When you’re ready to pack up your holiday decorations, don’t just throw away your Christmas tree — give it another life by recycling it! City of Austin curbside customers can recycle holiday trees by leaving them at the curb on regular collection days, and all …
This edition of RIP Austin is a particularly painful one. While we normally only lose a few staples a year, the spread of COVID-19 and the resulting temporary shutdown of Austin restaurants, play places, retail stores, and bars has led some long-standing Austin favorites to …
We are excited to kick off Winter Break with FIVE awesome prizes to give away! We’ve partnered with some wonderful local business who are offering fun activities that you can do during the break. Enter to win one, or enter to win all! Good luck! …
Put on your comfy shoes and grab a thermos of hot cocoa! It’s time to take an outdoor stroll through some twinkly lights! To add a little extra shine to the season, you can take a socially distanced walk through some very cool lighted trails …
We’re not saying we’re panicked about how to fill 17 days of Winter Break, but let’s just say we’re slightly anxious about finding enough activities to keep the kids busy and entertained. So, we’re planning ahead by pre-ordering fun local activity kits and signing up …
Are you interested in helping children in need experience a little holiday magic this season? There are plenty of deserving local charities that could use a hand right now. If you’re able to donate toys or food, or wish to make a financial contribution, here …
There’s no doubt that Austin is full of creative, talented artisans. That’s why shopping locally at holiday craft shows is a great place to find unique gifts and treasures. This year, you can choose from a variety in-person and online shopping options. Here’s our list …
What’s your family doing for fun these days? We’d love to know! Are you going on hikes, crafting holiday gifts, decorating gingerbread houses at home? Whatever you’re up to, we’d love to see a photo of it! Your activity might provide some inspiration to another …
Living room dance parties…Who would have ever imagined this would be a trend for 2020? But this time, you’re invited to a much more elevated dance party than twirling around and singing “Baby Shark” with your toddler for the hundredth time. You can join the …
With so many options for holiday gift giving, we’re in full support of Austin Resource Recovery’s Shop Zero Waste initiative that encourages us to Give a Great Story this holiday season and consider skip the urge to buy brand new “stuff” in favor of more …
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.