Heidi Okla 
Holler, holler, who likes movies for a dollar?! During Winter Break, the Alamo Drafthouse’s Kids Camp is offering several kids movies for only $1 admission. You can enjoy Muppet Christmas Carol, Ernest Saves Christmas, Arthur Christmas, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. All proceeds …
On Friday, Dec. 19, you can take your preschool-age kids to the Northwest Recreation Center for Storytime with Santa from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Dress the kids in their favorite pajamas and enjoy a snack of milk and cookies while listening to a classic …
Looking for some activities with the kids when they are out of school on Friday, Dec. 19? The North Village Branch of the Austin Public Library is a one-stop spot for a full day of winter-themed fun. They are hosting their Light Up the Season …
Sometimes finding good childcare can be so hard! Neighborhood babysitters are not always available, especially when you have some last-minute needs. This is why drop-in childcare centers like Adventure Kids Playcare are so awesome! Adventure Kids Playcare is located in Cedar Park and invites you …
On Thursday, Dec. 18, kids can enjoy a festive Nutcracker Tea Party at Toybrary at 10:30 a.m. Tea sets will be all set out with real nuts to crack. Learn a Nutcracker dance with Kinderdance, drink tea, make a mouse craft, and have healthy tea …
The countdown to Christmas is on! There’s a ton of holly, jolly fun for you to enjoy this week. Check it out! – Trail of Lights Daily at 7 p.m. (through Sunday, Dec. 21) The 50th year of this Austin holiday tradition in Zilker Park …
On Thursday, Dec. 18 Southwest Key’s Latino Arts Preservation Program will present their 6th Annual Posada from 6-8 p.m. at El Centro De Familia. All are invited to enjoy an evening performance of Ballet Folklorico, Teatro, Mariachi! Festivities also include arts & crafts, piñatas, hot …
For a Santa visit with true Texas flair, you’re going to want to stop into Texas National Outfitters in SoCo to meet Santa on Horseback — because even the jolly old elf is happily “keeping it weird” in Austin. Children of all ages can pose …
Here in Central Texas, we often miss out on that classic winter weather that other parts of the country experience this time of year. Do your kids asking longingly for snow days like they read about in picture books? Luckily, there are lots of efforts …
Ugly sweater parties are popping up everywhere these days. Everyone’s embracing the tackiest holiday looks for festive gatherings. But have you ever been to an Ugly Sweater Storytime? On Wednesday, Dec. 17, BookPeople invites you in at 10:30 a.m. wearing your most frightening stripes, appalling …
Do512 Family is all about what to do in Austin with kids. We love to be out and about in Austin and are always looking for fun things to do with the family.