Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Sherwood Forest Summer Camp

How would your kids like to be transported back into a world of knights, ladies, and medieval times this summer? Sherwood Forest Summer Camp offers a unique experience where kids can put the iPads and cell phones away and learn skills that were essential to …

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Top Austin Family Events, Feb. 13-15, 2015

This weekend we hope you have a very happy Valentine’s Day! Besides sharing time with loved ones, you can watch major league soccer, visit a brand new science center, go hunting for fairies, learn all about Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, have tons of ye olde …

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Faeries & Their Flowers at Zilker Botanical Garden

On Sunday, Feb. 15, you can enjoy a fun afternoon in the Zilker Botanical Garden focused on Faeries and their Flowers from 1-4 p.m. Kids will go on a scavenger hunt through the garden in search of faeries’ favorite plants, herbs, and flowers. You can …

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2nd Saturdays at Laguna Gloria: Tabletop Biospheres

Families are invited to Laguna Gloria on Saturday, Feb. 14 where they can make a miniature underwater ecosystem to explore how nature affects art. Every second Saturday of the month, The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria offers hands-on art-making workshops for children ages 2 – …

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Humpback Whales 3D at the Bullock IMAX Theater

The IMAX Theater within the Bullock Texas State History Museum is showing a 3D movie about the fascinating life of humpback whales. Win a family 4-pack of tickets to see this film by entering at the bottom of this page! — About the Film: An …

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Austin Aztex Present ATX Pro Challenge

Soccer fans, get ready for some awesome action! Major League Soccer is coming to Austin as the Austin Aztex present the inaugural ATX Pro Challenge. This four team tournament will be held Friday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015 at UT’s Mike A. Myers …

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Build Forts & Fairy Houses

Do your kids love pretending to find fairies in the backyard or on hikes in the woods? The Earth Native Wilderness School in Bastrop, TX is hosting a fun workshop on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m – 3p.m. where kids ages 6-12 can build …

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Hello Lamp Post

Starting Thursday, Feb. 12, you can can “wake up” lamp posts, mail boxes, hydrants, or even buildings all over Austin and discover what these objects have to say. The hidden life of Austin’s street furniture will come to light with Hello Lamp Post, an art …

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Valentine’s Day Train Ride

If you’re looking for a fun outing on Valentine’s Day, check out Austin Steam Train‘s Valentine’s Day Flyer on Saturday, Feb. 14.  This special train ride will take you through the Texas Hill Country, crossing the wooden trestle bridge over the South San Gabriel River …

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BookPeople Bookmark Contest 2015

BookPeople is looking for some talented young artists to enter their annual Bookmark Contest. Artists in kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to design bookmarks based on their favorite books. Entries are due on Friday, Mar. 13. — Details & Prizes: Download your entry form …

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