The Mini Maker Faire is back! Saturday, May 3 from 10 an to 6 pm at Travis County Expo Center, families, go get your make on! Not only will there be opportunitites to make awesome, random things using anything from paper to power tools, there will be lots of live music, informative and educational talks and presentations and science demonstrations.
Oh, mamas, it’s time to get your dance on! Saturday, May 10, Pachanga Fest comes to Fiesta Gardens with a line-up that will have your whole family moving and grooving. From noon – 11 pm, the whole family can enjoy an immersive experience into Latino culture through arts, crafts, music, food, workshops and more.
Kid’s Night at Nutty Brown…Can’t beat free music & fun in an atmosphere that is relaxing for the adults and stimulating enough for the kids to keep them up and running long enough to carry on a conversation. Moonwalk, face painting, and balloons by Twistin’ Art, and live music.
If you are looking for a fun Springtime day trip to take with the kiddos, venture out to Sweetberry Farm in Marble Falls. Home to a very popular “Harvest of Fall Fun” festival from late September through early November, the smaller crowd and gorgeous weather during the Spring Harvest makes the farm a perfect activity for the whole family.
If the slogan “Keep Austin Weird” had its own festival, Eeyore’s Birthday would be it. Get weird at Pease Park on Saturday, Apr. 26 from 11 am until dark, the children’s area will be open from 11 am – 4 pm and live music from noon – 6 pm. Admission is FREE! Dress code will be Austin-formal: tutus, bikinis, fairy wings and flip flops. Costumes are encouraged and there will be a contest. Props: hula hoops, bubbles and flower garlands.
On Thursday, Apr. 17 starting at 7:15 pm, join the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department in Old Settlers Park for its annual Flashlight Egg Hunt. Let your flashlight be your guide to candy, eggs and prizes and then stay for a movie in the park featuring the family movie The Rise of the Guardians. Be sure to look for the golden eggs- they can be redeemed for a special prize basket!
Fridays in April, starting today, April 4 through Friday, April 25, The Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley, TX will be home to a Concert in the Park series benefiting Friends of Blue Hole Park Foundation. Attendees are asked to make a donation of their choosing to the Foundation to gain entry to this annual event.
The Statesman Capital 10k, Cap Kids Fun Run and Health and Fitness Expo happens Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6, and is jam packed, as usual with all kids of fitness related fun. This weekend, come out to run, walk or roll in Austin’s biggest fitness family event.
Round Rock Express is hosting a FREE day of family-friendly activities at Dell Diamond. Saturday, Mar. 22 from 10 am – 2 pm, Fan Fest will be in full swing at the ballpark. Fans will have the chance to run the bases, hit in the batting cage, clock their fastball with speed pitch, challenge the “Fun Zone” rock wall and inflatables and a lot more.
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.