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Jo's Coffee
Sunday, April 13 - December 14, 2025 | View details for schedule

Drag Brunch & Bubbles

The fabulous Lawrie Bird hosts and the fun begins at 1 PM. What else do you need to know? All are welcome.

Performing Arts
DASA Program Event
Hispanic Heritage Month
506 Congress
Saturday, June 7 - December 20, 2025 | View details for schedule

Artisan Mercado

Vist an indoor Latinx art and arts and crafts market at the Artisan Mercado, 506 Congress Avenue in downtown Austin, Texas. The Mercado, fashioned after markets in Latin America, operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturday from June through December.

Arts + Culture
Festivals + Markets
Hispanic Heritage Month
Oilcan Harry's
Wednesday, August 20 - December 17, 2025 | View details for schedule

Divina – Latinx Drag Showcase

Spice up your Wednesdays with Austin's longest-running ALL LATINX drag showcase! 🔥✨ Catch Divina with host host Tatiana Cholula every week at 10 PM. 💃🌈

Arts + Culture
Performing Arts
Republic Square
Republic Square
Saturday, August 30 - December 27, 2025 | View details for schedule

Downtown Farmers’ Market

Discover the fresh and vibrant local food scene in Central Texas at SFC Downtown Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am – 12pm, we bring together the best local farmers, ranchers, food producers and artisans committed to offering top-notch products.

Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Free Event
Cafe Divine
Thursday, September 4 - December 18, 2025 | View details for schedule

Cafe Divine Lunch

Join St. David's on the first and third Thursdays of the month for their Cafe Divine lunch! Menu updates weekly.

Food + Drink
Downtown Holidays
The Eleanor
Saturday, November 15 - December 28, 2025 | View details for schedule

Miracle on 5th Street Returns

Wrap your mittens around our delicious Christmas-y concoctions like the Snowball Old Fashioned and the Chistmapolitan. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling festive décor, bask in the nostalgia of the memories of your family's den on Christmas morning, watch some of your favorite Christmas movies on our movie projector, and enjoy some classic holiday tunes. Treat yourself to an early Christmas present... Claus you're worth it.

Food + Drink
Downtown Holidays
Long Center
Friday, December 5 - 23, 2025 | View details for schedule

The Nutcracker by Ballet Austin

A treasured holiday tradition returns! Ballet Austin’s 63rd annual production of The Nutcracker is a dazzling spectacle filled with magic, wonder, and timeless charm. Follow Clara on her enchanting journey from a festive holiday party to the shimmering Land of Sweets, where she meets the dazzling Sugar Plum Fairy and the brave Nutcracker Prince. Featuring festive sets, exquisite costumes, and live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, this beloved classic creates cherished holiday memories year after year.

Arts + Culture
Family Friendly
Live Music
Performing Arts
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Downtown Holidays
Congress Avenue
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | View details for schedule

Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll 2025

Save the date for the Downtown Austin Alliance's 31st annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll with KUT News and KUTX 98.9 on the first Saturday of December

Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Food + Drink
Free Event
Live Music
Outdoors
German Texan Heritage Society
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

German Christmas Market

An excellent pre-stop for the Downtown Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll tree lighting to purchase gifts and goods

Family Friendly
Festivals + Markets
Downtown Holidays
Zilker Park
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run

Get ready to kick off the season at the annual Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, presented by Raising Cane's on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Be among the first to experience the magic of the Trail! Join us for a leisurely stroll, jog, or run along a 2-mile untimed course that starts at the iconic Zilker Holiday Tree and winds through the enchanting Austin Trail of Lights. Afterward, stay for the ultimate Finish Line Festival, right in the heart of Zilker Park.

Family Friendly
Fitness + Wellness
Outdoors
Zilker Park
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Austin Trail Of Lights

Hosted 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. The trail features more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.

Family Friendly
Free Event
Outdoors
Downtown Austin Alliance Event
Virtual
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

December Downtown Safety Forum

Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.

Civic Engagement
Free Event
Professional Development + Education

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