# Austin Civic Orchestra Holiday Concert: Sounds of the Season > Event for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM - Where: AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 - Ages: All ages (free admission for youth 18 & under; family instrument petting zoo) - Price: $15 adult general admission; free admission for youth 18 and under and college students with valid ID. - Organizer: Austin Civic Orchestra - Official page: https://austincivicorchestra.org - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/austin-civic-orchestra-holiday-concert-sounds-of-the-season--listing-28ca4d7bfe10be91b1059e0e ## About The Austin Civic Orchestra presents its annual family holiday concert, Sounds of the Season, in the state-of-the-art AISD Performing Arts Center in the Mueller neighborhood. This warm symphonic concert is designed specifically to introduce children and families to classical holiday orchestral literature in a welcoming, interactive environment. The program includes Leroy Anderson's festive Sleigh Ride (with authentic whip cracks and horse whinnies), selections from The Nutcracker, festive Hanukkah medleys, and an enthusiastic audience carol sing-along. Forty-five minutes before the concert, children can attend the instrument petting zoo in the lobby to touch violins, flutes, and percussion instruments. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The Mueller AISD PAC offers flat ground-level entrances, elevators, and wide corridors; strollers can be rolled right up to the lobby entrance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern family restrooms with infant changing tables and private parent quiet rooms are situated on both lobby levels. • Age Suitability: Welcoming to children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, with special attention given to making classical music accessible and engaging. • Sensory Tips: The performance is acoustic and comfortable, without jarring strobe lights or overly loud sound effects. ## Similar picks in Austin - [Austin Symphony Orchestra: Christmas in the Community Concerts](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/austin-symphony-orchestra-christmas-in-the-community-concerts--listing-f8bbff0ccd33a825ce64b042) — Dec 1 – Dec 22 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Austin Central Library & Community Venues · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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