Everyone loves the long-shot kings and dribbling madmen of the Harlem Globetrotters, and every kid dreams of having their sweet B-ball skills. Kids will have the chance to give it their best shot this summer at the Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics, happening June 12 – 16 at two 24 Hour Fitness locations: in Parmer and Pflugerville.
Kaleidoscope Toys has named Saturday, May 31 as LEGO Day! Join them at their store from 10 am – 1 pm for all things LEGO.
The North Village Branch of the Austin Public Library will host its 5th Birthday Bash Saturday, May 31 beginning at 10:30 am and continuing through the day. Whether you have witnessed the growth and change since the library opened, or just moved in to the neighborhood, this celebration is a perfect time to explore and connect with the community.
Come celebrate the Art Garage’s 3rd Birthday this Sunday, June 1 from 2 PM – 5 PM. The Art Garage is a walk-in studio where you can stop by anytime and choose from thousands of art projects.
The X Games has picked Austin to house their event for the next four years, it debuts June 6 – 8 at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) and we couldn’t be more stoked to have them! We have four 3-day General Admission wristbands to give to one lucky family! Enter for your chance to win!
Pull in to Blue Starlite Mini-Urban Drive-In this Saturday, May 24 at 8:45 pm for The Never Ending Story and The Princess Bride back to back. Doors open at 7:45 pm. This awesome double feature is sure to jump start your imagination just in time for summer. These classics are great for kids, modern day & 80s babies alike. Double the throwback status by seeing these two awesome films at a drive in.
It’s not like you really need any extra reasons to go to a park, especially if you have kids who bounce off the walls when they’re cooped up inside. But until the end of July, the city of Austin’s TEMPO – Art in Public Places program is a great excuse to check out some spots you may not have been to before. Each of these parks features an outdoor sculpture you can check out for free.
We have had amazing weather these past few weeks- patio season is definitely here! One of our favorite things to do on the weekend when the weather is nice is to drive out to the Jester King Brewery, located roughly 20 miles southwest of downtown Austin. This farmhouse brewery uses locally grown grains and native wild yeast to create an impressive array of beers that are uniquely Texas.
Still looking for the perfect plan for Memorial Day weekend? Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival runs Friday May 23 through Sunday May 25 at MarktPlatz. For the grown folks there is live music & dancing. For the kiddos there is a climbing wall, bumper boats and even a human hamster ball! All generations can enjoy crawfish and Gator Country shows. Those are real gators, folks!
In honor of Memorial Day coming up on Monday, May 26, we’ll be posting some helpful info to better prepare you for your festivities. If you’re planning on packing up the fam for some outdoor grilling, you’ll need this guide to the Best Outdoor Grills in Austin to make the most out of your day.
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.