On Friday, Dec. 26 you can take the family to the George Washington Carver Museum & Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library from 2-5 p.m. for the Kwanzaa Celebration. On this first day of Kwanzaa, African native & educator Elizabeth Kahura will bring Kwanzaa …
Have you heard about this fun Nutcracker-inspired show featuring dogs and circus tricks? Circus Chickendog is returning to The Vortex for the 4th year in a row with their production of the Mutt-Cracker (Sweet!). This show brings wacky holiday fun to kids of all ages. …
**UPDATE – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE THREAT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER. RESCHEDULE DATE TBA** What are you doing for New Year’s Eve? We know that fancy, champagne dinners and dress-up parties are not always on the schedule when you’re a parent. …
What is your favorite song from a Disney movie? That’s a hard question, right? There are so many beloved tunes that we all know the words to by heart. On Sunday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m., the Long Center presents Disney in Concert: Magical Music …
On Monday, Dec. 22, you can enjoy live music at the Texas State Capitol at noon. The Austin Symphony will present their String Quartet as part of their Christmas in the Community series. You can also enjoy Christmas music played by many different tubas at …
On Tuesday, Dec. 23 you can take the kids to a fun, free event at the adorable children’s boutique, Mille & Mox. Dress the kids in their pajamas, and head over from 4 – 6 p.m. for pace painting, hot cocoa & cookies, and to …
On Tuesday, Dec. 23, you can pop into BookPeople for a little last minute shopping and for a fun Christmas Classic Storytime for the kids at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a reading of one of the most classic holiday stories, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. The …
This weekend you can be sure to tell Santa everything on your Christmas wishlist, enjoy a Frozen Sing-Along, play in the snow, shop for local handmade arts & crafts, enjoy a fun holiday children’s play, have one last walk on the Trail of Lights, participate …
Here in Austin, TX, we’re a tiny bit spoiled when it comes to gift giving. We have no shortage of amazing, handmade arts & crafts items available to us. And during the holiday season, we’re fortunate to have a whole lot of art fairs and …
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 …
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