The Holidays category features family-friendly holiday events and fun activities around Austin. From festive parades to seasonal light displays and special celebrations, find the best holiday things to do in Austin for families.
Have you ever wanted to try cutting down your own tree for Christmas? Here are a few places that will let you cut your own Christmas tree near Austin. Elgin Christmas Tree Farm When you arrive at Elgin Christmas Tree Farm, you will be given a tag (once you cut and find your perfect tree)…
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…
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…
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…
The holiday season is a magical time in Austin. Nothing makes it more special than a festive breakfast with Santa! Many venues around Austin offer family-friendly Breakfast with Santa events. Kids can enjoy delicious food, take photos with Santa, and join in on holiday activities. Here’s your ultimate guide for where to have breakfast with…