What would we do without our neighborhood parks and playgrounds? For us parents, it’s a vital part of our community — for playtime, exercise, a place to make friendships and so much more. On Saturday, Mar. 7, you can take part in Austin Parks Foundation’s …
Have you driven down South Congress only to wonder what’s going on in that ominous castle that popped up last year? Those curious (and brave) enough to wander inside discovered this location is called Sfanthor, and it houses a sci-fi gift shop stocked with t-shirts, …
The 2015 SXSWedu Education Expo is a free event full of interesting presentations and exhibitors that takes place on Tuesday, Mar. 10 from 2-8pm at the Austin Convention Center. With the program of speakers, mentors and exhibitors celebrating lifelong learning, you’ll find it impossible not …
On Saturday, Mar. 7 you can take the whole family to the Austin Nature and Science Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to celebrate the urban birds of our city. Join Travis Audubon, Capital Area Master Naturalists, City of Austin Park Rangers, and the …
The Three Little Pigs is a “Great Big Little Broadway Show” that’s playing on weekends now through Saturday, Apr. 25 at ZACH Theatre. Perfect for ages 3 and up, this family show is filled with laugh-out-loud humor. Our Content Manager, Heidi, had the chance to attend …
Spring Break is just around the corner. If you’re thinking about ways to keep the kids entertained while they are out of school, take a look at all the fun that ZACH Theatre‘s popular camps offer kids as young as age five. From Monday, Mar. …
How would you like to see a cat cafe come to Austin? These cafes full of felines are popular in Japan, and are popping up in several cities in the U.S. Soon, Austin may have a cat cafe, too. The folks behind the future Blue …
Kids of all ages are invited to explore astronomy in the GirlStart STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium. GirlStart is hosting their next free Starry Nights event on Thursday, Mar. 5 from 5:30 – 7 p.m and will feature a Lunar presentation. This event — featuring star …
On Saturday, Mar. 7, you can take the kids to Explore UT, a free campus-wide event at the University of Texas at Austin described as the “Biggest Open House in Texas!” that takes place from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Young children can participate in …
With SXSW coming up so soon, social media is full of announcements of newly added bands to the lineup and parties upon parties requesting your RSVP. But for parents, SXSW does not exactly equal a week of partying. Kids are out of school, and we …
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.