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Austin Trail of Lights – Opening December 8 and running through December 22, from 7-10 p.m. nightly. Visit the AustinTrail of Lights and take a spin under the Zilker Tree! Kids will enjoy an interactive kids’ area, photo opportunities, visit with Santa, delicious food and more. Zilker Tree on display nightly. General admission is FREE from December 8-15, and only $3 for ages 12+ from December 16-22. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road.
Whole Foods Ice Skating on the Plaza - 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Tickets are $10 and include skate rental. Whole Foods, 525 N. Lamar Blvd.
Tinplate Trackers’ Holiday Model Train Exhibit (Round Rock) – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., The Tinplate Trackers is an Austin-based O gauge model railroading club featuring Lionel, MTH, Rail Kind, K-Line, O-27 and O-72 trains. In the past, for a $5 donation, your Junior Engineer could briefly run the trains. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Round Rock Area Arts Council, 231 E. Main St., Round Rock.
Mozart’s Light Show – 6 p.m., Gather friends and family to watch one of the best light shows in Austin. The 12-minute long celebration happens on the deck and has holiday music to get everyone into the festive spirit. FREE! Mozart’s Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Round Rock’s Rock ‘N Lights Holiday Light Tour & Christmas Towne – 6-9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Experience the fourth annual event featuring all new displays and a bigger and brighter Christmas Towne at the Old Settlers Association and Dell Diamond parking lot. Rock’N Lights is a drive-through light show that features thousands of sparkling lights through Old Settlers Park. With 2 million lights, the 1.5-mile path is the must-see event of the season. The 2015 show features a longer light tunnel. Cost: $15 per car. Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Baby Bloomers: Community Helpers Veterinarian) – 9-10 a.m., Grab your favorite stuffed animal and head to the Thinkery to explore how vets take care of animals, big and small. Use your imagination and help care for sick pets, give dirty dogs a bath and make your very own doggy doctor craft! Cost: $2.50 (members) and $4.50 (non-members). The Thinkery, 1830 Simond Ave.
Mr. Will’s Music Class at Whole Foods Kid’s Club (Bee Cave) – 10 a.m., Mr. Will plays classics, covers and original music. Kids can dance and sing to their hearts delight! Come early as seats fill up fast. FREE! Whole Foods, 12601 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave.
Storytime with Dr. Candra – 11:00 am. Dr. Candra will captivate your children with stories, songs, dances, and games. FREE! Brilliant Sky Toys and Books, 701 S Capital of Texas Hwy, Ste D-480.
Homeschool Teens: DIY Coasters (Pflugerville) – 1:30-2:30 p.m., Make coasters to keep for yourself or give away as gifts. Teens ages 12-18. New members are always welcome. FREE! Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger Street, Pflugerville.
Movie Matinee: Inside Out – 3:30 p.m., After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school. FREE! Austin Public Library, Terrazas Branch.
Rockin’ Kids Club (Round Rock) – 4:30 p.m., 4Reelz is coming to Rockin’ Kids Club: Art. Join us as we explore stop-motion animation with elementary students in grades K – 5. If you have access to an Apple or Android device that has a camera, please bring it; you’ll be able to take the free app and your movie home with you at the end of the session. The Library has free WiFi available to connect your device to the app stores so you can download the free app. Parents, please plan to attend. We have a limited number of tablets available for guests, who made need to share so we can accommodate everyone. Please note, this program is limited to 20 participants and it will be on a “first come, first served” basis. FREE! Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Holiday Party at the Library – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Come celebrate the holidays with APL! Santa, treats, crafts and more. Santa arrives at 6 pm so bring your camera to capture a photo with him. Special performance by Brooke Elementary School’s Ballet Folklorico. FREE! Ausitn Public Library, Cepeda Branch.
Paws & Read (Pflugerville) – 6-7 p.m., Independent readers share a good book with a canine member of the Austin Dog Alliance. Grades K – 2. Free! Children register for a shared 15 minute slot. Two children can register for the same slot. They take turns reading and petting the dog. Registration begins 9/14. FREE! Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger Street, Pflugerville.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Whole Foods Kid’s Club – 9:30 a.m., Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids? Come to Kids Club every Tuesday at 9:30 am! We’ll have different crafts and/or story time each week.Appropriate for ages 2-5yrs old. Story-time is held in our community room upstairs (to the left of the elevators/stairway) and parental supervision is requested. FREE! Whole Foods Domain, 11920 Domain Drive.
Baby Day at The Alamo Drafthouse – Movies before 2 p.m. The lights are up a bit, the sound is down a bit so moms and dads can head to the movies without the babies even knowing that they were at the movies. Infants are welcome to these shows, and of course, are allowed in for free. Take some time for yourself, pack up the kids, and head out to the Alamo Drafthouse for some much needed entertainment! Regular admission applies. Please note: Baby day is only on Tuesdays at the Alamo Village, Alamo South Lamar, Alamo Lakeline and Alamo Slaughter Lane.
Free Admission to Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria - 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit the exhibits and the grounds of the Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria for FREE! The Contemporary Austin, Laguna Gloria, 3809 West 35th Street.
Bilingual (English & Spanish) Story Time - 10 a.m. & 11 a.m., Enjoy listening to stories read in English & Spanish while building language and social skills. Finger plays, rhymes, songs and fun! Followed by a craft. The 10:00am story time is repeated at 11:00am. Pick your favorite time. FREE! Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger Street, Pflugerville.
Laura Freeman Visits Preschool Storytime (Cedar Park) – 10:30 & 11:15 a.m., Today, children’s musician Laura Freeman will play a special show! FREE! Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park.
Mrs. Claus Visits Bilingual Signing Storytime (Round Rock) – 10:30 a.m., Mrs. Claus will presents American Sign Language Bilingual Storytime! FREE! Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Armstrong Community Music School Storytime – 10:30 a.m., Come sing songs with one of the talented Early Childhood Development faculty members from the Armstrong Community School. An Armstrong teacher will engage your child with music and movement, plus they’ll read some stories for you too! This session is perfect for kids up to 6 years old. FREE! BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Pottery Barn Kids Storytime: The Polar Express- 11-11:30 a.m., Join Pottery Barn Kids for a FREE weekly storytime! This week’s storytime features The Polar Express. Kids can wear their pajamas, write a letter to Santa and maybe even take home some giveaways. Pottery Barn, Barton Creek Square, 2901 S. Cap. Tx. Hwy.
Homemade for the Holidays: Bike Tube Accessory Gifts – 3:30 p.m., This program is recommended for ages 10 and up. Teens: Come and Deck the Halls with DIY this winter at one of our gift making programs. Join us at a workshop and delight your BFF (or your mom) with something of your own creation! At the Bike Tube Accessory Gifts programs you’ll be able to make couture rubber accessories of your own design in this tube-tastic workshop using upcycled bike inner tubes. FREE! Austin Public Library, Howson Branch.
Lego Lab – 4 and 4:30 p.m., Recommended for ages 5 and up. With Legos, you can build anything you can imagine and tell any story you can dream up. Come to the Lego Lab to hear, see, make, and create different stories, all while building with Legos provided by the Library! FREE! Austin Public Library, multiple Branches.
A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre – 7:30 p.m., The most popular show in ZACH’s history returns to rock in the holidays! ZACH’s fresh take on A Christmas Carol features three soulful Ghosts making a joyful noise, while moving our hearts with the Cratchit family’s love and Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. New hit songs and reimagined carols create an infectious spirit that has you dancing in the aisles. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic juxtaposes a traditional Victorian setting and gorgeous period costumes, with a modern musical score that spans genres and eras. Come celebrate the season in true ZACH style with this new Austin holiday tradition! ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Hey Lollies Puppet Show (Round Rock) – 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., The Hey Lollies are back at Round Rock Public Library! This time they’re bringing their colorful audience-participation puppet show Iris Save the Land of Black and White, and you don’t want to miss it. Best suited for kids 18 months and older. FREE! Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Whole Foods Kid’s Club – 9:30 a.m., Join us each Wednesday for Kids Club with Kiely! She’ll be reading a different story and hosting crafts each week. FREE! Whole Foods, 525 N. Lamar Blvd.
All Ages Storytime - 10:15 a.m., Recommended for children aged 5 and under. Storytime featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and crafts. FREE! Austin Public Library, Terrazas Banch.
Tiny Tails to You Petting Zoo Storytime – 10:30 a.m., If you’re a fan of chinchillas, bunnies, ducklings, guinea pigs, chickens, AND stories then you’re in luck! Today our friends from Tiny Tails to You Petting Zoo will be reading stories and introducing some of the cutest, softest, most adorable little creatures in Austin! FREE! BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Winter Crafts for Little Ones – 11 a.m., Join us for an assortment of holiday and winter crafts for toddler and preschoolers! FREE! Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park.
Austin Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert – 11 a.m. – noon. The Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) presents this series of Christmas in the Community concerts. FREE! Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road.
Story Time with CJ the Explorer – 12:30 p.m., Join CJ. the Explorer for her Award Winning Story Time, featuring songs and sign language. Then stay and play in our free Play Zone full of hand-picked toys from around the world! FREE! All Things Kids @ The Domain, 3220 Feathergrass Court.
Holiday Fun Night with Storytime and Crafts – 1-3 p.m., Come celebrate the holidays with APL! Storytime is at the beginning of each hour followed by a craft of puppets, gingerbread children, masks and small drums that you can take home. This is fun for the whole family. FREE! Austin Public Library, Carver Branch.
Community Night at The Thinkery - 4-8 p.m., Admission is by donation only. Entry is based on a first come, first served basis. The Thinkery, 1830 Simond Avenue.
Holiday Fiesta – 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Come celebrate the holidays with APL! Join us for refreshments at our Holiday Fiesta. Create holiday crafts, enjoy out Youth Librarian Band, Echo and the Bats at 6:45 p.m., and bring your camera to take photos with Santa! FREE! Austin Public Library, Southeast Branch.
Stories With Tim Tingle – 6-7 p.m., Come celebrate the holidays with APL! Choctaw Storyteller Tim Tingle, will entertain and delight. FREE! Austin Public Library, Cepeda Branch.
Krispy Kreme Family Night – 6-8 p.m., Kids can decorate one FREE doughnut each, plus enjoy crafts and more. Krispy Kreme, 701 E Stassney Lane and 12586 Research Blvd, Austin.
Festival of Trees – 6:30-8:30 p.m., Join the staff and ambassadors of The Carver Museum for an evening of Christmas Music, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, and beautiful trees, all wrapped up in a package just for you. Holiday music provided by our Keys of Life piano students, “Pure Imagination” – songs from Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory. To RSVP, call 512-974-4926. George Washington Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina Street.
A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre – 7:30 p.m., The most popular show in ZACH’s history returns to rock in the holidays! ZACH’s fresh take on A Christmas Carol features three soulful Ghosts making a joyful noise, while moving our hearts with the Cratchit family’s love and Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. New hit songs and reimagined carols create an infectious spirit that has you dancing in the aisles. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic juxtaposes a traditional Victorian setting and gorgeous period costumes, with a modern musical score that spans genres and eras. Come celebrate the season in true ZACH style with this new Austin holiday tradition! ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Art & Activities: Blanton’s Third Thursday – Free admission all day! From Noon to 7:30 p.m., enjoy special programming that includes: Beat the Rush: Rocking Holiday Extravaganza at 5:30 p.m. The vocal power of Texas Choral Consort joins with the irreverence of rock innovators Invincible Czars, resulting in electrified mashups of holiday music and amped-up sing-along classics. At 6:30 p.m., The Big Sing: Winter Holidays allows guests to join the Symphonic Choir from Conspirare in a community singing event. The Conspirare conductor leads visitors through a series of classical and popular choral works connected to imagery of winter holidays as depicted in the Blanton’s collection. Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin.
Art Lab for the Littles – 11 a.m., Recommended for ages 3 to 6. Come do a playful art project geared towards the littles! There will be paint, glue, and other messy art supplies! FREE! Austin Public Library, Terrazas Branch.
Little Elves Craft Day (Cedar Park) – 3–5 p.m., Get some holiday shopping done without the kids! Drop your child off to join us for a fun afternoon full of holiday themed crafts, games, story time and snacks/drinks. $25 per child, ages 3–10 (must be potty trained). Register at www.cpparks.net or by calling (512) 401-5500. Community Rooms in the Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main Street, Cedar Park.Explorer’s Club: Magician (Cedar Park) – 3:30 p.m., Kids in grades K-5 will enjoy a magic show at the library. FREE! Additional dates and times available here. Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park.
Holiday Open House – 3:30 -5:30 p.m., Come celebrate the holidays with APL! Joe McDermott, a long time Austin singer-songwriter for children will provide family musical entertainment. After Joe’s performance, Santa will arrive for picture taking. Snacks will be provided. BYOC – bring your own camera – to take a picture with Santa! FREE! Austin Public Library, Little Walnut Creek Branch.
Night Before Christmas Break - 5:30- 8:00 p.m., Holiday games, treats and eats for the entire family. Don’t miss a chance to visit with Santa! FREE! Metz Recreation Center, 2407 Canterbury Street.
Pajama Storytime – 6:30 p.m., Recommended for children 5 and under. Feel free to wear pajamas to this family storytime in the evening featuring stories, songs, rhymes, games, crafts, and other activities. FREE! Austin Public Library, Manchaca Road Branch.
A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre – 7:30 p.m., The most popular show in ZACH’s history returns to rock in the holidays! ZACH’s fresh take on A Christmas Carol features three soulful Ghosts making a joyful noise, while moving our hearts with the Cratchit family’s love and Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. New hit songs and reimagined carols create an infectious spirit that has you dancing in the aisles. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic juxtaposes a traditional Victorian setting and gorgeous period costumes, with a modern musical score that spans genres and eras. Come celebrate the season in true ZACH style with this new Austin holiday tradition! ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Round Rock) – 7:30 p.m., “‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse IS stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say, “Merry Chirstmas!” you’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! Tickets: $13. Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 N. Lee Street, Round Rock.
Ballet Austin’s The Nutcraker – 7:30 p.m., From the scrumptious sets and costumes to all of the colorful characters and Divertissements you love, Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker is the longest-running production of the seasonal classic in Texas. Stephen Mills’ take on this timeless tale features a cast of hundreds of dancers, including the charming and talented students from the prestigious Ballet Austin Academy who share the spotlight with our professional company of artists. Celebrate the magic of the holidays by experiencing this sweet treat with your family and friends. Featuring live accompaniment by Austin Symphony Orchestra. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Family Construction Zone (Round Rock) – 9:30 & 10:30 a.m., Kids out of school? Need a relaxing activity for many ages to enjoy together? Enjoy some collaborative construction as we bring out the Library’s large collections of Duplos, blocks, LEGOs, and Keva Planks for the entire family to enjoy. Please choose the most age-appropriate session for your family: 9:30 a.m. in Room B, featuring our safe-for-3-and-under building sets, 10:30 a.m. in Room C, featuring all of the Library’s building sets. It’s FREE, come-and-go constructive fun. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock.
Baked by Amy’s Holiday Cookie Decorating – various times available. Baked by Amy’s is offering Gingerbread (or Shortbread if desired) Holiday Cookie Decorating classes! Cost: $20 per person and includes all supplies. Call (512) 918-2253 or email info@bakedbyamys.com to reserve a spot. Baked by Amy’s, 13265 US-183.
Storytime Art – Polar Express - 10:45 a.m., Storytime Art, or StArt! is a great opportunity for your young child to experience art! Storytimes are geared to the 3 – 5 year old preschooler, but some projects could easily translate into a Mommy and Me project for those a little younger. And, of course, anyone older is welcome, as well! Storytimes always include at least one book and a related art project, but often include surprises like songs, poems, and coloring pages. All aboard the Polar Express. We’ll have a special reading of this iconic book along with hot cocoa and sleigh bells. Our painting project is a keepsake train ornament for the tree. Happy Holidays!. Cost is $12 per child, or buy a punch-card and get 6 classes for $60! The Art Garage, 11190 Circle Drive.
Story Time with CJ the Explorer – 12:30 p.m., Join CJ. the Explorer for her Award Winning Story Time, featuring songs and sign language. Then stay and play in our free Play Zone full of hand-picked toys from around the world! FREE! All Things Kids @ The Domain, 3220 Feathergrass Court.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa Holiday Lights and Ice - December 18- January 6, various times (Grand Opening on December 18, 6:30 p.m.). Join us for our 6th Annual Holiday Lights & Ice event benefiting Make-A-Wish® Central & South Texas. Get in the holiday spirit with skating on our indoor ice rink that overlooks the scenic hill country that is accompanied by a display of twinkling lights and festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. Holiday-inspired treats and hot beverages will be served along with ornament and gingerbread cookie decorating in Santa’s Workshop. Christmas comes to life at the Grand Opening of our Holiday Lights & Ice season on December 18 at 6:30 pm with a special Winter Wonderland on Ice production by Ice Couture, featuring international dancers Kristen Nardozzi and Nick Traxler and Austin’s very own Chaparral Ice skaters. Enjoy a very special opportunity to take the ice with Santa Claus during our first skating session beginning at 7:00 pm. The ice rink is open to the public. Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 8212 Barton Club Drive.
Jedi Training Camp: Tatooine Droid Recovery Camp - 4 p.m., Recommended for ages 5 and up. Join us for crafts and activities as we celebrate the epic saga of Star Wars. FREE! Austin Public Library, Howson Branch.
A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre – 7:30 p.m., The most popular show in ZACH’s history returns to rock in the holidays! ZACH’s fresh take on A Christmas Carol features three soulful Ghosts making a joyful noise, while moving our hearts with the Cratchit family’s love and Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. New hit songs and reimagined carols create an infectious spirit that has you dancing in the aisles. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic juxtaposes a traditional Victorian setting and gorgeous period costumes, with a modern musical score that spans genres and eras. Come celebrate the season in true ZACH style with this new Austin holiday tradition! ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Round Rock) – 7:30 p.m., “‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse IS stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say, “Merry Chirstmas!” you’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! Tickets: $13. Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 N. Lee Street, Round Rock.
Ballet Austin’s The Nutcraker – 7:30 p.m., From the scrumptious sets and costumes to all of the colorful characters and Divertissements you love, Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker is the longest-running production of the seasonal classic in Texas. Stephen Mills’ take on this timeless tale features a cast of hundreds of dancers, including the charming and talented students from the prestigious Ballet Austin Academy who share the spotlight with our professional company of artists. Celebrate the magic of the holidays by experiencing this sweet treat with your family and friends. Featuring live accompaniment by Austin Symphony Orchestra. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Baked by Amy’s Holiday Cookie Decorating – various times available. Baked by Amy’s is offering Gingerbread (or Shortbread if desired) Holiday Cookie Decorating classes! Cost: $20 per person and includes all supplies. Call (512) 918-2253 or email info@bakedbyamys.com to reserve a spot. Baked by Amy’s, 13265 US-183.
A Long Winter’s Night – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Laura Freeman’s original musical is a distinctively Texas tale with echoes of Dickens. Suzi longs for snow in Texas until the night of the Winter Solstice when she gets more than she bargained for. Featuring live music and outrageous performances by Laura Freeman, Robert Deike, Megan Ortiz, and Robert King in Austin’s oldest and dearest theater! Scottish Rite Theater, 2017 W. 18th Street.
Christmas Dreams and Snowy Things (Round Rock) – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Austin-area families can enjoy “Real Snow” Activities, slides and trains, live music, inflatables and more! Don’t miss a visit with Santa – he’ll be there until 2 p.m. FREE! Chasco Family YMCA, 1812 N. Mays Street, Round Rock.
Holiday Storytime – 11:30 a.m., This will be the last Saturday storytime before the big holiday! Join us for one of the most classic stories of all time – The Polar Express! Join us for special stickers and maybe a giveaway or two! FREE! BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Holiday Open House – 1-3 p.m., Come celebrate the holidays with APL! Enjoy refreshments, crafts for the kids and a visit by Santa Claus. FREE! Austin Public Library, Pleasant Hill Branch.
A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre – 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., The most popular show in ZACH’s history returns to rock in the holidays! ZACH’s fresh take on A Christmas Carol features three soulful Ghosts making a joyful noise, while moving our hearts with the Cratchit family’s love and Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. New hit songs and reimagined carols create an infectious spirit that has you dancing in the aisles. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic juxtaposes a traditional Victorian setting and gorgeous period costumes, with a modern musical score that spans genres and eras. Come celebrate the season in true ZACH style with this new Austin holiday tradition! ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd.
Ballet Austin’s The Nutcraker – 2:00 & 7:30 p.m., From the scrumptious sets and costumes to all of the colorful characters and Divertissements you love, Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker is the longest-running production of the seasonal classic in Texas. Stephen Mills’ take on this timeless tale features a cast of hundreds of dancers, including the charming and talented students from the prestigious Ballet Austin Academy who share the spotlight with our professional company of artists. Celebrate the magic of the holidays by experiencing this sweet treat with your family and friends. Featuring live accompaniment by Austin Symphony Orchestra. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Round Rock) – 7:30 p.m., “‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse IS stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say, “Merry Chirstmas!” you’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! Tickets: $13. Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 N. Lee Street, Round Rock.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Baked by Amy’s Holiday Cookie Decorating – various times available. Baked by Amy’s is offering Gingerbread (or Shortbread if desired) Holiday Cookie Decorating classes! Cost: $20 per person and includes all supplies. Call (512) 918-2253 or email info@bakedbyamys.com to reserve a spot. Baked by Amy’s, 13265 US-183.
Central Concerts: Holiday Classical Guitar – 1-2 p.m., Come celebrate the holidays with APL! Two marvelous young players, Colin Fullerton & Ian Tuski, prepare this special program together just for us. Mozart & Brahms, Debussy & Bartok and even a few Christmas arrangements will make for a perfect program. FREE! Faulk Central Library, 800 Guadalupe.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Round Rock) – 2 p.m., “‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse IS stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say, “Merry Chirstmas!” you’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take no for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season! Tickets: $13. Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 N. Lee Street, Round Rock.
Ballet Austin’s The Nutcraker – 2:00 p.m., From the scrumptious sets and costumes to all of the colorful characters and Divertissements you love, Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker is the longest-running production of the seasonal classic in Texas. Stephen Mills’ take on this timeless tale features a cast of hundreds of dancers, including the charming and talented students from the prestigious Ballet Austin Academy who share the spotlight with our professional company of artists. Celebrate the magic of the holidays by experiencing this sweet treat with your family and friends. Featuring live accompaniment by Austin Symphony Orchestra. Long Center for Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive.
Wassail 2015 – 2:30 (kid’s show) 5:30 p.m. (evening show). Please join us for Wassail 2015, our 13th Solstice Christmas celebration. Expect a feast of seasonal entertainment from our troupe of intrepid actors, magicians, dancers, musicians, poets and puppeteers. This year a special focus will be on the traditions of Sweden. All funds raised from this event benefit the kids in the Darfur region of the Sudan – via the Kids for Kids charity. Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W. 18th Street.
A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre – 2:30 & 7:30 p.m., The most popular show in ZACH’s history returns to rock in the holidays! ZACH’s fresh take on A Christmas Carol features three soulful Ghosts making a joyful noise, while moving our hearts with the Cratchit family’s love and Ebenezer Scrooge’s miraculous transformation. New hit songs and reimagined carols create an infectious spirit that has you dancing in the aisles. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic juxtaposes a traditional Victorian setting and gorgeous period costumes, with a modern musical score that spans genres and eras. Come celebrate the season in true ZACH style with this new Austin holiday tradition! ZACH Theatre, 202 S. Lamar Blvd.
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