You can’t beat the joy of hearing timeless Christmas tunes or watching classic movies for a good dose of nostalgic holiday cheer. Here’s a round-up of upcoming holiday music and movie events around Austin this season.
Holiday Movies
— Elf @ Bullock Museum | Saturday, Dec. 14| 12:30 pm and 3 pm
Watch Elf like never before at the Bullock Museum’s special effects screening, complete with multisensory surprises and even falling snow. Families can join Buddy on his journey from the North Pole to New York in the Texas Spirit Theater, where the movie comes to life all around you. Screenings are at 12:30 and 3 pm, and tickets are $12 for general admission or $8 for museum members. Get tickets here.
— Holiday Films @ The Paramount Theatre | Paramount Classic Holiday Films presented by CapMetro are back with this annual tradition. Here’s what’s playing:
- The Preacher’s Wife | Dec. 14
- White Christmas | Dec. 12
- It’s a Wonderful Life | Dec. 14
- Little Women | Dec. 16
— Alamo Drafthouse Elf Movie Party | Various dates, times, and locations | Alamo Drafthouse’s
Elf Movie Parties are interactive holiday spectaculars packed with games, props, and, of course, singing loud for all to hear. Grab your tickets here.
Other holiday-themed movie parties this month at Alamo include:
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Movie Party
- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary)
More Places for Holiday Movies:
- Austin’s Drive-In Movie Theaters
- Holiday Movie Nights @ Meanwhile Brewing
Holiday Music
— Austin Symphony Orchestra Presents Home Alone In Concert @ Long Center for the Performing Arts
Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Wednesday, Dec. 17
Celebrate the season with a special screening of Home Alone accompanied by a live performance from the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Families can watch the classic holiday movie while the orchestra plays John Williams’s magical score in real time, making the experience even more fun and festive for kids and grown-ups alike.
— A Christmas Carol @ Zach Theater
Through Jan. 3
Austin’s most joyful holiday tradition is back and bigger than ever. This high-energy reimagining of a classic redemption story blends live music, pop concert vibes, and plenty of surprises for a performance that is fun for the whole family. It is festive, engaging, and the perfect mix of traditional and modern. If you have seen it before, you already know. And if you have not… get ready for a ride! Buy tickets here.
MORE to Explore:
- Do512 Family Calendar – All the upcoming events for families in Austin!
- Big Guide to Holiday Family Fun
- Holiday Markets
