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.
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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.
Fantastic Magic Camp Winter Break Camp & New Year’s Eve Lock-In
This holiday season, let the kids learn important skills like juggling, puppetry, clowning and magic at the Fantastic Magic Camp Winter Break session, complete with a New Year’s Eve Lock-In so you can party down and know the kids are safe. You can either sign up for the whole shebang or just a day, depending on your needs.
Abel’s North Pole
On Sunday, December 15, bundle up and head north because there’s a whole lotta fun to be had at Abel’s North Grill and Tap House during the Abel’s North Pole holiday event from 1 – 6 pm. The kids can take a train ride, decorate sugar cookies, bounce and slide their hearts out and get photos with Santa from 2 – 5 pm. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy wine and snacks, watch their favorite NFL team or just relax. Admission is free with an unwrapped toy donations for Gateway Church’s Giving Tree Project.
Pictures + Pitchers benefiting Austin Boxer Rescue
Get a picture with Santa, a pitcher of beer, and help out Austin Boxer Rescue all at the same time! This Saturday, Dec. 14 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm, head over to the Pictures + Pitchers event at Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
Integrity Academy at Casa de Luz, Enrolling Now
If you are familiar with Casa de Luz, then you already know that it is a place that makes you immediately feel better upon entering. Most people know it as a restaurant, but there is much more happening at that little sweet spot on Toomey Rd. It is a community center that regularly holds classes and sessions in yoga, tai chi, neural retraining, authentic relating and much, much more. The restaurant serves a 100 percent organic and whole-food breakfast, lunch and dinner. And now, Case de Luz can add an amazing school to their offerings.
Featured Family Restaurant of the Week: Smoke ‘N Hops
If you’re hankering for a patio with a killer view, craft brews and smoky BBQ, head to Smoke ‘N Hops in Dripping Springs to satisfy that craving. We loved it so much, we decided to make it our Featured Family Restaurant of the Week!
Back to School Bash
On Saturday, August 24, the City of Austin is hosting the Back to School Bash at the Austin Convention Center from 9 am – noon. Get all the info you could ever want about AISD programs and community services, free immunizations (yay, shots!), free backpacks and school supplies (while they last) and even door prizes!
