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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Nothing says holidays in Austin like scouring aisles and aisles of local art, crafts, and – thank God – beer. All while surrounded by tunes from one of many musical acts performing this year.Dec. 14-24, 11am-10pm. $8, free for children 12 and under. -
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Holiday Party at Hotel Vegas and Volstead
Hotel Vegas spreads the holiday cheer with karaoke, DJs, the Eastside Pop Up Holiday Market. Into trivia? Brush up on Home Alone, Elf, Die Hard, and A Christmas Story, and grab some friends (don't forget to dress up in your favorite seasonal gear).Thu., Dec. 21, 6pm. Free. -
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Tinplate Trackers Train Club
Come watch the choo-choos in this holiday display and inspire the next generation to keep this historic hobby alive and well. You might even be allowed to sit behind the controls if you're kind enough to the tip jar.Wed.-Sun., through Dec. 31 (except holidays), noon-5pm. Donations appreciated. -
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Trail of Lights
You'll come for the amazing light displays (2 million lights along the 2.1 mile stroll through Zilker Park), but stay for the food trucks, live entertainment, and interactive activities. A tradition since 1965.Every day through Sat., Dec. 23, 7-10pm. Free. -
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Winter Wonderland
A new Austin holiday tradition. Millions of lights will illuminate the Circuit of the Americas track with a little bit of something for everyone: a skating rink, petting zoo, human snow globe, movies on the lawn, a tunnel of lights in addition to the Circuit of Lights track walk, a vendor village, and more.Every day through Dec. 30, 6-10pm (Fridays and Saturdays, 6-11pm). $16 (children 5 and under free).
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A Native Bar Kick
Locals and travelers can explore east side bars and get to know each other starting at the Native Thursdays at 6:30pm .Thursdays through Dec. 28, 6:30pm. Free. -
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Celtic Christmas at the Cathedral
The Celtic Cultural Center of Texas presents this night featuring some of the city's most honored vocalists, including Brett Barnes, Danny Johnson and Stephanie Prewitt – led by director Jeffrey Jones Ragona.Thu.-Fri., Dec. 21-22. $30. -
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Champagne Social
Purchase a flute to enjoy the Champagne fountain while tasting free desserts and enjoying "throwback" music in a fancy setting.Thu., Dec. 21, 9pm. $10. -
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Ice Cream for Blood
We're not implying that Amy Simmons is a secret vampire or anything like that, but everyone who donates at a We Are Blood location or mobile drive in December will receive a voucher for a free pint of Amy’s Ice Creams. Suggestion: Get you a taste of that cold, creamy, public good!Through Dec. 31 -
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Pong to Pokémon: The Evolution of Electronic Gaming
Follow the evolution of the gaming industry from the Seventies to the present day with a focus on the local scene from Richard Garriott's Ultima series to John Romero's Doom to the developers making waves on today's gaming platforms.Daily through March 18, 2018. Museum admission: $13 ($9, kids). -
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Third Thursdays at Rock Rose
Shop, dine, and take in some live music.Third Thursday of every month, 6pm. Through Feb. 20. Free.Rock Rose, 11420 Rock Rose Ave. #100 -
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VSA Texas Holiday Art and Gift Show
Cards, jewelry, prints, ornaments, fine art, knitted items, CDs, glass, and more all from Texas artists. Artists get 70% of sales and VSA Texas gets 30%.Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm, through Dec. 23. Free.AGE Building, Room 101, 3707 Home Ln. -
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Winter Equinox Bingo
Some lighthearted trivia and bingo about the winter equinox with five free tasting tours up for grabs.Thu., Dec. 21, 7-9pm. Free with tasting ($8-15).
