Plan your festive season itinerary with ease in Austin. Our guide has all the top holiday events. Whether you're a familiar face or a new visitor, our guide reveals the holiday wonders of Austin.
Popular Events: Experience the enchanting Trail of Lights, where zillions of sparkling lights illuminate Zilker Park, creating a magical walking path for all ages. With stunning decorations and festive displays, Mozart's Lights offers a cozy lakeside atmosphere combined with musical performances. And the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring local artisans and live music in a vibrant, holiday market setting. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Austin
- Miracle on 5th Street Pop-Up Bar
- A Very Marshy Christmas
- German-Texan Heritage Society Christmas Market
- Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker
- Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
- A Christmas Affair 2025: Golden Year
- A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre
- Downtown Austin Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting
- Austin Trail of Lights
- Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run
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Austin Events Events
Miracle on 5th Street Pop-Up Bar (Austin) • 0.2 miles
Ninth annual immersive Christmas cocktail pop-up experience
A Very Marshy Christmas (Austin) • 0.4 miles
A unique holiday twist on a coastal Christmas
German-Texan Heritage Society Christmas Market (Austin) • 0.4 miles
Authentic German Christmas Market with imported decorations
Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker (Austin) • 0.7 miles
Dazzling spectacle of magic and wonder
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar (Austin) • 0.7 miles
Nearly 200 artists and live music daily
A Christmas Affair 2025: Golden Year (Austin) • 0.8 miles
Annual holiday shopping tradition celebrating its Golden Year
A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre (Austin) • 0.9 miles
A timeless holiday classic brought to life on stage.
Downtown Austin Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting (Austin) • 1.0 miles
Annual tree lighting and holiday sing-along celebration
Austin Trail of Lights (Austin) • 1.5 miles
Millions of twinkling lights illuminating Zilker Park
Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run (Austin) • 1.5 miles
Run through a dazzling holiday light display
Mozart's Annual Holiday Light Show (Austin) • 3.1 miles
Waterfront light show with private igloos and donut boats
Blue Genie Art Bazaar (Austin) • 4.4 miles
Unique art and gifts from local makers
Lala's Little Nugget Christmas (Austin) • 5.4 miles
Year-round Christmas decor and festive parties.
A Who-ville Holiday on Ice (Austin) • 6.1 miles
Festive ice skating show with skaters of all ages.
Luminations at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (Austin) • 9.6 miles
All-new light installations celebrating winter's beauty
Peppermint Parkway (Austin) • 11.1 miles
Drive-thru holiday light experience on an F1 track.
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