Things to do with kids in Austin — December 2026

Through Dec 30

A Wonderful Life – Georgetown Palace Theatre

Georgetown Palace Theatre (Historic Springer Stage)

PaidAll ages

Through Feb 28

Campfire (Zach Theatre for the very young)

Zach Theatre – JLA Studio

PaidAges 0–5

Through Jan 10

Fa La La Through The Forest Scavenger Hunt

Bastrop State Park

With admissionAll ages

Through Jan 31

Fortlandia 2026–27

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

With admissionAll ages

Through Dec 13

Kids' Class: Classical Drawing and Painting (ages 9-14) – Art School at Laguna Gloria

The Art School at Laguna Gloria (The Contemporary Austin)

PaidAges 9–14

Through Jan 4

Round Rock Public Library Winter Reading Challenge 2026

Round Rock Public Library

Through Feb 14

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Zach Theatre)

Zach Theatre – The Whisenhunt

Paid

Through Jan 1

Zilker Holiday Tree (nightly viewing season)

Zilker Park

Free

Fri, Oct 23

Zoo Tots (fall 2026 sessions)

Austin Zoo

From $30

Wed, Dec 2 · 1:30 PM

Christmas Around the World Homeschool Event

Round Rock Public Library

Free

Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 PM

Music on Main: Fall/Holiday 2026 — Round Rock

Prete Plaza

FreeAll ages

Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM

Art for Teens

Westbank Library

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:45 PM

Luminations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

From $20All ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:45 PM

Luminations at the Wildflower Center

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Paid

Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM

Maker Kids: Design Your Own Board Game

Round Rock Public Library

Fri, Dec 4 · 4:00 PM

45th Annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll

Historic Downtown Georgetown Square

Free

Fri, Oct 23 · 3:00 PM

Astronomy Afternoons (spectroscopy demos)

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

From $6

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM

Kids' Night Out at Southwest Family YMCA

Southwest Family YMCA

PaidAges 3–12

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM

Light Up the Lake

Old Settlers Park (Bright Lake and Lakeview Stage festival area)

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:30 PM

ACG Originals: Friendship

The Rosette

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Dungeons & Dragons at Laura's Library (ages 14+)

Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Marvelous Mammals Hike at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

McNeil High School Rhapsody Holiday Caroling

Round Rock Public Library

FreeAll ages

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM

Pokémon Club

Round Rock Public Library

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Ruan Sisters: Traditional Chinese Instrument Performance

Round Rock Public Library

All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Tiny Predators, Tiny Prey – Guided Bug Hike at Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park

With admission

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Winter Holiday Celebration Family Fun Day

The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment – Spring Lake

Free

Tue, Dec 8 · 9:30 AM

ACGtalks: A Conversation with Carl Caricari

The Rosette

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM

Casa de la Cultura: Colorín Colorado bilingual toddler story time

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center

Tue, Dec 8 · 5:30 PM

Holiday Celebration (Lakeway)

Lake Travis Community Library – Lakeway Library

Tue, Dec 8 · 10:00 AM

Homeschool: Old School Ink Making at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAges 6–12

Wed, Nov 11 · 4:30 PM

Art After School at Laura's Library

Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)

Ages 5+

Wed, Dec 9 · 10:30 AM

Musical Storytime with Pearson Ranch Middle School Orchestra

Round Rock Public Library

Fri, Dec 11 · 8:00 PM

Graham Reynolds

Rollins Studio Theatre

Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM

Light Up Lakeline — Cedar Park

Lakeline Park

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

Arcade at Laura's Library (Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros)

Laura's Library (Laura Bush Community Library)

All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

Family Birding with Travis Audubon

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

From $8

Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 PM

Graham Reynolds

Rollins Studio Theatre

Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM

Holidays in Manor

East Manor Development No. 1

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 5:30 PM

Kids' Night Out at Hays Communities YMCA

Hays Communities YMCA

PaidAges 3–12

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM

Merry on Main (Bastrop)

Main Street, Historic Downtown Bastrop

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM

Mini Horses & Cocoa

Westbank Library

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Old School D&D — Youth Edition (ages 10–15)

Round Rock Public Library

Ages 10–15

Sat, Dec 12

Parent & Child Workshop: Paper Pop Ups – Art School at Laguna Gloria

The Art School at Laguna Gloria (The Contemporary Austin)

PaidAges 6–11

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Scavenger Hunt Hike with a Master Naturalist

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM

Trail Mix: Edible Plants Guided Hike at Buescher State Park

Buescher State Park

With admission

Sun, Dec 13 · 4:00 PM

A Charlie Brown Christmas with Austin Chamber Music Center

Bass Concert Hall (Texas Performing Arts, UT Austin)

Paid

Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM

Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio: The Youth Edition (Paramount Family Series)

State Theatre

Paid

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Hidden History Walking Tours at Pioneer Farms

Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms

With admission

Mon, Dec 14 · 5:30 PM

Holiday Celebration (West Library)

Lake Travis Community Library – West Library

Mon, Nov 2 · 3:30 PM

Rockin' Kids Club after-school drop-in — November & December themes

Round Rock Public Library

Ages 5+

Wed, Dec 16 · 2:00 PM

Homeschool Robotics: Bee-Bots (ages 4–7)

Dripping Springs Community Library

Ages 4–7

Fri, Dec 18 · 2:00 PM

Holiday Candle Dipping

Lockhart State Park

With admission

Fri, Dec 18 · 1:30 PM

STEM Program: Science Experiments at Lake Travis West Library

Lake Travis Community Library – West Library

Ages 5+

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Bug-Eat-Bug Hike at Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM

Frozen Day at Dripping Springs Community Library

Dripping Springs Community Library

All ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM

Happy Holly-Days at Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM

Lockhart State Park Taffy Pull

Lockhart State Park

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM

Notice. Wonder. Wander – Family Guided Hike

Bastrop State Park

With admission

Sat, Dec 19 · 3:00 PM

Teen LEGO Challenge: Hunger Games Theme (ages 13–18)

Round Rock Public Library

Ages 13–18

Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 AM

Adventure Days (school-holiday climbing camp) at Austin Bouldering Project

Austin Bouldering Project – Springdale

PaidAges 4–14

Through Dec 31

Christmas Break Recreation Camp at Ice & Field

Ice & Field at The Crossover

From $700

Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM

Holiday & Winter Art Camps at Bee Cave Arts Foundation

Bee Cave Arts Foundation (Hill Country Galleria, Suite F-160)

From $112

Mon, Dec 21 · 7:30 AM

Winter Pfun Camp

Windermere Clubhouse

PaidAges 6–12

Mon, Dec 21 · 8:00 AM

YMCA Camp Moody Outdoor Adventure Winter Break Camp

YMCA Camp Moody

From $90Ages 8–13

Mon, Dec 21 · 8:00 AM

YMCA Winter Break Camp – Townlake YMCA

Townlake YMCA

From $75Ages 5–12

Thu, Dec 31 · 2:00 PM

Tween Crafts: Vision Boards at Lake Travis West Library

Lake Travis Community Library – West Library

Ages 10+