Austin gets into the holiday spirit, celebrating the season with colorful Christmas markets, dazzling light displays and plenty of chances to meet Santa.
HOLIDAY FESTIVALS
ARMADILLO CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Palmer Events Center, armadillobazaar.com
Shades of old Austin are reflected with eclectic gifts and local entertainment from more than 160 artists and merchants.
AUSTIN’S NEW YEAR
Auditorium Shores, austintexas.gov
This family-friendly event celebrates the New Year with visual art installations, jugglers, storytellers, fire dancers and other festive performances.
AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS
Zilker Park, austintrailoflights.org
Some 400,000 people a year come to see the dazzling trail of holiday lights and iconic tree in Zilker Park.
BLUE GENIE ART BAZAAR
6100 Airport Blvd., bluegenieartbazaar.com
This unique holiday art show features handmade artwork and gifts from more than 200 local and regional artists.
CHUY’S CHRISTMAS PARADE
Congress Avenue, chuysparade.com
A procession of giant balloons, marching bands, vintage cars, celebrities and floats usher in the season of giving.
HOLIDAY SING-ALONG & DOWNTOWN STROLL
Downtown Austin, downtownaustin.com
Join hundreds of carolers in front of the Capitol as the tree is lit, plus enjoy live music, art and shopping.
PEPPERMINT PARKWAY
Circuit of The Americas™, thecircuit.com/peppermint
This holiday spectacular features a mile of lights combined with festive performers and themed displays. Enjoy the cheerful views entirely from the comfort of your vehicle.
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