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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 5Long Center for the Performing Arts -
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Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pmButler Park
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Cute AF Holiday Market
Get your holiday shop on at the cutest rainbow house in town. A portion of vendor fees will go to Out Youth.Sun., Dec. 12, 11am-4pm. Free. -
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Dart 'em Up Birthday Celebration
Indoor foam dart sports fun zone Dart 'em Up celebrates its fifth birthday with a couple of special promos and a charity partnership. Bring a toy for the Brown Santa drive to get free play passes, and get BOGO deals Dec. 7-9 and get 20% off admission Dec. 10-12.Through Dec. 12 -
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Downtown Holiday Stroll
Enjoy free and family-friendly events all month, and with your Downtown Passport, collecting stamps at participating businesses can get you entered in a drawing for prizes. Grand prize is a Hotel ZaZa staycation package, and others include gift cards and even a ukulele!Through Dec. 31Downtown Austin -
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GRA's Festive Fest
A winter holiday hodgepodge of traditions from across the world to celebrate and raise funds for nonprofit Girls Rock Austin's Unlimited Possibilities scholarship fund and Operation Lunch Box initiative. Featuring a stellar lineup of local musicians headlined by Jackie Venson, local craft vendors, a light show by Underground Light Orchestra, and a raffle for some cool prizes.Sun., Dec. 12, 1-10pm. $30. -
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Joy to the Pigs
Join Central Texas Pig Rescue for a self-guided tour of their new property (all decorated for the holidays), hot cider, cupcakes (donated by Zucchini Kill Bakery & Kind Cakes), hayrides, and, of course, lots of pig snuggles! Reservations required.Sun., Dec. 12, 11am-4pm. $20.Central Texas Pig Rescue Enchanted Pig Forest -
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Kelly Kline’s Pink Santa Toy Drive
Help make holiday wishes come true for local children in need and donate new, unwrapped, and gender-neutral toys and gifts as part of Austin Pride’s 17th annual toy drive. See website for drop-off locations.Through Dec. 17Multiple locations -
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Nautical Light Show
A boat tour is a lovely way to view the spectacular light show at Mozart's, made even sweeter with their treats and cocoa.Select dates through Jan. 6 -
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Ornament Making
Elementary-age kiddos will make festive decorations out of reused materials for an Earth-friendly holiday.Sun., Dec. 12, 1-3pm. $12. -
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Patterson Park Luminarias
Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and a magical walk to celebrate the park's 80th anniversary. Guests will be invited to share memories with a note or drawing.Sun., Dec. 12. Free. -
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Peppermint Parkway
The holiday tradition at COTA is back and bigger than ever, with tons of fun for the family to be enjoyed from the car or at Peppermint Plaza. There's a mile of immersive displays, millions of lights, dancing elves, and race fans will enjoy taking a lap around the F1 track.Through Dec. 30 -
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Sembrando Herencia: Valiente Soy!
This bilingual play - written by Tekina-eiru Maynard - features original music, Puerto Rican Folkloric dances, and traditional sticks-and-machete fighting.Dec. 11-12. Sat., 6:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $5-20. -
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Springer Holiday Market
A disco-themed holiday market for people and their pets! Featuring dog tarot readings by Lucky Dog Tarot benefiting Austin Pets Alive!, free cider and "puppuccinos," a Polaroid photo booth, and more.Sun., Dec. 12, noon-3pm -
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Taste of Texas Hemp Cup
A celebration for the Texas hemp farmer, with the top smokable hemp flower on display and the best winning the crown. Enjoy music from White Denim and New Constellations, food trucks with CBD-infused snacks, vendors and artisans, and more! Presented by Sky Wellness and CBD Pros.Sun., Dec. 12, 3-9pm. $25. -
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The People's Market
Shopping, crafts for kids, a watercolor and mosaic class, yoga, and more.Sun., Dec. 12, noon-5pm -
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Winter Wanderland
"Snow Close, Yet Snow Far Out" is the theme for this festive series of holiday happenings. Enjoy the neon rainbow decor, seasonal bevvies and treats, and fun activities, including photos with Santa on Friday and carols with Mrs. Claus on Saturday.Through Dec. 26. Donations for Council on At-Risk Youth suggested.
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"Georgia O’Keeffe, Photographer"
Known for her paintings and married to a famous photographer, this is the first exhibition that explores: O’Keeffe’s connection to photography.Sun., Oct. 17-Jan. 23, 2022Museum Fine Arts, Houston -
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'Tis the Season Holiday Market & Craft Fair
Shop from over 25 vendors spread out on 5 acres, plus food, prizes, and entertaining music.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 11-12. Free.Austin Craft Lounge, 12919 Nutty Brown Rd. -
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'Tis the Season to Be Jazzy
Pamela Hart, Ari Carvajal, Melissa Briggs, Myke Jay, and more jazz up the holidays with a special concert.Sun., Dec. 12, 3-5pm. $25-30. -
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A Brass Quintet Christmas
Lots of beloved carols and holiday songs plus some special treats by Austin Brassworks revive the church’s Musical Feast Concert Series, which provides monthly concerts on second Sundays.Sun., Dec. 12, 5pm. $10 suggested donation. -
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ATX+Egypt Fashion Pop-Up Store
Featuring clothing, jewelry, bags, leather goods, and more by Austin and Egyptian fashion designers participating in the ATX+EGYPT Entrepreneurship Program.Through Dec. 20. Sun., noon-5pm; Mon.-Sat., 11am-7pm225 W. Second -
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Austin FC Holiday Merch
Find the perfect gifts for soccer fans and celebrate Austin's MLS team's first season with ornaments, stockings, apparel, pet supplies, and pretty much anything else you can think of with the Verde logo in green & black.OngoingOnline or at Verde Store: 506 Congress or 10414 McKalla Place -
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Austin Flea
Two chances to catch Austin Flea's market of unique goods this weekend: Saturday at Quack's and Sunday at ABGB.Sat., Dec. 11, 10am-4pm. Sun., Dec. 12, noon-5pm.Captain Quack's, 5326 Menchaca Rd.; ABGB, 1305 W. Oltorf -
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Austin Pets Alive! Store
Austin Pets Alive! has some adorable items in the online shop and proceeds benefit animals in need. Find ornaments, toys, collars, cards, and more for any animal-lover on your list.Ongoing -
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Austin Trail of Lights
The drive-through format for the trail means the fam can take in the magic of the beautiful light displays while you play holiday tunes and enjoy Christmas cookies.Select dates through Dec. 31 -
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Barton Creek Farmers Market
A great selection of local farmers bringing fabulous pastured meats, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits, plus prepared-food vendors, artisans, bakers, and of course, live music.Sundays, 9am-1pm. Free.4805 Hwy. 290 W., Sunset Valley (Kohl's parking lot) -
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Bloom Market: Winter Solstice
Support queer- and woman-owned businesses at a magical market.Sun., Dec. 12, 1-6pm. Free. -
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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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Casa Marianella Seeks Donations
They're open 9am-10pm daily (1-10pm Wednesdays) to receive monetary and other donations for its shelter and service center for immigrants and asylum seekers.Nov. 29-Jan. 1 -
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Donate Blood to Win Prizes
Blood donations are especially needed around the holidays, so We Are Blood is offering a prize drawing with very special gifts for three lucky donors: a Playstation 5, an Ooni pizza oven, or an Apple Watch 7. Schedule an appointment online or by calling 512/206-1266.Nov. 30-Dec. 31We Are Blood donor centers -
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Drop In & Create
The Contemporary brings out special art activities so the whole family can dig into the art, ideas, and materials seen in the exhibits.Sun., Oct. 16 & 23, 1-3pm -
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Dude Perfect: That's Happy Tour 2022
The YouTube sensations bring an action-packed live show to the stage, offering their trademark combo of comedy, sports, stunning trick shots, and stunts.Sat., July 30, 7pm; tickets available now. $29+. -
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Georgetown Square Lights
The "Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas" is merry and bright for the season, lit with tens of thousands of bulbs. Shop the square for a perfect gift and warm up with some hot cocoa as you take in the sights.Through Jan. 1. Free. -
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Grounded by Fareground: Free Yoga
Free yoga with mats, towels, and water provided every Sunday, enhanced by a sound bath every other week.Sundays. Through Dec. 12. Free. -
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Holiday in the Hills Light Trail
Experience the beauty of the Texas Hill Country infused with sparkling lights and holiday cheer, then end your walk down the trail with a family-friendly game of glow-in-the-dark miniature golf at Santa's Magical Toy Shop.Through Jan. 3, 5-9pm. Free. -
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Holiday Model Train Exhibit
Austin Tinplate Trackers put on an exhibit twice as large as the last one, found at Kalahari's Tom Foolerys Adventure Park & Arcade, offering tons of family fun!Through Jan. 1. Wed.-Sun., 2-7pmKalahari Resort, 3001 Kalahari Blvd. -
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Hypno-Energy & Sound Healing
A Zen, joyful, and relaxing class with varying focus topics each week.Sundays, 6pm. $22. -
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INSP!RED Nights of Lights
Take in the magic of a mile-long walking trail of lights, enjoy hot chocolate around the fire pit, and feel good about contributing toys for Blue and Brown Santa of Williamson County.Thu.-Sun., Dec. 16-19. Free with a new, unwrapped toy.221 Buck Bend, Georgetown -
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Inspire AD: Bastards Don't Get Christmas Presents
Inspire Pro Wrestling makes a triumphant return with four no-holds-barred matches. Standing room only, so be early or you'll miss the action!Sun., Dec. 12, 3pm -
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Jet's Pizza Toy Drive
Bring toy donations for nonprofit Partnerships for Children and get a free small pizza.Through Dec. 22. Free.Jet’s Pizza: 3003 S. Lamar, 8900 S. Congress, 9001 Brodie -
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Lantern Walk
A walk with handmade lanterns to welcome winter and inspire children to embrace change.Sun., Dec. 12, 4:30pmBalcones District Park, 12017 Amherst -
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Lightscape
The mile-long walking trail of lights creates an enchanted garden of monumental light displays.Through Jan. 2. $18-25.San Antonio -
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Lone Star Nursery Open House
There will be a raffle, live music, Circle Brewery beer, face painting for kids, and plenty of plants for sale, many at 40% off.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 11-12, 9am-5pm. Free.Lone Star Nursery, 20401 Trappers Trail, Manor -
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Luminations
Enjoy the natural wonder of winter in the beautiful Texas Arboretum. Featuring thousands of luminarias, seasonal food and drink, and the light-splashed forts of Fortlandia.Select dates through Jan. 30 -
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Miracle on Fifth Street
Austin's fave Christmas cocktail pop-up is back with a dizzying menu of creative concoctions. Grab a Dasher Pass to skip the outside line, and to-go orders can be taken online. A portion of proceeds from to-go sales will go to Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Children's Shelter.Nov. 19-Dec. 28 -
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Musical Advent Calendar
Alex Coke (flutes, saxophone) and Elaine Barber (harp) offer you a musical calendar to mark the days of Advent, with a new song via mp3 each day covering various styles.Dec. 1-24. $25.Online -
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NFL at the Cavalier
The Cavalier is your fave non-sports bar to watch sports. There's plenty of TVs, it's dog-friendly, parking is free, and there's $5 frozens and burgs during the game.Thursdays & Sundays. Free. -
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Santa Soiree
A weekend filled with fun activities for the kids, parents, friends, family, and four-legged friends, all to benefit Helping Hands of Dripping Springs. Bring nonperishable food for the pantry or new toys, clothing, and toiletries, and enjoy drink specials, candy cane hunts, photos with Santa, crafting tables, and lots more.Sat.-Sun., Dec. 18-19, noon-8pm -
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Starry Starry Nights
Walk through the lighting displays in Badu Park along the Llano River for a new Christmas memory.Through Dec. 31Llano -
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Stronger Austin Virtual Classes
Stronger Austin offers a wide variety of free virtual fitness classes, from cardio to Zumba, and you're bound to find one that fits your schedule amongst their daily offerings.Ongoing. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Sunday Satsang Meditation
Commune with others and sit in silence to absorb the rich words of wisdom from teachers around the world.Sundays, 11am. $22. -
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Texas State Men's Basketball
Vs. Southwestern. Sun., Dec. 12, 4pm. Vs. Lamar. Wed., Dec., 15, 7pmStrahan Arena at the University Events Center, 106 Charles Austin Dr., San Marcos -
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The Front Market Holiday Series
An outdoor market with a new lineup of 30+ vendors each weekend, with rotating brunch menus and DJ sets to boot. Weekend one's theme is Art Date, with a lovely lineup of women and queer artists. Weekend two is Sustain Local in honor of National Small Business Weekend. The third will be Cozy Season, including a tamale pop-up and holiday vendors. The final installment is Santa, Baby, and will feature decadent brunch and two days of drag.Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 12. By donation. -
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The Man Who Wanted to Be Santa Claus
A delightful holiday comedy play set in a small-town sheriff's office.Dec. 2-5 & 9-12. Thu.-Fri., 7pm; Sat.-Sun., 2pm -
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The Trains at NorthPark
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, the longstanding tradition features the most elaborate miniature toy train exhibit in Texas, with trains rolling along 1,300 feet of track on a journey across America.Nov. 13-Jan. 2. $5-10.NorthPark Center, Dallas -
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The Wandering Vegan Holiday Market
Enjoy live music, vegan food and drinks, and fun at this pet-friendly and 100% vegan market.Sun., Dec. 12, noon-4pm. Free.Wanderlust Wine Co. 702 Shady -
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Trivia With Get It Gals
"Best of Austin" winners Get It Gals are back with tons of trivia nights planned for y'all, with several based on TV programs you may have binged over the last year for some reason. Stay tuned on their socials because they are all over the place.OngoingVarious locations
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Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Survey
Austin Transportation Department seeks community members’ feedback on three new policy changes to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, the city’s first comprehensive, multimodal transportation plan.OngoingOnline -
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Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic Volunteers
If you're interested in volunteering at Travis County's drive-through vaccine clinic at COTA, sign up here.Clinic open: Fridays-Sundays
