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✨ LAST CHANCE ✨

See these 2 Austin lights displays before it’s too late!

🌟Luminations at @wildflowercenter
📍 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin
📅 Ends Jan 5 (closed on Jan 1)
⏰ Entry from 5:45-7:45pm (closes at 9am)
🎟️ $18-28
🚗 Onsite parking is $25. You can also take your chance with free street parking or take the free shuttle from St. Augustine’s University.
⛺️ New this year: explore Fortlandia while you’re at Luminations! This essentially makes your ticket a “two-for-one”! 🙌 My boys loved climbing the forts at night.
🦽Jogging strollers are ok! Gravel path.

🧙See @diagonalleyatx for the last time ever!
📍 Circle C Neighborhood (cross streets are Slaughter Lane and Bungalow)
🏠 This is a house in the neighborhood that does an extravagant lights display in the theme of the Yule Ball at Hogwarts. Every Harry Potter fan should see this before they close!
📅 Last night is Jan 1!
⏰ Display is lit from 5:30-9
🎟️ Free to see but please consider donating!
🚗 You can drive past the house if you don’t want to get out and walk up. We parked down the street and walked up to get a better view and avoid the heavy traffic.

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✨ LAST CHANCE ✨ See these 2 Austin lights displays before it’s too late! 🌟Luminations at @wildflowercenter 📍 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin 📅 Ends Jan 5 (closed on Jan 1) ⏰ Entry from 5:45-7:45pm (closes at 9am) 🎟️ $18-28 🚗 Onsite parking is $25. You can also take your chance with free street parking or take the free shuttle from St. Augustine’s University. ⛺️ New this year: explore Fortlandia while you’re at Luminations! This essentially makes your ticket a “two-for-one”! 🙌 My boys loved climbing the forts at night. 🦽Jogging strollers are ok! Gravel path. 🧙See @diagonalleyatx for the last time ever! 📍 Circle C Neighborhood (cross streets are Slaughter Lane and Bungalow) 🏠 This is a house in the neighborhood that does an extravagant lights display in the theme of the Yule Ball at Hogwarts. Every Harry Potter fan should see this before they close! 📅 Last night is Jan 1! ⏰ Display is lit from 5:30-9 🎟️ Free to see but please consider donating! 🚗 You can drive past the house if you don’t want to get out and walk up. We parked down the street and walked up to get a better view and avoid the heavy traffic.

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36 KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS, BREWERIES, & COFFEE SHOPS WE VISITED IN 2024

@bouldinacres
@hatcreekburgers Georgetown
@southparkmeadowstx
@12foxbeer
@jesterkingbrewery
@goodluckgrill_manor
@garboslobster
@nomadic_outpost
@wholefoods North Lamar
@dearaustintx
@phils183
@fastfriendsbeer
@frontyardbrewing
@campoutatx
Kawaii Shaved Ice in Round Rock
@lazarusbrewing
@topnotchsince1971 Hutto
@floresmexican William Cannon
@rockabillybrewing
@dahliacafetx Liberty Hill
@kurasushi_usa
@txsizesnowballs
Margaritas Liberty Hill
@angels_icehouse
@thefieldhousetexas
@central_market North Lamar
@camp_briteside Georgetown
@cherrywood_coffeehouse
@stelmobrewing Springdale
@philsicehouse South Lamar
@hmartofficial Lakeline
@waterloo_austin
@simar_atx
@stargazerbar
@stwbrewing Marble Falls
@flitchcoffee

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36 KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS, BREWERIES, & COFFEE SHOPS WE VISITED IN 2024 @bouldinacres @hatcreekburgers Georgetown @southparkmeadowstx @12foxbeer @jesterkingbrewery @goodluckgrill_manor @garboslobster @nomadic_outpost @wholefoods North Lamar @dearaustintx @phils183 @fastfriendsbeer @frontyardbrewing @campoutatx Kawaii Shaved Ice in Round Rock @lazarusbrewing @topnotchsince1971 Hutto @floresmexican William Cannon @rockabillybrewing @dahliacafetx Liberty Hill @kurasushi_usa @txsizesnowballs Margaritas Liberty Hill @angels_icehouse @thefieldhousetexas @central_market North Lamar @camp_briteside Georgetown @cherrywood_coffeehouse @stelmobrewing Springdale @philsicehouse South Lamar @hmartofficial Lakeline @waterloo_austin @simar_atx @stargazerbar @stwbrewing Marble Falls @flitchcoffee

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🍜 Make-Your-Own-Ramen Cafe

📍 @kramyuncafe
1821 S Lakeline Blvd STE 102, Cedar Park, TX

🍜Do your kids love ramen as much as mine do? This charming little store/cafe has a wall of ramen packets you can try! You grab the noodles you want and some toppings and make it all yourself.

🔥 Pro tip if you have a kid who is sensitive to spice, even the mild flavor ramen could be too spicy. Only add half of the flavor packet to make it less spicy!

📸 Don’t forget to take cute pictures at the Photo Booth in the back and hang a copy on the wall! ✌️

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🍜 Make-Your-Own-Ramen Cafe 📍 @kramyuncafe 1821 S Lakeline Blvd STE 102, Cedar Park, TX 🍜Do your kids love ramen as much as mine do? This charming little store/cafe has a wall of ramen packets you can try! You grab the noodles you want and some toppings and make it all yourself. 🔥 Pro tip if you have a kid who is sensitive to spice, even the mild flavor ramen could be too spicy. Only add half of the flavor packet to make it less spicy! 📸 Don’t forget to take cute pictures at the Photo Booth in the back and hang a copy on the wall! ✌️

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12/27
🚂 Free holiday model train exhibit at City Arts Center of Round Rock 11am-5pm
🌈 @37thstreetlights sunset-10pm
✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights
⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights
🎥The Santa Clause @skishores 7pm
⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter
✨Trail of Lights @cityoflakeway 6pm-midnight
⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria
⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin
⛺️ Fortlandia at and Luminations @wildflowercenter
🎭It’s A Wonderful Life at @penfoldtheatre
🚗 @peppermintparkway 6-9pm
🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond
🚗 @santasranch 6-11pm
🚗 @maywaldchristmaslightdisplay 6-10pm
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12/28
🚂 Free holiday model train exhibit at City Arts Center of Round Rock 11am-2pm
🌈 @37thstreetlights sunset-10pm
✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights
✨Trail of Lights @cityoflakeway 6pm-midnight
🎭It’s A Wonderful Life at @penfoldtheatre
⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights
⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria
⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5
⛺️Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter
⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin
📚 Story Time at @BookPeople at 10:30am
🚗 @peppermintparkway 6-9pm
📖 Free Story Time at @PaperBarkBirchbooks at 11am
😂 @excusedabsencecomedy kid-friendly improv show at 11am $5 at @coldtownetheater
🇯🇵 Dual language story time at Milwpod Branch Library at 1:30pm @austin_japan_community
🚗 @santasranch 6-11pm
😂 @csz_austin Comedy Sportz at @pinballz_lakecreek at 7:30pm
🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond
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12/29
🍳 Gospel Brunch at @frontyardbrewing 11:30am
🌈 @37thstreetlights sunset-10pm
✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights
✨Trail of Lights @cityoflakeway 6pm-midnight
⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights
⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria
⛺️Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter
⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5
⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin
🎶 Brunch Bunch at @joscoffee Red River 10am free live kids music
🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am
🚗 @peppermintparkway 6-9pm
🚗 @santasranch 6-10pm
🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond

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12/27 🚂 Free holiday model train exhibit at City Arts Center of Round Rock 11am-5pm 🌈 @37thstreetlights sunset-10pm ✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights ⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights 🎥The Santa Clause @skishores 7pm ⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter ✨Trail of Lights @cityoflakeway 6pm-midnight ⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria ⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin ⛺️ Fortlandia at and Luminations @wildflowercenter 🎭It’s A Wonderful Life at @penfoldtheatre 🚗 @peppermintparkway 6-9pm 🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond 🚗 @santasranch 6-11pm 🚗 @maywaldchristmaslightdisplay 6-10pm ‌ 12/28 🚂 Free holiday model train exhibit at City Arts Center of Round Rock 11am-2pm 🌈 @37thstreetlights sunset-10pm ✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights ✨Trail of Lights @cityoflakeway 6pm-midnight 🎭It’s A Wonderful Life at @penfoldtheatre ⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights ⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria ⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5 ⛺️Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter ⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin 📚 Story Time at @BookPeople at 10:30am 🚗 @peppermintparkway 6-9pm 📖 Free Story Time at @PaperBarkBirchbooks at 11am 😂 @excusedabsencecomedy kid-friendly improv show at 11am $5 at @coldtownetheater 🇯🇵 Dual language story time at Milwpod Branch Library at 1:30pm @austin_japan_community 🚗 @santasranch 6-11pm 😂 @csz_austin Comedy Sportz at @pinballz_lakecreek at 7:30pm 🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond ‌ 12/29 🍳 Gospel Brunch at @frontyardbrewing 11:30am 🌈 @37thstreetlights sunset-10pm ✨ @mozartscoffee Lake Austin Festival of Lights ✨Trail of Lights @cityoflakeway 6pm-midnight ⛸️ @visitmarblefalls Winter Ice Rink & Walkway of Lights ⛸️Bee Cave On Ice @hillcountrygalleria ⛺️Fortlandia and Luminations at @wildflowercenter ⛸️Ice skating at @longcenter 12/5-1/5 ⛸️Ice Rodeo at @fsaustin 🎶 Brunch Bunch at @joscoffee Red River 10am free live kids music 🎶 Free live kids music at @cherrywood_coffeehouse 10am 🚗 @peppermintparkway 6-9pm 🚗 @santasranch 6-10pm 🚗 @thelightpark at Dell Diamond

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“It’s not the giving, it’s not the getting, it’s the loving.”

(Name that obscure Christmas movie!)

Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for sharing our adventures!

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“It’s not the giving, it’s not the getting, it’s the loving.” (Name that obscure Christmas movie!) Merry Christmas everyone! Thanks for sharing our adventures!

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✨ NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR 2025 💫

☀️ @1000hoursoutside (or just get outside more by hiking, taking walks, going to parks)

😂 Laugh more! Try family-friendly improv at @excusedabsencecomedy ad @csz_austin

📚 Read more at independent book stores like @firstlightbooks and @paperbarkbirchbooks

🎨 Get a creative hobby like cookie decorating with @pennyroyalbakerytx or art at @saplingsatx and @createstudioatx

🚲 Learn a new skill like roller skating at @pins.and.wheels.at.playland 🛼 riding a bike at @woombikesusa 🚲 and ninja warrior at @ninjanationatx

🍽️ Take manners classes at @southern_etiquette_consultants

💦 Do something daring like sliding down the Ingram Dam or jumping off the diving board at @bartonspringspool

🍣 Try a new food like sushi from @kurasushi_usa

🗿Take more adventures like to see Stonehenge II, visit the @sciencemilltx or do the rope swings at @blueholeregionalpark or @krausesprings

🧗‍♀️Find a new exercise like rock climbing at @cruxccpflugerville @cruxcc or yoga with @atxyogagirl

💆‍♀️Self care at @austinsaltroom

🎉 Have more fun! Try the spinning bumper cars or go karts at @pinballz_lakecreek

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✨ NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR 2025 💫 ☀️ @1000hoursoutside (or just get outside more by hiking, taking walks, going to parks) 😂 Laugh more! Try family-friendly improv at @excusedabsencecomedy ad @csz_austin 📚 Read more at independent book stores like @firstlightbooks and @paperbarkbirchbooks 🎨 Get a creative hobby like cookie decorating with @pennyroyalbakerytx or art at @saplingsatx and @createstudioatx 🚲 Learn a new skill like roller skating at @pins.and.wheels.at.playland 🛼 riding a bike at @woombikesusa 🚲 and ninja warrior at @ninjanationatx 🍽️ Take manners classes at @southern_etiquette_consultants 💦 Do something daring like sliding down the Ingram Dam or jumping off the diving board at @bartonspringspool 🍣 Try a new food like sushi from @kurasushi_usa 🗿Take more adventures like to see Stonehenge II, visit the @sciencemilltx or do the rope swings at @blueholeregionalpark or @krausesprings 🧗‍♀️Find a new exercise like rock climbing at @cruxccpflugerville @cruxcc or yoga with @atxyogagirl 💆‍♀️Self care at @austinsaltroom 🎉 Have more fun! Try the spinning bumper cars or go karts at @pinballz_lakecreek

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Need some last minute gift ideas?

👉Year-round passes to dozens of places:
💝 @pogopass_austin_sanantonio (use code: austinfunforkids for half off)
💖 @getoutpass (use code: AFFK for a discount!)
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👉Day of fun:
🏎️ K1 Speed
🛶 @rowingdock SUP or kayak rental
🏔️ @mtplaymore
💜 @indigoplayaustin
⛳️ @peterpanminigolf
🛼 @pins.and.wheels.at.playland
⛳️ @theofficialaustins
🏎️ go karts at @pinballz_lakecreek
🍦 @museumoficecream
🌀 @museumofillusions_austin
🌳 @laketraviszipline
🎮 @cidercade_austin for all-you-can-play video games
🦬 @naturalbridge.wildliferanch or @exoticresortzoo drive-thru safari tour
🔫 @dartemup for a couple hours of dart gun battles with their friends
🎸 @austin_schoolofrock for music lessons
🍭 A trip down to South Congress for shopping and treats at Big Top Candy Shop or Amy’s Ice Cream
🎮 Sandbox VR
🫖 fancy tea party at @riverycoffeeandbagels in Georgetown
🍣 fun experience dinner at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (they even have robots delivering your drinks)!
😎 iFLY
⛳️ Top Golf
🎨 Painting With A Twist often has family painting days
🏰 Sherwood Forest Faire tickets
🎭Children’s theater tickets
🍦Favorite restaurant, ice cream place, or bakery
🌀Trampoline jump places
🧑🏻‍🍳 Kids Cooking Classes at Foodie Kids
🥷 Ninja class or parkour at @austinninjas @ninjanationatx or @junglemovement Academy
🎨 Pottery painting at @cordovanartschool
💦day at Kalahari & Tom Foolery’s (or for a more low-key experience, try a day at @splashshack )
⚽️ Sports tickets (Austin FC tickets or Round Rock Express baseball tickets)
🎳 Bowling at Uncle Bucks Fish Bowl
🎶 Concert tickets or Disney on Ice
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👉Memberships/ Annual Passes:
🏓 @austinpickleranch
💗 @austinsaltroom
🦖 @texassciencemuseum
🎨 @createstudioatx
🌸 @wildflowercenter
🐣 @sweeteatsfruitfarm
❤️ @thinkeryatx
🌳 @texasstateparks Pass
🧗‍♀️ @cruxcc and @cruxccpflugerville
🎭 @zachtheatre
🎭 @georgetownpalace Theater
🌀 @urbanair_austin @urbanairsouthaustin
🌀 @altitudeatx
🧡 @pikopyestown
💦 @typhoontexas or Rock ‘N River Season Passes
🩷 @thetherapyxploriment
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For more ideas, go to the link in bio!

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Need some last minute gift ideas? 👉Year-round passes to dozens of places: 💝 @pogopass_austin_sanantonio (use code: austinfunforkids for half off) 💖 @getoutpass (use code: AFFK for a discount!) ‌ 👉Day of fun: 🏎️ K1 Speed 🛶 @rowingdock SUP or kayak rental 🏔️ @mtplaymore 💜 @indigoplayaustin ⛳️ @peterpanminigolf 🛼 @pins.and.wheels.at.playland ⛳️ @theofficialaustins 🏎️ go karts at @pinballz_lakecreek 🍦 @museumoficecream 🌀 @museumofillusions_austin 🌳 @laketraviszipline 🎮 @cidercade_austin for all-you-can-play video games 🦬 @naturalbridge.wildliferanch or @exoticresortzoo drive-thru safari tour 🔫 @dartemup for a couple hours of dart gun battles with their friends 🎸 @austin_schoolofrock for music lessons 🍭 A trip down to South Congress for shopping and treats at Big Top Candy Shop or Amy’s Ice Cream 🎮 Sandbox VR 🫖 fancy tea party at @riverycoffeeandbagels in Georgetown 🍣 fun experience dinner at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (they even have robots delivering your drinks)! 😎 iFLY ⛳️ Top Golf 🎨 Painting With A Twist often has family painting days 🏰 Sherwood Forest Faire tickets 🎭Children’s theater tickets 🍦Favorite restaurant, ice cream place, or bakery 🌀Trampoline jump places 🧑🏻‍🍳 Kids Cooking Classes at Foodie Kids 🥷 Ninja class or parkour at @austinninjas @ninjanationatx or @junglemovement Academy 🎨 Pottery painting at @cordovanartschool 💦day at Kalahari & Tom Foolery’s (or for a more low-key experience, try a day at @splashshack ) ⚽️ Sports tickets (Austin FC tickets or Round Rock Express baseball tickets) 🎳 Bowling at Uncle Bucks Fish Bowl 🎶 Concert tickets or Disney on Ice ‌ 👉Memberships/ Annual Passes: 🏓 @austinpickleranch 💗 @austinsaltroom 🦖 @texassciencemuseum 🎨 @createstudioatx 🌸 @wildflowercenter 🐣 @sweeteatsfruitfarm ❤️ @thinkeryatx 🌳 @texasstateparks Pass 🧗‍♀️ @cruxcc and @cruxccpflugerville 🎭 @zachtheatre 🎭 @georgetownpalace Theater 🌀 @urbanair_austin @urbanairsouthaustin 🌀 @altitudeatx 🧡 @pikopyestown 💦 @typhoontexas or Rock ‘N River Season Passes 🩷 @thetherapyxploriment ‌ For more ideas, go to the link in bio!

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🎉 Ring in the new year at these kid-friendly NYE events in Austin (all on Dec 31)

🎉 @pikopyestown Lakeway has a balloon drop, dance party, and visit from Bluey from 9am-noon!
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🎉 @indigoplayaustin will have all this free with paid admission:
⏰ 11am-1pm
🎈 Balloon drop at noon
🍕 Free pizza at 12:30pm
🥂 Champagn for adults, juice for kids
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🎉 @thinkeryatx
⏰9-11am or 1-3pm
🎈Balloon & scarf drops
🎨 Maker activities
🎟️ $35

🍺 @stelmobrewing
📍 both locations but Springdale has a playground
⏰ 11am-6pm
🥂 fun drinks (even for kids!), face painting, & more

🎉 @stargazerbar
⏰ 3-7pm
🍕 @bambinoatx
🥂 cocktails & mocktails
🎶 DJ dance party
🚀 rocket ship playground
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🎉 @sparetimetexas
⏰5-8:30pm
🎟️$38-43
🎳Bowling, shoes, unlimited video games (no prizes), pizza, desserts, soft drinks, and more
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🎉 @pinballz_lakecreek
⏰10am
🎟️$15 (VIP is $20)
🎈Countdown Balloon Drop, crafts, activities, arcade games, and more
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🎆Austin’s New Years at Auditorium Shores
⏰7pm-midnight
🎟️Free & open to the public
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🎉 @kalahariresortsroundrock
🍕Buffet at 6pm
✨Glow Party at 8pm
🎈Balloon Drop
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🎉 @totboxplaycafe
⏰Countdown/Balloon drops happen at 11:15am, 2pm, & 4:15pm
💻Book your play time slot online
🧸Dance party with Tot Box Teddy
🫧 Bubbles
🥂Cider toasts & more
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🎉 @high5
💻Book at either location
🎟️$99-129 for family bowling session also includes game cards & champagne/cider toasts
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🎉 @austinpubliclibrary
📍 Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr., Austin
⏰10:30am-noon
📕 Storytime, make your own wishing star, firework art, noisemaker, bubbles, and a big balloon drop. All ages welcome!
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🎉 @cedarparklibrary
⏰11am-noon
💃🏼 Dance party, countdown, and more (ages 2-12)

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🎉 Ring in the new year at these kid-friendly NYE events in Austin (all on Dec 31) 🎉 @pikopyestown Lakeway has a balloon drop, dance party, and visit from Bluey from 9am-noon! ‌ 🎉 @indigoplayaustin will have all this free with paid admission: ⏰ 11am-1pm 🎈 Balloon drop at noon 🍕 Free pizza at 12:30pm 🥂 Champagn for adults, juice for kids ‌ 🎉 @thinkeryatx ⏰9-11am or 1-3pm 🎈Balloon & scarf drops 🎨 Maker activities 🎟️ $35 🍺 @stelmobrewing 📍 both locations but Springdale has a playground ⏰ 11am-6pm 🥂 fun drinks (even for kids!), face painting, & more 🎉 @stargazerbar ⏰ 3-7pm 🍕 @bambinoatx 🥂 cocktails & mocktails 🎶 DJ dance party 🚀 rocket ship playground ‌ 🎉 @sparetimetexas ⏰5-8:30pm 🎟️$38-43 🎳Bowling, shoes, unlimited video games (no prizes), pizza, desserts, soft drinks, and more ‌ 🎉 @pinballz_lakecreek ⏰10am 🎟️$15 (VIP is $20) 🎈Countdown Balloon Drop, crafts, activities, arcade games, and more ‌ 🎆Austin’s New Years at Auditorium Shores ⏰7pm-midnight 🎟️Free & open to the public ‌ 🎉 @kalahariresortsroundrock 🍕Buffet at 6pm ✨Glow Party at 8pm 🎈Balloon Drop ‌ 🎉 @totboxplaycafe ⏰Countdown/Balloon drops happen at 11:15am, 2pm, & 4:15pm 💻Book your play time slot online 🧸Dance party with Tot Box Teddy 🫧 Bubbles 🥂Cider toasts & more ‌ 🎉 @high5 💻Book at either location 🎟️$99-129 for family bowling session also includes game cards & champagne/cider toasts ‌ 🎉 @austinpubliclibrary 📍 Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr., Austin ⏰10:30am-noon 📕 Storytime, make your own wishing star, firework art, noisemaker, bubbles, and a big balloon drop. All ages welcome! ‌ 🎉 @cedarparklibrary ⏰11am-noon 💃🏼 Dance party, countdown, and more (ages 2-12)

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