parenting skills that helped shape our first kids’ affinity for healthy foods. …

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Where to Have Some Fun This Labor Day Weekend

Whatcha gonna do with your extra day off this weekend?  Maybe you’re craving a day at home, and the opposite of your early morning rush.  But if you’re itching to get out of the house at any point in your day, we’ve rounded out some …

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Where To See Free & Cheap Kids Movies This Summer

Get a break from the heat and head to your local movie theater for a fun, air-conditioned outing with the kids.  Or enjoy an outdoor screening under the stars.  Several local places are offering free and inexpensive films for families, and here’s a round-up of …

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Where to Win Prizes for Reading This Summer

Need some help motivating the kids to read over the summer months? Participating in a Reading Program for Summer 2024 might provide just the right incentive to keep the kids reading during those hot summer days — on car trips, at the beach, by the …

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Weird & Wonderful Places to Stay in Texas

Looking for a unique getaway within driving distance of Austin? From treehouses, teepees, bubbles, safari parks, castles, train cars, shipping containers, yurts, and even Conestoga wagons — we’ve rounded up some exciting places to book an overnight stay for an unforgettable vacation experience for your …

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Free Summer Camps & Meals for Kids

For many Austin families, summer brings with it a difficult time for those in need of meals and engaging, healthy activities for their kids. Regardless of income, all children deserve a summer that’s full of fun moments, connections with peers and mentors, and enriching programs …

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Things To Do on Lake Travis

From boating to camping, dining with sunset views, and even zip lining, Lake Travis offers a fun range of water activities.  Here’s a list of some of our favorites. Top picks for activities to do on Lake Travis — Travel the Water by Kayak or …

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The Best Dang Barbecue in Austin

Austin is home to scores of exemplary barbecue joints and even though Lockhart was named the BBQ Capital of Texas, we think these ATX faves give them a run for the title.  Visitors can find amazing BBQ in Austin from the moment they land at …

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See Dinosaurs Roam at The Wildflower Center!

It’s the end of one era (the school year), and the reemergence of another – the Jurassic era – at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center! Bring the whole family to see life-sized animatronic dinosaurs grace the Wildflower Center’s gardens and trails from May 17 through …

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Volunteering with Kids in Austin

Thinking about taking on a service project as a family, but don’t know where to get started?  We’ve put together a list of local, kid-friendly volunteering opportunities and organizations so you can choose the right fit for your family.  Whether it’s visiting the elderly, making …

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