The YMCA of Austin invites the entire community to join them for a Summer FUNtastic! They’ve planned family activities for the the whole season at all local YMCA locations. You can take part in over 50 FREE family events as well as Family Fun Days …
If a frosty cold swim is part of your tradition to kick off the new year, you can check out one of the many events scheduled in the Austin area this Jan. 1st. Embrace your inner polar bear for a jump into 2022! — Barton …
The beauty and peacefulness of the Concan, Texas area never ceases to amaze us. Just over a three-hour drive from Austin, this area offers a gorgeous natural setting for hiking in the scenic Hill Country terrain, camping, stargazing, bird watching, and of course enjoying a …
Blue Hole Regional Park is home to one of our most popular local swimming holes and is just a short 40-minute drive south of Austin in the charming town of Wimberley. Cool off in the refreshing, spring-fed waters in the shade of giant cypress trees …
Beautiful views, sandy shores, miles of hiking and horse-riding trails, perfect camping spots — Pedernales Falls State Park has it all! Only about an hour’s drive from Austin to Johnson City, Pedernales Falls is a local favorite because it offers an endless ways to enjoy …
Here at Do512 Family, we just love Texas State Parks, and we’re grateful for so many within a day trip from Austin! During one of our weekend park adventures, we took the kids to Blanco State Park to picnic, swim, float, play, and enjoy a …
When you’re longing to put your toes in the sand, go for a swim, and let the kids splash & picnic, head over to Emma Long Metropolitan Park for a perfectly lovely play day. Read all about our experience, get the details about this Austin …
The Barton Creek Greenbelt offers over 7 miles of gorgeous trails for hiking, mountain biking, and swimming when the water levels are just right. With so many public access points to the Greenbelt, we were curious about all of the best swimming spots right now. …
Please note that this article was written prior to the pandemic. For any updates regarding safety procedures currently in place, please click here to read the latest news on their website. Last summer we were excited to share the details about our experience having Lakeside …
Back to school means many of our City of Austin pools have closed for the 2019 summer season. But it’s still ridiculously hot outside, and we want to swim! Where to go? There are still some wonderful places for you to go take a dip …
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.