Parks

Opening Day is here, and we couldn't be more excited. And no, I'm not talking about baseball. I am talking about the other game-changer...  SPLASH PAD OPENING DAY!   When I hear 'splash pad,' my heart...

May equals Memorial Day which either equals tons of stress on deciding what to do at the last minute or a perfectly calm and planned weekend with the family. We have picked out our...

This weekend the 85th annual Zilker Kite Festival is happening in Austin, and I cannot contain my excitement.  That’s 85 years of colorful kites swooping and looping against the backdrop of this wonderful city. ...

Seems like not long after school starts in the fall, kids (and some parents) are already asking "how long until school is out?"....then when school is out the countdown begins for how long until...

Austin has the habit of jumping right from Winter to Spring. When you're trying to keep the kids busy and cool at the same time, Splash Pads are the perfect solution. Here is the...

It's once again that glorious time of year, also known as Splash Pad Season! If you've made it through at least one Austin summer - or even early fall - then you know how...

Roasting marshmallows over a campfire, gazing up at the stars, and communing with nature ground my soul. As a former Cub Scout Den Mother, I’ve racked up my share of camping days— pitching tents,...

Austin has a LOT of playgrounds, from your standard one-slide-and-two-swings variety to really incredible climbing, slides that tempt adults and shady seating to boot. Here are ten totally awesome playgrounds, Westlake to Georgetown, that...

Ah, Easter. That glorious time of year when adorable children dressed in their Sunday best battle it out on grassy arenas for plastic eggs filled with jelly beans and gum balls. Well if your little...

Last summer, our family visited Kalahari Resorts for the first time to celebrate our son's 9th birthday. It was a great experience! Here are some helpful tips to plan your family's visit. RELATED READING :: Packing...