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Franklin BBQ: Austin Bucket List for 2015
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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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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Kids Fall and Winter Sports Leagues in Greater Austin
Have you been wanting to get your child on a sports team, but not sure what it out there? Is he or she on a team, but ready to try another sport? There is a […]
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Event: KGSR’s ACL Morning Broadcast, 10/2 & 10/3
Kick off your 2015 Austin City Limits Music Festival festivities with KGSR’s Morning Show Live Broadcast at Threadgill’s World Headquarters! The morning show live broadcast happens Friday and Saturday, October 2nd and 3rd from 8am […]
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Your Guide to 2015 Austin Museum Day
On Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 10:00am to 5:00pm, Austin museums open their doors for a free city-wide celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature and science. More than forty museums in the greater Austin […]
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Mt. Playmore: Austin Bucket List for 2015
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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Gourmet By Numbers Grand Opening In North Austin
Gourmet By Numbers, a local startup committed to keeping Austin cooking by providing fresh, ready-to-cook meal kits, is proud to announce the grand opening of their brick and mortar store in North Austin at 7318 […]
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20 Austin Care Package Ideas
Have you ever wanted to assemble a very Austin care package? My goddaughter just left the state for college, and my mom and I wanted to put together a little something exciting for her to […]
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10 Best Brunches for Austin Families
After a busy week of work, school and parenting, it can be nice to have a laid-back weekend morning. Even if you had to be up at the crack of dawn, you can still treat […]
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Enjoy Arts With The Family At Creative Action’s Fall Classes {And A Giveaway}
Are you looking for a creative outlet for your kids? Do you want a regular activity to get out of the house with your preschooler? Searching for something fun to do on Saturday mornings? Check […]
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Footgolf: Austin Bucket List for 2015
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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Sports Teams in Greater Austin
In a town full of fitness-conscious folks, it should come as no surprise that there are many sports fans among us. If you are itching to get your family out to a game, here’s a […]
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Cedar Rock Railroad
A ride on the Cedar Rock Railroad will delight train lovers of all ages. Tucked inside the Southwest Williamson County Park is an ultimate train-lovers paradise. The quarter-scale train takes passengers on a 1.3 mile ride through the shady park. […]
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Hill Country Science Mill
I was so excited when I found out that there was a new science museum opening nearby. My son is now 9 years old, and so he tends to be in the “in between” stage […]
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Win 365 Subs By Entering This Year’s ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot Art Contest
Calling all artists and runners! ThunderCloud Subs is launching its annual competition to design artwork for the 20,000-plus T-shirts and other materials for the 25th annual ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot. Registration is open for the […]
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Cool Down at an Austin-Area Splash Pad
Pools are great, but sometimes, splash pads are even better. Often adjacent to playgrounds, you can get a twofer by playing on the playground and then cooling off in the water. They are almost always […]
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Ideas for End of Summer Fun in Austin
I don’t know about you, but there were weeks this summer when I didn’t think I was going to make it. In between trying to work, coordinating with my kid’s friends, getting all the normal […]
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Bowling Alleys in Greater Austin
Strike! There’s nothing quite like the look on your little one’s face when he or she finally knocks all the pins down after watching countless gutter balls roll down the lane. Bonus: in the summer, […]
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Event: Sound & Cinema
Sound & Cinema features unique pairings of classic Hollywood movies with amazing bands from different genres on the lawn at The Long Center at 701 W. Riverside Drive. Image courtesy of The Long Center Don’t miss […]
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Take a Dip in Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool is the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. Some people are a bit intimidated by the 68-70 degree water, and you will observe shouts and squeals as swimmers […]
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Tour the UT Tower: 2015 Austin Bucket List
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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August Summer Fun Checklist for Kids
The third and final Austin Summer Fun Checklist for Kids is here! Can you believe it’s already August? School is starting in just a few weeks. Have your kids had as much summer fun as […]
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Round Rock Express Game: Austin Bucket List for 2015
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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2015 List of Austin-Area School Supply Drives
This post originally appeared on GivingCityAustin. Please check the post for updates. There could never be enough school supply drives. Here’s why: According to the Texas Education Agency, this past school year, 47 percent of […]
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Report from Austin Delegate Berkeley Barnett on the 2015 JDRF Children’s Congress
Hanging out at the pool. Watching movies with friends. Going to a concert. Berkeley Barnett, a rising junior at Westlake High School, has probably been doing a lot of the things other teens in Austin […]
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Perfect Park for Toddlers at the Triangle
There is a small playground tucked into the Triangle, designed specifically with 2-5 year olds in mind. I have been bringing my toddler there since he was learning to walk and there’s a lot that […]
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Boating on Lake Travis: Austin Bucket List for 2015
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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Swim at Deep Eddy Pool
When it comes to pools, there are few out there quite like Deep Eddy. Once a swimming hole on the Colorado River, Deep Eddy is a freshwater swimming pool, similar to Barton Springs. Each night, […]
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Topgolf: Austin Bucket List for 2015
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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Play at Zilker Park
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Play at Zilker Park Zilker Park is sometimes referred to as Austin’s own Central Park, and for good reason. The park is actually several parks in one, since it includes […]
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2015 Austin-area July 4th Celebrations & Fireworks
Many thanks to Hill Country Galleria for partnering with us to bring you this comprehensive roundup of 4th of July events and celebrations. The Hill Country Fest offers FREE activities on July 4th at Hill […]
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A Stroll Down South Congress Avenue
When we are thinking about places to take out-of-town guests, one option always pops into my head: taking a stroll down South Congress Avenue, which is of course more commonly known in these parts as […]
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Westcave Announces Special Friday Canyon Tours
Westcave Preserve is offering special Canyon Tours on Fridays during Summer 2015! Friday Canyon Tours June 12 – August 21 (no tours July 3) Canyon Tours at 11:00 am and 1:00pm Gates open 10am – […]
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Texas Military Forces Museum
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Visit the Texas Military Forces Museum The 45,000-square foot Texas Military Forces Museum explores the history of the Lone Star State’s militia and volunteer forces from 1823 (the date of […]
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Guest Post: Nicole Vickey of Dinner Elf on Turquoise Tuesdays
We just put a Turquoise Table in our front yard. This table is a bright, kitschy signal that we are “front yard people”. This means we are people who want to know and live in […]
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Visit the Elisabet Ney Museum
The Elisabet Ney Museum is the former studio and portrait collection created by 19th century sculptor Elisabet Ney. In 1892, Ney (1833-1907) purchased property in Austin, established a studio named Formosa and resumed her career […]
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Austin Dads Reflect on Fatherhood
A few years ago, we had a very popular Father’s Day post in which we asked prominent Austin dads a few questions about parenting. We had so much fun putting that together, that we decided […]
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Enjoying the Womens World Cup With Your Children
I find myself cringing every time I say this out loud, but I’ve been playing soccer for over 30 years and (knock on wood). That said, at this point, I’m planning to play for 30 […]
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Event: Postpartum Progress’ Climb Out of the Darkness 2015, June 19
If you feel alone. If you feel ashamed. If you’re still lost. If you haven’t told anyone yet. Or ever. If you feel like you’ll never get better. If you have gotten better and yet […]
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Summer Fun at the Bullock Museum
I love the pool as much as the next person, but there are many days during the summer when I just can’t do it anymore and need some relaxing time inside, in the air conditioning. […]
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
On a recent hot afternoon, I took my kids, who are almost four and almost two, for a visit to the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. We go there a lot — we live just a mile […]
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2015 Austin Birthday Party Guide
One of the questions we hear most is: “Where is the best place to have a birthday party for my child?” With such a variety of local options available — at such a wide range […]
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Texas Memorial Museum
June Summer Fun Checklist Item: Check out the Dino Bones at Texas Memorial Museum The Texas Memorial Museum is one of Austin’s hidden treasures. Nestled on the UT campus, the “Dinosaur Museum” covers the history […]
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Event: ‘The Mother Art’ Exhibit Explores Animal Architects, Starting June 6, 2015
Art.Science.Gallery. is proud to announce the opening of The Mother Art, an invitational group exhibition about the architects of the animal kingdom. A portion of the proceeds from this exhibit will be donated to Mission […]
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Summer Reading Programs Kickoff Events
Austin Public Library Kickoff- Saturday, May 30 at 1 p.m. Get the summer started off right and join in as we celebrate the start of our annual Summer Reading Program! We will begin with a […]
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How To Help Those Affected By Central Texas Flooding
It’s been heartwrenching to see images of those who have lost so much during recent extreme weather here in Central Texas. For those of you who want to help lend a hand, here are some […]
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Where To Play Golf In Austin With Kids
Austin’s Park n Pizza – 16231 IH-35, Pflugerville; Open June until school starts 10am-11pm Monday-Saturdays and 11am-10pm on Sundays Austin’s Park has two 18-hole miniature golf courses which wind around water features and other obstacles. […]
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A Walk On The Boardwalk: Austin Bucket List for 2015
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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Springwoods Park: Austin Bucket List for 2015
We say it all the time, but we do truly believe it: Austin is an amazing place to raise a family. With this in mind, we’re on a mission to go discover all the things […]
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Paramount Summer Film Classic Film Series Celebrates 40 Years of Entertaining Austinites
This summer, the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series celebrates 40 years of bringing classic films to Austin movie lovers. The grand tradition continues this summer with over 100 beloved cinematic treasures and potential new discoveries […]