Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Free Family Fun at the Texas Book Festival

The 2023 Texas Book Festival will take place on November 11 and 12! At this annual event, authors and book lovers take over the grounds of the Texas State Capitol and along Congress Avenue to share the joy of reading. These two days are packed …

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Kids’ Activities Galore at the Electrify Expo Austin!

Electrify Expo Austin 2023 will be held this Saturday, November 11, and Sunday, November 12, and they’ve gone BIG for this year’s festival.  Explore more than one million square feet of fun where you can drive and demo Electric Cars, Electric Trucks, E-Bikes, E-Scooters, E-Skateboards, …

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Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Austin

Want to have a traditional Thanksgiving meal without all the prep and cooking?  Check out our roundup of Restaurants That Are Open on Thanksgiving in Austin.  Many of these recommendations require reservations, so be sure to make yours in advance.  You can also check out …

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Ways to Stay Cozy When It’s Cold in Austin

Well, that was unexpected.  The weather took a quick dip and we’re looking for ways to stay cozy and warm and recover from the weather whiplash of hot to frigid and back again.  Check out Ways to Stay Cozy When It’s Cold in Austin and …

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Your Austin To Do List: November 2023 Family Events

Hello, November!  After Halloween, the next holidays and school breaks always seem to come quickly.  To help take one thing off your regular To-Do List, we’ve done the research on the BEST upcoming events for families this month. Save this page and save the date …

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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.  Read on for more. — Free Doughnut from Krispy Kreme This Tuesday, Oct. 31 visit a participating Krispy …

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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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Celebrating Día de los Muertos in Austin

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a holiday where friends and family gather to remember loved ones who have passed away. In Austin, this has become a city-wide vigil celebrating multi-ethnic heritage with several Día de los Muertos events. From activities …

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Family Friendly Hikes: Bull Creek Greenbelt

While the Barton Creek Greenbelt might be the most popular hiking spot in Austin, there’s another Greenbelt in town that provides similar opportunities to hike and splash: Bull Creek Greenbelt. Following Bull Creek, as it snakes back and forth across the Capital of Texas Highway …

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Exploring J. Lorraine Ghost Town

*Important Update: Friday, October 11, 2024: According to the J. Lorraine Ghost Town Facebook page, the ghost town is permanently closed. Please check for updates here.  Are you brave enough to visit a ghost town?  Take a day trip to the J. Lorraine Ghost Town …

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