As the holiday season unfolds in Austin, there’s no shortage of festive events. Whether you’re looking for twinkling lights, holiday markets, or kid-centered fun, here’s a roundup of some of the best ways to make memories this winter.
- 37th Street Lights – December 12th – December 31st. On 37th Street in Austin (start at 507 W 37th Street). Donation appreciated at @thirtyseventhstreetlights on Venmo. Parking info on Facebook page.
- Domain Northside Holiday Light Show – November 22nd – December 25th. Light shows run every hour. Hours broken down on website.
- Lakeway Trail of Lights – December 5th – January 1st. Free to enter 6pm – Midnight.
- Laminations at Wildflower Center – December 5th – January 3rd. Held at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Tickets can be purchased online.
- Trail of Lights – December 10th – December 23rd. Held at Zilker Park. Tickets and parking can be purchased online.
- Lake Austin Festival of Lights – November 22nd – January 3rd. Held at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters. Tickets for light show and boat cruises can be purchased online.
- Peppermint Parkway – November 21st – December 28th. Held at COTA race track. Now a walk through experience! Tickets and parking can be purchased online.
- Buda Holiday Lights – December 10th – 13th, December 17th – 20th. Held at Stagecoach Park. Sensory – Friendly Night – December 17th 5pm – 7pm.
- Maywalk Light Display – November 27th – December 27th. Held at a private residence off Circle Drive in Austin (address on website). A donation is required for entry, a portion of every donation will be donated to Make – A – Wish. After 16 years – this will be their FINAL year.
- Austin Ice Rodeo – November 21st – January 4th.
- Long Center Ice Rink – November 22nd – January 4th.
- Marble Falls Winter Ice Rink – November 21st – December 6th – Bumper Cars. December 7th – January 3rd – Ice Skating Only
- Western Wonderland – November 28th – January 4th.
- Bee Cave on Ice – November 14th – January 19th.
- Blue Genie Art Baazar – November 14th – December 24th
- Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – December 13th – December 21st.
- Oh What Fun Holiday Market – November 20th – December 24th
- Holiday Arts Market at Hill Country Galleria– every weekend in December. Friday- 4pm-9pm and Saturday 11am-7pm
- Downtown Holiday Stroll– December 5th. 5pm – 8pm
- Budafest– December 5th – 7th.
- Community First! Village of Lights & Holiday Market – December 5th – December 13th
- Beyond Art Market – December 6th (12pm) – December 7th (5pm)
- Merry Market – December 13th – December 14th
- Vibe Artisan Market – December 13th – 14th
- Georgetown’s 44th Annual Christmas Stroll – December 5th – 7th
- Ballet Austin: The Nutcracker – December 5th – 23rd
- Teddy Bear Brunch at The Four Seasons – December 7th. 11am – 3pm. Call 512-478-4500 to reserve your spot.
- North Pole Flyer Train– North Pole Flyer! Departing from the Bertram Depot. 2 hour train ride – includes a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
- Gingerbread Workshop – December 12th. Goldfish Swim School – Northwest Hills.
- Meanwhile Brewing – Christmas Move Nights – December 11th – Home Alone. December 18th – The Muppet Christmas Carol
- Sweet Eats Farm – Christmas Fest – November 28th – December 24th. Live reindeer and Santa!
- Jingle Bell Jamboree – December 6th 10am- 1pm Domain Northside
- Jingle Bell Jamboree – December 6th 10am – 1pm
- Barton Creek Square – Open now – December 24th
- Lakeline Mall– Open now – December 24th
- Domain Northside – Open now – December 24th
- Santa Special at the Carver Museum – December 13th