Throughout October, Austin joins thousands of communities across the nation in celebrating the 30th Anniversary of National Arts and Humanities Month. In celebration, you are encouraged to get out and dance, sing, draw, sculpt, play, write, paint and get creative. Check out these fun events …
You can take the kids to see a free play at the Dougherty Arts Center at 10:30 a.m. on select Mondays from October 19 through December 14. Young People’s Theatre presents Little Red Riding Hoodie: A Fractured Fairytale of Fantastical Proportions. –> About the Show: …
This weekend you can take part in tons of free fun at the Texas Book Festival, check out a Dia de los Muertos Festival, listen to Grimm’s fairytales at the Blanton Museum, support Groundwork Music Project at their FUN-raiser, enjoy fall festivals, community art-making and …
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a holiday focused on gathering friends and family members to remember loved ones who have died. In Austin, this has grown into a city-wide, party, procession and vigil, celebrating the city’s multi-ethnic heritage. There are …
The So You Think You Can Dance Season 12 Tour is making it’s way to Austin on Friday, October 16! Catch this exciting live performance at 8 p.m. at ACL Live at The Moody Theater. This 13-time Emmy® Award-winning show captivates audiences each week on television, …
There are some awesome family events this week to get you ready for the fun holiday! Here is a list of Halloween happenings through this weekend. — Community Halloween Carnival and Haunted House @ Metz Recreation Center Thursday, October 15, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Join …
Calling all junior paleontologists…Wednesday, October 14 is National Fossil Day! To celebrate, the Texas Memorial Museum on the UT Campus is offering FREE admission from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with special activities beginning at 10 a.m. National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by …
Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with the tales of the Brothers Grimm. On Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m., you can hear professional storyteller Tom Lee perform a selection of these original, dark stories at the Blanton Museum of Art. Grimm’s fairytales are depicted …
Mt. Playmore, the biggest indoor playground in Texas, happens to be a favorite of our kids. They just can’t resist that huge multi-level playscape with the bridges, obstacles and slides. And as parents, we’re big fans of the roomy environment that includes plenty of comfortable …
Join the Friends of Austin State Supported Living Center at the annual Spooktober on Saturday, Oct. 17. This family-friendly event includes a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. and a Kids 1K at 12 p.m. as well as a Fall Festival for the community from 10 …
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.