Whether you’re team Caramel deLights or Thin Mints (or both, let’s be honest), there is just something so exciting about Girl Scout cookie season! Maybe it’s the fact that those tasty little cookies evoke happy nostalgia from our childhood, maybe it’s the fact that they’re …
Whether you’re new to geocaching or a pro at tracking down treasures, this popular outdoor activity provides great fun for the whole family! A high-tech treasure hunting experience, geocaching can be done by anyone with a GPS device or phone app that maps coordinates. Essentially, …
For an unforgettable summer camp experience, look at the classic activities organized by the Austin Waldorf School. The natural hill country setting is an ideal place for swimming, crafts, outdoor playtime and wholesome fun with friends. Austin Waldorf School offers great award-winning camp options — …
While the pandemic might temporarily keep us from visiting some of our favorite places to play, Thinkery wants you to enjoy their fun hands-on activities even when you can’t explore the museum in person! Thinkery’s creative team of educators have put together some great ways …
Did you know that an enchanting, lush waterfall is tucked away on Lake Georgetown? Within Cedar Breaks Park lies Crockett Gardens and Falls, a gorgeous green landscape that feels like it’s right out of a storybook as a potential home to trolls, faeries, gnomes or …
In honor of National Donut Day we have put together a list featurting some the top spots to get donuts in Austin. Visit any of these fine establishments tomorrow to treat yourself with a warm, buttery slice of fried dough. You can always renew your gym membership afterward.
Looking for engaging enrichment programs for kids and teens that can provide some fun beyond their classroom studies? Without the traditional after-school clubs, sports, and in-person hangouts, we know that we need to find stimulating activities to help kids avoid endless hours of idle screen …
We’re on a quest to share suggestions of safe, socially distanced activities that can get you and the kids out of the house for some fun time together, and one such spot for a nice family field trip is Pioneer Farms. Located in North Austin, …
If you need a little boost to keep those healthy new year goals on track, the YMCA of Austin might just offer the help you need! The community is invited to participate in a free six-week YMCA Reset Challenge, designed to help transform spirit, mind …
We’ve been taking lots of big hikes in the Texas Hill Country during the pandemic, many of which require advance reservations and lots of planning ahead. Of course these have been fun and exciting, but sometimes we just need an easy, centrally-located, free place to …
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.