Austin Trail of Lights

Zilker Park

Dec. 10-23

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Domain Northside Holiday Movies on the Lawn

Friday, 6 pm

Dec. 6: Home Alone, Dec. 13: Elf

free, weather permitting

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Springdale General Grand Opening

1023 Springdale Road

Saturday, 3-7

New development in east Austin with maker studios, creativeoffice space, restaurants and shops

Live music, specials at businesses

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Kendra Scott Flagship Store Holiday Mural & Photos with Santa

1701 South Congress

Saturdays in December, 3-5pm

Punch Bowl Social Downtown Grand Opening

522 Congress Ave.

Bowling, karaoke, arcade, table games, food and drinks, private event space.

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Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker

The Long Center

Through Dec. 23

impressive cast of more than 200 dancers, this colorful winter classic brings families and friends together every year to enjoy the world’s best-known ballet.

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JW Marriott Snow Much Fun on Congress

110 East 2nd Street

Rooftop transformed into winter wonderland on Thurs, Fri, Sat. Holiday themed cocktails, fire pits & smores

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Wildflower Center Luminations

4801 La Crosse Ave.

Gardens are lit by thousands of luminarias and lights

Dec. 5-8, 12-15

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Miracle on 5th St.

The Eleanor, 307 W. 5th

Holiday themed bar open through Dec. 29

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Gibson Bar

1109 S. Lamar

Bar is transformed into a Winter Wonderland with holiday themed drinks

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Mozart’s Christmas Light Show

3825 Lake Austin Blvd.

The deck at Mozart’s Coffee on Lake Austin is decorated with 1 million LED lights for a show set to holiday tunes. The light show is each night from 6-11 p.m. through Jan. 5. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

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Hyatt Lost Pines Holiday Light Stroll

575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road

More than 3,000 lights are used to create a magical forest of colors every night through December. On Friday and Saturday evenings guests can enjoy specialty hot cocoa and treats from food trucks. Holiday rates from $149/night

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Hill Country Galleria Holiday Village & Photos with Santa

12700 Hill Country Blvd

Santa’s workshop is located in the Holiday Village, near the tree in Central Plaza. Holiday Village will have a light show every hour 5-10pm. Santa’s workshop open through Dec. 24

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Blue Genie Art Bazaar

6100 Airport Blvd

Nov. 22-Dec. 24

Holiday market featuring regional artists selling handcrafted jewelry, art, home goods, gifts. Free admission.

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Whole Foods Ice Skating On the Plaza

525 North Lamar

Nov. 23-Jan 20

Presented by CultureMap.

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ZACH Theater : A Christmas Carol