The holiday merrymaking and frosty fun commences this November atย Four Seasons Hotel Austinย with the highly anticipated return of the Hotelโs immersive experience,ย Ice Rodeo.
Beginning November 18, 2023, through January 7, 2024, guests and locals can saddle up for theย festive seasonย as the Hotel is transformed into a winter wonderland with Texas-sized delights for all ages.
Ice Skating and Festive Food Trucks
The shining bulb on this Hotelโs holiday tree is the 3,360 square foot (312 square metre) outdoor ice-skating rink. Skaters can glide beneath the Texas sky on the shores of Lady Bird Lake on a rink – built atop the Hotel pool – composed of real ice that is cooled by state-of-the-art chillers.
After skating, guests can warm up with hot toddies and holiday market-style eats from adjacent food trucks at The Point. This outdoor lounge – adorned with festive dรฉcor and cozy seating – is the perfect refuge to relish in the holiday cheer and roast sโmores on communal fire pits.
The rink is open daily with varying hours throughout the holiday season. The full schedule can be found online. Tickets can be purchased onย the Ice Rodeo websiteย and include a one-hour skating session and access to the Ice Rodeo festivities.
Rink Side Cabins
Those looking for an air of intimacy canย rent rinkside cabinsย – fit for up to 6 guests – to delight in the icy experience from the lodge-chic retreats decked with a variety of luxurious amenities. Available daily, the cabins provide a uniquely festive atmosphere for holiday get-togethers with friends, family, or a romantic evening for two. Cabins start at USD 350 per two-hour rental, with specialย food and drink add-onsย available including Champagne, specialty cocktails, shareable small plates, and tableside sโmores.
Holiday Dรฉcor
It is easy to marvel in the magic as holiday delights are on full display across the entire property. After an arrival beneath a blanket of thousands of twinkling lights and then gallivanting through a 120-foot (37 metre) tunnel of lighted stars, guest can spot elaborate Texas-themed art installations that have been cleverly tucked across property for the perfect photo-op. Of course, no visit is complete without a twirl beside the 30-foot (9 metre) Christmas Tree located on the back lawn.
Gingerbread Display
The dรฉcor turns delicious as guests head indoors for a peek at the Hotelโs famous gingerbread Lobby display created by Executive Pastry Chefย Amanda Pallagi-Naimย and team. Displays of years past have included replicas of the city and a life-sized Airstream trailer. This year, the team is dancing to the beat of the season (and city) with an impressive suspended installation of festive scenes representing classic holiday songs built inside oversized ornaments. Those looking to partake in the sweetness can sponsor an ornament to have their name added to the display. All proceeds will benefit Dell Childrenโs Medical Center.
โThe Deckโ Pop-Up Lounge
For an aerial view of the festivities, sugarplum sippers can step into the Hotelโs holiday pop-up lounge, โThe Deckโ located on the outdoor balcony of the Hotel Bar, Live Oak. Open daily from 1:00 pm to 12:00 midnight, the lounge will feature a lavish specialty menu of martinis, oysters, and more. Guests can truly โdeck the hallsโ in this festive space adorned with winter-chic designs and cozy furnishings, while overlooking the Austin winter landscape. Seating is first come, first served and open to the public.
๐ฅSKYLINE PARK IN @eastonparkatx (Not open yet! See details below)
๐ 7800 Apogee Blvd, Austin
๐ Grand Opening is on May 4 from 1-4pm! Live music Circus-themed performers Epic water balloon toss competitions Kids & dog activities Food & drinks for purchase from local food trucks Delicious free fairground treats
๐ฆSplash pad will be working on May 4th as well, so bring swimsuits and towels!
โ ๏ธ PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS PARK IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YET! No one is allowed to play here until May 4!
4/26 ๐ถ Arty Party at @contemporaryatx Laguna Gloria from 10-11am ๐บRed Poppy Festival @visitgeorgetowntx 6-10pm @dga_gtx ๐ถ Live on the Lawn at @hillcountrygalleria 6:30-8:30pm ๐ถ Live at Lakeline Concert Series @cityofcedarpark 6:30pm ๐ก @cityofdrippingsprings Founders Day Festival 4-11:30pm โพ๏ธMarvel Super Hero Night at @rrexpress 7pm ๐ฅ @thecomfortcrew Goonies at @bluestarlitedrivein Central at 8:30pm โ 4/27 ๐บRed Poppy Festival @visitGeorgetowntx 10am-10pm โณ๏ธ Mini golf at @meanwhilebeer 10am-8pm $5 ๐ฅณEeyoreโs Birthday Party (free) at @peasepark 11am-8pm (kid-friendly from 11-3) ๐ชSpring Market Day at @tinysmilkandcookies from 9-1 โฝ๏ธ @sportskind_atx Sportsfest at Krieg Fields 8am-5pm ๐๐ป Tiny Tot Triathlon @cityofkyletx ๐ฑ @pattersonparkcommunityg Childrenโs Garden Club 9:30am ๐ Earth Day Farm Fest 9am-1pm at @peas_community ๐ผ๏ธ @cityofsunsetvalley Art Fest 10am-5pm at Toney Burger Center ๐ฎ Spring Fest at @crowesnestfarm from 10-5 ๐ถ @stacigraymusic and @waterloo_austin Escarpment 10am ๐ก @cityofdrippingsprings Founders Day Festival 10am-11:30pm ๐ @austintexasbooktrail โธ๏ธTry hockey free day at @iceandfieldtx at 10:30am & free learn to skate class at 2:30pm ๐จ Kids Club at all Michaelโs stores 10-noon ๐ Story Time at @BookPeople 10:30am ๐ Free Story Time with Elsa at @PaperBarkBirchbooks 11am ๐ฏ๐ต @austin_japan_community Dual Language Story Time at Milwood Branch Library 1:30pm ๐คธโโ๏ธ @funbox ๐ถ Saturday Night Concert Series at @hillcountrygalleria 7-9pm โ 4/28 ๐ถ @stacigraymusic at @cherrywood_coffeehouse at 10am ๐ถ Puga Yoga at @innerdivaatx at 10am & noon ๐ธFree Day at @zilkerbotanicalgarden from 9-5 ๐บRed Poppy Festival @visitGeorgetowntx 11am-5pm ๐ก @cityofdrippingsprings Founders Day Festival 11am-5pm ๐๏ธSpring @shopminimarkets from 10-4 at Springdale Station ๐ธ Princess Day & Kids Day at @rrexpress 1:05pm ๐คธโโ๏ธ @funbox ๐จ Free Community Art Day @creativeaction 2-5pm ๐ @thinkeryatx has free community Sundays 3-5pm ๐ถ Live music for free on the patio at Central Market North Lamar 530-8-8 @groundworkmusic ๐ฅ @thecomfortcrew is showing Ferris Buellerโs Day Off at @bluestarlitedrivein Downtown at 8:30pm
@barksforbeers is a fundraising event for @divinecaninestexas
๐บ You can purchase a โPawsportโ at any one of the participating breweries and you will receive one free beer at each brewery! To get your free beer, they will stamp your Pawsport, so make sure you remember to bring it with you!
๐บ The Pawsport is valid May 1-31, 2024. The Pawsport costs $30 and gets you a free beer at 30 different breweries!
๐ต Pro tip: bring some cash with you for tips!
Here are all the participating breweries that also have playgrounds:
๐ฅณ Itโs my birthday! If youโd like to be sent my list of all the best places around Austin to have a kidโs birthday party, comment the word BIRTHDAY below and I will send it to your DMโs!
4/19 ๐ชฉ @austincityparks Free Preschool Playtime Rave at Northwest Rec Center 10:30-12:30 ๐ธ @kutx Rock The Park at Mueller Lake Amphitheater 6:45pm ๐ผ๏ธ @cityoflakeway Art Walk is Friday-Sun ๐ธ Princess Plooza from 4-7pm at @inflatablewonderland_atx ๐ถ Live music at @central_market 5:45-8pm ๐ถ Live on the Lawn at @hillcountrygalleria 6:30-8:30pm โ 4/20 ๐ @keepaustinbeautiful Day (sign up to volunteer!) ๐ฆButterfly Festival at @emilyanntheatre from 9-5 ๐ถ Earth Day Show @thebreakfastboogieatx at @thefaroutaustin 10-12 ๐ Austin Nature & Science Center Nature Day 10-2 ๐ฃ Free Learn to Fish at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park from 8-12 ๐ง @austinparksfdn Play Date in the Park at Brentwood Neighborhood Park 10am-noon ๐จ Free Kids DIY Workshop at Lowes from 10-1 ๐ @thetrailconservancy Earth Day Jubilee 10am-2pm at International Shores ๐ Rainbow Fish The Musical at @srtaustin 11am & 1pm ๐Earth Day Festival from 9-12 at Old Settlers Park ๐ถ Live music at @central_market north Lamar 10:15am-8pm ๐ฐ @sherwoodforestfaire ๐ Story Time at @bookpeople at 10:30am ๐ Free Story Time at @paperbarkbirchbooks at 11am ๐ @domainfarmersmarket from 11-3 ๐ทSpringfest at Fishermanโs Park in Bastrop 11-3:30 ๐ธ A Year With Frog & Toad at @zachtheatre 2pm ๐คธโโ๏ธ @funbox at @bartoncreeksq ๐ถ Saturday Night Concert Series at @hillcountrygalleria 7-9pm โ 4/21 ๐จ Junk Mosaics Workshop at @austincreativereuse from 10-12 (register in advance) ๐ @cedarparkparks Earth Day celebration 1-4pm at Lakeline Park ๐ฏ๐ต Childrenโs Day Festival from 2-4pm at Cat Hollow Park @austin_japan_community ๐ Rainbow Fish The Musical at @srtaustin 11am and 1pm ๐จ Sunday Makebreak at Michaelโs stores from 2-4pm free tie dye event (must bring your own shirt or purchase one there) ๐ @learningexpressaustintx Free Earth Day event: paint plates from 12-3pm ๐ถ Texas Community Music Festival at @central_market 10:15am-8pm ๐ฐ Last Day of @sherwoodforestfaire ๐ธ A Year With Frog & Toad at @zachtheatre 2pm ๐คธโโ๏ธ @funbox at @bartoncreeksq ๐ @thinkeryatx has free community Sundays from 3-5pm ๐ @hideouttheatre kids improv show at 4pm โ ๐ฅ video was taken at @thebreakfastboogieatx at The Far Out Lounge
๐ทNowโs the time to book your Motherโs Day brunch at @fairmontatx ๐
๐ Fairmont Austin, 101 Red River St, Austin $125/adults, $35/kids, free for 4 and under ๐ May 12th from 10am-2pm ๐๏ธ pop-up market ๐ณ omelette station, slow roasted prime rib, pastries, and more
Go to:
fairmont-austin.com/dine/motherโs-day-brunch
to make your reservation before it sells out! (Or click the link in our bio)
Where to play: ๐ง @thinkeryatx Austinโs only childrenโs museum ๐ฆ Mary Elizabeth Branch Park (and splash pad!) ๐ Mueller Lake Park (across from the Thinkery) ๐ Ella Wooten Park ๐ Patterson Park ๐ง John Gaines Park ๐น Southeast Greenway Skate Park ๐Jessie Andrews Park ๐งธ @learningexpressaustintx ๐ฆ Butterfly Garden
Also see: ๐ท๏ธThe giant spider statue Arachnophilia ๐ Nessy the Loch Ness Monster at Mueller Lake Park ๐Ocho the giant octopus at Jessie Andrews Park
The holiday merrymaking and frosty fun commences this November atย Four Seasons Hotel Austinย with the highly anticipated return of the Hotelโs immersive experience,ย Ice Rodeo.
Beginning November 18, 2023, through January 7, 2024, guests and locals can saddle up for theย festive seasonย as the Hotel is transformed into a winter wonderland with Texas-sized delights for all ages.
Ice Skating and Festive Food Trucks
The shining bulb on this Hotelโs holiday tree is the 3,360 square foot (312 square metre) outdoor ice-skating rink. Skaters can glide beneath the Texas sky on the shores of Lady Bird Lake on a rink – built atop the Hotel pool – composed of real ice that is cooled by state-of-the-art chillers.
After skating, guests can warm up with hot toddies and holiday market-style eats from adjacent food trucks at The Point. This outdoor lounge – adorned with festive dรฉcor and cozy seating – is the perfect refuge to relish in the holiday cheer and roast sโmores on communal fire pits.
The rink is open daily with varying hours throughout the holiday season. The full schedule can be found online. Tickets can be purchased onย the Ice Rodeo websiteย and include a one-hour skating session and access to the Ice Rodeo festivities.
Rink Side Cabins
Those looking for an air of intimacy canย rent rinkside cabinsย – fit for up to 6 guests – to delight in the icy experience from the lodge-chic retreats decked with a variety of luxurious amenities. Available daily, the cabins provide a uniquely festive atmosphere for holiday get-togethers with friends, family, or a romantic evening for two. Cabins start at USD 350 per two-hour rental, with specialย food and drink add-onsย available including Champagne, specialty cocktails, shareable small plates, and tableside sโmores.
Holiday Dรฉcor
It is easy to marvel in the magic as holiday delights are on full display across the entire property. After an arrival beneath a blanket of thousands of twinkling lights and then gallivanting through a 120-foot (37 metre) tunnel of lighted stars, guest can spot elaborate Texas-themed art installations that have been cleverly tucked across property for the perfect photo-op. Of course, no visit is complete without a twirl beside the 30-foot (9 metre) Christmas Tree located on the back lawn.
Gingerbread Display
The dรฉcor turns delicious as guests head indoors for a peek at the Hotelโs famous gingerbread Lobby display created by Executive Pastry Chefย Amanda Pallagi-Naimย and team. Displays of years past have included replicas of the city and a life-sized Airstream trailer. This year, the team is dancing to the beat of the season (and city) with an impressive suspended installation of festive scenes representing classic holiday songs built inside oversized ornaments. Those looking to partake in the sweetness can sponsor an ornament to have their name added to the display. All proceeds will benefit Dell Childrenโs Medical Center.
โThe Deckโ Pop-Up Lounge
For an aerial view of the festivities, sugarplum sippers can step into the Hotelโs holiday pop-up lounge, โThe Deckโ located on the outdoor balcony of the Hotel Bar, Live Oak. Open daily from 1:00 pm to 12:00 midnight, the lounge will feature a lavish specialty menu of martinis, oysters, and more. Guests can truly โdeck the hallsโ in this festive space adorned with winter-chic designs and cozy furnishings, while overlooking the Austin winter landscape. Seating is first come, first served and open to the public.
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