Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Storytime with Santa at NW Rec Center

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 …

Read more

Adventure Kids Playcare – Giveaway

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 …

Read more

Nutcracker Tea Party

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 …

Read more

Christmas Events this Week, Dec. 17-21

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 …

Read more

6th Annual Posada

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 …

Read more

Meet Santa on a Horse

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 …

Read more

Ice Skating on Plaza at Whole Foods

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 …

Read more

Ugly Sweater Storytime

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 …

Read more

Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker – Ticket Giveaway

Ballet Austin invites you to experience Austin’s original holiday tradition — The Nutcracker — now in it’s 52nd year. Hear the music! Feel the magic! Enjoy the army of mischievous mice, a bevy of bon-bons, a sprinkle of sparkling snowflakes & the Austin Symphony Orchestra …

Read more