The holidays are now in full swing and we’re sharing our 2024 Holiday Guide for Austin Families complete with our favorite winter festivities. There’s something for everyone on this list, from where to do your local holiday shopping, to shows, lights, Santa, and more. Check …
Looking for the perfect Christmas tree to decorate this year? Perhaps you’d like to take a short drive to a Christmas tree farm to cut down your own. Enjoy those fragrant pine smells while you have some fun in the country with the whole family. …
Take a breathtaking stroll through the main gardens of Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center which are lit by never-before-seen immersive light installations for 2024. Luminations, the Wildflower Center’s Annual, ever-changing light show, is a space for the whole family to enjoy winter magic. This year, …
From twinkling lights to train rides, live music, ice skating, cookies & cocoa, and more — the holidays in Austin are full of wonderful family events to celebrate the season! Below we’re sharing some old favorites and new experiences that are guaranteed to make special …
Kick off the holiday season with a super sweet visit to Peppermint Parkway! On select nights from November 22 through December 29, one of Austin’s most celebrated holiday events, Peppermint Parkway, returns to COTA. Experience the drive-thru Parkway come to life with over a mile of lights, the Grinch, …
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 — The Muppet Christmas Carol Multisensory Screening …
Austin Scottish Rite Theatre has got a holiday treat for the whole family! Kids are sure to giggle along when Junie B. Jones takes the stage in the silly children’s show, Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells. This show runs from Nov. 26 …
All aboard! Feel that holiday magic when you hop aboard Austin Steam Train’s North Pole Flyer! Children of all ages can experience their own little Polar Express-inspired moments when they go for a real train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoy story time, …
Hippity, hoppity, the Easter Bunny is popping up around Austin! Each spring, the Bunny visits local shopping centers and special locations for photo opps. Read on for all of the Bunny news and details about where you can snap a pic. –> Bunny Photos at …
Update, Nov. 2019: There is no Winter Wonderland at the Circuit for 2019 but it will be back in 2020. Notes from the COTA staff: With the popularity of Winter Wonderland growing each season, we decided it was best to reimagine the experience to make …
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