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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.

The city's newly minted United Soccer League team will be hosting games at COTA starting in March 2019. Season passes are now available.

View the ASMP's draft policies and maps – now available in both English and Spanish – to see the city's revamped transportation plan, then share your feedback online.

The Japanese artist makes her Texas debut with a large-scale multimedia exhibition that evokes a pool with flowers falling into it that complements the center’s water garden.

Seventy years after the luxury liner sank in the Atlantic more than 150 items from the wreck were brought up from the ocean floor and brought together for this fascinating show. Timed tickets are required.

Catch the UEFA Champions League soccer games starting at 11am. Bites and drink specials, natch.

The zoo transforms into a winter wonderland for the holiday season. Hours are extended to 9pm (except for Mondays). Get a picture with Santa or Moses the Christmas Camel. There will also be games, prizes, and plenty of cheer.

See agenda for details.

A portion of the proceeds is donated to the Lifeline Foundation (supporting cystic fibrosis research) and the Boys & Girls Club of Fredericksburg.

Stephanie Gharakhanian running for Austin Community College Board invites supporters to join her on run-off election night.

Supporters are invited to join the City Council D3 incumbent Pio Renteria for run-off election night.

D1 candidate Natasha Harper Madison hosts her second election watch party with music and soul food. All ages welcome.

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.

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!

United Way of Williamson County is looking for volunteers to help provide free tax prep assistance in Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, and Taylor. Tax preparers, translators, and greeters are needed. Those interested should apply by January 1, 2019.

The Ghisallo Cycling Initiative and the Hell Yes Project want you to do some good this holiday season by connecting more kids to the cycling community, and you can even get it done on your lunch hour. Each bike takes 15-20 minutes to build, and Ghisallo mechanics will be there to help.

US Storage Centers has partnered with Move for Hunger to be a designated drop-off point in the community. Until the end of December, they will be collecting food items to donate to local food banks.

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.

The evolution of women’s undergarments is exposed in the groundbreaking exhibit that explores what’s under the fashions of the day.

Learn marketing essentials to get your small business noticed.

The Community Advocacy and Healing Project is collecting books featuring black and brown characters for children and adults living in public housing.: Drop-off sites:: Kane's Barbershop (1719 E. 12th),: Plant Party/Gadabout Goods (1200 E. 11th),: KAZI (8906 Wall St.),

Catch the opening reception of Austin History Center's new exhibit, which explores the city's transit system from 1875 to 1940.

City Council D8 candidate invites supporters to join her as run-off election results come in.

Five major local races wont be decided until the last ballot is cast on this run-off Election Day. Cast your vote for Austin Community College Trustee Place 8; City Council Districts 1, 3, and 8; and Austin ISD Board of Trustees At-Large Place 9.

Supporters are welcome to join this D1 candidate on run-off election night with swing band Texas Moaners.

This exhibition, produced by Joe Vitone and Lori Najvar, honors hardworking ranch families from Jeff Davis and Lavaca Counties, as they wrangle livestock, battle weather, and study markets to stay on the rugged landscape they love.

Go straight to the source and tell Santa what you want for Christmas. You can skip the line with a fast pass; see website.

Hosted by Run Lab Austin, this free, 3-4 mile community run is for all ages and abilities. Pick from two routes: one starting at the Domain Shake Shack and the other on South Lamar. On your return, enjoy a free drink from the burger joint.

Grab six of your best wine-loving buds and sign up for trivia. Deals on wines and slushies throughout the game, and the winning team each gets a freebie.

Watch Brother Bear and Sister Bear experience a full year of glorious seasons: see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish, and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join the action to help create magical moments. (Geared toward ages 6 and under.)

More than 2 million lights turn Lakeside Park into a wonderland of the colors and sounds.