Free First Sunday at the Bullock Texas State History Museum
On Sunday, Jan. 4, head to the Bullock Texas State History Museum for their monthly Free First Sunday program from 12 – 5 p.m.
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Mario Kart Tournament at the Library
Our children’s librarians are taking a break from story times this week in all branches of the Austin Public Library, but there is still some free family fun offered for you! If you or the kids (ages 6 and up) are pretty skilled at playing …
Free Winter Break Magic Shows
Abracadabra! During this week’s Winter Break, you can enjoy amazing tricks from Fantastic Magic Camp. Free Magic Shows will take place Monday Dec. 29 through Thursday, Jan. 1 inside Highland Mall. No need for tickets — you can just show up. The shows are free, …
Wintertime Storytime at BookPeople
On Tuesday, Dec. 30, you can take the kids to a Wintertime Storytime at BookPeople at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a fun, free morning out focused on snow, with a reading of Ezra Jack Keats’ winter classic, The Snowy Day, along with other winter-themed books. Plus, …
A Visit to the Mexic-Arte Museum
Have you ever explored the Mexic-Arte Museum downtown on Congress Ave.? Our Content Manager and her eight-year-old son stopped in over the weekend. Admission is free every Sunday and every day during the month of December! Learn about what’s currently on exhibit and read about …
Top Austin Family Events, Dec. 26-28
This weekend you can celebrate Kwanzaa, watch a $1 movie from the Alamo Kids Camp, go ice skating at Whole Foods, show off your hip hop moves at a Big Don show, watch rescue dogs perform the Mutt-Cracker (Sweet!), go to Wizard School, check out …
5 Funny Christmas Videos
This page was shared in 2014, and unfortunately does not have 5 videos any longer. For currently holiday content, please check out our 2020 Holiday Guide for Austin Families for twinkling light shows, drive-thru events, holiday movie screenings, and MUCH more! ______________________________________ Merry Christmas y’all! Enjoy …
Wizard School at the Hideout Theatre
On Sunday, Dec. 28, you can take the kids to the Hideout Theatre at 2 p.m. for the kid-friendly improv show, Wizard School! The Flying Theater Machine improv group acts silly as kids laugh loudly and parents watch happily as a new and unique story …
Kwanzaa Celebration at the Carver Museum & Library
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 …
Mutt-Cracker (Sweet!)
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. …
