The Barton Creek Greenbelt offers over 7 miles of gorgeous trails for hiking, mountain biking, and swimming when the water levels are just right. With so many public access points to the Greenbelt, we were curious about all of the best swimming spots right now. …
July 2, 2020 Update: All City of Austin parks and park facilities will be closed over the July 4th weekend and remained closed until further notice. This includes facilities previously reopened such as all pools, golf courses, tennis facilities, Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin Nature & …
Does your child dream of being the next YouTube sensation? There’s a new local summer camp option that is a perfect fit! Camp YouTuber is Austin’s new summer day camp that teaches the fundamentals of video production and YouTube channel management so your child or …
Thinkery recently announced some very exciting news — they are opening a brand new preschool this September! The Little Thinkers Preschool will be a research-focused, full-day, drop-off lab school for children ages 3 and 4. This new preschool will be housed in their colorful museum …
We’re happy to share the good news that the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is open, now with a new reservation system in place for safety precautions. You can schedule an entry time that will help the limit numbers of guests in order to maintain …
Tired of the same old, same old? Tired of trying to think of something new to cook for dinner? Of entertaining the gang at home? Of sticking around the house for another night’s carbon-copy routine? Yep. We sure are! That’s why the allure of Mystery …
The summer ahead is certainly looking much different from year’s past, but one thing remains true — we still want our kiddos to enjoy fun, enriching camp experiences! Summer is a great time to let kids try new things, make new friends, and learn new …
Celebrate someone special in the community! Who is your unsung hero? Do512 and CapMetro invite you to give them a shoutout to let them know you’re their number one fan! In the coming weeks, we will be using our social media platform as a way …
While we can’t actually swim in our beloved Barton Springs Pool or take a stroll through the Zilker Botanical Garden at this time, Austin Parks and Recreation Department has offered up a fun way for us to imagine ourselves in these settings. Their Programs Division …
Cinco de Mayo just happens to fall on Taco Tuesday this year. Coincidence? We think not! Celebrate the festive day with a spicy, cheesy, sizzlin’ feast from your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. And parents, let yourself indulge in a limey delight, i.e. margarita(s). So, put on …
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.