Austin Christmas and Holiday Events 2013
Looking for a way to brighten up your holiday season? There are so many Christmas and Holiday events happening all over Austin and Central Texas in the next month. There is something for everyone, so pack up the family and check out a few of them. It’s the most wonderful time of year, indeed. TCP Real Estate would like to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season!
Santa’s Ranch November 1, 2013-January 4, 2014
A drive-thru Christmas Light Park is located just 30 minutes south of Austin on I-35. With over 1 million lights and 100 displays & animations, the one mile drive thru park is seen from the comfort of your own vehicle.
A Christmas Story November 27-December 22, 2013
One of the most fun Christmas tales unfolds on ZACH’s Topfer Theatre. I couldn’t think of a more fun date night or family night.
Fourth Annual Holiday Lights & Ice November 27, 2013-January 6, 2014
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa will light up this holiday season with the return of the resort’s fourth annual Holiday Lights & Ice event featuring Austin’s largest ice skating rink and more than 200,000 twinkling lights. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas.
Public Menorah Lighting at the State Capitol November 28, 2013
Chanukah is nearly here! Chabad of Austin has a wonderful assortment of family events planned for this year’s celebrations.
Elgin CHRISTmas Tree Farm November 29-December 22, 2013
Take the family out this year to hand pick your Christmas Tree at an actual Tree Farm. In additional to getting a tree, you can enjoy a scenic hayride, animals, crazy maze & playground.
Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail November 29, 2013-January 1, 2014
10 different communities in the Hill Country are participating on the trail this year and have events planned every weekend from Thanksgiving until Christmas. Some of our favorites include the Christmas Walkway of Lights in Marble Falls and Main Street Bethlehem in Burnet.
North Pole Flyer November 29-December 22, 2013
The 2 hour, round trip train ride on the historic Bertram Flyer includes story-time, cookies, and a visit from both Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Chuy’s Giving to Children Christmas Parade November 30, 2013
Starting at 11 am and marching down Congress Ave, the Chuy’s Giving to Children Christmas Parade collects toys for Operation Blue Santa. Bring a toy to give to the marchers in the parade and enjoy big inflatable balloons, holiday floats and children’s characters.
Dreidel Tournament November 30-December 1, 2013
Come learn how to play the game and make your own custom dreidels from recycled materials. Stay and participate in the tournament; there will be categories for all ages and special prizes.
Rooftop Ice Skating December 1, 2013-January 11, 2014
The rooftop of Austin’s landmark Whole Foods Downtown transforms into an ice skating rink over the holidays! Ages 6 and up are invited to skate daily from 11 am – 9 pm. Also, check out their Gingerbread House Make & Take workshops in December!
Christmas Light-Up Parade & Walkway of Lights December 1, 2013-January 1, 2014
Over 2 Million Lights Transform Lakeside Park into a beautiful holiday wonderland. Take pictures with Santa on the weekends, drink hot chocolate as you walk through the twinkling sculptures, and enjoy the walkway.
Rock’N Light Holiday Tour & Christmas Towne December 2-31, 2013
Round Rock started this last year and came back with an even bigger drive-thru light show! Over 2 million lights twinkle along the 1.5 mile path. After the light show, visit Christmas Towne with pony rides, petting zoo, train ride, and more (Saturdays & Sundays).
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show December 5-22, 2013
Five actors bring this classic tale to life at Round Rock’s Rice Crossing Store, located at Old Settler’s Park. A fun evening for the whole family!
Christmas Family Night December 6, 2013
Celebrate the Christmas lighting of downtown Round Rock and the historic water tower when Santa rides into town on his sleigh. Tiny homes all over downtown feature free crafts, face-painting, puppet shows, and more. Enjoy free refreshments and live entertainment.
National Geographic Kids North Pole in the South December 6, 2013
Come play in the snow with National Geographic Kids. There will be sledding, weird snow-sculpture building, raffle prizes and more!
A Dickens Christmas In Lockhart December 6-7, 2013
The town of Lockhart, Texas is transformed into a Dickens’ style Christmas starting with a Lighted Christmas Parade on Friday night. The fun continues on Saturday with an all-day festival that ends with the lighting of a Yule Log on Saturday night.
32nd Annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll December 6-7, 2013
Downtown Georgetown Square transforms into a Norman Rockwell-picturesque scene with window displays, carolers, yummy goodies and local vendors. Visit the live nativity at the Bethlehem Village, tease the Grinch at the Whoo-Village and Santa makes an appearance at the parade on Saturday.
Ebenezer’s Journey – A Dickens’ Christmas Story December 6-7, 14-15 2013
An interactive tour of Pioneer Farms, based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with parts of the classic tale acted out at various sites across the farm.
Weihnachtsmarkt, a German Christmas Market December 7, 2013
The German Texan Heritage Society offers shoppers hand-made imported crafts including plenty of Christmas themed decorations such as nutcrackers and ornaments. With a visit from both the historic American Santa Claus and the traditional German Sankt Nikolas, this is a fun event for the children too.
Gingerman Austin Annual Holiday Beer Tasting December 7, 2013
Sample some of the season’s best holiday beers and winter warmers. Snacks, guest speakers, trivia and prizes.
A Snow Spectacular December 7, 2013
An event benefiting children fighting cancer and their families, there will be over 26,000 pounds of REAL SNOW blown over a 1230 square foot area for the kids to play in! There will also be light hor d’oeuvres, an adult beverage cash bar, a hot chocolate/coffee bar, a live band, a silent auction and more.
Breakfast with Santa December 7, 2013
You and your family can enjoy Breakfast with Santa himself at Barton Creek Square. The event will include holiday crafts and activities, breakfast, and an interactive story time with Santa. Attendees can enjoy a face painter and balloon artist, and the first 250 children will receive a special giveaway.
The Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown Stroll December 7, 2013
A free, family-fun event that starts with a group sing-along at the Capitol in Downtown Austin. As that is wrapping up, the Capitol Holiday tree is lit and Congress Ave becomes alive with music, art, shopping, & more.
The Nutcracker December 7-23, 2013
The Austin Ballet produces the longest-running production of The Nutcracker in Texas. Celebrating 51 years, we can’t think of a sweeter Christmas performance to take your children to.
Zilker Trail of Lights December 8-22, 2013
One of Austin’s most anticipated events is back this year for an even longer run! Millions of holiday lights and displays line the trail, creating a fun experience for the whole family. Each night will feature performances from local dance companies, bands, and singers. And new this year, purchase special “ZIP” passes online to get in a full 45 minutes earlier than everyone else!
Christmas Sing-Along December 10, 2013
A fun family sing-along with the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, with favorites songs that will make every age smile. Tickets are free and will be available beginning December 2, 2013.
Hutto Downtown Christmas Fair December 14, 2013
Artisans and craft vendors will line the streets. Food vendors will also be selling your favorite festival foods. Downtown stores will have shopping specials and restaurants will be open throughout the fair. There will be live entertainment, children’s activities and SNOW!
Austin Children’s Museum Gingerbread House Workshops December 14-15, 21-24, 2013
Come make & decorate your very own gingerbread house and leave the mess somewhere other than your house! These workshops fill up fast, so make your reservation today!
Luminations December 14-15, 2013
Enjoy the gardens light with thousands of luminaries and twinkly lights. There will be holiday music, puppet acts, crafts, and photo opportunities. Admission is free with 2 canned goods, benefiting the Capitol Area Food Bank.
Austin Cookie Takedown December 15, 2013
Local home cooks are lining up to make a ton of cookies and serve them to you! Expect to eat your weight in cookies on this insane and special day. There’ll be milk, nog, and tons of booze as well… so buckle up, Austin!
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar December 17-24, 2013
Hot music, fine art and cold beer make the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar the place where Austin shops in the giving season. The show is actually two events in one: an art fair and music festival with a vibrant community-driven vibe.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra “The Lost Christmas Eve” December 26, 2013
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will celebrate their first 15 years of touring with an encore and final performance of their multi-platinum rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve.”
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