Austin Fun For Kids Weekend Planner: December 8-10
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 8-10
Friday, December 8
Pop Up Strawberry Picking Event at Sweet Berry Farm is from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 1801 FM1980, Marble Falls
South Austin Rec Center Gingerbread Workshop is from 6-8 p.m. FREE
Holly Jolly Jamboree & Toy Drive at the Hancock Rec Center 12/8 from 4-6 p.m.
Ice Skating at the Long Center is daily from 3-10 p.m. $15
Luminary Festival at Wells Branch Katherine Fleischer Park is from 6-9 p.m.
The iconic 37th Street Lights opens Friday! This is a free walk-thru neighborhood lights experience. Driving through will not be allowed this year. Find street parking nearby and walk over. 37th Street between Guadalupe and Home Street. Sunset-10 p.m.
Austin Trail of Lights opens this Friday! GA tickets are from 7-10 p.m. (Zip Passes get you in at 6 p.m.) at Zilker Park. FREE on Dec 8 & 10 ($8 on Dec 9)
Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center is daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Ice Rodeo at Four Seasons Austin is open daily (times vary) $45
Mozart’s Coffee Holiday Lights Display is open daily. There are reserved seats and free GA tickets available online.
Santa’s Ranch is open daily from 6-11 p.m. Epic drive-thru lights experience in New Braunfels. 9561 I-35, New Braunfels
Friday, December 8
Lakeway Trail of Lights is free and open daily from 6 p.m. – midnight. 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 (check here for specific times and reservations).
Free photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (check here for specific times)
Free photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock or Cabela’s in Buda (reserve time slot online)
Luminations at the Wild Flower Center is open daily from 5:45-9 p.m. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Peppermint Parkway at COTA is open daily from 6-9 p.m. $40 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin
Main Street Bethlehem is FREE and open from 6-9 p.m. all weekend long. 300 E Washington St., Burnet
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights is free and open daily from 6-10 p.m. Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Dr,
Marble Falls
Austin Fun For Kids Weekend Planner: December 8-10
Saturday, December 9
Breakfast with Santa at Gus Garcia Rec Center is from 10 a.m. – noon. 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin
Ice Skating at the Long Center is daily from 3-10 p.m. $15
Frostyβs Sno Globe Party at Plant Party is only $10 on Saturday & Sunday mornings in December. (register online) 979 Springdale Rd Suite #114, Austin
Luminary Festival at Wells Branch Katherine Fleischer Park is from 6-9 p.m. on Dec 8 & 9.
Austin Trail of Lights opens this Friday! GA tickets are from 7-10 p.m. (Zip Passes get you in at 6 p.m.) at Zilker Park. FREE on Dec 8 & 10 ($8 on Dec 9)
A Christmas Story free movie night at Vista Brewing is from 5-9 p.m. 13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood
Santa will be at Back Porch Social from 1-2 p.m. 309 W Liberty Ave, Round Rock
Santa Saturdays at Music Lane Plaza on South Congress from 12-3 p.m.
The Breakfast Boogie is at 10 a.m. at The Far Out Lounge, 8504 S Congress Ave, Austin $5-10
The Thinkery has Gingerbread Workshops on 12/9 & 10.
Christmas Market + Santa Photos at 12 Fox Beer from 12-5pm (Santa will be there from 1-4 p.m.)
Liberty Hill Christmas Festival is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Second Saturdays are for Families at Laguna Gloria on 12/9 free admission from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Make a gingerbread villa!
Breakfast With Santa at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is at 10 a.m. on Sat & Sun 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
The iconic 37th Street Lights opens Friday! This is a free walk-thru neighborhood lights experience. Driving through will not be allowed this year. Find street parking nearby and walk over. 37th Street between Guadalupe and Home Street. Sunset-10 p.m.
Saturday, December 9
Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center is daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Ice Rodeo at Four Seasons Austin is open daily (times vary) $45
Mozart’s Coffee Holiday Lights Display is open daily. There are reserved seats and free GA tickets available online.
Santa’s Ranch is open daily from 6-11 p.m. Epic drive-thru lights experience in New Braunfels. 9561 I-35, New Braunfels
Lakeway Trail of Lights is free and open daily from 6 p.m. – midnight. 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).
Free photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (check here for specific times)
Bee Cave On Ice at Hill Country Galleria is open daily (check here for specific times and reservations).
Free photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock or Cabela’s in Buda (reserve time slot online)
Luminations at the Wild Flower Center is open daily from 5:45-9 p.m. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Peppermint Parkway at COTA is open daily from 6-9 p.m. $40 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin
Main Street Bethlehem is FREE and open from 6-9 p.m. all weekend long. 300 E Washington St., Burnet
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights is free and open daily from 6-10 p.m. Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Dr,
Marble Falls
Austin Fun For Kids Weekend Planner: December 8-10
Sunday, December 10
Breakfast With Santa at Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is at 10 a.m. on Sat & Sun 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown
The Thinkery’s Birthday Bash with the Grand Opening of Toy Joy is from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a parade at 11 a.m.
Ice Skating at the Long Center is daily from 3-10 p.m. $15
Frostyβs Sno Globe Party at Plant Party is only $10 on Saturday & Sunday mornings in December. (register online) 979 Springdale Rd Suite #114, Austin
Christmas Market + Santa Photos at 12 Fox Beer from 12-5pm (Santa will be there from 1-4 p.m.)
Santa will be at Fitzhugh Brewing on 12/10.
Sunday, December 10
Snaps With Santa at Easy Tiger South Lamar is from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Donation-based entry
Austin Trail of Lights opens this Friday! GA tickets are from 7-10 p.m. (Zip Passes get you in at 6 p.m.) at Zilker Park. FREE on Dec 10.
The Thinkery has Gingerbread Workshops on 12/9 & 10.
Umlauf Sculpture Garden free family day is on 12/10 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Holiday Market & Photos with Santa at Brentwood Social House on 12/10 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15 1601 West Koenig Lane Austin
Breakfast with Santa at Kalahari Resorts Round Rock from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock
Free live kidsβ music at Cherrywood Coffeehouse every Sunday at 10 a.m. 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin
The Thinkery is free on Sundays from 3-5 p.m. 1830 Simond Ave, Austin
Make a free craft at Sunday Makebreak at Michaelβs stores 2-4 p.m. on Sundays
Kids Brunch With Santa at Fairmont Austin is from 10 a.m. – noon on Dec 10 at 101 Red River St, Austin
The iconic 37th Street Lights opens Friday! This is a free walk-thru neighborhood lights experience. Driving through will not be allowed this year. Find street parking nearby and walk over. 37th Street between Guadalupe and Home Street. Sunset-10 p.m.
Fortlandia at the Wildflower Center is daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Ice Rodeo at Four Seasons Austin is open daily (times vary) $45
Mozart’s Coffee Holiday Lights Display is open daily. There are reserved seats and free GA tickets available online.
Sunday, December 10
Santa’s Ranch is open daily from 6-11 p.m. Epic drive-thru lights experience in New Braunfels. 9561 I-35, New Braunfels
Lakeway Trail of Lights is free and open daily from 6 p.m. – midnight. 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 (check here for specific times and reservations).
Free photos with Santa at Hill Country Galleria (check here for specific times)
Free photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock or Cabela’s in Buda (reserve time slot online)
Luminations at the Wild Flower Center is open daily from 5:45-9 p.m. 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
Peppermint Parkway at COTA is open daily from 6-9 p.m. $40 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin
Main Street Bethlehem is FREE and open from 6-9 p.m. all weekend long. 300 E Washington St., Burnet
Marble Falls Walkway of Lights is free and open daily from 6-10 p.m. Lakeside Park, 305 Buena Vista Dr,
Marble Falls