Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Free Craft Sessions for Kids at Lakeshore Learning

If the idea of crafting with the kids give you slight anxiety about the mess, the glue, the glitter, the assorted materials all over the place — then plan to take them to express their creativity with no worries at Lakeshore Learning‘s weekly free craft …

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The Contemporary Austin’s Free Program for Teens

Do you have a teen who is a talented artist? The Contemporary Austin is now taking applications for those interested in participating in their Young Artists Program. This is a free arts program in which twenty high school students (ages 14–18) meet over ten consecutive …

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Meet Mueller’s “Nessy the Lakeness Dragon”

If you’ve been to Mueller Lake Park or the Thinkery recently, you’re sure to have noticed the huge sea monster with glowing blue eyes! Wondering what the story is behind this pretty sculpture? We were curious, too. Here’s the lowdown: “Nessy the Lakeness Dragon” is …

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Discovery! Zoofari at Laura’s Library

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, kids can have a wild time at Laura’s Library in Bee Cave. During the Discovery! Zoofari event at 4:30 p.m., you can attend a special animal show presented by Wild Things Zoofari.  See real-life exotic animals up close and learn about …

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Austin Public Library Extended Hours

Have you ever buckled the kids into the car for a trip to the library only to arrive and discover it’s closed? It’s happened to us. (Of course we should have checked the schedule first, but it’s one of those types of places you just …

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Top Austin Family Events, Jan. 2-4

This weekend you can spend a morning petting cute animals, enjoy storytime at the Wildflower Center, dance and sing with Staci Gray, check out model trains, meet children’s author Greg Foley, enjoy free admission & kids activities at three Austin museums — Bullock, Umlauf Sculpture …

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Greg Foley Author Visit at BookPeople

On Saturday, Jan. 3, kids are in for a treat at BookPeople. Award-winning author of Thank You Bear, Greg Foley, will be hosting a special storytime at 11:30 a.m. He’ll be reading his two pictures books, Don’t Worry Bear and Willoughby and the Moon. After …

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