HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS at the Parks & Recreation Department

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 – Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 Events:

Christmas in the Community at the Pan American Recreation Center -  Featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 - 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Bring your coats and mittens to enjoy your favorite Christmas songs and welcome in the holiday season!  This event is family friendly and open to all ages…be prepared to sing-along!  FREE event!

Location Information

Oswaldo A.B. Cantu / Pan-American Recreation Center

2100 East 3^rd Street

Austin, TX

Thursday, December 15, 2016 Events:

The Night Before Christmas Break at Metz Recreation Center

Thursday, December 15, 2016 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm

This family friendly event will have reindeer games, treats and hot chocolate for the entire family!  There will even be a chance to visit with Santa!  FREE event!

Location Information

Metz Recreation Center

2407 Canterbury Street

Austin, TX

Silver Bell Social at the Carver Museum

Thursday, December 15, 2016 – 3:00pm – 5:00PM

Join the George Washington Carver Museum for a jazzy celebration gift to Austin’s Senior Citizens.  There will be a reception immediately following the concert.  FREE event.

Location Information

George Washington Carver Museum

1165 Angelina Street

Austin, TX

FRIDAY, December 16, 2016 Events:

Story Time with Santa at Northwest Recreation Center

Friday, December 16, 2016 – 10:30am – 12:00pm

Join in on the fun of story time, and be surprised by a special guest…Santa!

Location Information

Northwest Recreation Center

2913 Northland Drive

Austin, TX

Saturday, December 17, 2016 Events:

Pastries with Santa at A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center

Saturday, December 10, 2016 - 9:00am – 11:00am

Join Santa for tasty pastries, fun holiday crafts and hot chocolate!  There will also be pictures with Santa for all the good little girls and boys.  FREE event!

Location Information

Oswaldo A.B. Cantu / Pan-American Recreation Center

2100 East 3^rd Street

Austin, TX

Santa Special at the George Washington Carver Museum

Saturday, December 17, 2016 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

The George Washington Carver Ambassadors are presenting “Santa Special” at the Museum for all ages.  There will be free photos with Santa too! ** NOTE:  Please RSVP at 512-974-4926 by Wednesday, December 14^th!

Location Information

George Washington Carver Museum

1165 Angelina Street

Austin, TX

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Events:

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Join us for some cookies and cocoa with Santa!  Bring your camera, and capture memories and pictures of your children with Santa.  The Old Bakery and Emporium is a fantastic hidden treasure in Austin, right at the base of the State Capitol on Congress and 10^th Street.  You and your children will love it!  FREE event!

Location Information

Old Bakery & Emporium

1006 Congress Ave.

Austin, TX 78751