Come celebrate Earth Day this Tuesday, April, 22 at the Austin Community College (ACC) Riverside Campus at the Greener Choices Earth Day Festival. WIth spring in full bloom, what better way to celebrate than with live music, workshops, children’s activities all for $5 or 2 canned goods?
If you haven’t had a chance to check out Springfest at The Backyard in Bee Cave, this is the year to do it! There will be live music, a boat expo, rides and other activities for the kids, beer and wine tasting, a BBQ cook-off, and artisan shopping. The seventh annual festival has made it even easier this year to get in on the fun by including events on the evening of Friday, April 25 in addition to a full day of festivities on Saturday, April 26.
Spots are filling up quickly at Zach Scott Theatre Summer Program! If you’re still looking for engaging, summer fun for your kids age 3 to grade 12, check out the classes and camps available at Zach Scott Theatre and snag their spot as soon as possible.
Red Bud Isle may be more familiar to dog lovers than parents, but the small peninsula offers beautiful views and freedom for all. It is an ideal setting for children to walk their own dog without too much oversight. Red Bud Isle is a wonderful place to see wildlife, from Great Blue Herons and American Coots to squirrels and turtles outwitting the canine crowd.
On Thursday, Apr. 17 starting at 7:15 pm, join the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department in Old Settlers Park for its annual Flashlight Egg Hunt. Let your flashlight be your guide to candy, eggs and prizes and then stay for a movie in the park featuring the family movie The Rise of the Guardians. Be sure to look for the golden eggs- they can be redeemed for a special prize basket!
Enjoy a beer while you help raise money for local animal rescue groups at Pints for Pups, hosted by the Independence Brewing Company. This family-friendly and dog-friendly event is from 1 – 3 pm this Saturday, April 19.
Our FINAL CLASS in the series will be Saturday, Apr. 12 at 9 am, and will be for moms AND their kids of any age! Get a good workout and set a healthy example at this free and fun class. The class is free but an RSVP is appreciated to assure that everyone will have ample room to enjoy their workout. RSVP here.
Has your child shown an interest in creating computer games or websites? Let them explore the possibilities at the Free Coding Workshop from Hatch After School at the MakerSquare Office on Saturday, Apr. 5 from 1 – 2:30 pm.
The annual Children’s Picnic and Real Food Festival will be at the French Legation Museum on Sunday, Mar. 30 from 1 – 5 pm. This FREE event is presented by Edible Austin, the SANDE Youth Project and the French Legation Museum.
If you are anything like us, then you have an abundance of children’s clothes that don’t fit anymore, toys that go untouched, games that don’t get played and equipment that you don’t need anymore. In the name of good health and necessity, we beg you to purge! Purge the things you don’t need anymore and clear some space in your home… and make some cash while you’re at it, at the Here We Grow Again Kids Consignment Sale.
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.