Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

WeatherFest 2016 at the Bullock Museum

Texas weather is wild! One day we’re in shorts and t-shirts this winter, the next we’re in our warmest coats. Texas is known for powerful storms with hail, flash floods, lightening and strong winds. Learn all about the Lone Star State’s extreme weather on Sunday, …

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FriendFest 2016

Bring the whole family to Central Market’s North Lamar location for Creative Action’s annual FriendFest on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 1-3 p.m.! Do512 Family is proud to sponsor this FREE event. Families can enjoy an afternoon of fun Valentine’s Day crafts, treats, live music and …

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Pippi Longstocking at Austin Scottish Rite Theater

That curious little freckle-faced girl with zany red braids is back by popular demand at the Austin Scottish Rite Theatre this February. See Pippi Longstocking on stage in a fun show for families from Saturday, Feb. 6 through Sunday, Feb. 28. Pippi is a scrappy …

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Top 5 Events This Week, Feb. 1-5, 2016

Happy February! Let’s kick off the month with some good family together time. Here’s our top 5 picks for fun weekday events in Austin.   Top 5 Austin Family Events to Check Out This Week: — 120 Year Birthday Bash @ The University Co-op Thursday, …

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Top Austin Family Events, Jan. 29-31, 2016

Check out our top 10 picks for weekend fun! You can see the Harlem Globetrotters’ silly slam-dunks, take part in Austin’s Free Day of Dance, clear out your clutter, create & tinker at a free MakerSpace event, go for a fun run in a gorilla …

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Free MakerSpace Mania for Kids

Do your kids like to design, construct, tinker, create? Then Lanier High School is the place to go on Saturday, Jan. 30! From 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., children are invited to MakerSpace Mania — a free event for creative young minds. MakerSpace Mania will …

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17th Annual Tết Festival Austin

On Sunday, Jan. 31 you can celebrate the Vietnamese New Year, or Tết, at the Travis County Expo Center. Austin families are invited to join the Vietnamese American Community of Austin, Texas for great food, shopping, live music, a raffle, cultural performances, and fun exhibitions …

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Tea Time at The Steeping Room

When the winter weather turns cold, visions of lovely little tea parties quickly came to mind. Enjoying a cup of hot tea is a perfectly regular daily habit, but going out for tea — that’s another story. Asking friends to join you for tea or …

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Foam Sculpture Dates Extended at Laguna Gloria

There’s good news for all of you who want another chance to play in the bubbles at Laguna Gloria… Although the rest of the Strange Pilgrims exhibition has closed at The Contemporary Austin, the Roger Hiorns interactive foam sculpture (called A retrospective view of the …

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Hook 25th Anniversary Party at the Long Center

The Alamo Drafthouse and the Long Center are teaming up for a special event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hook on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Center. Two of the actors who played the Lost Boys, Rufio (Dante Brasco) and …

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