Before the school year begins, there is still time to enjoy an old Austin tradition with the family — pack a picnic and head over to Zilker Park for the annual outdoor summer musical! This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are the final performances of Disney’s …
Who’s ready to sing “happy birthday” to our hometown? On Saturday, August 7 you can celebrate Austin‘s 182nd birthday with fun happenings in the 2ND St. District and Republic Square. Did you know? The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation celebrates Austin’s Birthday Bash in August to …
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is hosting another year of free family fun this summer! Their annual Nature Nights series is back every Thursday evening this June, encouraging families to head out and explore the native plants, animals and ecology of Central Texas in …
It’s not totally surprising that this summer we focused less on the perfect beach bod and more on the couch potato party. No shame–we’re surviving, ok? However, we are aware of the importance of maintaining health to reduce risks of diseases catalyzed by a sedentary …
If you want to really WOW the kids with a trip to a splash pad like no other, take a short drive north of Austin to Leander’s Quarry Splash Pad in Southwest Williamson County Regional Park. Built in 2011 in a former quarry, this impressive …
Cinco de Mayo just happens to fall on Taco Tuesday this year. Coincidence? We think not! Celebrate the festive day with a spicy, cheesy, sizzlin’ feast from your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. And parents, let yourself indulge in a limey delight, i.e. margarita(s). So, put on …
Here in the Austin area, we’re lucky to have some pretty cool places for kids to play paleontologist and uncover fun dinosaur discoveries. Whether you’re checking out silly stuff like dino drive-thrus and digging up bones in a mock setting, or walking in real dinosaur …
Something very magical is about to happen at the Zilker Botanical Garden! Faeries are landing in February to prepare for the joys of springtime. You are invited to welcome them to the garden at the annual Faerie Tea Parties where you and your kids can …
An exciting adventure awaits at ZACH Theatre! Do512 Family is thrilled to be a sponsor of ZACH’s production of Jungalbook that runs from through December 14, 2019. Our kiddos were captivated by this creative retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale that features a young gal …
Get ready for Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos festival on Saturday, October 26, 2019! Mexic-Arte Museum’s 36th Annual Viva La Vida Festival & Parade features tons of family fun that’s free and open to the entire community. The event starts at noon …
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.