Austin Holiday

Things to do in Austin this holiday season

It's the best time of the year! Austin is keeping it both weird and festive this year with tons of holiday happenings all over the city. From tree lightings and light experiences to pop-ups and ice-skating, we've got your 101 to the holidays in Austin!

THANKSGIVING

From prix-fixe menus to turkey to-go!

Fresa's Thanksgiving

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Aba Thanksgiving

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

From light displays to ways to give back...the list goes on!

Geraldine Snow Globe

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Papa Noel

7 Christmas Tree Farms Around Austin

Mozarts Festival of Lights

12 Places To See Holiday Lights Around Austin

German Texas Holiday Market

8 Holiday Markets to Shop in Austin This Season

Daydreamer Coffee Holiday

Enjoy Christmas in a Cup With Daydreamer Coffee’s Winter Menu

Mozart's Festival of Lights

Mozart’s Holiday Light Show is Back With Thousands of Lights and Just $5 Admission

La La's Little Nugget

Visit Austin's Two Christmas-Themed Dive Bars Open Year Round

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

Austin's Iconic Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Returns for Its 50th Year

Peppermint Parkway

Drive Through Two Miles of Six Million Lights at Austin’s Peppermint Parkway

FESTIVE EATS & DRINKS

From decorated pop-up bars and themed cocktails to comforting soups and cozy restaurants!

Your Guide to Holiday Themed Bars & Pop-Ups in Austin

Holiday Cocktails

15+ Places for Holiday-Themed Cocktails Around Austin

15 Cozy Bars and Cocktail Lounges to Explore in Austin

Where to Find Some of the Best Soup in Austin

The 411 on Comfort Food in Austin

18+ of the Best Pho & Ramen Restaurants Around Austin

WAYS TO GIVE BACK

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season by volunteering, donating, and more!

Austin Holiday Lights

11 Holiday Volunteering and Charitable Giving Opportunities in Austin

HOLIDAY GIFTS

Where to shop for your loved ones this season

Retro Boats Austin

The 101 To Gifting Experiences in Austin and Beyond

Blue Suede

Canopy Austin

City and Stars

Magic Isle Vinyl

Magic Isle Vinyl

Monkey See Monkey Do

Monkey See Monkey Do

Sisu Studio

MORE HOLIDAY EVENTS IN AUSTIN

Explore all the happenings around town