Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

The Wizard of Oz at The Long Center

The yellow brick road leads to the Long Center on Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29 where you can see The Wizard of Oz! Join Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, Lion & Scarecrow for this all-time favorite musical. This is a new production that …

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Top 10 Weekend Family Events: May 20-22, 2016

This weekend you can take the family to Deutschen Pfest, listen to music in Mueller Park, see Darth Vader on ice skates, make recycled robots, check out a summer safety fair, see a thousand origami cranes, splash into Deep Eddy’s pool party, see children’s theatre …

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Taking the Kids to X Games Austin 2016

We’re not sure who’s more excited about the upcoming X Games — the parents or kids? X Games is set to bring tons of thrills and excitement to Circuit of the Americas for one last year on Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5! There …

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Alamo Kids Camp – Summer 2016

Another summer is creeping up fast, and that means finding ways to keep the kids happy and entertained for three months! Thank goodness for the inexpensive, air-conditioned awesomeness of Alamo Kids Camp. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema presents kids movies at a cheap ticket price of only …

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Free Recycled Robots Workshop

On Saturday, May 21 you can make Recycled Robots at The Contemporary Austin’s Laguna Gloria. Kids ages 2-11 are invited to participate in a free art-making workshop from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Register here. Put everyday materials together to form a robotic work of …

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Top 5 Events this Week: May 16-20, 2016

This week you can explore woodland homes of faeries and gnomes, see a puppet show, explore the Texas Colorado River Rolling Exhibit, watch Wall-E in the park, and boogie with the family at a concert in Mueller. Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out …

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Deep Eddy Pool’s Centennial Celebration

It’s pool party time! On Saturday, May 21 come on out to Deep Eddy Pool to help celebrate 100 years of swimming in one of Austin’s favorite spots. This free event will take place from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy live music, a synchronized swimming performance, face …

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Top 10 Weekend Events for Families: May 13-15, 2016

This weekend you can cool off in one of Austin’s splash pads, celebrate National Train Day, make weird sculptures, get free admission to the Thinkery, see a children’s play, check out a health & wellness fair & a multicultural festival — and much more! Other …

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Austin ISD Adds PreK for 3-Year-Olds at 13 Schools

Next year, Austin ISD will be adding prekindergarten for 3-year-olds to 13 more schools. AISD will nearly double its capacity to teach 3-year-olds (Pre-K3) thanks to contributions from local donors. The 13 schools are Barrington, Casey, Harris, Houston, Jordan, Kocurek, Metz, Ortega, Palm, Perez, Read, …

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AISD’s 1st Summer Musical – The Little Mermaid

The Austin ISD Fine Arts Department is looking for student actors, singers, dancers, musicians, and crew to be a part of the very first ever districtwide summer musical! All AISD students in fifth grade & up (including 2016 graduating seniors) are encouraged to audition for …

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