The Seasonal category highlights family-friendly activities and events in Austin throughout the year. From spring festivals to summer adventures, fall events, and winter fun, discover the best seasonal things to do in Austin for families.
We may not have Rockefeller Center, but Austin has a few good pop-up ice skating rinks around town! Check out all the places where you can ice skate around Austin during the holidays! Ice Rodeo at the Four Seasons Open daily Nov 21, 2025-Jan 4, 2026 (times vary). Purchase tickets online. Bee Cave on Ice…
Here are all the places around Austin where you can take photos with Santa. Some are free, others cost money, and some will require you to reserve your spot online before you go. Either way, we gotta get those family Christmas pictures with Santa, so pound some milk and cookies and head out! Santa on…
The holiday season is the perfect time to enjoy festive performances, plays, and movies with family and friends. From classic holiday plays to spectacular performances and nostalgic holiday movies, Austin offers plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Whether you’re looking for a magical outing with kids or a festive date night, here’s your guide…
There are so many fun holiday events in Austin. Here’s a roundup of what’s going on so you can start making plans to do all the things! Holiday Events in Austin 2024 Ongoing Events Winter Wanderland at the Austin Motel opens December 4, 2025. So much fun to wander through the brightly decorated trees. Plus,…
Want to make a gingerbread house this year with your kids but without all the mess at your own house? Here’s where you can find all the best gingerbread house workshops around Austin this year! The Thinkery Gingerbread Workshops Bring the whole family to Thinkery’s festive gingerbread-making workshop! Dates: Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 20,…
What holiday traditions do you do each year with your family? I’ve come up with a list of 20 memorable holiday traditions for families in Austin. Most of these we do together every holiday season, some are ones I’ve been wanting to try. I hope you enjoy making memories with your kids this year! 20…
It’s already time to start planning for the holidays! Here are all the FREE things to do with kids in Austin during the holidays. FREE Things To Do With Kids in Austin During The Holidays Ongoing Events Bass Pro in Round Rock has our favorite Santa. They have a reservation system which cuts down on wait times,…
Real snow, in Texas?! Yes! Find REAL SNOW along with bounce houses, activities, games, treat, and more at the Chasco Family YMCA’s Christmas Dreams & Snowy Things event. Christmas Dreams & Snowy Things Location Date/Time December 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission FREE!!! Parking Park at YMCA Camp Round Rock/Boles Family Sports Complex…
Everyone must see A Christmas Carol at Zach Theater at least once in their lives! Zach Theater puts a quirky, musical spin on the Christmas Classic, and it’s nothing like you’ve ever seen before! Location Dates/Times November 19, 2025 – January 3, 2026, times vary Tickets Prices range from $28-187. Get tickets here. Tips You…
Kicking off the holiday season is Zach Theater’s A Charlie Brown Christmas! The Peanuts gang is coming to Zach Theater November 7–December 28, 2025—short, sweet, and perfectly sized for kids who are new to live theatre. Expect the classic story with a 40‑minute run time with no intermission. Ages 5 & up are recommended (children…
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is twirling into Bass Concert Hall Dec 2–14, 2025—the perfect holiday outing with kids. Big orchestra, dazzling costumes, and all the songs you know by heart make this an easy yes. Grab a matinee, make it a dress‑up night, and be our guest. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Dates/Times Dec…
Looking for a family-friendly holiday event in Austin? Luminations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a magical experience that combines stunning light displays, natural beauty, and interactive fun for kids of all ages. This enchanting annual event transforms the Wildflower Center into a winter wonderland of glowing lights, twinkling pathways, and captivating art…