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  • BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration

    Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).
    Sat. May 4, 12pm-6pm  
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    BookSpring

  • The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keep It Weird in Austin!

    The Acro-Cats tour supports Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rock Cats Rescue is focused on saving cats "One Click at a Time" through cat welfare, rescue, and adoption. The Acro-Cats show promotes the importance of bonding and training cats with positive reinforcement, while also finding homes for rescued cats.
    Apr. 24-May 5  
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    Long Center for the Performing Arts
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    "Tangible/Nothing"

    In the first reinstallation of the collection galleries since it opened in 2019, Ruby City will present an exhibit of artwork from the Linda Pace collection by national and international artists.
    Through July 30, 2023  
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    Ruby City, San Antonio

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    "Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"

    This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
    Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free.
    Texas State Library & Archives

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    2nd Street District Holiday Window Walk

    As you do your holiday shopping, take in the beautiful scenery created by Texas artists tasked with creating holiday-inspired art installations.
    Through Jan. 1  
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    2nd Street District Downtown: West Second Street from Colorado to San Antonio and surrounding area

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    Austin Baptist Chapel Angel House Soup Kitchen

    The nonprofit org seeks men's clothing donations for its clients. Jackets, scarves, hats, gloves, socks, and shoes are especially needed.
    Ongoing
    908 E. Cesar Chavez

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    Black Makers Market

    A celebration of Black creatives, music, food, businesses, and culture, with the dopest DJs, delicious food, kids' activities, and over 20 vendors.
    Fri., Dec. 9, 6-10pm  
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    Republic Square

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    Blue Genie Art Bazaar

    Austin's fave shopping destination for the holidays is the place to find unique jewelry, art, home goods, and gifts with oodles of Austin flair.
    Through Dec. 23, 10am-10pm; Dec. 24, 10am-6pm. Free entry.  
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    Blue Genie Art Bazaar

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    Casa Marianella Seeks Assistance

    The nonprofit providing shelter and resources to asylum seekers needs volunteers for all kinds of tasks, including driving, sorting donations, and translating, and accepts donations daily 8am-6pm; see wish list for items needed.
    Ongoing
    Casa Marianella

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    Cistern Illuminated

    The latest art installation fills the former drinking water reservoir with colored lights. Timed tickets required.
    Through Jan. 8. $10.
    Houston

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    College Student Commission Meeting

    The commission will hear briefings from working groups and discuss health care access, campus parking, disability justice, and other issues faced by students.
    Fri., Dec. 9, 4:30pm  
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    Permitting & Development Center

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    Community First! Village of Lights & Holiday Market

    With more than 250,000 lights choreographed to holiday music, the village becomes one of the biggest displays in Central Texas. The market offers unique, handcrafted gifts created by artists and makers living in the village, meaning your purchases help formerly homeless neighbors. Plus, enjoy holiday films at the Community Cinema and catch a visit from Santa early each evening.
    Fri.-Sat., Dec. 2-3 & 9-10, 5:30-9pm. Free.
    Community First! Village

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    Community Fitness Classes

    For the fitness-curious and those on a budget, Castle Hill offers a wide selection of discounted classes throughout the week – just look for the "Community" name in the title.
    Ongoing. $15 for one class, $100 for 10.  
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    Castle Hill Fitness

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    Donate Blood, Get a New Shirt

    Get a special limited-edition holiday shirt when you donate with We Are Blood.
    Dec. 1-14. Free.  
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    We Are Blood donation centers

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    Donate to Hands for Hope

    Donate now to help nonprofit El Buen Samaritano meet its $450,000 goal, which goes toward holiday meal kits, a food pantry, baby formula, services, and other assistance for Central Texans in need.
    Ongoing  
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    El Buen Samaritano

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    Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids

    Calling all mini Monets! Registration is now open for afterschool and weekend art classes with professional artist and educator Amanda Jones, teaching students ages 8-18. Professional illustrator Carly Dennis also offers a special weekly class for younger artists.
    Ongoing. $122.50-160 monthly.  
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    607 W. St Johns #10

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    Get Lit Hanukkah Pop-Up Bar

    Josh Brownfield and team take over the bar with lively decorations and a special menu with Hanukkah-inspired cocktails, including Latke Punch, a play on the traditional dish made with potato vodka, apple cider, ginger liqueur, and lemon. Bonus: chef Amanda Rockman collabs for the eight days of Hanukkah (Dec. 18-26) with special treats, including rugelach with walnut, currant, and cinnamon sugar – and Jewboy Burgers pops up on Mon., Dec. 19, to serve sliders and latkes.
    Through Dec. 30  
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    Kitty Cohen's

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    Ground Zero 360 Remembrance Exhibit

    More than 70 artists, painters, and sculptors contributed to this powerful exhibit remembering the terrorist attack on 9/11 including photographs taken from the streets of New York City.
    Sept. 12, 2022-Jan. 31, 2023
    Houston

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    Hill Country Galleria Ice Rink

    Find it between the Bee Cave Public Library and the Hill Country Galleria lawn.
    Through Jan. 2. $15 to skate; reservations encouraged.
    Hill Country Galleria

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    Holiday Arts Market

    Hill Country Galleria transforms the Central Plaza into a holiday market with artisan vendors, seasonal cheer, holiday performances, glittering lights, and family fun.
    Fri.-Sat., 11am-6pm, through Dec. 24. Free admission & parking.
    Hill Country Galleria

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    Holiday Model Train Exhibit

    Austin Tinplate Trackers have tons of model trains set up near the roller coaster at Kalahari's Tom Foolery Adventure Park & Arcade. Kids will love operating Thomas, Percy, the Polar Express, and the Batman train.
    Through Dec. 31. Wed.-Sun., 2-7pm. Free.  
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    Kalahari Resort and Waterpark

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    Ice Rodeo by Four Seasons

    The luxury hotel offers an ice skating rink overlooking Lady Bird Lake, chic "cabins" to gather in and enjoy s'mores or a glass of vino, and stunning holiday art installations and decor.
    Through Jan. 8. $35/hour to skate; $300 and up for cabins.  
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    Four Seasons Hotel

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    Inspired Minds Holiday Bazaar

    The gallery will be filled floor to ceiling with handmade fine arts and crafts from local artists, artisans, crafters, and makers. Plus, paint a ceramic holiday ornament on Saturdays, 1-4pm, ready for pickup in one to two weeks ($10).
    Through Dec. 23. Mon.-Fri., 1-6pm; Sat., noon-5pm. Free.  
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    Inspired Minds Art Center

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    Kindness Exchange

    Blue Owl Brewing is accepting donations for Street Youth Ministry, specifically lightly worn or new hats, coats, gloves, and other warm clothing. In exchange, donors get a Blue Owl trinket and will be entered in a raffle for a tasting experience at the brewery.
    Nov. 30-Dec. 18. Wed.-Thu., 3-10pm; Fri.-Sat., noon-10pm; Sun., noon-8pm
    Blue Owl Brewing

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    Maywald Family Lights Display

    The ABC Great Christmas Light Fight winners of 2019 are at it once again and this year it’s even bigger and brighter. As a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish, the Maywalds have raised over $200,000 and granted over 30 wishes.
    Through Dec. 28, 6-10pm nightly. Donations for Make-a-Wish encouraged.
    10505 Twilight Vista

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    Merry & Bright on Aldrich Street

    A street fair with something for the whole family, from photo ops with an alpaca to live music, plus specials at your fave Mueller area businesses.
    Fri., Dec. 9, 6-9pm. Free.  
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    Aldrich Street, Mueller neighborhood

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    Mozart's Holiday Light Show

    What's already a great view on the lake becomes even better with a spectacular light show, complemented by hot cocoa and tasty treats.
    Through Jan. 6  
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    Mozart's Coffee Roasters

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    Night Golf

    A nighttime shotgun-style nine-hole round made more fun and challenging with glow-in-the-dark balls.
    Thu.-Sat., 6-9:30pm. $20.  
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    Butler Pitch & Putt

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    Noche de Fiesta

    A community holiday celebration with a magic show, activities by community partners, a photo booth, refreshments, and a free book for every child.
    Fri., Dec. 9, 5-7pm. Free.  
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    Southeast Branch Library

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    Pilates Strengthen & Sculpt Mat Workout

    A class focusing on all the Pilates mat workout principles to develop a strong inner core and tone, sculpt, and strengthen the muscles.
    Sept. 12-Dec. 19. $5-28.  
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    Ballet Austin

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    Project Holiday Help

    LifeWorks, a nonprofit org dedicated to ending youth homelessness, seeks $25 Walmart, Target, and Visa gift cards.
    Through Dec. 23
    LifeWorks, 3700 S. 1st

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    Selfies With Santa

    A professional photog will be on-site, but families are welcome to take their own photos for free in Santa's workshop. Find it near Buenos Aires Cafe.
    Select days through Dec. 24. Free.
    Hill Country Galleria

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    Starry, Starry Nights

    Go to Badu Park to see the light displays reflect off the Llano River and sip hot chocolate.
    Through Dec. 31
    Llano

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    Tail of Lights

    That's not a typo, folks, it's an adorable pun for this furrific event for Fido. Doggos and their people will can romp to holiday music and lights, enjoy treats and giveaways, and meet Santa Paws. Holiday dress is highly encouraged!
    Fri., Dec. 9, 6:30-8:30pm  
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    Cedar Bark Park, 2525 W. New Hope Dr., Cedar Park

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    Tantra Speed Date

    Combination relationship skills practice + speed date, you'll model healthy relationship roles and share a moment of guided connection with up to 20 dates.
    Fri., Dec. 9, 7pm. $55.  
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    Casa de Luz

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    Texas Children in Nature Network Summit & Champions Awards Dinner

    The org brings together community leaders in health, education, faith, conservation, and more to shape an even brighter future for the children of Texas. Informative workshops and a screening of Deep in the Heart are just part of the three days of programming.
    Wed.-Fri., Dec. 7-9. $275.  
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    AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center

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    The Annual Great Pumpkin Haul

    Pumpkins are the fave fall food for the residents of Central Texas Pig Rescue. If you've got a hoard of gourds, check CTPR's website for a list of places to donate and guidelines for what is pleasing to the pigs' palates. They could also use some extra hands to transport all the donations.
    Through Dec. 17
    Various locations

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    The Game's Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays

    Navasota Theatre puts on an inventive murder mystery set during the holidays.
    Through Dec. 11  
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    Navasota

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    The Official Unofficial Holiday Party of Austin

    It’s like your office holiday party, except your manager isn’t there so you can smooch whoever you want under the mistletoe and drop it lower than you ever have. There's face painting, a "drunk Santa," flash tattoos, free pizza at midnight, and lots more fun in store.
    Fri., Dec. 9, 10pm. $50-60.  
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    Speakeasy

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    Tide Cleaners Gift of Warmth

    Stop by any Tide Cleaners to donate coats, blankets, and socks for ages 5-18, benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area.
    Through Jan. 2
    Austin-area Tide Cleaners

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    Trail of Lights

    New light displays have been added to the traditional historical activities, refreshments, entertainment, and visits from Santa.
    Fri.-Sat., Dec. 9-10; Fri.-Sun., Dec. 16-18. Lights only: Mon.-Fri., Dec. 19-23
    Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill, La Grange

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    Trains at NorthPark

    Presented by Bank of Texas, this 35-year holiday family tradition has become a favorite for generations of Dallasites and includes 1,600 feet of track rolling from coast to coast on a whimsical rail journey across America. All ticket proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.
    Nov. 12-Jan. 6. Mon.-Sat., 10am-8pm; Sun., noon-6pm; hours vary for holidays. $5-10.  
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    NorthPark Center, 8687 N. Central Expressway, Dallas

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    Volunteer With Meals on Wheels Central Texas

    The season of giving is a great time to get involved with Meals on Wheels, and donating just an hour a week makes a huge difference to the homebound older adults served by the org. Volunteers deliver more than a meal; they also bring warm smiles and much-needed safety checks. Apply online and get signed up for a Zoom training to get started.
    Ongoing  
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    Apply online

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    Walkway of Lights

    It’s a holiday tradition that has grown to more than 2 million lights and 350 lighted sculptures on the shores of the lake.
    Through Dec. 31, 6-10pm
    Marble Falls

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    Winter Wanderland

    The Austin Motel becomes a neon rainbow experience for the holidays, with Hunky Santa on Thursdays, weekly film screenings Fridays, carols with a drag Mrs. Claus Saturdays, and pop-up shops Sundays.
    Through Dec. 26  
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    Austin Motel
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    WIC Mobile Unit

    Resources and info about Austin Public Health’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
    Check online for current schedule. Free.  
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    Various locations
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