Your holiday kids’ events this weekend in Austin are here! Get the family together and experience the holiday season this year in Austin. Our top picks for holiday kids events this weekend are; Austin Trail of Lights, Christmas at the Farm with Santa & Live Reindeer, and Santa on the Terrace. Rummage through our list of the best top holiday events for you and the kids this weekend in order from Friday to Saturday. 

Holiday Kids Events This Weekend – Friday

Fall Family Movie Series- Holiday Kids Events This Weekend

Experience the holidays this fall with the Fall Family Movie Night Series at Waterloo Ice House. An Austin original restaurant that hosts weekly events for all the locals. This weekend watch Captain Marvel on the patio with friends and family. 

Where: Waterloo Ice House | 6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX

When: Fri, Nov 26, 7:30 PM

Price: Free

Christmas at the Farm with Santa and Live Reindeer

Get your photo with Santa and Live Reindeer with Christmas at the Farm. Experience over 30 different activities including, apple cannons, pig races, pony rides, and a petting zoo. And a new addition this year is the conversion of the pumpkin house into a gingerbread house for all your holiday photos!

Where: Sweet Eats Fruit Farm | 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown, TX

When: Fri, Nov 26, 9 AM

Price: $17.95 per person / Under two years old is Free

Holiday Kids Events This Weekend – Saturday

Balance Christmas Bazaar – Holiday Kids Events This Weekend

Attend the Balance Christmas Bazaar Craft fair featuring local artists and vendors this holiday season! This free event is open to the public so hurry down to Balance Dance Studio. Of course, don’t forget the photos! Grab the kids and take photos with the Nutcracker cast this year! Ticket information is coming soon for their Nutcracker event on December 18th and 19th!

Where: Balance Dance Studio | 4544 south Lamar blvd bldg 200 and 300

Austin, TX, 78745

When: Sat, Nov 27, 12 PM

Price: Free

Thanksgiving Family Fun Fest

Reservation or not, there is food and wine for everyone. This weekend indulge in live music by Jordan Mitchell and the musical group The Merles starting at noon. Enjoy lawn games, disc golf, and local vendors while you sip on delicious wine! Thanksgiving Family Fun Fest is your holiday spot this weekend with kids!

Where: Flat Creek Estate Winery and Vineyard | 24912 Singleton Bend East

Marble Falls, TX 78654

When: Sat, Nov 27, 11 AM

Price: Free

*Family Day* Neon Christmas Tree

Paint with a twist this holiday season! This weekend you join with friends and family in painting a neon Christmas tree. Bring your spirit of choice, or painting hands, and your holiday spirit to this holiday kids’ event!

Where: Painting with a Twist | 1401 S I-35 Frontage Rd #140, Round Rock, TX

When: Sat, Nov 27, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Price: $27-$29

Santa on the Terrace

Santa has returned this year at the H-E-B Terrace! Delight in this outdoor event that is free to the public and sure to excite the kids this weekend. Take free family photos with Santa this holiday season but hurry because it’s first-come-first-serve! Don’t forget to bring the ice skates for the roller rink!

Where: 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX

When: Sat, Nov 27, 6 – 10 PM

Price: Free

Austin Trail of Lights

Join the 57th year of the Austin Trail of Lights celebration! This year, you can view the lights from the comfort of your vehicles. You can buy tickets on the company website. Make sure to purchase your tickets early because this anticipated event sells out quickly!

Where: Zilker Park | 2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX

When: Sat, Nov 27, 5:45 PM – 10:45 PM

Price: Vehicle Admission Pass – Starting at $95

Holiday Kids Events This Weekend – Sunday

Make & Take: Decorate a Gingerbread House – Holiday Kids Events This Weekend

Bring your imagination and artistry to this special holiday kids event in Austin this Sunday! Learn how to whip up the best frosting you’ve ever tasted and leading tips on how to decorate your gingerbread house. Hosted by Central Market, this kid’s event will have you smiling all the way home. 

Where: Central Market | 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX

When: Sun, Nov 28, 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Price: $32-$65

TFM at Mueller

We can’t think of a better place to do some holiday shopping for presents and food than the Texas Farmers Market at Mueller. Shop local vendors and products for all your holiday needs. Captivate the holiday season this year and support your local businesses!

Where: Texas Farmer’s Market at Mueller | 2006 Philomena St, Austin, TX 78723

When: Sun, Nov 28, 10 AM – 2 PM

Price: Free

Bastrop River of Lights

Travel outside Austin this holiday season and visit the Fisherman’s Park for the Bastrop River of Lights with the kids. But first, stop by Mainstreet and grab some food and drinks at your local restaurants and breweries. Experience the mesmerizing river walk lights to end the night and have memories for years to come. 

Where: Fisherman’s Park, 1200 Willow St, Bastrop, TX

When: Sun, Nov 28, 6 PM – 10 PM

Price: FREE

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While everyone is getting ready to choose what to do this weekend with kids in Austin, we are preparing the best events for you; so you don’t have to. Join events like Family Day Jingle Llama Way and the well waited for Holiday Tree Lighting. More Nature inclined? Visit Wildlife 101 in Georgetown, Texas, or the Girl Power event at hosted by Life Ki-Do. Rummage through our list below; you can find our list of things to do this weekend in Austin in order from Friday to Sunday. 

Things To Do This Weekend With Kids – Friday

Holiday Celebration

Start your holiday season early this weekend with the kids! Enjoy celebrating the holiday season with; visits with Santa, a snow slide, horse and carriage rides, and hot cocoa. The event kicks off at 5 pm and lasts until 8 pm, but don’t wait until the last minute to join because this holiday celebration is highly anticipated!

Where: 1015 W. University Ave. Ste. 601 

When: Friday, November 19, 2021 @ 5pm

Price: FREE

Savory Farmers Market at Belterra

Support your local vendors this weekend with the kids at the Savory Farmers Market in Belterra. Stroll through the market on a beautiful Friday evening while you marvel at the high-quality food and artisan products. Don’t miss out on live music, children’s activities, and guest vendors!

Where: 801 Belterra Dr, Austin, TX

When: Friday, November 19, 2021 @ 3pm

Price: FREE

Fall Festival Weekend

The festival is hosted by Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park Camp-Resort this weekend! Hurry and book a night or maybe two this weekend and enjoy a plethora of children’s activities suited for the fall season! Not to worry, this campground is set right between the best wineries around, so while the kids get their activities on, you can get your wine on!

Where: 10618 US-290, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

When: Friday, November 19, 2021 @ 3pm

Things To Do This Weekend With Kids – Saturday

Wildlife 101

Another outdoor activity that is sure to entertain your kids this weekend is Wildlife 101, hosted by Georgetown Parks and Recreation. Experience educational presentations, Texas’s wide range of biodiversity, and a chance to meet animals face-to-face!

Where: 6450 Ranch to Market Rd 2243, Georgetown, TX

When: Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 9am

Price: $15 Residents/$25 Non-Residents

Stories from the South: A Family Archiving Workshop Series

Take a step into your family history this weekend with the kids! This hands-on archiving workshop is hosted by the Asian American Resource Center in alliance with the Austin History Center. Learn more about preserving your family’s photographs, artifacts, and stories for the future! 

Where: 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin, Texas via ZOOM (online only)

When: Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 9am

Price: FREE

Holiday Tree Lighting

Another celebration with Santa this weekend with the kids in Austin! Be a part of the annual Christmas tree lighting and watch Mr. And Mrs. Claus light the tree! Who knows, maybe even do a little Christmas Shopping!

Where: 10000 Research Blvd, Austin, TX

When: Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 5pm

Price: FREE

Community Fall Festival

Hosted by St John’s Tabernacle, your kids will enjoy arts & crafts, train rides, and music. They also have health screenings available! If the gospel is your idea of fun this weekend with kids, then join the celebration of fall!

Where: 7501 Blessing Avenue, Austin, Texas

When: Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 12pm

Price: FREE

Girl Power: Self Empowerment for Girls

Boost your daughter’s confidence and self-love with this virtual class full of activities. Girl Power provides self-empowerment through movement and non-movement like; yoga, martial arts, dance, and theater games. Don’t miss this self-empowerment journey this weekend with kids!

Where: 3636 Bee Caves Rd STE 212, Austin, Texas

When: Saturday, November 20, 2021, @ 10am on Zoom (Online Only)

Price: $39-$79

Things To Do This Weekend With Kids – Sunday

Family Day Jingle Llama Way

Located in Round Rock, this painting class is hosted by Painting with a Twist. You can even bring your own food and drinks for the family! Buy your class in advance; spots fill up fast!

Where: 1401 S I-35 Frontage Rd #140, Round Rock, TX

When: Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 11am

Price: $27-$29 per person

Field Day Benefiting Family Promise This Weekend With Kids

Hosted by Kiddie Academy, a free event open to the community. The kids can enjoy fun games and activities while supporting a good cause, family promise. If supporting a cause is on your agenda this weekend with kids, then this is your place to be!

Where: 16003 State Hwy 71 W, Bee Cave, TX

When: Sunday, November 24, 2021 @ 2pm

Price: FREE

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Top Wings Places in Austin

Looking for wing places in Austin? Check out Austin’s favorite places for hot wings, stuffed wings, and more than you can imagine. Whether you’re looking for wings drenched in sauce or Asian style sprinkled with sesame seeds, we got you covered for the best chicken wings in Austin. By the time you read through our local favorites, you’ll be wondering what else we know the best of in Austin!

1. Delray Cafe

This food truck located right outside Nickel City bar serves all your late-night cravings. Try the coney dogs, sliders, onion rings, and crinkle-cut fries with a side of wings. While you’re munching, grab a cocktail next door at Nickle City. 

Location: 1133 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702

Localite Tip: Try the Chef’s Special sauce!

2. Hi Wings

Looking for all things fried? Hi Wings offers your traditional choice of naked or battered wings. Additionally, they offer Korean fried chicken! Load up on your fried favorites like fried mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, and garlic parmesan fries. 

Location: 2525 W Anderson Ln #135, Austin, TX 78757

Localite Tip:  Don’t skip out on the honey biscuits! 

3. Pluckers Wing Bar

All your chicken wing needs in Austin are at Pluckers Wing bar! Providing a range of sauces, you can also buy anywhere from 5 to 100 piece chicken wings. Need a wings place to try late-night? 

Location: 9070 Research Blvd Ste 201C, Austin, TX 78758

Localite Tip: Open till 12am!

4. Tommy Want Wingy

They take the fuss and muss out of eating chicken wings with their chicken lollipops. Offering traditional and creative wings flavors but the lemon pepper is by far a local favorite. Everything is made to order, so you know your getting it fresh! Trust us, it’s worth the wait. 

Location: 94 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

Localite Tip: If you’re up for it, try the painfully hot Holy Schnikes wings!

5. Green Mesquite

Locals have loved this spot for decades! The menu consists of a variety of BBQ, PO Boys, and Chicken dinners. But, of course, were here to talk about wings. Green Mesquite smokes their wings, making them one of the best wings in Austin. 

Location: 1400 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Localite Tip: The South Park and San Marcos locations offer 85 cent wings every Sunday. 

6. The Peached Tortilla

Simple southern food with an Asian flair! Try the crispy umami chicken wings with a fish sauce vinaigrette, herbs, and shallots. To get a full chicken experience go for Fried Chicken and Whiskey Wednesday’s!

Location: 5520 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78756

Localite Tip: Try The Peached Tortilla for your next sophisticated night out with a flair. 

7. Shu Shu’s Asian Cuisine

A family-friendly authentic Chinese restaurant that provides quick service! Often overlooked, their fried chicken wings come with your choice of General Tso Sauce, Dragon Sauce, Sesame Sauce, Garlic Pepper Sauce, or Teriyaki Sauce.

Location: 8303 Burnet Rd #1, Austin, TX 78757

Localite Tip: Pssst! Try the sesame sauce!

8. bb.q Chicken Higland Village

There is nothing ordinary about this chicken wing gem! Try over 12 flavors of unique chicken wings that will knock your socks and taste buds to the moon. If you are in the mood for spicy, try the Gangnam-style chicken wings. 

Location: 6929 Airport Blvd Suite 158, Austin, TX 78752

Localite Tip: In the Top 25 fastest growing chains in America!

9. Spicy Boys Fried Chicken

One of the best wing places in Austin! Spicy Boys Chicken has bone-in and boneless options. Vegetarian? Try the Cauliflower Nugs! The Som Tam hits the spot as makes this a go-to wings place in Austin. 

Location: 440 E St Elmo Rd g2, Austin, TX 78745

Localite Tip: They have two locations!

10. Lucy’s Fried Chicken

A southern fried chicken joint that lives on the edge! If your looking for southern-style chicken wings in Austin this is your place. Offering traditional style, they have a large menu with options that compliment the taste. One of the best wing places in Austin!

Location: 2218 College Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Localite Tip: Dig into the Fried Green Tomatoes!

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Austin’s 5th Street Downtown

If you are intrigued by Austin’s independent vibe and rich history, check out Austin’s 5th Street, located downtown. Whether; you plan to travel by foot, Uber, or bar bike. Wait, did we say bar bike? Yes, Bar bike! Discover how to travel by bar bike, explore the streets deep culture, and eat upscale in our guide to Austin’s 5th Street. In order, from Austin’s Bar Bike to Central District Brewing, find out what 5th Street is all about. 

Austin’s Bar Bike

Rain or shine, you can ride Austin’s bar bike solo or with a group of 15. Sing your heart out and join the most authentic way to experience Austin downtown. This bar bike is a 2-hour ride equipped with a stereo, led lights, and an electric assist motor for your enjoyment.

Where: 1108 Rose Street

Localite Tip: Remember to plan a sober ride home!

Tiniest Bar in Texas

The Tiniest Bar in Texas is a routine stop for locals and tourists alike. Favored for their hip atmosphere and attentive bartender’s this spot rocks! Try one of the best happy hours in town, all while looking at a great view of Austin’s 5th Street Downtown.

Where: 817 W 5th

Localite Tip: Enjoy the food trucks nearby!

Republic Square

Republic Square; is named in remembrance of the Republic of Texas. Located in the heart of downtown, it serves as an event space, farmers market, and public park. Check out the farmers market that is open from 9:00 am-1:00 pm!

Where: 422 Guadalupe Street

Localite Tip: This square was once named Mexico, holding concerts and the yearly celebrations of Mexico’s independence.  

The Roosevelt Room

Considered a highly distinguished cocktail bar and event venue, you can treat friends and family to an unforgettable experience. This historic space built in 1929 offers a luxurious cocktail collection. As they like to say, “Cheers to you!”

Where: 307 W 5th Street

Localite Tip: Indulge in cocktail classes on the last or second-to-last Sunday from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm!

Mexic-Arte Museum

A local art museum trusted with a collection of education programs, preservation, and interpretations of Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art; And contributes to educating tourists and locals on Mexican art and culture.

Where: 419 Congress Avenue

Localite Tip: Check out the MX 21-Resistance, Reaffirmation, and Resilience Exhibition opening on September 17, 2021. 

Russian House

You are in for a treat! The Russian House is a unique gem on Austin’s 5th Street: a combination of Russian and Ukrainian cuisine with an extensive authentic menu. Not familiar with Russian cuisine? That’s why they are there!

Where: 307 E 5th Street

Localite Tip: Food suggestions: Pirozhki, Ukrainian Borsch, and the Schnizhel! 

El Arroyo

Known; for their famous marquee sign, this Tex-Mex joint on Austin’s 5th Street Downtown has been serving it up since 1975. Go ahead, try the breakfast taco truck, take a picture with the marquee sign, and drink a delicious margarita!

Where: 1624 W 5th Street

Localite Tip: Submit a recommendation for their marquee sign online!

Susanna Dickinson Museum

This museum serves as a rich representation of Austin’s history. Relive the survivor stories of the Battle of the Alamo by setting up an appointment online. And, don’t miss their new exhibit called “The Messenger,” available from October 2021 – December 2021!

Where: 

Localite Tip: To Volunteer, visit the Brush Square Museums Foundation

Floppy Disc Repair Co.

We know what your thinking, really a floppy disk store? Think again; this speakeasy requires a code to enter, so you better ask someone in the know. You might not be able to repair your floppy disk, but you might get floppy!

Where: 119 E 5th Street

Localite Tip: Nice try; they regularly change code.  

Central Brewing District

A brewery, women-owned, and Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Gold Medal winner, offers some of the best beer in town. Stay updated for new beer releases on their Instagram. Also, take a sip of their IPA’s, and you won’t be disappointed!

Where: 417 Red River Street

Localite Tip: Take Beer-to-go and choose their Key Lime Pie Gose!

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