Downtown Austin isn’t just for date nights and tourists. It’s packed with family-friendly museums, parks, splash pads, great places to eat, and plenty of ways to spend a fun day with the kids. Whether you’re planning a full day out or just looking for a …
Looking for something festive to do over the long weekend? Memorial Day Weekend always feels like the unofficial start of summer in Austin, and if you’re ready to get out of the house for a little adventure, we’ve rounded up some fun ways to celebrate …
Now celebrating more than 100 years, Texas State Parks offer so much to the community, including hiking, stargazing, camping, swimming, fishing, and much more. Texas State Parks have year-round activities and you can check out what events are going on for families here. Wondering which …
Sometimes you just want to run free, with unstructured playtime, and let the kids burn off energy the old-fashioned way. When you’re craving the unplanned, check out this list of Where to Play in Wide Open Spaces in Austin. — Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower …
While there’s no shortage of wonderful parks in the Austin area, there is one that stands out as a top pick for kids, and it’s just a short drive north to Round Rock. The Play for All Park (located at 151 North A.W. Grimes Blvd.) …
Located by Lady Bird Lake in Butler Park, this beautiful playground known as the Alliance Children’s Garden sits on 2-acres of land with gorgeous skyline views and lots of exciting play structures for all ages. The goal of this years-long development was to create a …
We often get asked what we are doing for fun with our own kids this summer. Having written about local experiences for the past 10+ years, we might seem like we have an inside scoop on secret entertainment options, but during this pandemic we’re all …
As we’re continually looking for new at-home activities for our kids to enjoy, Austin Parks Foundation has come to our assistance, offering their Little Hummingbird Society (LHS) program completely virtual to help provide an array of hands-on fun for the whole family. LHS provides indoor …
Wondering where to go and what to do on Lake Travis? We’ve rounded up some ideas for you. First, it’s a great idea to get an overview of all the parks on Lake Travis. The Lower Colorado River Authority and Travis County Parks operate 15 …
The Austin-area is home to several parks. Parks with playscapes, splash pads, pools, grills, picnic tables… we’ve got it all! Do512 Family wants you to know as much as possible about every Austin park that’s out there so that you can pick the right place to play with your family and friends.
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.