Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

¡VIVA MÉXICO! 2014

Take the whole family to the MACC (Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center) on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 7 -10 p.m. for ¡VIVA MÉXICO!  Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with music, art and tradition at this free, annual event. A variety of children’s activities will …

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Free Stargazing Parties at UT – Fall 2014

Did you know that UT offers free, weekly Stargazing Parties? Each week that the University of Texas is in session, the astronomy department hosts free, public star parties on the roof of Robert Lee Moore Hall on Wednesdays, and at Painter Hall and on Fridays …

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Free Family Rock Climbing Adventures

You and the kids can sign up for free Rock Climbing Adventures this fall at Metz Recreation Center! On Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. you can join a professionally certified rock climbing instructor as she guides …

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Monarch Appreciation Day at Zilker Botanical Garden

Take the kids to meet butterflies, caterpillars, moths and more on Monarch Appreciation Day at Zilker Botanical Garden on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This fun, family-friendly event will include lots of crafts for kids as well as gardening tips, a …

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Top 10 Austin Family Events Sept. 5 -7

This weekend you can step into a live-action graphic novel, challenge your family to ultimate sports activities, swap out your old clothes and books for new ones, putt for a cause, dance under the stars, check out old school hot rods, take in some Texas …

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Top Notch Hot Rod Drive-In Night

Hot rods and hamburgers make for a pretty winning combination. Take the family to the free Hot Rod Drive-in Night at Austin’s old school burger joint, Top Notch, on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. to check out classic cars, live music, and a 1950’s …

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Zilker Clothing and Book Swap

Out with the old, in with the new! Time to clean out those closets and head to the free 8th Annual Clothing & Book Swap on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Zilker Elementary School.  Pass along your gently used books …

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Starry Nights at GirlStart – Fall 2014

Kids of all ages are invited to explore astronomy in the GirlStart STEM Studio and Mini- Planetarium. GirlStart is hosting their next free Starry Nights event on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5:30 – 7 p.m and will focus on the theme of Inuit Mythology. This …

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Top 10 Austin Family Events Aug. 29 – 31, 2014

It’s the LAST weekend of August! Time to end the month with a blast. This weekend you can ice skate with a Genie, party down after-hours at the Thinkery, have TWO chances to catch a fireworks show, show off your team spirit at a tailgate party, peek behind the curtain at the Long Center, get your splashing in Cedar Park, and much, much more.

Austin Free Day of Yoga 2014

It’s time for Austin’s annual Free Day of Yoga on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1 with events all around town, all day long. Participating studios across the Austin area will offer free classes for people of every age and fitness level. Austin’s Free Day of …

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