Ready for a swim? The City of Austin operates more than 40 public pools and splash pads to help families cool off in the summer heat. The city also offers swim teams, water safety programs, lifeguard training, and swim lessons for both kids and adults. …
Ah, the age old parenting dilemma: it’s blazing outside, the kids are bouncing off the walls, and you need to get out of the house for everyone’s sanity. When it’s simply too hot for the playground, Austin has plenty of cool places to play, explore, …
Austin isn’t the only spot in Texas that’s “keeping it weird.” Take a drive down a lonesome stretch of highway, and chances are, you’re going to encounter something that’ll leave you scratching your head in puzzlement. From relics of so-called ‘Old Weird America’ to more …
We’ve compiled a list of the Best Freebies and Deals in Austin in everything from museums, to outdoor fun, to live music to delicious food. Enjoy checking these places off your to-do list and saving yourself some money at the same time!
A family-friendly escape doesn’t have to mean a plane ticket or long travel days. Sometimes the best getaways are just a short drive away, and Central Texas continues to shine with resorts that offer the perfect blend of relaxation for parents and nonstop fun for …
Summer break is officially in full swing, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained, we’ve got you covered. From splash pads and shaded parks to fireworks, concerts, museum days, and other family fun around Austin, here are our favorite things to …
Finding time to work out as a parent isn’t always easy. Between work, family responsibilities, activities, and everything else on the calendar, squeezing in a trip to the gym can feel impossible. Thankfully, several Austin area fitness centers make it easier by offering onsite childcare, …
Looking for a meaningful way to spend time together as a family? We rounded up some great volunteer opportunities around Austin that make giving back approachable for kids of all ages. Whether your crew wants to pack care kits, serve meals, spend time with seniors, …
Hints of Spring are showing up, and the inevitable Texas Summer is just around the bend. Once it gets warm enough, all you’ll want to do is swim! So bookmark this page and keep it as reference. Your family will love checking out the Best Swimming Holes in Austin.
Now that the weather is warming up (and before the full Texas heat kicks in), this is the sweet spot for getting outside in Austin. A picnic is one of the easiest ways to spend some low-key family time together, and we’ve rounded up the …
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.