Beautiful views, sandy shores, miles of hiking and horse-riding trails, perfect camping spots — Pedernales Falls State Park has it all! Only about an hour’s drive from Austin to Johnson City, Pedernales Falls is a local favorite because it offers an endless ways to enjoy …
Have you and your kids been missing play time at Thinkery during the pandemic? We love Austin’s children’s museum for fun, interactive learning experiences! It’s always such a great place for families to engage and explore STEAM-based concepts together, and we’re delighted that it is …
In order to make any helpful impact towards racial justice, we know that first we must dive into learning, listening, reading and talking. Below we’re sharing some resources that we are currently finding helpful within our own families, as well as some tangible ways that …
Have you visited the farm stand at Boggy Creek Farm? One of our favorite sweet gems tucked into East Austin, historic Boggy Creek Farm is quietly nestled just two miles from downtown but provides a peaceful break from the city chaos — and offers you …
One of the things we love about Austin is its quirky, vibrant art scene. From splashes of colorful street art or impressive works all over the city, there are many wonderful places to take the kids to experience Austin’s artistic flair. While some of our …
As the start of the school year begins with virtual learning, the Extend-A-Care YMCA is offering supervised, full-day child care at 10 area locations to support online instruction and to provide a needed solution for many working parents. The Extend-A-Care YMCA will offer a safe …
We often get asked what we are doing for fun with our own kids this summer. Having written about local experiences for the past 10+ years, we might seem like we have an inside scoop on secret entertainment options, but during this pandemic we’re all …
Could you use a little Christmas cheer right now? Spread some holly jolly joy within your household by surprising the kiddos with some Christmas in July festivities this weekend! Sure it’s a little silly, but we could all use something fun and lighthearted to do …
While the recent news of this year’s Texas State Fair cancellation was not a huge surprise, it left us with a rather unexpected craving for all those gluttonous fair foods. We’ve never had such a hankering for funnel cakes, corn dogs, cotton candy and over-the-top …
July 6 is National Fried Chicken Day and the perfect excuse to dive into a bucket of delicious, hot, fresh fried chicken! Our friends at Top Notch have been cooking up favorite comfort foods since 1971, which means this old-school Austin institution has perfected a …
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.