If you only go to one splash pad this summer, make it the Quarry Splash Pad! This is our favorite one in the Austin area. Summer Fun at Quarry Splash Pad is the best way to beat the Austin heat! Admission Yes, there is a $2 per person admission fee for this splash pad. But […]
We visited Meanwhile Brewing Co on a Sunday afternoon, after spending the morning swimming at McKinney Falls State Park. It was the perfect chill atmosphere and such a fun place to bring the kids. Here’s why we love this local brewery. #1 The Patio Meanwhile Brewing has an expansive tree-covered patio, making it perfect for […]
McKinney Falls State Park is one of our favorite places in Austin. Here, you can hike, swim, float, camp, and more, all within Austin city limits! The best part about Austin is that you don’t have to go far to see some incredibly beautiful places. Case in point: McKinney Falls! The Onion Creek and Williamson […]
Pease Park has gotten a recent facelift and boy what an amazing place it is to see! Kingsbury Commons at Pease Park is unique and very Austin. This new space is incredible! We got to Pease Park early enough to snag a great parking spot, but the place filled up quickly after we got there. […]
Berry Springs Park and Preserve in Georgetown has pecan trees, camping, a playground, hiking trails, fishing, and even donkeys! The Donkeys Lil’ Bob and Pedro are the donkey friends that will greet you near the parking lot. You can even feed them, but please limit it to only a handful of grass or hay. Pecan […]
I have three sons, and one of them is always climbing trees. Once while up in a tree he said, “This tree is so climby, I wish I could climb it all day!” This post is for all of those kids who have to climb every tree they see. These are some of our favorite […]
Whether you are planning to visit Austin with your kids, or you live here in Austin and people with kids are coming to visit, this post is for you! Here are all the fun things you can do when you are visiting Austin with kids! Outdoor Adventures Austin has a lively outdoor scene, with adventures […]
Where is your favorite place to go watch the fireworks in Austin on the 4th of July? Here are all the places having Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays in and around Austin in 2021. FIREWORKS IN AUSTIN Annual Austin Symphony H-E-B July 4th Concert & Fireworks at Auditorium Shores on July 4th at […]
Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park is in the Allandale neighborhood of Austin. This park has a playground, baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, a pool, picnic tables, a pond, and trails along Shoal Creek. Playground at Northwest District Park We loved the playgrounds here. There is a bigger one and a smaller section. The […]
Eastwoods Park is a lovely little neighborhood park in the Eastwoods neighborhood. Playground There is a newer looking playground that has elements of nature, like mushrooms and logs. My 3 year old loved balancing and climbing here. Splash Pad The splash pad operates during the summer months. Don’t forget your swimsuits and towels! The Other […]
