What restaurants are open on Christmas weekend this year? How do you distract the kids during winter break? Need to get away from the family after all the festivities? Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or not, this week in the ATX is going to be a ton of fun - and there’s something for everyone. Tune in and hear Brandon Lewin and Allison Wojtowecz discuss some of their favorite things happening in Austin during Christmas Week 2021!

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This week’s What’s Poppin’, Austin? Featured Events:

Christmas Night Music at The Continental Club

Party your Christmas night away with Dale Watson, one of Texas’ best Outlaw Country Stars! Tickets at the door only, 21+ entry. Doors at 9:00pm, Show starts at 10:00pm.

Location: The Continental Club

1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Find out more: https://continentalclub.com/austin

Valentina’s Tex-Mex Food Truck

One of the best hidden gem, family-owned places to eat in Austin! They’ll be open Sunday, December 26th, so refuel after Christmas Day with their delicious menu.

Located at: Valentina’s

11500 Menchaca Road

Austin, Texas 78748

Closed this Friday & Saturday (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), but back open on Sunday 12/26/21 from 7:30am to 6pm.

Visit them at: https://www.valentinastexmexbbq.com/

Wu Chow Farm-to-Table Chinese Food

OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY! Get your Chinese food on Christmas Day if 1. You’re not celebrating or 2. You’re celebrating and don’t want to cook (we don’t judge).

Located at: Wu Chow Austin

500 W. 5t Street

Austin, TX 78701

Go to their website: https://wuchowaustin.com/

And follow them @littlewuaustin

Pinballz Arcade

Fun for anyone of any age! Bring the kids or your friends and enjoy a variety of activities in this classic arcade-style setup. Pinballz has 3 locations and you can play laser tag, do a laser maze, ride go carts, play “oldschool” video games, enjoy delicious craft beer on tap and more!

Visit their website for location details and everything they have to offer: https://www.pinballzarcade.com/