The weather outside may not be frightful, but Austin has dozens of ways to make the holiday season delightful. Check out some of our favorite Austin Holiday Events below!
Austin Trail of Lights - One of the Most Popular Austin Holiday Events!
Austin's beloved tradition returns for its 59th year, featuring more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.
Dec. 8-23
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd.
Strap on your skates and hit the ice at the rink in Hill Country Galleria's Central Plaza.
Nov. 10-Jan. 15. $15.
Hill Country Galleria
12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave
Austin's fave shopping destination for the holidays is the place to find unique jewelry, art, home goods, and gifts with oodles of Austin flair.
Nov. 17-Dec. 24. Free entry.
6100 Airport Blvd
Fill a Holiday Table
Central Texas Food Bank always welcomes donations, but now is a great time to chip in because thanks to community partners Beaumont Foundation and Methodist Healthcare Ministries, every dollar donated through Dec. 31 is doubled (up to $400,000).
Through Dec. 31st
6500 Metropolis Dr.
Holiday Puppuccinos at Alfred Coffee
Alfred Coffee at the Line hotel has partnered with Oakland-based sustainable dog nutrition company Petaluma to raise money for the Beagle Freedom Project this holiday season. Treat your pup to a dairy-free whipped cream puppuccino topped with a Petaluma sweet potato jerky garnish, and all proceeds will benefit the nonprofit. Plus, while supplies last, your doggo will get a limited-edition bandanna.
Dec. 1-31 Free
111 E. Cesar Chavez - The Line Hotel
Ice Rodeo
Skate beneath the stars and overlooking Lady Bird Lake at an outdoor ice rink with outdoor dining cabins, pop-up lounges, immersive holiday decor, extravagant art installations, and more.
Nov. 18th-Jan. 7th
Four Seasons Hotel
Longhorn Lights
UT-Austin introduces a new tradition by illuminating 24 heritage oak trees with burnt orange and white lights coordinated with tunes from the Longhorn Band.
Nov. 29-Jan. 1, 5-10pm. Free
The Drag (Guadalupe Street between 21st & 24th streets)
Maywald Family Lights Display
See a stunning light display and bring a donation for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, for which the Maywalds raised over $80,000 last year. New this year: a gift shop offering hot chocolate, mugs, shirts, Christmas ornaments, and more.
Through Dec. 28, 6-10pm. Donations for Make-a-Wish encouraged.
10505 Twilight Vista
Miracle on Fifth Street
It began in NYC and it continues here, there, and everywhere festive. Bring your partyingest buds and babes to this long-running Christmas-themed cocktail pop-up with wall-to-wall decor, multiple bars, and plenty of spirits – right in the tinsely heart of Downtown Austin. Best bet for whiskey lovers at the nightly holiday hullabaloo: the Snowball Old Fashioned.
Through Dec. 27th
The Eleanor
307-A W. Fifth
Savor some treats with hot cocoa or coffee and take in the gorgeous lakeside light show paired with music.
Through Jan. 6th
Mozart's Coffee Roasters
3825 Lake Austin Blvd.
Peppermint Parkway
A drive-thru holiday spectacular with a mile of holiday displays, millions of lights, dancing characters, and a plaza with food, rides, activities, and more.
Through Dec. 30th
Circuit of the Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
Rudolph's Road House
Step into Yuletide yee haw at Rudolph's Road House, "where Santa's little helpers find their after-hours cheer!" This interactive holiday pop-up takes over Lefty's Brick Bar and the adjoining Gin Bar with a tinsel-tastic time, featuring festive cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and a merry mayhem of themed events all month long.
Through Dec. 31st
Lefty's Brick Bar
1813 E. 6th
Sip festive cocktails, roast s'mores, and listen to live music while surrounded by twinkling lights and enjoying snowfall on the hour, every hour.
Through Dec. 25th
Edge Rooftop Bar at JW Marriott, 110 E. Second
A holiday-themed pop-up activation with festive decor and seasonal drinks.
Through Dec. 31st
Upstairs at Caroline
621 Congress Ave. #201
Central Texas Food Bank runs on volunteers and donations, and it's fairly easy to sign up for a shift. Virtual food drives are also a great way to help out.
Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Dr
Yule at Azul
Take in the scenery from the highest rooftop bar in town and enjoy festive drinks and decor. Daily holiday happy hours (3-5pm) include $5 holiday frozens, $5 house wines, and $5 drafts.
Azul Rooftop Pool & Lounge at Westin
310 East 5th St
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