Austin Fun For Kids Weekend Planner: December 22-24
There’s always so much going on this time of year! Here’s all the fun happenings for kids around Austin this weekend. Austin Fun For Kids Weekend Planner: December 22-24.
Austin Fun For Kids Weekend Planner: December 22-24
Friday, December 22
Western Wonderland at Dripping Springs Ranch Park is happening daily from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Their Polar Express Experience is happening Friday from 9-11 a.m. Check calendar for more times and events.
Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center is open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
37th Street Lights is daily from sunset-10 p.m. thru January 1, 2024 at 507 W 37th St, Austin
Austin Trail of Lights is open from 7-10 p.m. at Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. Austin $8
Ice Skating at the The Long Center daily thru December 31 from 3-10 p.m. $15 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin
Mozart’s Coffee Holiday Lights Display is open daily. There are reserved seats and free GA tickets available online.
Santa’s Ranch is open from 6-11 p.m. thru Dec 31. Epic drive-thru lights experience in New Braunfels. 9561 I-35, New Braunfels Open every night through December 31. Rain or shine! You can purchase tickets online or in person. Single car passes are $37 and season passes are $74.
Lakeway Trail of Lights is free and open daily from 6 p.m. – midnight. thru Jan 1, 2024. Access the trail from the lower level of the parking lot at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek) or by parking behind City Hall (1102 Lohman’s Crossing at the corner of Lohman’s and Sailmaster).
Friday, December 22
Bee Cave On Ice at Hill Country Galleria is open daily thru Jan 15 (check here for specific times and reservations).
Free photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (check here for specific times)
Luminations at the Wildflower Center is open from 5:45-9 p.m. thru January 6. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Peppermint Parkway at COTA is open daily from 6-9 p.m. thru Dec 30. $45-$99. 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights is free and open daily thru Dec 31 from 6-10 p.m. Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Dr, Marble Falls
Frosty’s Sno Globe Party at Plant Party $10 Sat & Sun (register online) 979 Springdale Rd Suite #114, Austin
Vista Brewing Presents “Driftwood Lights” from 5-9 p.m. Free! Enjoy the Hill Country property with friends and family, including fire pits, smores, hot cocoa (served from 5 pm til sold out). 13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood
Illumaverse, a new Austin immersive art experience, is open from 6-11 p.m. $15-25
Tuba Christmas is on December 22, 2023 at noon. 200 Tuba, Euphonium, and Baritone players performing traditional Christmas music on the south steps of the Texas Capitol Building in Austin, Texas. FREE!
Austin Fun For Kids Weekend Planner: December 22-24
Saturday, December 23
Breakfast with Santa at San Gabriel Park 7:30-11 a.m. at 445 E Morrow St, Georgetown.
Santa’s Workshop at the Domain Farmer’s Market from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free cookie decorating and free carrots for the reindeer! Plus live sax holiday music.
Western Wonderland at Dripping Springs Ranch Park is happening daily from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Their Holiday Market is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Check calendar for more times and events.
Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center is open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
37th Street Lights is daily from sunset-10 p.m. thru January 1, 2024 at 507 W 37th St, Austin
Austin Trail of Lights is open from 7-10 p.m. at Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. Austin $8 This is the last night to see the lights!
Ice Skating at the The Long Center daily thru December 31 from 3-10 p.m. $15 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin
Mozart’s Coffee Holiday Lights Display is open daily. There are reserved seats and free GA tickets available online.
Santa’s Ranch is open from 6-11 p.m. thru Dec 31. Epic drive-thru lights experience in New Braunfels. 9561 I-35, New Braunfels Open every night through December 31. Rain or shine! You can purchase tickets online or in person. Single car passes are $37 and season passes are $74.
Saturday, December 23
Groundwork Music Project at The Hive at 10 a.m. 10542 Menchaca Rd, Austin
Lakeway Trail of Lights is free and open daily from 6 p.m. – midnight. thru Jan 1, 2024. Access the trail from the lower level of the parking lot at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek) or by parking behind City Hall (1102 Lohman’s Crossing at the corner of Lohman’s and Sailmaster).
Bee Cave On Ice at Hill Country Galleria is open daily thru Jan 15 (check here for specific times and reservations).
Free photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (check here for specific times)
Luminations at the Wildflower Center is open from 5:45-9 p.m. thru January 6. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Peppermint Parkway at COTA is open daily from 6-9 p.m. thru Dec 30. $45-$99. 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights is free and open daily thru Dec 31 from 6-10 p.m. Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Dr, Marble Falls
Frosty’s Sno Globe Party at Plant Party $10 Sat & Sun (register online) 979 Springdale Rd Suite #114, Austin
Vista Brewing Presents “Driftwood Lights” from 5-9 p.m. Free! Enjoy the Hill Country property with friends and family, including fire pits, smores, hot cocoa (served from 5 pm til sold out). 13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood
Illumaverse, a new Austin immersive art experience, is open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. $15-25
Breakfast with Santa at Sweet Eats Farm $16-19 at 10 a.m. 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
Austin Fun For Kids Weekend Planner: December 22-24
Sunday, December 24
Western Wonderland at Dripping Springs Ranch Park is happening daily from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Their All Abilities Skate is happening Sunday from 10-11 a.m. Holiday Market is open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Check calendar for more times and events.
37th Street Lights is daily from sunset-10 p.m. thru January 1, 2024 at 507 W 37th St, Austin
Ice Skating at the The Long Center daily thru December 31 from 3-10 p.m. $15 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin
Mozart’s Coffee Holiday Lights Display is open daily. There are reserved seats and free GA tickets available online.
Santa’s Ranch is open from 6-10 p.m. thru Dec 31. Epic drive-thru lights experience in New Braunfels. 9561 I-35, New Braunfels Open every night through December 31. Rain or shine! You can purchase tickets online or in person. Single car passes are $37 and season passes are $74.
Sunday, December 24
Lakeway Trail of Lights is free and open daily from 6 p.m. – midnight. thru Jan 1, 2024. Access the trail from the lower level of the parking lot at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek) or by parking behind City Hall (1102 Lohman’s Crossing at the corner of Lohman’s and Sailmaster).
Bee Cave On Ice at Hill Country Galleria is open daily thru Jan 15 (check here for specific times and reservations).
Free photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (check here for specific times)
Peppermint Parkway at COTA is open daily from 6-9 p.m. thru Dec 30. $45-$99. 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights is free and open daily thru Dec 31 from 6-10 p.m. Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Dr, Marble Falls
Frosty’s Sno Globe Party at Plant Party $10 Sat & Sun (register online) 979 Springdale Rd Suite #114, Austin
Breakfast with Santa at Sweet Eats Farm $16-19 at 10 a.m. 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown