Happy Holidays! May the holiday spirit be with you and your family. There are many ways to celebrate and enjoy the holiday season in the ATX area. May it lead the way to a happy and bright 2022!
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The Salvation Army Angel Tree in Travis & Williamson Counties
Thank you to everyone who donated to help with the success of the Angel Tree program. Your generosity helps the Salvation Army Austin in providing clothing and toys to deserving families. Through the Angel Tree program, thousands of local children will experience the joy of opening presents on Christmas Day. Big Hugs!
There are other ways to continue the spirit of giving for those in need.
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS / LIGHTS/ TREES IN & AROUND AUSTIN
Making the holidays brilliant & fabulous.
37th Street Lights
37th Street and Guadalupe Sunset until around 11pm / Opens 7pm on Friday 12/4.
57th Annual Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd. ATX 78704
11/27 - 12/31 / drive-thru experience / 5:45p & 7p admission times
Vehicle passes & more
2021 ATX Downtown Holiday Strolll
It's more than just a night. It's a stroll during the month of December / 12/4 - 12/24 / Tree lighting at the Capitol and many activities during the month to enjoy the holiday season in downtown ATX.
Bastrop River of Lights at June Hill Pape River Walk
601 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX 78602 / Starting 11/27 part of Lost Pines Christmas 2021 featuring a holiday tree, parade and more.
Buda Trail of Lights at Stagecoach Park
880 Main Street / Two weekends 12/9 - 12/12 & 12/16 - 12/19 / 6p-10p each night.
Cedar Park Tree Lighting & Santa's Wonderland
Heritage Oak Park 875 Quest Parkway / 6:30p - 9p / Kicks off 12/3
Dreamland Dripping Springs Lights and Delights
2770 US-290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 / until Jan 1/4/22/ over half a million lights, festive sips from the tap room, Santa visits & more.
Driskell Hotel Grand Lobby Tree Lighting
604 Brazos St, ATX 7870STAUSTIN TX 78701 / Lit up on !2/1 thru the season. Enjoy Holiday Teas, Cookies for Caring and more.
Georgetown Lighting of the Square
710 South Main Street , Georgetown, TX 78626 / Kicks off 11/26 @ 5:30p with photos with Santa inside the courthouse in exchange for an unwrapped toy, wrapping paper or donation, benefiting the Brown Santa program. Lit up thru 1/1/22.
Georgetown Shady Oaks Christmas Display
107 Shady Oaks Drive / lights synchronized to music
Georgetown Winter Light Show
101 Rio Bravo Rd , Georgetown TX 78628 / 12/1 - 1/1/22 / 5p-10p nightly/ lights synchronize to music
Johnson City Lights Spectacular
Featured in Southern Living Magazine / 11/26 - 1/2/22
Lake Travis Holiday events / Lago Vista
Lake Travis Holiday Trail of Lights open 6p-12p thru 1/2/22. Lago Vista Christmas Tree Lighting / Trail of Lights kicks off 12/6 thru 1/6/22.
Lakeway Lights On Trail of Lights
1102 Lohmans' Crossing behind City Hall through the holiday season.
Llano Starry Starry Nights at Badu Park
Display on the banks of the Llano River / 11/26-12/31
Lockhart Dickens Christmas Downtown Lockhart / holiday season.
Luminations at the Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave. ATX 78739 / 12/2/21 - 1/30/22 / 6p-9p nightly
Maywald Christmas Light Display - "BELIEVE" / SW ATX
2019 Winner of 'The Great Christmas Light Fight' / 10505 Twilight Vista, ATX 78736 between Circle Drive & U.S. Highway 290 / Every night 6p-10p thru 12/31/21! Free / Donations are appreciated to go to Make-A-Wish Foundation with the goal to raise $50K!
Marble Falls Walkway of LIghts
Through 1/1/22 / 6p-10p/ More holiday cheer in Marble Falls
Mozarts 2021 Christmas Lights Show
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, ATX 78703
Now thru 1/6/22 / 6p - 12midnight / Tickets & more
New Braunfels Downtown Lighting & Santa's Arrival
500 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 7813. Thru holiday season.
Peppermint Parkway at Circuit of the Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americans Blvd. , ATX 78617
11/26 - 12/26 / drive-thru experience
Round Rock Rock' N Lights Holiday Light Tour & Christmas Towne
Rock'N Lights Holiday Light Tour kicks off 12/1 thru the month of December a drive-through light show in Old Settlers Park. Christmas Towne at the Old Settlers Association open Friday and Saturday evenings.
Santa's Ranch
9561 I-35N New Braunfels, TX 78130 / 11/5/21 - 1/2/22 / Sun - Thurs 6p-10p & Sat & Sun 6p-11p / Get tickets
Texas Christmas Trees
Enjoy a real Christmas Tree farm experience. Contact
The Arboretum Holiday Tree
10000 Research Blvd, ATX / across from Amy's Ice Cream. Thru the holiday season.
Wimberly Holiday Trail of Lights / EmilyAnn Theatre
1101 Ranch Rd 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676 / Tree Lighting kicks off the Trail os Lights 11/26 - 12/31 / Sun.-Thurs. Dusk until 9p & Fri. & Sat. Dusk until 10p\.
Windcrest Light Up / San Antonio
A neighborhood that for decades light it up for the holidays until 12/31! Windcrest features John & Brenda Wilson's amazing home display on Waycrest that made them winners of $50K on the ABC show ' Great Christmas Light Fight'! Look for Santa John and Mrs. Claus waving from their sleigh.
Zilker Holiday Tree at Zilker Park
2207 Lou Neff Rd, ATX 78746
11/27 - 1/1/22 / 6p - 10p nightly / masks required
There is NO walk-up or pedestrian access to the Trail of Lights from the tree area. Vehicle entry passes must be pre-purchase in advance.
HOLIDAY EATS / TREATS
Stretchy pants ready & worthy.
Christmas / Holiday Eats & Meals:
Aba Austin S. Congress / Mediterranean
Buenos Aires Cafe / Argentine Cuisine
Cracker Barrel Holiday Heat N' Serve
Dai Due Butcher Shop / preorders for holiday to-go orders
Denny's Holiday Meals
Foliepop's French street food / Hill Country Galleria
Foodgressing: Christmas / Holidays in Austin 2021 TX: dinner, turkey to go, brunches, restaurants ... updated often.
Leroy & Lewis BBQ / locallly sourced inventive Texas BBQ
IHOP 'N GO Holiday Celebrations Family Feast
Bring the holidays to you $0 delivery fees use the code DELIVER.
Intero meals and chocolates
Jim's Restaurants holiday pies & more
Kalahari Resorts Holiday Winter Holiday Feast
Saturday, Christmas Day 12/25 / 1p-7p / reservations
Kalahari Resorts New Year's Eve Buffet
Friday 12/31 / 6p-10p/ reservations
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Let It Snow Collection
Kerbey Lane Cafe family packages
Lee's Meat Market / 38th St.
Osome Sushi boxes
Old Thousand Chinese
Rosedale Kitchen & Bar N. Lamar / Holiday dinner to go
Salt & Time Farm to Table Dining / 7th St.
Schmidt Family Barbecue / Lcckhart
Suerte E. 6th St.
TLC Austin / Seafood S. Lamar
Walton's Fancy and Staple / Market District
Wu Chow W. 5th / Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Eve
12 Restaurants open on Christmas Eve / Christmas Day
Holiday Treats:
Baked in Austin / DO512 Best Baked Goods
Eater Austin: Holiday Pop-Up Bars / Where to find festive cocktails & cheer
Hidden Valley Ranch : RanchNog Kit
Taste of Home Holiday Snackin'
Tiff's Treats Holiday cookie gifts
Holiday Spirits:
Black Texas Mag: The Best Holiday Spirits of 2021
DO512: Holiday Cocktails in Austin
Restaurants & Bars open on Christmas Day (in ATX)
Miller Lite Beernaments
Thrillist: Best Wine & Spirits Advent Calendars
HOLIDAY EVENTS / SHOWS IN & AROUND AUSTIN
Where to be for holiday glee.
Holiday Events:
Austin 2nd Street District / December in the District
Now thru 12/31 holiday shopping, dining and festive events in downtown ATX.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
6100 Airport Blvd., ATX 78752 / 11/19 - 12/24 / 10a-10p daily except 12/24 Christmas Eve 10a-6p
Ice Skating on the Plaza / Whole Foods N. Lamar
525 N Lamar Blvd, ATX 78703 / 11/23 - 1/21/22/ daily 10a-9p / $10 per person includes skate rental.
Sights & Sounds of Christmas / San Marcos
401 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666 / 12/2-12/4 & 12/9-12/11
Includes rides, outdoor ice skating, live performances, and Santa.
Best Ice Skating Rinks in ATX Get Your Skate On!
Holiday Shows:
A Christmas Carol at Zach Theatre
11/24-1/2/22 Tickets
All is Bright Holidays at the Paramount
Musical events to holiday movies and more during the holiday season.
Ballet Austin's 59th Annual Production of The Nutcracker
The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Dr., ATX 78704 / 12/4-12/23
Live accompaniment Austin Symphony Orchestra / Performance times & tickets
Stars On Ice Holiday Tour Presented by H-E-B
H-E-B Center 2100 Avenue of the Stars , Cedar Park Texas 78613 / 12/15 @ 7:30p Tickets
LIghtwire Theater's A Very Electric Christmas
H-E-B Center 2100 Avenue of the Stars , Cedar Park Texas 78613 / 12/24 @ 2p Tickets
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
H-E-B Center 2100 Avenue of the Stars , Cedar Park Texas 78613 / 12/27 @ 7:30p Tickets
Holiday One Tank Trip Fun:
San Antonio’s Travis Park at the Rotary Ice Rink
301 East Travis St., San Antonio, TX 78205 / 11/19/21 -1/17/22
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration
10500 Sea World Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251 / until 1/2/22
Tickets
Six Flags Holiday In the Park/ Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10, San Antonio, TX 78257 / 11/20/21 - 1/2/22 select dates
Tickets
SANTA PHOTOS/ SIGHTINGS / WRITING
HO! HO! HO! Were you naughty or nice?
Photos with Santa:
Barton Creek Square Mall 'Tis the Season for Photos with Santa
2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy, ATX 78746 / 11/12-12/24 / Make reservations with safety protocols. Caring Santa is back with private photo experiences. More here
Hill Country Galleria Selfies with Santa
12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave, TX 78738 / 11/26 - 12/24
Santa’s Workshop is indoors, next door to Buenos Aires Café. Santa's workshop schedule.
Lakeline Mall 'Tis the Season for Photos with Santa
11200 Lakeline Mall Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613 / 11/19 - 12/24/ Make reservations with safety protocols.
The Arboretum Weekends with Santa & Mrs. Claus
1000 Research Blvd, ATX / next to Amy's Ice Cream
Every Saturday 11/27 - 12/18 / 1p-3p/ Bring your own phone or camera
The Domain 'Tis the Season for Photos with Santa
11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX 78758 / 11/19 - 12/24 / Make reservations with safety protocols.
Tracking Santa:
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Writing / Letters Santa:
USPS Operation Santa open for letters to Santa
Santa Claus 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888 include the letter & return address with first-class stamp / Find out about Santa's helpers letter adopters
HOLIDAY FURBABY FUN
Holly jolly time with our furbabies.
Furbaby Holiday Gift Ideas:
PetSmart Holiday Traditions Shop
Gift Ideas for proper spoiling
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
It's the thought that counts too.
Holiday Gifts / Shopping:
Amazon: Hanukkah Christmas New Year's
Experiences to Give rather than Stuff / DO512
Mariah Carey Holiday Collection
Oprah's Favorite Things 2021 List
Target: Hanukkah Christmas New Year's
Walgreens Mail-for-me-Cards ornaments/ puzzles
Walmart: Hanukkah Christmas New Year's
2021 Christmas / Holiday albums
HOLIDAY MOVIES & SHOWS
Get the cocoa, cookies and comfy pants ready.
Holiday Movies:
Alamo Drafthouse : Holiday movies / events during the season.
Elf Movie Party & more
Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In Winter Wonderland holiday lineup starts at all 3 locations in Downtown ATX, Mueller & Round Rock / 11/1 /21
Hallmark Miracles of Christmas 41 movies counting down to Christmas now
Stay in a Hallmark Christmas Movie inspired room at Club Wyndham’s timeshare resorts in NYC / Vail, CO / Nashville, TN starting 11/1/21
Lifetime: It's a Wonderful Lifetime / Christmas movies 2021 kicks off 11 /12
The Paramount Theatre / All is Bright Holiday - movies & more during the holiday season. A Charlie Brown Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life, Love Actually, The Nightmare Before Christmas
The 25 Days of Christmas / Freeform movie schedule kicks off 12/1
VH1 Naughty or Nice holiday movies / 11/29 - 12/20 / includes The Bitch Who Stole Christmas w/ RuPaul 12/2
Holiday Shows:
Jonas Brothers Family Roast Kicks off Tuesday 11/23 on NetFlix
Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues kicks off Friday 12/3 / Apple TV+
A Charlie Brown Christmas Sunday 12/19 on PBS / PBS Kids / 6:30p
Also on Apple TV+ Happy New Year Charlie Brown
In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season Tuesday 12/21 @ 7p on PBS hosted by Actress Jennifer Garner with performances by Andrea Bocelli, Jonas Brothers, Norah Jones, Pentatonix, Camila Cabello, Billy Porter and the United States Marine Band. The Bidens’ “Gifts from the Heart”-throughout the White House will also be show cased.
General Holiday listings:
Every Christmas TV Special airing during 2021
NYE RINGING IN 2022 CELEBRATIONS / PARTIES / SHOWS
Cheers to a New Year filled with happiness!
ATX Area NYE Celebrations into 2022
Austin's New Year Fireworks from Afar / Vic Mathias Shores
700 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, Texas 78704 / 12/31 @ 10p/ "The City of Austin prioritizes safety during events and, for this New Year’s Eve, we will be exercising an abundance of caution to help prevent post-holiday surges. City-organized activities, vendors, and entertainment will not be present in the park. Austinites and visitors are encouraged to celebrate responsibly and watch from afar."
How to Watch the Show from home. Tune in at 10p:
On-line: atxn.tv
Spectrum Cable: Channel 6
Grande Communications : Channel 6
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 99
Bob Schneider's New Year's Eve Party / The Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave. ATX 78701 / Friday 12/31 / Doors at 8p / Show at 9p / Tickets
Spoon / ACL Live @ The Moody Theater
310 Willie Nelson Blvd., ATX 78701 / Friday 12/31 / Doors at 7p / Show at 8:30p / Tickets
The Belmont - NYE Celebration Ringing in 2022
305 W. 6th St. / ATX 78701 / Friday 12/31 / Doors open at 8p / Tickets
Do512 New Year's Eve in Austin
NYE ATX area Parties / events search
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Texas Best New Year's Eve Parties (outside of ATX)
NYE TV / Livestream Celebrations into 2022
CNN: New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen / Friday 12/31 @ 7p
ABC: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest / Lucy Hale, Ciara & Billy Porter. Friday 12/31 @ 7p
CBS: New Year's Eve Live: Nashiville's Big Bash / Friday 12/31 @7p
Pitbull New Year Revolution 2022 in Miami / Friday 12/31 with Univision
FOX New Year's Eve with Steve Harvey / Friday 12/31 @7p
NBC: Miley's New Year's Eve Party hosted by Miley Cyrus & Pete Davidson / Friday 12/31 @ 10:30a
New York Times Square NYE celebration in person ringing in 2022!
Times Square New Year's Eve 2022
Watch Times Square NYE Ball Drop live webcast
NYE in NYC
New Year's Eve 2022 Livestreams
fireworks displays, online webcast streaming, TV, Youtube, mobile apps, streaming webcam feeds and more in one place.
New Year's Day:
“Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” Saturday Jan. 1 on HBO Max,
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH CARE
Tips to keep the holidays happy & safe!
CDC recommendations for safer ways to celebrate the holidays
CDC tips for safer travel
Holiday tree recycling in the ATX area. Keep Mama Earth healthy
