Austin family events
79 upcoming. Family-friendly events across the Austin metro: fall festivals, pumpkin patches, concerts, and museum days.
FridayNovember 20
5:45 to 9pm, through Nov 22$30
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterThousands of hand-placed luminarias and light installations glow along the Wildflower Center gardens. Timed entry starts at 5:45pm; children 2 and under are free.
SaturdayNovember 21
7:55am$17
Southeast Metro ParkBodies Race Company's family-friendly Turkey Trails opens with a kids dash at 7:55am for ages 10 and under (free without swag, $17 with), plus 1-mile, 5K, 10K, and half marathon options with pie at the finish.
9am to 9pm$15
Travis County Expo CenterThe Austin Powwow brings Native American dance competitions, drumming, crafts, and food vendors to the Travis County Expo Center; kids under 12 free.
11am to 5pm, through Nov 22Free
Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo ParkAn open-air holiday market at Waterloo Park with more than 150 independent makers and small businesses; the fair-style weekend is free and family-friendly.
3 to 7pm, every SaturdayFree
ZACH TheatreZACH Theatre's free outdoor holiday market features local artisans and gifts, plus a special Kids' Holiday Market on December 5 where young makers sell their creations.
ThursdayNovember 26
8:15 to 10:45am
The Long CenterAustin's Thanksgiving morning tradition opens with a Kids K at 8:15, then timed and untimed 5-mile runs and a 1-mile walk. Proceeds benefit Caritas of Austin.
FridayNovember 27
3 to 6pmFree
Downtown Georgetown SquareGeorgetown flips the switch on its historic square lights; come early for a free craft at the Williamson Museum from 3pm, then live music around the lit courthouse.
SaturdayNovember 28
8:30am, 12pm, and 3:30pm, through Nov 29$57
Bertram Depot, Austin Steam Train AssociationA two-hour vintage train ride from Bertram with Santa and Mrs. Claus aboard, hot cocoa, a cookie, caroling, a story, and balloon twisting. Daytime departures only here.
SundayNovember 29
5:15pmFree
Zilker ParkAustin flips the switch on the 155-foot Zilker Holiday Tree with a free lighting ceremony and pre-event festivities starting at 5:15pm.
ThursdayDecember 3
5:30 to 11pm, through Dec 5
Sights & Sounds of ChristmasSan Marcos's drive-through and walk-through Christmas light park runs Thursday through Saturday evenings with millions of lights, Santa visits, and holiday treats.
FridayDecember 4
4 to 9:30pm, through Dec 6Free
Downtown Georgetown SquareGeorgetown's free Christmas Stroll fills the historic square with vendors, live music, carriage rides, and a Saturday morning parade.
SaturdayDecember 5
10am to 5pmFree
Mercer Street, Dripping SpringsDripping Springs closes Mercer Street for a free old-fashioned Christmas festival with vendors, music, kids' activities, and a visit from Santa.
12 to 9pm, through Dec 6Free
Downtown BudaBuda's 46th annual holiday festival fills Main Street with a craft market and a carnival at City Park, plus free photos with Santa under the gazebo from noon to 5pm.
2pm, through Dec 6$69
Long CenterBallet Austin's sparkling Nutcracker returns to the Long Center with afternoon matinees perfect for young dancers; tickets from $69.
5 to 8pmFree
Texas State Capitol, Congress AvenueThousands sing carols as the Capitol tree lights up, then stroll Congress Avenue for live music, artisan vendors, Santa visits, and interactive art. Free.
SundayDecember 6
8 to 11am$20
The Domain, Amy Donovan PlazaA holiday fun run at The Domain with a Kids Run for ages 1 to 12 alongside the 5K. Jingle bells and costumes encouraged; morning benefits MADD.
SaturdayDecember 12
11am to 9:30pm, through Dec 21
Palmer Events CenterAustin's iconic Armadillo Christmas Bazaar pairs 200-plus artists and makers with live music for ten days of holiday shopping at the Palmer Events Center.
ThursdayDecember 31
9am to 3pm$35
ThinkeryThinkery rings in the new year early with two kid-friendly sessions (9-11am and 1-3pm) featuring countdowns, crafts, and a juice toast; $35 includes same-day museum admission.
12 to 6pmFree
St. Elmo Brewing CompanySt. Elmo Brewing's kid-friendly New Year's Eve party gives families a daytime celebration with DJs, games, room for kids to play, and a 4pm balloon drop; free with RSVP.
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