Parks & Recreation Department Events
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 3rd 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 3rd 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 14th!
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 10th Street. You and your children will love it! FREE event!
Location Information
Old Bakery & Emporium
1006 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78751