Event Type 2 Holidays
january
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Gather Dec. 31 at Auditorium Shores for free festivities, with food and beverages available, live music by The Point, Tameca Jones, Chaparelle, The Head and the Heart, a
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Gather Dec. 31 at Auditorium Shores for free festivities, with food and beverages available, live music by The Point, Tameca Jones, Chaparelle, The Head and the Heart, a drone show and a midnight fireworks display presented by Visit Austin and the City of Austin. Austin’s New Year is owned by the City of Austin and produced in partnership with Blue Norther Live.
Austin’s New Year is free and open to the public. For safety, the event will feature secure entrances on the east and west ends of the park.
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December 31, 2025 7:00 pm - january 1, 2026 12:00 am(GMT+00:00)
01jan7:00 am4:00 pmNew Year's Day Brunch at The Peacock
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Start the New Year off with brunch at The Peacock, located in Austin Proper Hotel. The full brunch menu will be available until 4pm on New Year's Day.
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Start the New Year off with brunch at The Peacock, located in Austin Proper Hotel. The full brunch menu will be available until 4pm on New Year’s Day.
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January 1, 2026 7:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
01jan8:30 amSOS Polar Bear Splash
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Celebrate New Year’s Day by jumping in Barton Springs with Save Our Springs Alliance, an Austin tradition that invites participants to take a refreshing dip and welcome the
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Celebrate New Year’s Day by jumping in Barton Springs with Save Our Springs Alliance, an Austin tradition that invites participants to take a refreshing dip and welcome the year together. Join the annual group jump at 9:30 a.m.
01jan9:00 am8:45 pmICE! Featuring Frosty the Snowman
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The iconic ICE! holiday attraction returns with more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice, immersive walk-through scenes and towering sculptures kept at a chilling nine degrees. Visitors
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The iconic ICE! holiday attraction returns with more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice, immersive walk-through scenes and towering sculptures kept at a chilling nine degrees. Visitors can explore 11 themed rooms, four two-story ice slides and a crystal-clear Nativity display created by artisans from Harbin, China. The resort will also host “Reindeer Ridge,” a 40,000-square-foot holiday hub with snow tubing, snowball games, gingerbread decorating and Mrs. Claus’ story time.
Stroll through the sculptures by appointment from 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., Nov. 22 to Jan. 4.
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January 1, 2026 9:00 am - 8:45 pm(GMT+00:00)
01jan1:00 pm4:00 pmNew Year Reset with Padel 39
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Join Padel 39 for a community-focused New Year reset designed to help participants move, connect and recharge. The event will feature red light therapy, a coffee bar, a
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Join Padel 39 for a community-focused New Year reset designed to help participants move, connect and recharge. The event will feature red light therapy, a coffee bar, a Hyperice recovery lounge, cold plunges, saunas, Bawi agua frescas, wellness vendors and a lineup of classes.
03jan5:45 pm7:45 pmLuminations at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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Luminations, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s nature-inspired holiday light show, returns on December 5. The annual event transforms the gardens into an illuminated winter experience with twinkling
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Luminations, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s nature-inspired holiday light show, returns on December 5. The annual event transforms the gardens into an illuminated winter experience with twinkling trails, artful light installations and interactive moments for families. Guests can explore new projections and displays, enjoy festive snacks and full-service bars, and access a lighted-up Fortlandia — the Center’s collection of climbable forts. Live music pop-ups take place nightly throughout the run.
Luminations is open from December 5, 2025, through January 3, 2026, with advance tickets available on the Wildflower Center’s website. Proceeds support the Center’s conservation and education programs.
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January 3, 2026 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm(GMT+00:00)
03jan7:00 pmLake Austin Festival of Lights Final Night
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Hundreds of twinkling lights will shine over Lake Austin for one last night as part of Mozart Coffee's annual event. This year’s theme is “Heaven and Nature Sing,”
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Hundreds of twinkling lights will shine over Lake Austin for one last night as part of Mozart Coffee’s annual event. This year’s theme is “Heaven and Nature Sing,” featuring a Broadway-style Christmas concert and a scene from The Nutcracker performed by a fire dancer.
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January 3, 2026 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
03jan7:30 pmThe ZACH Theatre’s A Christmas Carol
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ZACH Theatre brings back its popular holiday production of "A Christmas Carol," mixing Charles Dickens’ classic story with a high-energy, pop-infused performance. The show is adapted and directed
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ZACH Theatre brings back its popular holiday production of “A Christmas Carol,” mixing Charles Dickens’ classic story with a high-energy, pop-infused performance. The show is adapted and directed by Dave Steakley with musical direction by Allen Robertson. The show runs from Nov. 19 to Jan. 3.
04jan9:00 am8:45 pmICE! Featuring Frosty the Snowman
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The iconic ICE! holiday attraction returns with more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice, immersive walk-through scenes and towering sculptures kept at a chilling nine degrees. Visitors
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The iconic ICE! holiday attraction returns with more than 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice, immersive walk-through scenes and towering sculptures kept at a chilling nine degrees. Visitors can explore 11 themed rooms, four two-story ice slides and a crystal-clear Nativity display created by artisans from Harbin, China. The resort will also host “Reindeer Ridge,” a 40,000-square-foot holiday hub with snow tubing, snowball games, gingerbread decorating and Mrs. Claus’ story time.
Stroll through the sculptures by appointment from 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., Nov. 22 to Jan. 4.
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January 4, 2026 9:00 am - 8:45 pm(GMT+00:00)
16jan12:00 pm2:30 pmHoliday Tea at Goldie’s
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet and savory bites and a personalized keepsake illustration to take home.
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January 16, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
19jan9:30 amAustin MLK Community March and Festival
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The Annual MLK Community March and Festival will take place Monday, Jan. 19, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The day begins with a rally
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The Annual MLK Community March and Festival will take place Monday, Jan. 19, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The day begins with a rally at 9:30 a.m. on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol, followed by a community march to Huston-Tillotson University.
The celebration continues with the MLK Community Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon St., featuring local musical artists, vendors and family-friendly activities.
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January 19, 2026 9:30 am(GMT+00:00)
february
13feb12:00 pm2:30 pmValentine’s Tea at Goldie’s
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet
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Austin Proper offers a monthly twist on its Afternoon Tea with Illustrator Tea, hosted by Stephanie J. Schiller of Vogue Vignette. Guests can enjoy specialty tea blends, sweet and savory bites and a personalized keepsake illustration to take home.
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February 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm(GMT+00:00)