When friends visit Austin, Lady Bird Lake is usually one of the first places we take them. With miles of trails, easy access to the water, incredible skyline views, and plenty of family friendly activities nearby, it’s a spot that never gets old. Whether you’re …
One of our favorite ways to spend an Austin day is out on Lady Bird Lake, soaking up the skyline views and getting a little fresh air on the water. Whether your crew is into kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or just trying something new outdoors, there …
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 …
On Saturday, August 3, you can be a part of the excitement as 19,000 eco-friendly yellow rubber ducks race down Lady Bird Lake for a wonderful cause at the 6th Annual Austin Duck Derby! Presented by Kidd Roofing in support of the Austin Boys & …
Please note that this article was written before the pandemic. For full details about limited capacity boat tours and safety precautions due to COVID-19, please visit lonestarriverboat.com. We all know that Austin is batty for bats. Austin is home to the largest Mexican free-tail bat …
As parents looking for fun, free entertainment for our kids, we have relied on the Austin Public Library countless times. In fact, when our babies were just itty bitty, the library served as a hub for us to meet other mamas at storytimes and engage …
Here are our top 5 picks for family fun this week! And you can always check out the Do512Family Calendar to view all of the awesome kid events in the Austin area. Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week: — Stand Up …
Water is a big part of what we love about living in Austin — swimming in Barton Springs, kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, boating in Lake Austin. Did you know that nearly 50 creeks all over the city flow into our stretch of river? Keeping …
We love supporting local charities, especially when we get to participate in fun activities for a good cause — like a morning of paddling on the lake! On Sunday, August 23 you’re invited to head out to Lady Bird Lake for the 4th Annual Paddle …
On Saturday, August 8, you can watch 10,000 yellow rubber ducks float down Lady Bird Lake for a wonderful cause. Join the 2nd Annual Austin Duck Derby, hosted by the Austin Boys and Girls Club Foundation. Eco-friendly “adopted” rubber ducks will be launched into the …
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.