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New Year’s Eve celebrations in Austin. (Photo by David Brendan Hall)

New Year’s Eve in Austin: Parties, Meals and Concerts To Kick off 2026

Relish in a multi-course meal, dance all night or enjoy live music at one of these epic events
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7 Museum and Gallery Exhibitions to See in Austin This Winter

Check out local exhibitions for art lovers, music fans and history buffs
Dr. Matias Bruzoni, Milan Malkani, Dr. Jeffrey Shilt, Debbie Sukin, Vicky Bruzoni, Ziem Malkani

Inside the Texas Children’s Hospital Austin Ambassadors’ Holiday Gathering

Holiday cheer filled Powder Room in celebration of the mission of Texas Children’s Hospital Austin
Gustavo Medeiros Anaya, Pictografía 60, del I Portafolio de arte boliviano [Pictography 60, from the I Portfolio of Bolivian Art], 1988, twelve-color screenprint, 22 1/16 × 33 7/8 in., Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, Gift of Barbara Duncan, 1994 © Blanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin

Explore Latin American Printmaking at the Blanton’s New ‘Paper Trails’ Exhibit

Rare print portfolios from Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico and more on view at the Blanton Museum beginning Dec. 20
Jumping into Barton Springs at dusk

Dive Into the New Year at Barton Springs Polar Bear Plunge

Celebrate the start of 2026 with a refreshing Austin tradition of plunging into the cool waters of Barton Springs Pool

10 Fun Things to Do During Downtime in Austin this Winter

Whether you're entertaining family or just looking for some great things to do this winter, we've got some suggestions to appeal to all ages and interests
Dry-aged steaks, dirty martinis and New York-style cheesecake are among the highlights at VanHorn’s, a new downtown steakhouse with an old-world glam feel.

Austin’s Best New Restaurants to Try Right Now

Whether you're looking for a new date-night plan or a laid-back neighborhood hang, these six openings are worth a spot on your list
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