Pumpkin patches might get the most attention in October, but there’s something about navigating a corn maze that is one of our family favorites for fall. From tricky tall meandering mazes to ones made for the littlest of kiddos, we just love the challenge of …
It’s a great time of year to get outside for some fall family photos. We’ve made it through a long, hot summer and it’s finally time to wear some fall-ish clothes and capture sweet and silly family moments during the golden hour or magical lighting …
It’s almost time for Austin Zoo’s annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo! Open Fridays and Saturdays from October 4 through 26, Austin Zoo will be illuminated and decorated for Halloween, and complete with a haunted mansion, a train ride, an animal show, and more. …
It’s time to celebrate Diwali! The Hindu Festival of Lights is a celebration of good over evil, of light over dark, and symbolizes new beginnings. We’re seeing lots of fun local events beginning this weekend – enjoy these events, and have a happy and prosperous …
You probably know where you’ll be trick-or-treating with the kids, and which Family Halloween Events and Parties you’ll be attending, but if you happen to have a babysitter or grandparents on the ready, we have the list for you. Thanks to our friends at Do512, we’ve …
If your older kids are into the spooky side of Halloween, this is the list for you. We’ve rounded up Austin’s top places for a Halloween scare, from haunted houses to spooky hayrides. Please check each site’s age recommendation before you go – many of …
Trunk-or-treat events have gained popularity over the last decade as a bonus or alternative to door-to-door Trick-or-Treating. There are lots of local, festive Halloween events coming up that will have treats, games, candy, and more for kids – check them out below! *header image via …
This little shift in weather has us excited for the spooky season and all of the wonderful Halloween events in and around Austin. Mark your calendars for our Top Picks for Halloween Family Fun in 2024. Also, check out our big list of Pumpkin Patches and …
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 …
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. …
Do512 Family is all about what to do in Austin with kids. We love to be out and about in Austin and are always looking for fun things to do with the family.