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Best Parks in Austin Series
Make the most of this beautiful spring weather in Austin! Before the repressive heat strikes, head out to one of the many Austin-area parks to enjoy nature and outdoor play with your kids. If you […]
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Explore Austin: 5 Best Parks in West Austin
Oh, Austin. From your people to your outdoor spaces to your laid-back vibe, it’s no wonder people are flocking to our town in droves. For parents, a great way to get out of the house […]
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Explore Austin: 5 Best Parks in Central Austin
Oh, Austin. From your people to your outdoor spaces to your laid-back vibe, it’s no wonder people are flocking to our town in droves. For parents, a great way to get out of the house […]
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Explore Austin: 5 Best Parks in East Austin
Oh, Austin. From your people to your outdoor spaces to your laid-back vibe, it’s no wonder people are flocking to our town in droves. For parents, a great way to get out of the house […]
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Explore Austin: 5 Best Parks in South Austin & Beyond
Oh, Austin. From your people to your outdoor spaces to your laid-back vibe, it’s no wonder people are flocking to our town in droves. For parents, a great way to get out of the house […]
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Explore Austin: 5 Best Parks in North Austin & the ‘Burbs
Oh, Austin. From your people to your outdoor spaces to your laid-back vibe, it’s no wonder people are flocking to our town in droves. For parents, a great way to get out of the house […]
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2015 Austin Parks Foundation Movies in the Park Schedule
Movies in the Park is a series of FREE films brought to you by the Austin Parks Foundation, and presented by the #1 movie theater in America, the Alamo Drafthouse. Each year, APF and the […]
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Made in the Shade: Best Parks to Take a Break from the Sun
It’s getting hot out there. Are you desperate to get out of the house, but need a break from the pool? Do you tend to avoid the library and other indoor venues? Or are you […]
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Hot Town, Summer in the City… aka Sprinkler Parks
It’s about that time of year when all you can think about is finding some cool water in which to submerge yourself. And maybe a snow cone or some Amy’s to quench the fire. The […]
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Sprinkler Parks, Here We Come!
I have always had a phobia of swimming. Beyond my crazy fear of swimming in natural bodies of water (because I can’t see what’s floating or swimming beneath me), lies my phobia of public swimming […]
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Heading to ACL this weekend? Rock and Recycle!
For its third year, Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is presenting Rock & Recycle and Divert It! during both weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park. Rock & Recycle seeks to enhance […]
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Day Trip From Austin: La Grange
La Grange is nestled along the Colorado River and features scenic drives, festivals, museums, concerts, shopping for antiques, air shows, feasts, and an annual county fair. First populated by Austin’s colonists – “The Original Three […]
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Holiday Events in Austin
Thanks to The Domain for sponsoring this year’s 2018 Holiday Event Guide. There are so many special things to do and see in the Austin area over the holidays, and it helps to have a […]
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Get Ready for ACL Festival 2018, Parents: Top Tips
We are so lucky in this town: we have the coolest music festival in the country. In just a few short days, tens of thousands of people from all over the world will converge upon […]
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Fourth of July Events in Austin
Fireworks light up the night sky every Fourth of July to celebrate our nation’s independence, and thanks to our friends at Springfree Trampoline, this handy roundup of Fourth of July events has all of the […]
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2018 Summer Fun Guide
Hot days and warm nights in Austin means that summer is here! If you’re looking for something fun to do in Austin this summer with your family, the 2018 Summer Fun Guide has 35+ activities […]
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Cool Off at an Austin Splash Pad
Some days, the Austin summer can feel like one long, parched quest for a place to cool off. Thankfully, when Barton Creek runs dry and your neighbor with a pool leaves town, you can turn […]
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Outdoor Movies in Austin
There’s something refreshingly retro about packing up a picnic and blankey to watch a movie outdoors on a warm summer night. If you wax nostalgic about that time you saw Star Wars at a Galveston […]
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KIDFISH at Lake Pflugerville
Got the hankerin’ to cast a line for some good old summer fishin’? The annual KIDFISH on Lake Pflugerville is happening on Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon. Attend KIDFISH this weekend […]
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2017 Austin Summer Fun Checklist For Kids
Austin is chock-full of fun activities, and the summer months are no exception. From swimming in the crisp water at Barton Springs Pool to exploring weird places (The Cathedral of Junk), visiting Austin Museums, and […]
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2017 Family Music Meltdown
Pack a picnic and bring your lawn blankets out to Pan Am Park on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, from 3-6:30 pm, for the much-loved Family Music Meltdown, a free event for Austin-area families that is […]
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Live Music and Fun for Families During Spring Break
Spring Break + SXSW = FUN! The kids are out of school. There’s a gazillion cool events and hip people all over Austin. Don’t let fear of missing out bring you down over spring break. […]
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Trails for Hiking and Biking in Austin
Cooler weather is on the way as we usher in fall. Take advantage of all of the many Austin-area trails offering shady areas perfect for hiking and biking. Many have creeks for splashing in, parks […]
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Austin-Area Splash Pads
You can’t beat a day of fun at one of Austin’s FREE splash pads! Pack a picnic or some snacks, bring some water toys – buckets and shovels work well if there’s also a sandy […]
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Event: Keep Austin Playing
Keep Austin Playing is a city-wide interactive event that is put on through the Austin Parks and Recreation Department on July 14, 2016. Created by the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, this event aims to […]
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Summer Movies in Austin: July, 2016
When you’re in need of a boredom buster for the kids and a break from the heat, there’s nothing better than cooling down in a movie theater with some popcorn and some laughs. Free and […]
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Austin’s Art in Public Places
Austin’s largest museum is free and has over 200 works of art spread out across town. From statues to sculptures, mosaics and murals, you’ll find one-of-a-kind art installations all over the city which are part […]
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4th of July Fun with Fireworks and Festivals in Austin
Looking for some ideas on how to celebrate America’s Independence? Fireworks, parades, watermelon, and backyard bbqs…. it’s how we celebrate the 4th of July! Below are a few celebrations happening in Austin, complete with fireworks […]
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Summer Fun: Places to Dig in the Sand
Playing in the sand is fun for all ages! Whether you dig on a beach or at a park, there are plenty of options to build sand castles or to dig for dinosaur bones. Austin […]
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Day Trip From Austin: Cedar Creek, Texas
Cedar Creek is a small community a little more than 10 miles west of Bastrop, southeast of Austin. If you are looking for a little adventure without venturing too far, give this tiny town a […]
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2016 Austin Summer Fun Checklist for Kids
How to Have Summer Fun 1. Print the 2016 Austin Summer Fun Checklist for Kids or pick up a copy of Austin Family Magazine and tear out the Checklist. OR Come to the Summer Fun […]
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Summer Fun Packs Now Available
Austin-area Simon properties and Schlitterbahn Waterparks have teamed up to offer Texans the ultimate way to cool off and stretch their dollars this season with a Summer Fun Pack offer, available now, while supplies last, […]
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Easter Events in Austin
Easter Bunny Visits the Mall When: February 26- March 26, 2016 Where: Lakeline Mall (lower level Dillard’s Women’s Court at Lakeline Mall), 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park and Barton Creek Square (lower level by The […]
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Daily Breakdown: Spring Break 2016
Looking for some Spring Break fun in Austin? You won’t have to look far! Use this handy Spring Break 2016 Daily Breakdown to plan each day’s adventure with your kids in the greater Austin area. […]
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Spring Break Road Trip Ideas
Spring break is the perfect time to hop into the car for a road trip! The weather is fine – not too hot, not too cold, just right. The great state of Texas is huge […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, March 5-6, 2016
Spend the weekend doing fun activities in Austin with your family! Saturday, March 5, 2016 It’s My Park Day – 9 a.m., It’s My Park Day is the biggest city-wide volunteer event that brings thousands […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Austin Families, February 27-28, 2016
Saturday, February 27, 2016 Nature in Motion – 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Come join us for family fun and learn about motion and nature! FREE! Austin Nature and Science Center, 2389 Stratford Drive. Pippi […]
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Event: Homeschool River Day
Homeschool families: get out into the great outdoors for a day of rafting on the Colorado River for Homeschool River Day! Activities include: Learn the history and ecology of the riparian system Touch live aquatic […]
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Event: Nurture My Child Austin Summer Camp Fair
Nurture My Child is hosting an interactive Austin Summer Camp Fair for local families to meet camps in a one-on-one environment. Taking place on Sunday, February 28th, the Austin Summer Camp Fair is FREE and […]
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Event: Kite Festival and Kite Making Workshop
The ABC Zilker Kite Festival is scheduled for Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 10 am – 5 pm, at the beautiful Zilker Park! This annual event includes several kite flying contests for both kids and […]
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The Weekender: Events for Austin Families, February 20-21, 2016
Saturday, February 20, 2016 Outdoor Adventure Day – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Like the first explorers of Texas, we will travel down the Colorado River, navigate through the woods and climb to great heights. […]
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The Weekenders: Events for Families in Austin February 5-7, 2016
Saturday, February 6, 2016 Valentine’s Mailbox at Home Depot Kid’s Workshop – 9 a.m. – noon, Join our hands-on workshop and build a wooden Valentines mailbox to hold all your child?s valentine cards from their […]
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Feature: Jennifer Borget, Reporter and Storyteller
Here at LiveMom, we love meeting new moms (and dads) doing interesting things around town. Our monthly Feature series give us an excuse to learn more about these hardworking Austinites. Many thanks to our Feature […]
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MLK, Jr. Day Events in Austin
Although it seems as though the kids just went back to school, we will be taking a day off on Monday, January 18, 2016 to commemorate the life and good works of Martin Luther King, […]
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Feature: Jamille Ruebsahm, Non-profit Superstar
Here at LiveMom, we love meeting new moms (and dads) doing interesting things around town. Our monthly Feature series give us an excuse to learn more about these hardworking Austinites. Many thanks to our Feature […]
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Let’s Go Fishing! 2016 Trout Stocking Schedule
A good friend of mine, my Compadre, an outdoor enthusiast, told me about the Rainbow Trout Stocking information the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has on their website. Every year the Texas Parks & Wildlife […]
Austin Travel Mama
Insider’s Guide: Visiting Washington, D.C. With The Family
Sometimes it seems like just yesterday that I lived in the Washington, D.C. area, and sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago. I was there for five years, and since that’s where my husband’s family […]
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First Day Hikes 2016
Start the year off on the right foot, the left foot, or any foot — find a First Day Hike in a state park near you on New Year’s Day! First Day Hikes vary from […]
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Holiday Tree Recycling Programs and Drop Off Locations
Already thinking about reclaiming your house after Christmas is over? Here’s what you need to know about recycling or disposing of your tree: AUSTIN City of Austin curbside customers can recycle their trees by leaving […]
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Give Back: Keep Austin Beautiful
We are thankful to live in such a fabulous place. How can we make sure it stays that way? We’ll be bringing you ideas on how you can keep Austin a special place all year […]