One of our editor’s go-to spots for free fun has always been the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC), located on the western edge of Zilker Park. It appeals to all ages from toddlers to adults, and it’s a great place to take the family …
How would your family like to go on a dinosaur safari this month and encounter some amazing lifelike replicas of the largest dinos to ever roam the Earth? A very exciting and massive drive-thru dino experience is taking over the outdoor space at H-E-B Center …
Here in the Austin area, we’re lucky to have some pretty cool places for kids to play paleontologist and uncover fun dinosaur discoveries. Whether you’re checking out silly stuff like dino drive-thrus and digging up bones in a mock setting, or walking in real dinosaur …
Hey nature lovers, winter is a great time to get outdoors and explore trails, go for hikes, and enjoy the gorgeous Central Texas landscape. In fact, there’s several wildlife and nature-focused family events coming up in the Austin area. Take a look at the list …
Calling all junior paleontologists…Wednesday, October 14 is National Fossil Day! To celebrate, the Texas Memorial Museum on the UT Campus is offering FREE admission from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with special activities beginning at 10 a.m. National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by …
Pollyanna Theatre Company has a perfect mid-summer activity for the whole family. Beat the heat and enjoy some live children’s theater at the Long Center! Pollyanna’s new play, Sarah the Dinosaur, runs from Saturday, July 11 through Monday, July 20 and is great for ages …
With excitement and anticipation brewing around the release of Jurassic World (coming to movie theaters on June 12), Austin’s Mondo Gallery is celebrating this pop culture event by presenting a new gallery show entitled “When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth”. This exhibit, on display Friday, June …
The Texas Memorial Museum invites everyone to celebrate the end of a successful school year with free admission on Saturday, June 6. This awesome, science-focused museum on the UT campus will be open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with lots of activities and special …
On Monday, Jan. 26, you can take your little dinosaur fans to Zilker Botanical Garden for an extra special treat — Dinosaurs in the Ferns Story Time. Families can meet at 10 a.m. for stories and hands-on activities during their garden adventure. Story time is …
Walking with Dinosaurs will be coming to the Cedar Park Center November 14 – 16, but since that’s like, forever away, they’re getting the party started TOMORROW, Friday, May 2, with Baby T-Rex appearances in Austin and Cedar Park.
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.