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Mozart's Light Show
Check out the holiday lights and get you a home-baked Bavarian treat, while local musicians play tunes on the grand piano.Through Jan. 2. Free. -
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Winter Wonderland at The Circuit
The racetrack transforms into something resembling the North Pole with the largest outdoor skating rink in Texas, the Tunnel of Lights, and Santa's Workshop; plus live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo, and Chinese Lantern Festival.Through Dec. 30. $16,.
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37th Street Lights
This is how Austin does holiday lights. This yearslong tradition took a hiatus, but it's back this year and it's weirder than ever.Through Jan. 5. Free.505 W. 37th, across from Amy's Ice Creams on Guadalupe -
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Family Eldercare's 80 Over Eighty Nominations
Family Eldercare's 80 Over Eighty is challenging Central Texas to discover, share, and celebrate the stories of older adults who are living life to the fullest. Nominate a Central Texan who is 80 years young and thriving by Dec. 31, 2018. Categories include: Adventure, Creativity, Family, Humility, Integrity, Optimism, and Service.Nominations open through Dec. 31. Free. -
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Genesis DBC Brass Quintet
A live holiday music performance before and in between the Mutt-Cracker benefiting the nonprofit organization.Sat. & Sun., Dec. 29 & 30. Free. -
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Give Blood, Get Ice Cream
Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate, during the entire month of December at any We Are Blood donor center will leave with a voucher for a free pint of Amy’s Ice Cream. The need for donors is high during the holiday season, so now is a great time to give!Dec. 1-31. Free. -
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Hip Hop Holidaze Show
Celebrate the holidays with the SXSE food truck, craft beer, and special entertainment.Sat., Dec. 29, 3-9pm. Free. -
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Holiday Model Train Exhibit
Take a timeout from your holiday shopping and join Tinplate Trackers for an afternoon. The trains run through a variety of scenes, including a snow village and a circus. There's also a tiny roller coaster and wind turbines. The kids can run their own train for 10 minutes at a time for a donation of $5.Through Dec. 29. Wed.-Sun., noon-5pm. Free admission. -
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Holiday Toy Drive
Bring new, unopened toys (not gift-wrapped), a City of Austin bus pass, or an H-E-B gift card for Refugee Services of Texas.Through Dec. 31 -
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Miracle on 5th Street
The Roosevelt Room & the Eleanor have teamed up for this second annual holiday pop-up bar, transforming the space to look like a classic family living room on Christmas morning. There's also a ski lodge on the dance floor and a mountain summit on the mezzanine. Snag a special holiday drink and explore.Through Dec. 29 -
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Nightly Spirits Ghost Tours
The two-and-a-half-hour tours begin at the upstairs bar of the paranormal-laden Buffalo Billiards and visit three more ghostly pubs: Russian House, the Gatsby, and Waller Creek.Fridays & Saturdays, 8:30pm (plus Halloween night, 7:30pm). $25. -
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Shop and Give: Blood Drive at Barton Creek Square Mall
Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate, at this blood drive hosted by We Are Blood will receive a free Alamo Drafthouse movie pass.Through Dec. 31. Free. -
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Shop and Give: Blood Drive at Lakeline Mall
Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate, at this blood drive hosted by We Are Blood will receive a free Alamo Drafthouse movie pass.Through Dec. 31. Free. -
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Tasty Part 1 & 2
Two nights of live music at Empire. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Central Texas Food Bank and receive a sample of Altos tequila.Fri. & Sat., Dec. 28 & 29. $10. -
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TexAfrique Makiti Market Festival
Shop clothing, home decor, wraps, hair accessories, and more.Through Jan. 5. Saturdays, 10am12th & Chicon
