Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

GirlStart’s Back to School STEM Saturday

Kids of all ages are invited to kick off the school year at the GirlStart STEM Center on Saturday, August 22 from 9:30 a.m. – noon. GirlStart is hosting Back to School STEM Saturday with hands-on activities, mini planetarium star shows and plenty of free …

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2015 Central Austin Arts Block Party

Let’s celebrate Austin’s rich arts culture at an event packed with fun activities and performances! Ten area arts organizations are collaborating on the Austin Arts Block Party on Sunday, August 23 from 1-6 p.m., and everyone is invited to this FREE event. The Austin Arts …

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2015-16 ZACH Theatre for Families – Storybook Season

Each year, ZACH Theatre for Families presents a season of lively, high-quality shows for even our very youngest theatre-goers. Starting in September, ZACH Theatre will entertain Austin families with their new “storybook season” of plays based on children’s books. Get transported deep in the Hundred …

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Top Austin Family Events: August 7-9, 2015

This weekend you can enjoy free movies and music under the stars, watch thousands of rubber ducks race down Lady Bird Lake, sample lots of frosty treats at the Austin Ice Cream Festival, go to a Carnival of Books, paint with ice cubes, go to …

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Carnival of Books at BookPeople

On Saturday, August 8, BookPeople is throwing a Carnival of Books from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. This well-loved, downtown book store wants to have a party with cake and balloons and some good old fashioned Austin weird, and all of you are invited! Enjoy …

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25th Annual Lake Travis Hot Air Balloon Flight

Set the alarm clocks for a very early wake-up time on Saturday, August 8 if you’d to see the awesome sight of hot air balloons launching over Lake Travis. The Central Texas Ballooning Association is hosting the 25th Annual Lake Travis Flight at Mansfield Dam …

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2nd Annual Duck Derby

On Saturday, August 8, you can watch 10,000 yellow rubber ducks float down Lady Bird Lake for a wonderful cause. Join the 2nd Annual Austin Duck Derby, hosted by the Austin Boys and Girls Club Foundation. Eco-friendly “adopted” rubber ducks will be launched into the …

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Fun for Little Ones at Kiddie Acres

Updated July 5, 2017: Kiddie Acres is now closed. Read more…. Kiddie Acres has been a fun destination for families with young children since 1979. Located in North Austin (4800 W. Howard Lane), you’ll find this little amusement park featuring classic carnival-style rides for the …

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