Free Pirate Party!
Embrace your love of all things pirate at a Kaleidoscope Toys on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 am to 1 pm for a free Pirate Party!
Illuminate Austin: A Walk for Safe Families
Walk with purpose this Saturday, Feb. 22 at Illuminate Austin: A Walk for Safe Families from 4:30 – 8 pm at Mueller Lake Park Outdoor Amphitheater. Bring your whole family and join together as a community for an early evening stroll through the park, along a path lined with beautiful luminarias. This fun, family-friendly event benefits SafePlace, which provides shelter and essential services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Austin. A registration fee is not required, but a $20 donation is welcomed and appreciated.
Capital Confectioners That Takes the Cake! Sugar Arts Show
The 10th annual “That Takes the Cake!” Sugar Arts Show will take place at the Austin Community College(ACC) campus at Highland Mall, Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 22-23, and promises to be a treat in every sense of the word.
Science Thursday at the Bullock Museum
Come participate in hands-on STEM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) this Thursday, February 20 at the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Anti -Social Media: The Children and Social Networking Dilemma for Parents
At what age is it appropriate for a kid to use media that allow online comments and chatting? Twelve? Ten? Seven? I don’t know.
ZACH Theater Presents: The Cat in the Hat
it’s time to grab your Thing One and Thing Two and head to the Zach Theatre for their presentation of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, premiering on Friday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 pm. Join Sally and her brother as that infamous cat and his sidekicks stir up mischief and trouble in the classic tale, based on the beloved book and adapted by Katie Mitchell. Shows Fridays at 6:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 2 pm through May 3. Tickets $16 for adults and $14 for youth.
East Austin College Prep Open House Recap
After two cancellations due to inclement weather, the elementary East Austin College Prep campus finally had its open house last Thursday, Feb. 13. Do512 Family editor, Jamie Jett, is an East Austin resident and her curiosity was piqued. So she went to the open house and took some notes to share.
Top 10 Austin Family Events 2/14 – 2/16
Happy valentine’s Day, sweeties. Hugs to you, for being a fan of Do512 Family, it makes us so happy, you have no idea!
Here are our top 10 Austin family events….
Black History Month at the Carver Presents: Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas
Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1 pm to 3 pm, bring the whole family out to enjoy a reading, book-signing and crafting event! Local author, Yolanda King, will read her debut children’s book, Curlilocks and the Three Pink Pandas, followed by an awesome butterfly craft that all the children will enjoy.
Light o’ the Moon Float Trip
Take a guided trip down the Colorado River at the Light o’ the Moon Float Trip. This moonlit trip down a tranquil section of the river begins at 7 pm on Friday, February 14 at McKinney Roughs Nature Park and runs (paddles) through 11 pm. The cost of the trip is $50 and pre-registration is required. You can register online here.
