🎄The Holidays are here!! 🎄Can you feel the excitement? Absolutely anything that you may be looking for can be found in Austin this time of year. From shows and concerts, to festivals and fairs, Austin is just overflowing with activities for you and your family to enjoy. Make sure to check out our very special holiday guide for more information on all glorious holiday specific events HERE: If we’ve missed any family events, feel free to submit them to our Community Calendar for approval!
Festivals & Celebrations
13th Annual Tower Lighting – December 4 – John Gaines Park
Holiday Heroes With Santa – December 2 – 7Co
Santa Cares Event – December 2 – Hill Country Galleria
The Christmas Stroll, Parade & Festival – December 1 – Georgetown Town Square
Family Fun
5K Jingle Bell Run – December 1 – Hill Country Galleria
Backyard Movie Night at YMCA Camp Moody – Recurring Event – YMCA Camp Moody
Blue Genie Art Bazaar – December 1 – 6100 Airport Boulevard
Breakfast with the Grinch – December 8 – The Studio ATX
Capitol Rotunda Community Sings – December 3 – Texas State Capitol
Community Cinema – December 7 – Community First! Village
Friday Family Movie Night – December 7 – Ski Shores
Krispy Kreme Family Night – December 5 – Krispy Kreme
Starry Nights at Girlstart – December 6 – Girlstart Stem Center
Start-Up Kid’s Market – December 2 – Republic Square Park
Vintage Christmas Fair Benefitting the Autism Trust USA – December 1 – Autism Center Austin
Family Theater and Shows
A Christmas Carol – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Holiday Heroes – December 8 – ZACH Theatre
Pippi Longstocking’s After-Christmas Party – December 1 – Austin Scottish Rite Theater
The Addams Family – Recurring Event – The Georgetown Palace Theater
The Nutcracker – December 7 – Long Center for the Performing Arts
Tortoise and Hare – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Wake Up Brother Bear – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Museum Events
First Friday – December 7 – The Williamson Museum
HEB First Sunday – December 2 – Bullock Texas State History Museum
Second Saturday is for Families – December 8 – Laguna Gloria
Family Fun
Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Recurring Event – 6100 Airport Boulevard
Community Cinema – December 14 – Community First! Village
Friday Family Movie Night – December 14 – Ski Shores
Storybook Dance Making – December 10 – Mueller Lake Park
Family Theater and Shows
A Christmas Carol – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – Recurring Event – The Palmer Event Center
Pippi Longstocking’s After-Christmas Party – Recurring Event – Austin Scottish Rite Theater
Staci Gray at The Hive – December 15 – The Hive Austin
The Nutcracker – Recurring Event – Long Center for the Performing Arts
Tortoise and Hare – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Wake Up Brother Bear – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Museum Events
Little Texans – December 13 – Bullock Museum
Just for Mamas
Holiday Wine Walk – December 13 – Hill Country Galleria
Survive and Thrive – December 11 – South Congress Hotel
Family Fun
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – Recurring Event – The Palmer Event Center
Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Recurring Event – 6100 Airport Boulevard
Friday Family Movie Night – Recurring Event – Ski Shores
Family Theater and Shows
A Christmas Carol – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
The Nutcracker – Recurring Event- Long Center for the Performing Arts
Tortoise and Hare – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Wake Up Brother Bear – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Date Night
Date Night at the DAC: The Art of Chill – December 19 – Dougherty Arts Center
Family Fun
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – Recurring Event – The Palmer Event Center
Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Recurring Event – 6100 Airport Boulevard
Bullock Storytime – December 27 – Bullock Museum
Capitol Rotunda Community Sings – December 31 – Texas State Capitol
Friday Family Movie Night -December 28 – Ski Shores
Family Theater and Shows
A Christmas Carol – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
The Nutcracker – Recurring Event – Long Center for the Performing Arts
Tortoise and Hare – Recurring Event – ZACH Theatre
Wake Up Brother Bear – Recurring Event -ZACH Theatre