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Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

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Do512 Family Park Spotlight: St. Edward’s Trail

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St. Edwards Park and Greenbelt Trail7301 Spicewood Springs Rd. Nestled along Bull Creek in northwest Austin, St. Edwards Park and Greenbelt Trail is one of the city’s best spots for creek play, light hiking, and a peaceful escape into nature. Families will love the varied …

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Swimming In Austin: Which Pools Stay Open?

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Looking to cool off with a swim? Whether you’re searching for a weekend dip or planning ahead for when summer fades, we’ve got the scoop on which City of Austin pools and splash pads are open—and which ones stay open after the typical swim season …

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Free Pools in Austin

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Ready for a swim? The City of Austin operates more than 40 aquatic facilities to help families cool off in the summer heat, including 7 regional pools, 3 community pools, 21 neighborhood pools, Barton Springs Pool, and 11 splash pads. The city also offers swim …

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Young Guns + Groms & Summer Sounds Series at Quest ATX

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Cheer on little wakeboarder wanna-be’s at the Young Guns + Groms event at Quest ATX, Austin’s newest wakeboarding cable park, on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 am – 12 pm. Stick around because later that afternoon you can check out the Summer Sounds Series where you can swim around, stand up paddle board and kayak while listening to live bands for just $10.

Deep Eddy Movie Night: Despicable Me 2

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Alamo Drafthouse and Deep Eddy present the FINAL opportunity for your family to experience the dip-in family movie night. This final installment of Deep Eddy Movie Nights at Deep Eddy Pool will feature “Despicable Me 2” on Saturday, August 2, with the movie beginning at 8:45 pm.

Top 10 Austin Family Events 6/6 – 6/8

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This weekend you can catch some Big Air at X Games, go swimming, see a free movie, check out The Boardwalk or play with tiny animals. Here are our Top 10 Austin Family Events!

Reel Paddling Film Festival at Backwoods – GIVEAWAY

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Saturday, May 10, head to Backwoods to see the Reel Paddling Film Festival, happening from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. The film fest will showcase the world’s best paddling films in order to inspire more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans.

Austin’s Secret Beach

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NOTE: You are not allowed to swim or tube in this area of the Colorado River.

Secret Beach is down a dirt path and hidden behind some bushes. Pretty vague, right? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back with a step-by-step to help you find this secluded location. It’s shallow, it’s sandy, and it almost always has water; making it a perfect spot for younger kids to play.

Secret Beach is located inside Roy G. Guerrero Park (map). Take E. Riverside to Grove Blvd., go all the way to the end, and you will find yourself in a parking lot, facing a trail.

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