Looking for fun things to do this holiday season? The Robert J Fischer Team has you covered!
Check out this full-of-fun collection of events in the Central Texas area that will be sure to keep you and your family occupied!
Mid-November - January 6th
- Mozart's Annual Light Show | Mozart's Coffee Roasters, Austin
- Choreographed, light show with fun music paired with café treats!
November 17th - 21st
- Dashing through the Snow - A Christmas Affair 2021 | Palmer Events Center, Austin
- A five-day holiday market that hosts over 200 retail merchants from across the country and attracts over 25,000 patrons. Proceeds benefit over 30 local community non-profits.
November 19th - December 24th
- Blue Genie Art Bazaar | 6100 Airport Blvd, Austin
- All items sold are handmade by regional artists that are selected through a rigorous jury process. Featuring works by 200+ artists offering a wide variety of imaginative and beautiful gifts.
November 20th & 21st & December 4th & 5th
- Photos with Cowboy Cringle & Christmas Market Days in Gruene | Gruene Historic District
- Shopping, Music, and Photos with Cowboy Kringle
November 19th - December 28th
- Miracle on 5th Street | The Eleanor, Austin
- A Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar featuring wall-to-wall Christmas décor, multiple bars, cheery social experiences, and a whole lot of Christmas spirits!
November 24th - January 2nd
- A Christmas Carol | ZACH Theatre, Austin
- ZACH's inspired adaptation of the Dickens' classic is a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras.
November 26th - December 26th
- Peppermint Parkway | Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Austin
- Enjoy this in-person and drive-thru experience! See dancing elves and strolling entertainers as they are transported from Candy Cane Lane to an Enchanted Forest and so much more.
November 27th - December 31st
- Trail of Lights Virtual Fun Run | Zilker Park, Austin
- Run, jog, or stroll 3 miles anywhere you choose!
November 27th - December 31st
- Austin Trail of Lights Drive-Thru | Zilker Park, Austin
- Free and ticketed vehicle entry passes available by date.
Weekends: November 27th - December
- North Pole Flyer Train Ride | 1912 Bertram Depot, Bertram
- A 2-hour excursion on a real train decorated for the holidays featuring a visit from Santa, hot cocoa, holiday cookies, and more.
November 29th - December 24th
- The Christmas Wine Affair | Various Locations in the Texas Hill Country
- A self-guided tour for sipping and sampling award winning wines at 35+ unique Hill Country Wineries during the holiday season.
December 4th-5th, 8th-12th, 15th-23rd, & 26th
- Trail of Lights at the Emily Ann Theatre | Emily Ann Theatre, Wimberley
- Enjoy the lights, food, entertainment, and so much more!
December - Early January
- Ice Skating on the Plaza | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin
- Enjoy a spin on the rooftop ice rink! Skate rental available on site.
Thursdays-Sundays, December 2nd-January 30th
- Luminations | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin
- Enjoy thousands of luminarias plus seasonal food and drinks.
December 2nd-4th and 9th-11th
- Sights and Sounds of Christmas in San Marcos | 401 E. Hopkins St. San Marcos
- Food, Ice Skating, Music, a Carnival, and much more!
December 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
- Light up the Lake in Round Rock | Old Settler's Park, Round Rock
- Enjoy an amazing lakeside light show, live music, holiday displays, food, crafts, family activities, a yule log, and more!
December 3rd
- Tree Lighting & Santa's Workshop in Cedar Park | Heritage Oak Park, Cedar Park
- Enjoy the lighting of the tree, music, carriage ride, games, and more!
December 3rd and 4th
- A Christmas Stroll in Downtown Georgetown | Downtown, Georgetown
- Enjoy live entertainment, shopping, dining, and activities
December 4th
- Christmas on Mercer Street in Dripping Springs | Downtown, Dripping Springs
- Enjoy food vendors, children's activities, live music, and tree lighting!
- Holiday Downtown Stroll in Austin | Congress Ave, Austin
- Enjoy music from Austin bands and shop at a special market.
- Lights On: The Trail of Lights in Lakeway | Lakeway Activity Center
- The beginning of Lakeway's most cherished holiday traditions!
- Leander Christmas Parade, Old Town Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting | Downtown, Leander
- Pictures with Santa, live entertainment, food, local vendors, and more.
- Old Town Rudolph Run 5K & 1K | Downtown, Leander
- Finish the last half-mile with a post-race festival.
- Lake Travis Lighted Boat Parade | Crosswater Yacht Club, Austin
- Bring your own boat to compete in the decorating contest or enjoy the bright sights as a spectator.
December 4th - 23rd
- Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker | The Long Center, Austin
- Enchanting sets and costumes, and animated choreography.
December 9th
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour 2021 | Frank Erwin Center, Austin
- A multi-sensory holiday extravaganza!
December 9th-12th and 16th-19th
- 13th Annual Trail of Lights in Buda | Stagecoach Park, Buda
- Enjoy dazzling exhibits, hot chocolate, and meet Santa himself.
December 17th-19th
- Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Outdoors | Palmer Events Center, Austin
- A fine art shopping destination featuring national and local award-winning artists, with live music in a festive atmosphere.
Big thank you to Texas National Title for compiling this list of fun things! Enjoy!
