# Paramount Theatre Holiday Film Classics Series > Event for families in the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 8 – Dec 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM - Where: The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701 - Ages: All ages (historic downtown cinema showing It's a Wonderful Life, Elf, White Christmas, and Polar Express) - Price: $12 general admission ($14 at door); film club members $9; includes historic theater presentation. - Organizer: Austin Theatre Alliance - Official page: https://www.austintheatre.org - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/paramount-theatre-holiday-film-classics-series--listing-9c17472631d6e877472f329d ## About Stepping inside Austin's historic 1915 Paramount Theatre during the holidays is an unforgettable journey into cinema nostalgia. Decorated with grand velvet ribbons, glittering wreaths, and a classic lighted marquee on Congress Avenue, the theatre screens timeless family holiday masterpieces including It's a Wonderful Life, Elf, White Christmas, Home Alone, and The Polar Express. Prior to select screenings, the theatre's historic Mighty Wurlitzer organ rises from the orchestra pit for a spirited holiday sing-along, filling the gilded auditorium with festive carols as artificial snow flurries drift from the ceiling. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: The ground-floor orchestra level is accessible from Congress Avenue without stairs; stroller parking is available with theatre ushers in the rear loge. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restrooms with baby changing stations are located in the adjacent State Theatre building accessible via the interior connecting arcade. • Age Suitability: Suitable for all ages; daytime weekend matinees of Elf and The Polar Express are particularly family-friendly and relaxed. • Sensory Tips: Traditional theatre sound levels in the historic acoustic space are warm and balanced without jarring modern cinema subwoofer rumbles. ## Similar picks in Austin - [Holiday Sing-Along & Downtown Stroll 2026](https://grassyknees.com/austin/activities/holiday-sing-along-and-downtown-stroll-2026--listing-b8cb4d270822d324c42bc8b6) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Congress Avenue at the Old Bakery and Emporium · checked Oct 28. 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