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Austin Trail of Lights
Austin Trail of Lights is Austin’s largest holiday tradition and 2nd largest event in the city. Run by the Trail of Lights Foundation, the annual event in Zilker Park celebrates the unique spirit and people that make Austin the place we love to call home. Join 400,000 friends, families and neighbors to enjoy more than […]
Find out more »Of Mice & Music — A Jazz Tap Nutcracker
Celebrate the holidays with the whole family and join Tapestry Dance Company for this Austintatious rhythm tap and jazz spin on the beloved yuletide story, The Nutcracker. OF MICE AND MUSIC —A Jazz Tap Nutcracker is performed to a jazzed-up version of the original Tchaikovsky score played live with some of the Austin’s best jazz […]
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Blue Genie Art Bazaar
At the Blue Genie Art Bazaar, peruse thousands of original works ranging from serious art to fun, kitschy items. Perfect for hassle-free holiday gift buying, all items at the Bazaar are handmade by more than 200 local and regional artists that are selected through a rigorous jury process. You can expect to find paintings, photography, […]
Find out more »Holiday Heroes
Holiday Heroes written by Shaun Wainwright Branigan and Jerome Schoolar is back! Due to popular demand, the original Holiday Heroes returns with some new songs and surprises! In this hilariously fun holiday sing-along, students get into the holiday spirit with Ernie and Rufus. Celebrate the season with singing, laughter, and holiday cheer for all.
Find out more »A Christmas Carol – Reduced, Reused & Recycled
School’s out for the holidays, but Timmy Cratchit is stuck at Scrooge’s Plastic Emporium where his mom labors overtime on a last-minute deadline. Tim and his cousins work on a school project while Mr. Scrooge eavesdrops and learns about the serious environmental problems caused by the plastics his company produces. This new family musical combines […]
Find out more »Ballet Austin: The Nutcracker
Start your holiday celebrations with a scrumptious trip to the Court of Sweets and Ballet Austin’s spectacular annual production of The Nutcracker! From its vibrant sets and costumes to the impressive cast of more than 200 dancers, this colorful winter classic brings families and friends together every year to enjoy the world’s best-known ballet.
Find out more »4:00 pm
Tree Lighting Picnic S’mores and Caroling
The Wayback will have picnic dinners available for purchase on December 12. Sit by the outdoor fire and roast s'mores with the entire family before enjoying the West Ridge Middle School Choir will perform at 5:30 on the lawn.
Find out more »8:00 pm
Movies in the Park: Home Alone
Austin Parks Foundation for the Movies in the Park season finale at the Trail of Lights Community Stage is having a free showing of the 1990s holiday classic, Home Alone! Guests are welcome to bring blankets, chairs and on-leash dogs before enjoying the stunning annual light display throughout Zilker Park.
Find out more »Whose Live Anyway?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour. Whose Live Anyway? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping […]
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