Imagine having the creativity (and a touch of wizardry) to transform your own home into the grand Hogwarts Castle? Each year, the Pace family in south Austin dresses up their front yard in Harry Potter-themed splendor to delight kids of all ages who pass by. …
The beauty and peacefulness of the Concan, Texas area never ceases to amaze us. Just over a three-hour drive from Austin, this area offers a gorgeous natural setting for hiking in the scenic Hill Country terrain, camping, stargazing, bird watching, and of course enjoying a …
Taking the family to attend a play, concert or dance performance is such a fun experience. It’s really thrilling to engage in storytelling, music and magic that comes from live productions. This fall and early winter, there are many awesome theatre, symphony and arts events …
During the month of October, you can walk the woodsy trails of Pioneer Farms surrounded by an exciting display of lights and pumpkin sculptures. Pumpkin Nights is an all-ages event that offers a very creative and unique way to celebrate the season. You can enjoy …
One of our favorite Halloween events is back this year with delightfully, frightfully fun symphonic music! The Austin Symphony Orchestra presents their annual Halloween Children’s Concert on Sunday, October 24 at 3 p.m. at the Long Center. The entire family is invited to dress up …
It’s time once again for the annual Old Settler’s Music Festival, going down from Thursday, Apr. 10 – Sunday, Apr. 13 at Salt Lick pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch. This festival has been going strong since 1987, and has maintained its down-home, friendly, Texas vibe. You’ll hear lots of music, eat awesome food, attend workshops, camp, let the kids play in the youth area and kick back with plenty of cold beers (if you want).
Each fall we look forward to attending the Texas Book Festival — a celebration of authors, illustrators and readers! This year’s event will take place from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31 as a hybrid event with virtual sessions as well as limited capacity in-person events …
The 29th Annual Austin Film Festival is coming up on October 27 – November 3, 2022 with a very exciting lineup of films and panels. Known to celebrate the art and craft of storytelling, this festival honors the writers’ contributions to film, television, and new …
Austin is home to some hardcore sports and even more hardcore fans. Austinites take every single game day seriously. You will witness nothing but fans decked out in their sports gear, bars and restaurants showing the game on the big screen, support signs everywhere, and …
Introduce your child to Spanish while having plenty of fun through music, movement and games! Mi Casa Es Tu Casa® offers Austin’s best-rated parent-child music classes in Spanish for newborns, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers up to 5 years old. Developed by a clinical psychologist with …
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.