Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Family Friendly Hikes: Bull Creek Greenbelt

While the Barton Creek Greenbelt might be the most popular hiking spot in Austin, there’s another Greenbelt in town that provides similar opportunities to hike and splash: Bull Creek Greenbelt. Following Bull Creek, as it snakes back and forth across the Capital of Texas Highway …

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Free Fun at Austin Nature & Science Center

One of our editor’s go-to spots for free fun has always been the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC), located on the western edge of Zilker Park. It appeals to all ages from toddlers to adults, and it’s a great place to take the family …

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Glass-Bottom Boat Tours at The Meadows Center

For a fun little family day trip, take the kids down to The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University in San Marcos to explore Spring Lake on a glass-bottom boat tour. Fascinating for all ages, our family loved spotting turtles, …

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Earth Native Wilderness School Summer Camps

Summer 2020 Update: Given the circumstances, Earth Native Wilderness has canceled day camps at McKinney Falls State Park for the weeks of June 1-5 and June 8-12, as well as their Wildlife Summer Camp at the Bastrop Campus. At this time they have also paused …

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Get Outdoors: Winter Nature Events for Kids

Hey nature lovers, winter is a great time to get outdoors and explore trails, go for hikes, and enjoy the gorgeous Central Texas landscape. In fact, there’s several wildlife and nature-focused family events coming up in the Austin area. Take a look at the list …

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Children’s Book Fair at the Wildflower Center

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is such a gem in South Austin, featuring a gorgeous landscape where families can explore nature and soak in the beauty of the Central Texas. We’re big fans of taking our kids there for some playtime in wide open …

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2016 Swift Fest

Nature-lovers, get ready for a very cool event on Saturday, August 27! The annual Swift Fest takes place in downtown Jonestown, Texas from 4:30 -10 p.m. Witness hundreds of small birds, chimney swifts, arrive in a tornado-like sight! Celebrate this annual phenomenon at a FREE …

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Rock Skipping Contest at McKinney Falls

We love McKinney Falls State Park for all that it offers families — hiking, camping, mountain and road biking, geocaching, bouldering, fishing, swimming and picnicking. And we’re pretty excited about the latest event happening on Saturday, June 25 — a Rock Skipping Contest! You can …

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