The 2024 Texas Book Festival will take place on November 16 and 17! At this annual event, authors and book lovers take over the grounds of the Texas State Capitol and along Congress Avenue to share the joy of reading. These two days are packed …
Family and friends visiting from out of town? If your home has turned into the opening scene of Home Alone, with cousins swarming, the pizza guy showing up and not knowing who’s in charge, and a mess you can’t get ahead of, check out our …
Every spring, folks come from all over Texas for the annual Buda Wiener Dog Races! Check out all of all the family-friendly fun at this quirky canine celebration just south of Austin, on with two full days of activities. This year’s event takes place April …
Situated within Zilker Park, you’ll find the Zilker Botanical Garden, 26 acres of parkland that features a variety of themed gardens, ponds, flowers, butterflies, native plants, and a pretty setting for a stroll, a picnic, or an ideal spot to simply stop and smell the …
Mark your calendars for one of our favorite November traditions in Austin! The annual Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. At this awesome event that promotes the spirit of giving, your kids can bring a gift to local …
The Austin Film Festival is recognized as one of the top film festivals in the country, spotlighting top-billed and indie movies presented along side writers, directors, actors and other filmmaking professionals. This exciting festival takes place from October 24 – 31, and you can check …
Each year we look forward to taking our kids to ZACH Theatre for the fun variety of shows included in their Moody Foundation Theatre for Families Series. We can always count on comical productions, big musical song & dance routines, positive & inspiring themes for …
It’s time to go shopping for big hats, mamas! The Kentucky Derby is coming up on Saturday, May 6th, and Austin is celebrating in the best way — with a music festival! The 3rd Annual Derby in the City Music Festival will be held in …
Want to do something totally bananas? On Saturday, Jan. 28, hundreds of people dressed as gorillas will run through Camp Mabry for the 7th Annual Austin Gorilla Run, and you can join the mayhem — all for a great cause. The Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund …
Join us at a circus-themed party in Hat Creek’s backyard! Hat Creek Burger Company in Georgetown is hosting a special family event on Saturday, November 19 from 2-6 p.m., and you’re all invited! At The Big Top party, you’ll find stilt walkers, cotton candy, face …
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.