With so many great places to get out and stretch your legs in Austin, we’ve rounded up some nearby options from quick and easy to more ambitious. Check out our picks for nearby options below. Quick Hikes Red Bud Isle Trail Mount Bonnell Trail …
Dress up your little princesses and climb aboard the Austin Steam Train for their Princess Flyer on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 2 – 5 pm.
One of our editor’s go-to spots for free fun has always been the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC), located on the western edge of Zilker Park. It appeals to all ages from toddlers to adults, and it’s a great place to take the family …
Hippity, hoppity, the Easter Bunny is popping up around Austin! Each spring, the Bunny visits local shopping centers and special locations for photo opps. Read on for all of the Bunny news and details about where you can snap a pic. –> Bunny Photos at …
Looking for a short hike your kids can handle? Check out Mayfield Park and Preserve. Mayfield often tops the lists of best parks in Austin with its picturesque gardens and exotic peacocks. But behind the gardens are short hiking trails perfect for exploring with small children. Here, we’ve given you a step-by-step guide to the trail so you can meander through the woods with your kids and know what to look for and expect.
Ready to say goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022? Yes, ma’am! We’re hopeful for happier, healthier times to come in the year ahead. Like most holidays this year, we’re pivoting from big group gatherings to creative ways to celebrate safely in a smaller way. …
Enjoy seeing some creative works of art during the Austin Studio Tour on Nov. 13 & 14 and 20 & 21. It’s a fun chance to celebrate local artists all over the city! This is a free self-guided tour in which you can pop into …
It’s time once again for the annual Old Settler’s Music Festival, going down from Thursday, Apr. 10 – Sunday, Apr. 13 at Salt Lick pavilion and Camp Ben McCulloch. This festival has been going strong since 1987, and has maintained its down-home, friendly, Texas vibe. You’ll hear lots of music, eat awesome food, attend workshops, camp, let the kids play in the youth area and kick back with plenty of cold beers (if you want).
August is National Family Fun Month and the perfect reminder to take a break and have some carefree playtime with the kids before they return to school schedules. There are endless opportunities for silly family moments! Here are some ideas for celebrating Family Fun this …
Located in Cedar Creek, TX off of Highway 71 between Austin and Bastrop, The Dinosaur Park is an awesome destination for dino-lovers of all ages! Situated in a woodsy nature trail, you’ll find giant dino replicas among the trees, making it easy to imagine real …
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.