Splash Bash at the JCC
The Splash Bash is free and will be held at the JCC pool on Saturday, June 7, from 10 am – 2 pm. You will be able to enjoy swimming (so necessary!), free sno-cones, inflatables, prizes, and food for purchase.
Tips on Doing X Games Austin with Kids
Do512 Family editor, Jamie Jett, made it out to X Games Austin on Friday, June 6 with her 9-year-old son to celebrate the official start to summer in style. She wanted to share her tips on doing the games with your kids so you can have more fun enjoying the X Games and less time looking for things like water and free stuff.
Best Morning Ever: Hasbro Studios Cartoon Breakfast
Saturday morning: you’re in your footie pjs, a bowl of cereal in your lap and cartoons are on TV. Just a passing memory of your youth? Not anymore. Take your kids to the Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel on Saturday, June 7 from 8 – 10:30 am for the Best Morning Ever: Hasbro Studios Cartoon Breakfast.
KLRU Family Red Carpet Event: Space Racers Premieres at Alamo Drafthouse
KLRU and Alamo Drafthouse have teamed up to host two red carpet events to premiere 4 episodes of the new PBS show, Space Racers on Saturday, June 7, 10 am at Lakeline, and 9:30 am at Slaughter.
X Games Takes Over Downtown
On Thursday, June 5, head down to the State Capital for a FREE BMX and Skateboard competition! The Vert ramp will be at 10th St. and Congress Ave. in front of the Texas State Capitol building.Tony Hawk & Friends will present a 30-minute demo followed by Skateboard and BMX Finals.
Free Snow Cones at Skinny Limits
Bring your friends and family down to the Lake Austin Blvd location of Skinny Limits (2201 Lake Austin Blvd) Friday June 6, 2014 for a free snow cone any time from 7 AM – 7 PM.
What Texas in Summer Really Means
It’s the last week of school for AISD students, and the heat of summer is fast approaching. Do512 Family Featured Babymaker, Virgina Woodruff from Great Moments in Parenting, shares her breakdown of what the Texas heat is like for non-native Texans.
Round Rock Express
The Round Rock Express season is in full swing and with 70+ home games stretched from now until late summer, there’s no reason to not make it out to a couple. Dell Diamond has everything! Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a Flex Plan (9 tickets) and a Jr. Sluggers membership (14 tickets + other perks)!
Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics
Everyone loves the long-shot kings and dribbling madmen of the Harlem Globetrotters, and every kid dreams of having their sweet B-ball skills. Kids will have the chance to give it their best shot this summer at the Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics, happening June 12 – 16 at two 24 Hour Fitness locations: in Parmer and Pflugerville.
Get a Free T-Shirt from Big Frog
In honor of X Games coming to Austin this weekend (so rad!), Big Frog South Austin will be offering a Free T-Shirt if you swing by the store June 5 – 8. There will be two designs to choose from and if you love it, you can get another one for just $10.
