December 2019
Hill Country Galleria Holiday Village and Santa’s Workshop
Hill Country Galleria will host a Holiday Village on the lawn, starting on Saturday, November 23 and extending through the month of December, where guests can walk the decorated walkways and shop for gifts and goods like custom gifts, ornaments, seasonal coffee and cocoa, mulled cider, toys, spices, and apothecary goods from holiday vendors, such as CiMi Shine, ATX Wood Crafts, Grace & Charm, and more. Guests can also enjoy holiday entertainment like carolers and local dance and choir performances.…
Find out more »Gibson Wonderland
Our halls are decked, mistletoe is hung & we’re walking in a Gibson Wonderland all December long! This year, Christmas is taking over at Gibson Street Bar for the second annual Gibson Wonderland. This Christmas Takeover includes signature winter cocktails and festive decorations that will leave you and your fellow elves feeling warm and toasty all December long. Come get into the holiday spirit and join us for Gibson Wonderland during Gibson Street Bar's working hours. (Will be closed for…
Find out more »We Are Blood Hosting Alamo Drafthouse Movie Pass Giveaway at Mall Drives
Attention movie-goers! Starting November 25 through December 29, blood donors who donate, or attempt to donate to any We Are Blood fixed site or mobile drive will receive one Alamo Drafthouse movie pass. We Are Blood serves 10 counties in Central Texas and is the sole provider of blood to Central Texas hospitals. Donors are especially needed during the holiday season, so jingle on down to any location. It’s what Santa would want you to do. Visit https://bit.ly/2QbTWGx for specific…
Find out more »The 2nd Annual Breakfast with the Grinch
Back again and up to no good, Grinch RETURNS for the 2nd Annual Breakfast with the Grinch! Bring your family to the Grinch's lair Saturday, December 7th for a true Whoville experience! There will be tons of activites for your little ones including a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, hot cocoa bar, holiday craft stations, snow fall, pictures with the Grinch, and so much more! As before, this AMAZING event will be benefiting Partnerships for Children! Proceeds will help supply their Rainbow Room…
Find out more »Pancakes & Pictures with Elf
Buddy the Elf will travel through the candy cane forest and through the Lincoln Tunnel to be with us at Hearth and Soul! Join us for pancakes and photos with Buddy this Holiday season!
Find out more »NeighborWoods 500 Tree Adoption at Austin Discovery School
Join us at one of our FREE tree adoption events at Austin Discovery School! Trees reduce energy bills, increase property value, clean the air and water, prevent soil erosion, provide wildlife habitat, and are the easiest way to combat climate change. Trees are subject to availability. Below is a list of the tree species we’ll be adopting out: Large Stature: Live Oak Cedar Elm Medium Stature: Chinquapin Oak
Find out more »Humanities Texas Holiday Book Fair
Humanities Texas will host its 11th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR at the historic Byrne-Reed House on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Twenty-four noteworthy authors will visit with the public and sign copies of their latest books, which Humanities Texas will offer for purchase at a discounted price. Available titles include works of fiction and nonfiction, with selections for both adult and youth readers. This year's authors include: S. C. Gwynne • Oscar Cásares • Karen…
Find out more »Cherrywood Art Fair
Since 2002, Cherrywood Art Fair has served as an Austin holiday tradition— offering a festive, eclectic destination for the community to gather, celebrate, play, shop and support Texas’ diverse creative community. The 2019 fair will continue its legacy as a can’t-miss holiday event for families and discerning holiday shoppers with a vibrant lineup of unique shoppable booths, live music and performance art programming, local food trucks and plenty of interactive kids activities including onsite crafts and face painting. CAF will…
Find out more »Navideño Artisan Mercado©
This holiday season the Artisan Mercado©, an outside marketplace for Latino-themed art and arts and crafts, offers handcrafted items made by local artisans and artists during three shopping opportunities in December. Attend the Navideño Artisan Mercado© from 10 a.m - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 and 21 at the Old Bakery and Emporium, 1006 Congress. The artisans and artists will also set up shop on Sunday, Dec. 22 at the HOPE Farmers Market at the Saltillo Plaza, 412 Comal.…
Find out more »Holiday Heroes
Due to demand, the original Holiday Heroes returns with some new songs and surprises! In this hilariously fun holiday sing-along, students get into the spirit with Ernie and Rufus. Celebrate the season with singing, laughter, and cheer for all. Performance Schedule: Saturday, December 7 & 14 at 11:00 a.m. Age recommendation: 3 and up. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Run time: 45 minutes with no intermission
Find out more »Christmas Tree Event!
Be part of the annual Christmas Tree Event! A Toy Drive Event for Operation Blue Santa. Open to the public in general with free community resources information, raffles, games, music, and entertainment for the whole family. You will have the opportunity to take pictures with Blue Santa and Mrs. Claus, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and other characters. We will raffle laptops, tablets, bikes, toys and much more.
Find out more »The Market at South Congress Hotel
The Market at SCH is a monthly pop-up in the award-winning Lobby Bar at the South Congress Hotel. One Saturday a month, the pop-up invites a local artisan + vendor to showcase their work to the South Congress community. Those interested in partnering with The Market can send their information to [email protected] Upcoming Market: December 7th: Statement Jewelry + Gifts by Elisha Marie _Free + open to the public _Food + beverages are available for purchase during event in…
Find out more »C.L. Butaud Pop-up Tasting at APT 115
Guests are invited to join C.L. Butaud founders, husband and wife, Brooke and Randy Hester at their holiday pop-up tasting at APT 115 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019. C.L. Butaud will be pouring its NEW wines: C.L. Butaud Rosé and ‘Pa Pa Frenchy’ Red wine in addition to the label’s other 100% Texas grown classics: 2017 C.L. Butaud Tempranillo 2018 C.L. Butaud ‘Pa Pa Frenchy’ Rosé 2018 C.L. Butaud ‘Pa Pa Frenchy’ White Wine…
Find out more »We Are Blood Hosting Alamo Drafthouse Movie Pass Giveaway at Mall Drives
Attention movie-goers! Starting November 25 through December 29, blood donors who donate, or attempt to donate, to any We Are Blood fixed site or mobile drive will receive one Alamo Drafthouse movie pass. We Are Blood serves 10 counties in Central Texas and is the sole provider of blood to Central Texas hospitals. Donors are especially needed during the holiday season, so be merry and donate at any location. It’s what Santa would want you to do. Open from 12:30-4:30…
Find out more »Santa Lounge & Market
On Saturday, December 7, Austinites are invited to celebrate the holidays with 2ND Street District at Santa Lounge & Market at W Austin. From 1 to 5 p.m. guests can enjoy holiday carols from local groups and solo artists while sipping holiday cocktails, browsing the local holiday pop-up shops, and giving back to a local charity. New this year, 2ND Street District is partnering with Boys & Girls Club of Austin. The first 100 guests to bring one toy to…
Find out more »AFS Presents: SAY AMEN, SOMEBODY
The Monday, Dec. 2 screening is free for all AFS members! (Not a member? JOIN HERE) Newly restored in 4K, this classic documentary is both a history of African American Gospel music, and a remarkable concert movie, featuring performances from the O’Neal Twins, the Barrett Sisters, and others.
Find out more »Doggy Sweater Contest
Dress your pup up in their best (or ugliest) holiday sweater and enjoy a complimentary photo booth, holiday cocktails, holiday doggy treats, and prizes for the most dapper doggies!
Find out more »SantaCon 2019 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
Don your Santa suit or finest holiday attire on Saturday, December 7 from 2pm - 6pm for SantaCon 2019! Join hundreds of participants for drink specials, ‘Reindeer Games,’ merry-making and networking at select venues along Rainey Street. SantaCon combines fun, friends and fundraising on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. 100% of funds raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ services that bring caring, adult mentors to children who need them. Celebrate the season by…
Find out more »SantaCon 2019 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
Don your Santa suit or finest holiday attire on Saturday, December 7 from 2pm - 6pm for SantaCon 2019! Join hundreds of participants for drink specials, ‘Reindeer Games’, merry-making and networking at select venues along Rainey Street. SantaCon combines fun, friends and fundraising on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. 100% of funds raised support Big Brothers Big Sisters’ services that bring caring, adult mentors to children who need them. Celebrate the season by joining us for…
Find out more »Desert Door Texas Holiday Market
This December, shop local Makers from around the state + sip seasonal Desert Door Texas Sotol cocktails. Desert Door will welcome 10 of their favorite artisan makers from around the state to host their first Texas Holiday Market offering leather goods, ceramics, caramels, and more. Located in their newly opened Rack House, they’ll be featuring holiday cocktails like the seasonal River Rita (white cranberry) and Sotol Cider. Among stringed lights and warm hues, will be festive tunes and classic holiday…
Find out more »AFS Presents: MINNIE & MOSKOWITZ
Cassavetes’ “screwball comedy” is a love story between a newly dumped woman, played by Gena Rowlands, and a bizarre parking lot attendant (the magnificent Seymour Cassell).
Find out more »PON DI BEAT: AFROBEATS. NKSOGORGEOUS. ALL LEVELS MASTERCLASS. AFRO DANCE.
This month's Pon Di Beat class features a dance class from professional dancer NKsogorgeous! We hope to see you for this event and for the rest of the 2019 Pon Di Beat series. AFROBEATS WITH NK Get ready to sweat in this beginner friendly high energy afrobeats dance class with NK! In addition to our regularly scheduled class this month we will be launching our Pon Di Beat After Dark experience! PON DI BEAT AFTER DARK is a monthly two hour…
Find out more »Bethlehem Village
Come explore a living village from the time of Christ! Bethlehem Village is a walk-thru living nativity village with activities, story stations, animals, food and more, all setup like the city of Bethlehem during the time of Jesus' birth. This family event is open to the entire community and is completely FREE! The Bethlehem Village will be on December 7th & 8th (Saturday & Sunday), from 4-6 p.m., and located in Frisch Park, 3640 Cunningham Road, Killeen, TX 76542 (down…
Find out more »A Charlie Brown Christmas – 5:00 PM Performance
Join the Austin Chamber Music Center for a live concert of all of your favorite tunes from this holiday classic! Celebrate the season with the original Charlie Brown music of Vince Guaraldi featuring pianist Michelle Schumann, bassist Utah Hamrick, drummer Scott Laningham, and special guests—plus, the chance to meet Snoopy in the lobby! Bring your family to this Austin tradition and get in the holiday spirit!
Find out more »Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run
The Austin Trail of Lights 8th annual Fun Run, presented by St. David’s HealthCare, is a 2.1 mile course beginning at the iconic Zilker Holiday Tree. Be one of the first to see the Austin Trail of Lights by running, jogging, or walking the untimed Fun Run course. Thousands of festive Fun Runners sporting holiday costumes will run through the grounds of the Trail of Lights, ending at the Finish Line Festival celebration, which features a DJ dance party, Ferris…
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