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Our Top 5 Austin Event Picks for Dec. 13-19th

There is plenty of family fun in happening Northwest-Central Austin this week!

By Jennifer Bonessi December 13, 2021

Every week, Macaroni Kid NW-Central Austin shares five things to do with your kids in Austin, Texas over the coming week. Be sure to subscribe to never miss our picks!

Here is Macaroni Kid NW-Central Austin's picks for the five things to do in the Austin area with kids November 22-28. 

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1. Christmas Tree Light Show at the Domain

Enjoy a beautiful holiday tree light show every hour on the hour. The tree is located next to The Lawn, across the street from Apple. The weekday schedule is 12pm - 6pm

2. La Posada Navideña by Ballet Folklorico de Austin

Ballet Folklorico de Austin invites you to their annual posada, hosted for the first time at the ESB Mexican American Cultural Center! Food will be for sale by Los Danzantes ATX food truck, and the MACC will also be providing free tamales and hot chocolate. The event is open to the public and free. There will be vendors on-site and also the traditional villancicos. The MACC is also providing a piñata breaking activity so bring the kids!

3. Free Scoops at Jeni's Grand Opening

Jeni's is swinging open the doors to its new scoop shop at the Triangle. Free scoops for all and swag bags for the first 50 people in line. 

4. A Laurie Berkner Virtual Family Concert

Sing, dance, and play interactive games through your device with Laurie Berkner (plus some special guests) as they perform your favorite songs, interact with you through the computer, and bring in a few surprises. Tickets required. 

5. Nightmare Before Christmas at The Paramount

A Christmas classic! Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere!

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