Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and the holiday season is in full swing! If you're staying home for the holidays this year, add a few of these Austin traditions to your to-do list. There's nothing like a magical night spent at Trail of Lights or the Mozart's Light Show sipping hot chocolate with loved ones.
A Christmas Affair: Haute Holiday
Hosted by the Junior League of Austin, A Christmas Affair is celebrating its 44th year! The four-day holiday market kicks off the holiday season with a dash of glamour. Peruse the wares of 200 merchants from across the country and do some guilt-free Christmas shopping at A Christmas Affair: Haute Holiday! Funds are donated to over 30 local non-profits.
Mozart's Light Show
Mozart's Coffee Roasters | Date TBD
The Mozart's Christmas light show is an Austin favorite that can't be missed. Beautifully-displayed Christmas lights dot the outer deck of Mozart's Coffee Roasters, making the space twinkle like the North Pole and providing entertainment for kids from one to ninety-two. We suggest arriving 30-40 minutes before the show to allot ample time for parking and grabbing a hot chocolate!
A Christmas Carol
An inspired adaptation of Dickens' classic is one of Austin's most rockin' holiday traditions! Join the Cratchit family, three soulful ghosts and Ebenezer Scrooge on a sleigh ride through rhythm and time at Zach Theater's adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
Zilker Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Zilker tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers totaling 3,309 lights with a 10 ft star at the top. Join the community for a night of local entertainment, food, novelties and live music at the Zilker Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown Stroll
Spend the evening listening to live music, enjoying dance performances, experiencing Tiny Tails Petting Zoo, and playing carnival games in the heart of Austin at the Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown Stroll.
Lake Travis Lighted Boat Parade
Sponsored by on-lake businesses each year, the Annual Lake Travis Holiday Boat Parade is a family favorite! Participants decorate their boats with lights and line up weaves through the marinas around Lakeway.
Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker
The Long Center | December 7-23 | Website
Presented by the Georgia B. Lucas Foundation Fund, Ballet Austin's annual production of this classic Christmas ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family! The Nutcracker follows Clara's journey from her family's holiday party to the confection-filled Court of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Trail of Lights
Enjoy a walk through Zilker under the cover of over 2 million Christmas lights and 40 light displays at the city's most acclaimed holiday tradition. Ride a ferris wheel, sip some apple cider, and watch community performances at Trail of Lights this year.
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
This 11 day fine art bazaar is a shopping destination featuring national and local award-winning artists. The lively atmosphere has live music, two full bars, concession and café style food.
We hope your holiday season is off to a great start. If you’re looking to buy or sell over the holidays, don’t hesitate to contact one of our agents.
