The Austin metro area is packed with opportunities for interesting family field trips, memorable adventures, and many places to explore the natural beauty of Central Texas. If you’re looking for motivation to get out and about, here are 50 Ideas for Fun Things to Do …
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 …
We are so excited to spread the word that Austin Public Library’s Kids Block Party is back in person this spring! This fun event combines our favorite things — free family fun, live music, arts & crafts, books and more! Head downtown to the Austin …
Looking for a short hike your kids can handle? Check out Mayfield Park and Preserve. Mayfield often tops the lists of best parks in Austin with its picturesque gardens and exotic peacocks. But behind the gardens are short hiking trails perfect for exploring with small children. Here, we’ve given you a step-by-step guide to the trail so you can meander through the woods with your kids and know what to look for and expect.
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 …
If you need a little boost to keep those healthy new year goals on track, the YMCA of Austin might just offer the help you need! The community is invited to participate in a free six-week YMCA Reset Challenge, designed to help transform spirit, mind …
We’ve been taking lots of big hikes in the Texas Hill Country during the pandemic, many of which require advance reservations and lots of planning ahead. Of course these have been fun and exciting, but sometimes we just need an easy, centrally-located, free place to …
On a quest to find a fun and free place to splash in some cool water, our family took a little midweek summer day trip to the Llano River Slab, and it was a perfect way to have some fun in the sun. Just west …
To make a visit to the Austin Trail of Lights even more magical than it already is, you can plan ahead for a fun family night out on Dec. 12 when Austin Parks Foundation presents Movie Night on the Trail! Families are welcome to enjoy …
Ready your engines during F1 weekend! Even if you don’t have tickets to head out to Circuit of the Americas, you can still enjoy some high speed action at the ESPN Pit Lane, an interactive F1 fan experience on Saturday, Nov. 2 at Banger’s Sausage …
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.