The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better place to soak up the festive spirit than Austin and its surrounding areas. From twinkling light displays and magical markets to live music and family-friendly activities, Central Texas comes alive with holiday cheer. Whether you're a local looking for new traditions or a visitor eager to experience the region’s unique holiday charm, we've rounded up the best events and activities to make your season merry and bright. Get ready to plan your calendar and embrace the magic of the holidays, Austin-style!
- Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker (December 6 - 23) | The Long Center
- Holidays with the Horses (December 6 - 8) | Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center
- Follow the Star (now through December 7) | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cedar Park
- Old Town Christmas Festival - Leander (December 7) | Downtown Leander
- German-Texan Heritage Society Christmas Market (December 7) | German Free School of Austin
- Downtown Holiday Stroll - Austin (December 7) | Congress Avenue between 9th and 11th Streets)
- Austin Trail of Lights (December 10 - 23) | Zilker Park
- The Watchmaker's Song (December 12-21) | The Neill Cochran-House Museum
- Tail of Lights (December 13) | Veterans Memorial Park
- Armadillo Christmas Bazaar (December 15 - 23) | Parmer Events Center
- Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland (December 24) | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
- Blue Genie Art Bazaar (now through December 24) | Blue Genie Art Bazaar
- Miracle on 5th Street (now through December 29) | The Eleanor
- Peppermint Parkway (now through December 29) | Circuit of the Americas
- Mozart's Festival of Lights (now through January 4) | Mozart's Coffee
AUSTIN MARKET REPORT - OCTOBER 2024
