4 Lake Beaches in the Austin Area for Family Fun
When the weather gets hot, it feels like beach time! But of course Austin isn’t anywhere near the ocean. You can drive hours to Galveston or Port Aransas, but that’s …
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Austin Summer Bucket List: 100+ Ideas for Your Kids’ Summer Break Around ATX
Summer in Austin means hot weather, long sunny days, and spending time in the water as much as possible! Whether you have a little free time or a LOT of …
What to Do on a Rainy Day in Austin: Indoor Ideas for Families
When it rains, it pours! Austin sometimes feels like it never gets rain, but then we’ll hit a rainy season, and we don’t know what to do with ourselves! If …
12 Places to Find Asian Food and Playgrounds in Austin
Austin has a ton of restaurants with playgrounds, but so many of them serve pizza or barbecue or burgers. But if you’re in the mood for some type of Asian …
70 Fun Spring Break Ideas for Families Around Austin
Whether you’re visiting Austin for your kids’ Spring Break or you live here and want to stay close to home, there is so much fun to be had in and …
Free Things to Do in Austin: Your Guide to Free Kids Activities
Everything is getting more expensive lately, but that doesn’t mean you need to go broke doing fun things with your kids! Austin is such a family-friendly town that there are …
8 State Parks Near Austin – 90 Minutes or Less
Texas has so many great state parks to explore, but sometimes you don’t want to venture too far from your home base. Especially when you have kids with you! You …
Where to Ice Skate in the Austin Area: Year-Round & Holiday Ice Rinks 2025-26
As the weather cools off, even warm Austin has options for ice skating! Sure, they’re man-made, but it still means you can enjoy gliding around the ice this season. Some …
Your Guide to Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center: 2025-26
Fortlandia is one of my favorite Austin family events of the year, and we try to go to the Wildflower Center at least a few times while it’s happening! Every …
Where to Find Old Fortlandia Forts: Fortlandia Fun All Year Long
I love Fortlandia season at the Wildflower Center, which runs from October to February. But you can see some of the fun forts all year long! Retired forts sometimes pop …