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Block Party & Spring Festival at in.gredients
East Austin College Prep Open House Recap
After two cancellations due to inclement weather, the elementary East Austin College Prep campus finally had its open house last Thursday, Feb. 13. Do512 Family editor, Jamie Jett, is an East Austin resident and her curiosity was piqued. So she went to the open house and took some notes to share.
The East Austin Handmade Arts Market at The Vortex
There's a cool new spot in town to get handmade goods by local artisans. Starting this Saturday, Feb. 8th, the East Austin Handmade Arts Market will take place in the parking lot of the Vortex Theater. The outdoor market will be a regular event taking place every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Digital Learning Day – High Tech Open House at East Austin College Prep
Both East Austin College Prep campuses will be hosting a high-tech open house for Digital Learning Day, Wednesday, Feb. 5. From 9 - 11 am, the school will showcase student-designed games that were created through the Globaloria program. Globaloria is a platform that uses project-based learning and digital methods to teach courses in STEM, computing, game design and coding.
Austin’s African American Cultural Heritage District for Treasured Places, A Community Gathering
Head to the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center at 1 pm on Saturday, Feb. 1 to learn about Austin's African American cultural assets at Austin's African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD) for Treasured Places, A Community Gathering. Wander through the district while learning and celebrating the vibrant history of the area, then enjoy food from Hoover's and tunes from DJ ATX. Participation is free.
Austin’s Secret Beach
There's some serious hotness going on outside, escape it at one of the many swimming holes in Austin: Secret Beach.
Secret Beach is down a dirt path, and hidden behind some bushes. Pretty vague, right? Don't worry, we got your back with a step-by-step to help you find this secluded location.
Best Sno-Cone and Ice Cream Stands in Austin
Ah, Texas in the summer. Porch hangs and swimming hole season is upon us, and with temperatures that are sure to get in the triple digits, a main goal for any Austinite is to simply, stay cool. Literally. Beat the heat with this list of the Best Sno-Cone and Ice Cream Stands in Austin.