An awesome playground, a huge swimming pool, great trails for hikes and mountain biking, and dog-friendly creeks — Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park really has it all! Our family has loved taking our dogs to this park for years since it’s a popular spot for off-leash …
One of our absolute favorite summertime traditions is spreading out a blanket and curling up with the family for a night of outdoor theatre under the stars during the free, annual Zilker Summer Musical. Due to COVID and the uncertainty of most events this year, …
Slow summer schedules have given us lots of time for hanging out in parks, enjoying picnics and plenty of opportunity to test out the area’s splash pads and play structures. One of our favorite go-to parks is tucked into the Mueller neighborhood — Mary Elizabeth …
Blue Hole Regional Park is home to one of our most popular local swimming holes and is just a short 40-minute drive south of Austin in the charming town of Wimberley. Cool off in the refreshing, spring-fed waters in the shade of giant cypress trees …
Austin families, get ready to fall in love with your kids’ favorite new play space! Located within Pease Park, Kingsbury Commons has undergone an amazing transformation to include fantastic play structures, a water feature, basketball courts, a remarkable treehouse, and much more — all now …
Have you taken a visit to Inks Lake State Park for a splash in Devil’s Waterhole? Located about 50 miles northwest of Austin in Burnet, Texas, Inks Lake State Park is a gorgeous Hill Country gem known for camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, picturesque sunsets, and …
Do you ever stare at a beautiful work of art and wish you could just step inside its frame to experience the world that’s captured on canvas? There’s an amazing opportunity to do so this summer right here in Austin! Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive …
Now that summer is here, the only thing we want to do these days is swim and splash. Cooling down in some refreshing water is our favorite way to beat the heat, and we love taking a visit to Typhoon Texas. Located in Pflugerville, just …
Update 6/18: Our giveaways are now closed and winners are being notified today. Thank you to all who entered! And Happy Father’s Day to all the special dads out there! Dads, you totally rock! We want you to have the best Father’s Day ever. We …
Y’all know everything is bigger in Texas, and the charming town of Marble Falls is here to prove it! Slide into Marble Falls is an upcoming event that features a 1,000-foot padded slip-n-slide that will take over 2 full blocks of downtown! On June 19th …
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.