We wish you a very Merry Christmas! After you’ve unwrapped the presents and feasted with family, you can head out for some weekend fun. Spin under the Zilker Holiday Tree, see the Blue Man Group, meet cougar cubs at the Austin Zoo, head to a hockey game, see rescue dogs perform a version of The Nutcracker, and much more!
Other stuff:
- Christmas Lights in Austin
- Win Stuff: Big Holiday Giveaway
- Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests
- Where to Ice Skate
- How to Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Here are our Top Austin Family Events…
— MERRY CHRISTMAS —
All of us at Do512 Family wish you and your family a very happy holiday full of joy, laughs, hugs, and plenty of love.
— Take a spin under the Zilker Holiday Tree in Zilker Park! Getting dizzy under the glowy lights is an Austin holiday tradition. 6 p.m. – midnight daily through Dec. 31. Free!
— Take the kids to get their groove on at a free show from Big Don, Austin’s award-winning hip hop artist. You can check out the all-ages show at 10 a.m. at Strange Brew.
— In October, three orphaned cougar cubs arrived at the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary, and now sweet baby Roxy, Willow & Oliver will finally be ready to greet visitors! The cubs will be on view today from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (and Sunday from 3-4 p.m.). Admission is $9 for ages 13 & up, $6 for children ages 2-12, and free for zoo members & babies under age 2.
— Get ready for a high-octane theatrical experience at Blue Man Group at the Long Center with shows today at noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. (As well as Sunday at 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.) Blue Man Group is known for their outrageous shows which combine comedy, music and technology. Tickets are $33 & up and can be purchased online here.
— The Alamo Drafthouse’s Kids Camp is offering several kids movies for only $1-3 admission during Winter Break. You can take the kids to see Annie (1982 version) at the Lakeline location at 9:05 a.m. & Slaughter Lane at 10:05 a.m.. Or go see The Little Rascals (1994 version) at 11 a.m. at The Village. You can choose your own ticket price and buy your tickets online here. 100% of ticket sales are donated to local nonprofits.
— Enjoy a Kwanzaa Celebration at the George Washington Carver Museum from 1-3 p.m. Join together in a recommitment to unity in our community, with performances by Elizabeth Kahura. This event is FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP to (512) 974-4926.
— You can take the family to a hockey game at Cedar Park Center at 7 p.m. The Texas Stars take on the San Antonio Rampage. You can purchase Coke Zero Family Four Packs that include four tickets, four hot dogs, four soft drinks and parking starting at just $16 a person. Click here to buy tickets online.
— For a very unique holiday experience, check out the The Mutt-Cracker (Sweet!) — a show starring six rescued circus dogs, a performing parrot, juggling, unicycling, balancing acts, puppets, accordion music and a live jazz piano rendition of Tchaikovsy’s “The Nutcracker Suite”. (Done in 55 minutes.) You can see this show today at The Vortex at 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for children and $25 for adults. You can order tickets online here or by calling 512-478-5282.
— It’s your last chance to see A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre. We loved seeing this upbeat version of the Charles Dickens classic full of modern, joyful music! See this play today at 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online here or by calling the Box Office at 512-476-0541 x1. Read our review.
— Check out Wonderland, a silly improv show for kids from Flying Theater Machine. Using suggestions from the audience, the magical world of Wonderland is created on the spot. See the show at 2 p.m. at The Hideout Theatre. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online here.
These are just some of the fun events happening in Austin this weekend. For much more, browse our daily calendar of events!
Have a great weekend!
