Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

27th Annual Homestead Fair

Skip the after-Thanksgiving holiday mall madness for a family day trip to Waco for the 27th Annual Homestead Fair at Homestead Craft Village at Brazos de Dios on Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29.  You can enjoy some old-fashioned family fun from 9 a.m. …

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Riding the Rails on the Austin Steam Train

All aboard for a fun adventure! The Austin Steam Train gives riders a sense of traveling back in time on their cool, restored coaches — some dating back to the 1920s — as they zip through the picture-perfect Texas Hill Country. Our Content Manager and …

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15th Annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar

Now in its 15th year, the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a fixture of the Austin holiday shopping season, offering up thousands of cool and unique gifts from 200+ local artists. The bazaar features paintings, photography, prints, sculptures, jewelry, clothing, accessories, glassworks, ceramics, and even …

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Top Austin Family Events, Nov. 20-22, 2015

This weekend you can see some amazing art, enjoy holiday cheer at a light show, meet Star Wars characters at a toy & comic show, bounce on trampolines as you listen to a free concert from Joe McDermott, fill your bowls with soup to help …

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Free Community Art Sunday for Families

Want to take the kids to enjoy the fun of the East Austin Studio Tour at a 100% family-friendly spot? Check out Community Art Sunday at the Center for Creative Action on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2-5 p.m. This is a free E.A.S.T Select Event where …

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25th Annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot

Want to do something fun and active with the family this Thanksgiving? Before you settle in for that giant feast, get your bodies moving at the ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot at the Long Center on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 26. Sign up for either …

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2015 Christmas Light Show at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters

Every year we look forward to the Christmas Light Show at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters! It’s an Austin tradition where music and lights are choreographed in a most entertaining display. The light show will run from Friday, Nov. 20 through January, 3 2016 (except Thanksgiving, Christmas …

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4th Annual Blue Genie Danger Derby

Close out this year’s East Austin Studio Tour at the 4th Annual Danger Derby on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 6-10 p.m. at Blue Genie Art Industries. This annual event features unique pinewood “art cars” that will race down a two-story 20 foot tall, 100 foot …

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19th Annual Empty Bowl Project

On Sunday, Nov. 22 you can join the community at a great event to help fight hunger in Austin. Each year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, the Austin Empty Bowl Project organizes a family-friendly event where you can purchase a locally crafted ceramic bowl, have …

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December Snow Days at Hill Country Galleria

Mark your calendars! Hill Country Galleria has announced that they will be hosting three family Snow Days this December! On Saturday, Dec. 5, Sunday, Dec 13, and Saturday, Dec. 19, you can take the kids to play in real snow outside of the Bee Cave …

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