Events
BY DACIA GARCIA
November
Rockin' Around the Rooftops Holiday Bar Crawl
Five Austin bars are collaborating to throw Austin’s third annual Rockin' Around the Rooftops Holiday Bar Crawl. Participants can start the crawl at Upstairs at Caroline, Azul Rooftop, Otopia, Edge Rooftop or Zanzibar. Guests who get their crawl card punched by all five bars will earn a $50 promo card, valid at any of the participating bars.
• Nov. 19-Dec. 28 • Free (admission) • 109 E. Seventh Street, Austin • www.rockinaroundtherooftops.com
'A Christmas Carol' The Zach Theater is hosting a production of "A Christmas Carol," based on the story by Charles Dickens. • Nov. 19-Jan. 3, show times vary • $46-$127 • 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.zachtheater.org Oh What Fun! Austin Holiday Market The Oh What Fun! market offers locals a place to shop for holiday gifts and seasonal treats in Central Austin. In addition to a selection of local vendors, the market will also feature a festive-themed cocktail lounge. • Nov. 20-Dec. 24, times vary • Free (admission) Western Wonderland Featuring a trail of lights with popular holiday characters, a holiday market and ice skating, community members can kick off the Christmas season with the park’s range of festive activities. • Nov. 28-Jan. 4, times vary • Free (admission) • Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs • www.drippingspringsranchpark.com/ westernwonderland • 422 Guadalupe St., Austin • www.ohwhatfunatx.com
Zilker Tree Lighting The 155-foot tree’s 3,909 lights will come to life right after Thanksgiving on Nov. 30. Attendees can look forward to live music, entertainment and food.
• Nov. 30, 5:15 p.m. • Free • Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin • www.austintexas.gov/department/ zilker-holiday-tree
‘Tis the Season 2025 Holiday Market Community members can shop for Christmas presents at the market, which will showcase over 30 vendors selling a variety of items made by local artists. • Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 12919 Nutty Brown Road, Austin • www.austincraftlounge.com/upcoming-events Cocoa and Cuddles with Santa Attendees can enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate while taking pictures with baby goats and Santa Claus in The Hive’s backyard. • Dec. 13, 4-5:30 p.m. • $14 (ages 3-16 admission); $20 (adult admission) • The Hive, 10542 Menchaca Road, Austin • www.goatshenanigans.com/event-details/cocoa-and- cuddles-with-santa-austin-2 Tio Toto Live The interactive kid-music event will take place at Cherrywood Coffeehouse. Featuring bubbles and a banana piano, the event listing says it is for toddlers, preschoolers and the adults who love them. • Dec. 21, 10-11 a.m. • Free • 1400 E 38th ½ Street, Austin • www.tiototo.com
• Free (ages 2 and under); $13-$20 (ages 3-12); $23-$30 (ages 13 and up) • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin • www.wildflower.org/luminations Christmas on Mercer The 21st annual event will include arts and crafts, business booths, photo ops and more. • Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Downtown Dripping Springs • www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/christmasonmercer Christmas Bazaar & Festival The church will celebrate the Christmas holiday with an over 20-vendor market, food trucks, cookies, hot cocoa, a visit from Santa Claus, a bounce house and crafts.
December
• Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • Southwest Christian Church, 10500 Old Manchaca Road, Austin • Eventbrite: Christmas Bazaar & Festival
Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' Bass Concert Hall is putting on a 30th anniversary production of Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast." The show has a 2.5-hour run time and features an Oscar- winning score. • Dec. 2-14, show times vary • $36-$180 • 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin • www.texasperformingarts.org Luminations Community members can enjoy winter lights across the center’s Central Gardens as well as immersive projections, holiday-themed cocktails and more. • Dec. 5-Jan. 3, 5:45-7:45 p.m. (entry times)
Christmas at the Pound House The museum will bring together the community with wagon rides, photos with Santa Claus, food vendors, games, crafts, live music, a petting zoo and unique gift vendors. • Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • $5 (9 years and younger advance tickets); $10 (10 years and older advance tickets); $6 (9 years and younger at-the-door tickets); $12 (10 years and older at-the-door tickets) • The Pound House, 419-B Founders Park Road, Dripping Springs • www.phfmuseum.org/christmas-at-the-pound- house-2025
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