1. Stay home and make a batch of homemade play dough. 2. Set up a tent indoors and pretend to camp. 3. Take a hike at a park or the Wildflower Center. 4. Get artsy and visit the Umlauf Sculpture Garden. 5. Get festive and visit the Elgin Christmas tree farm. 6....
November is traditionally the month for football, Thanksgiving, and Christmas shopping. Consider changing things up! Spend more time outdoors or devote Thanksgiving to reflection, gratitude, and community connection. THE PRINTED WORD. November is Family...
1. Hit the SXSW LANFest for some family-friendly gaming fun Sunday, March 9! 2. Take a hike at Enchanted Rock! 3. Kick up your heels at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo (psssst, Austin Mahone plays live Wednesday, March 12)! 4. Trip on down to San Marcos and...
As the scorching summer heat gives way to cooler temperatures, it’s easier to find healthy outdoor activities that are suitable for families of all ages. Whether you’re looking to unplug and enjoy nature or get a vigorous workout, Austin offers a range of fun...
Now that fall weather is on the horizon, you may be wondering where you can take your kids and your canine companions to enjoy the outdoors. Luckily, Austin is a fantastically pet-friendly city, so there are plenty of off-leash spots for your furry friends to...
Doctors and educators are recognizing the benefits of time spent outdoors, particularly for children. Research has shown that children who play outside and spend time in nature are more physically active, which helps prevent obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other...
February is Heart Month, which is a perfect opportunity to expand our hearts in a variety of ways. From expressions of love to heart-pounding exercise or excitement, you can find plenty of options to make great family memories. We often think of Valentine’s Day on...
Austin, as we all know and love, has an energy and spirit different from anywhere else in the world. Here are some one-of-a-kind ways to get out and celebrate awesome Austin – from A to Z – in the summer days ahead! Arcades Bring your Pac-Man and Skee-ball...
My children love to collect everything from rocks to stickers. They bring my kids joy and entertainment, but they also seem to take up space and collect dust. I must admit that I have wondered: are there benefits to encouraging kids to collect items? While these...
This year, think “outside the box” of chocolates when planning your Valentine’s Day! We took our inspiration from messages on candy hearts to come up with some fun “Choose Your Own Adventures.” Celebrate the day (or month) with your sweetie, the kids, or the whole...
As guidelines require people to social distance and shelter-in-place, the outdoors and nature has been calling louder than ever. Austin and the surrounding hill country offer endless opportunities for family adventures. The following family-friendly destinations...
What better way to spend quality time with your family and get in touch with nature than a fresh, invigorating walk in the woods, along a river, or at the beach? What’s more, family hikes make for fun learning opportunities for kids and parents alike. So, try some of...
