Riding the Zilker Eagle: Guide to Austin’s Mini Train
There’s a new mini train in Central Austin! The Zilker Eagle is running in Zilker Park starting June 12, 2024. The brightly colored train is a perfect activity for families …
Visiting Krause Springs: What You Need to Know About This Swimming Hole
Nothing feels more like magical summertime than floating in a shady swimming hole or jumping in the chilly water of a spring-fed pool when it’s 100 degrees outside. If you’re …
10 Best Water Parks Near Austin
The sun is out in full force, and the heat is here. It’s time to be in the water as much as possible! While adults may prefer a peaceful float …
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 …
Round Rock Express Games With Kids: What You Need to Know
Austin may not have a major league baseball team, but it does have the Round Rock Express, a minor league team affiliated with the Texas Rangers! And I think minor …
Visiting the Troll in Austin: What You Need to Know About the Pease Park Troll
Have you seen there’s a new troll sculpture in Austin? In March 2024, Austin got a troll made by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. He has created these giant trolls all …
Best Indoor Birthday Party Ideas in Austin
Texas weather is unpredictable (or just straight-up scorching), so you can’t always count on an outdoor birthday party for your kids. If you want to take the weather guesswork out …
6 Austin BBQ Spots with Play Areas
Sometimes you’re just in the mood for some good Texas barbecue! Barbecue places are the perfect kid-friendly hang since they’re a laid-back atmosphere, you can pick and choose what you …
9 Places to See Dinosaurs and Tracks Near Austin
Do you have a kid who loves dinosaurs? My son has been obsessed since he was 2, and while he now also has other obsessions (hello, Pokemon and Squishmallows), he …
Visiting Barton Springs: Everything You Need to Know
Barton Springs may be the most quintessentially Austin spot you can visit. It’s been a hot spot for more than 100 years, it’s right in the middle of the city …