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Christmas meal from Walton’s Fancy & Staple. (Photo by Ellingson Lane)

Christmas Dining in Austin: Top Spots for Your Holiday Feast

Check out these local restaurants making Christmas celebrations easier with festive meals and holiday desserts
A festive holiday cookie box from Abby Jane Bakeshop in Dripping Springs. (Photo courtesy of Abby Jane Bakeshop)

Where to Find Austin’s Most Delicious Holiday Desserts

From bûche de Noël to boozy gingerbread, local chefs and bakers are sprinkling magic into every bite and sip this season

Where to Spin Around an Ice Skating Rink Near Austin

Embrace the spirit of the season with a fun day out at an ice rink

12 Shimmering Central Texas Holiday Light Trails Worth the Drive from Austin

Here are the most enchanting Hill Country holiday light trails that put the wonder in wonderland

Top Holiday Markets in Austin

These shopping events will help you find gifts for everyone on your list while supporting local makers

Austin’s Merriest Bars for Seasonal Sips

See which local cocktail bars are decking their halls with spirited holiday flair and specialty drinks
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 2025

Relish in a multi-course meal, dance all night or enjoy live music at one of these epic events
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Where to Donate and Make a Difference in Austin This Holiday Season

Discover meaningful causes and ways to give back to the community during the season of giving
Austin Trail of Lights with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Meet the Real-Life Couple Keeping Holiday Magic Alive as Santa & Mrs. Claus on the Austin Trail of Lights

Guy Benson and Deborah Parsons have been keeping Austin merry for over a decade