Christmas Events this Week 12/16 – 12/22
Check out everything that’s going on this week to make your Christmas in Austin a jolly one.
TOP PICKS
The Polar Express at the Bullock Museum
Need a movie break amid the holiday rush? Bring the kids to see The Polar Express at the Bullock Museum’s Texas Spirit Theater on Dec. 21, 22, or 23.
Holiday Kids Camp: Make and Take Gifts, Flicks and Pizza Partying
Give the kiddos’ first day off school some structure at the Holiday Kids Camp: Make and Take Gifts, Flicks and Pizza Partying at The North Door on Sat., December 21 from 10 am – 2 pm. Arts & crafts, holidays movies and a pizza party to keep the littles happy and adult beverages for you, too! $30/child; 50% off for two or more kids.
Top 10 Austin Family Events 12/13 – 12/15
This weekend you can check out an ice skating show, holiday plays and get your gifts wrapped for free. ‘Tis the season! Here are your top 10 Austin family events…
Luminations at the Wildflower Center
See the gardens at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center all lit up with thousands of luminarias and twinkle lights at the Luminations events Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 from 6 – 9 pm. Entry will be FREE with two canned food items!
Elf Quote-Along at Alamo Drafthouse
Two of the holiday’s richest traditions include consuming (spiced) egg nog and enjoying Will Ferrell in the movie Elf. Starting today, hiccup, you can take the fun to the next level by attending the Elf Quote-Along at Alamo Drafthouse.
Gingerbread Workshops at The Thinkery
Sweeten your next visit to Austin’s brand new children’s museum, The Thinkery, by participating in one of their Gingerbread Workshops at varying times on Saturday, Dec. 14 and daily Saturday, Dec. 21 – Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Puppet Improv Project’s Elf Employment at the Institution Theater
The Puppet Improv Project (PIP) will be ringing in the season with the relaunch of their musical, Elf Employment, with four shows playing at the Institution Theater in December.
Capital One Quicksilver Holiday Wrapping Truck
At The Capital One Quicksilver Holiday Wrapping Truck, they will wrap all your gifts–an unlimited number of them–for FREE. Any gift, as many as you can bring, any size, anything. If you can bring it, they can wrap it from Thursday, Dec. 12 to Saturday Dec. 14.
Making Origami Ornaments (2-Part Class)
If making stellated octahedron or icosahedra is your thing, we’ve got some fun for you! This weekend, Art. Science. Gallery. is hosting a two-class series where you can build Mathematical Origami Ornaments.
