Events
BY DACIA GARCIA
Holiday events guide
• Free • Milwood Branch, 12500 Amherst Drive, Austin • https://library.austintexas.gov Sing-It-Yourself ‘Messiah’ Chorus Austin’s Symphonic Chorus will perform alongside Austin Symphony Orchestra in Handel’s “Messiah.” • Dec. 7, 6 p.m. • Pay what you’re able (back section); $20 middle section (seniors); $25 middle section (general admission); $40 front section • St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive, Austin • www.chorusaustin.org Winter Cheer: Neon Art 3D Printing & LED Workshop The event will let individuals enjoy a hands-on experience creating mini neon-style LED lights to take home using a 3D printer. • Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m. • Free • Spicewood Springs Branch, 8637 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin • https://library.austintexas.gov Cookie Decorating: Christmas Crew Led by Laura Audrey Custom Cookies, the class will teach individuals with all levels of baking experience how to decorate sugar cookies. Participants will decorate four cookies with all materials provided. • Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m. • $60 • Make At Rosie, 8711 Burnet Road, Ste. F72, Austin • www.makeatrosie.com Pickleball & Peppermint Party Attendees can celebrate the holiday season with some games of pickleball, a hot cocoa bar, a toy donation drive and ugly sweaters. Every person who brings a toy
November
Ugly Christmas Sweater Pop Up Shop The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop is making its way from Dallas to Austin just in time for community members to score their sweaters for the season. Brand-new and upcycled sweaters will be available for $14.99-$39.99. • Through Dec. 28 • Free (admission) • Punch Bowl Social, 11310 Domain Drive, Ste. 100, Austin • www.punchbowlsocial.com/ ugly-christmas-sweater-pop-up-shop Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign The nonprofit’s red kettle will be located near The Domain’s 40-foot tree at the north entrance of Macy’s. • Nov. 28-Dec. 24 • Free • The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin • www.simon.com/mall/the-domain/news-and-events
for the donation drive will be entered in a raffle for a $300 pickleball prize package. • Dec. 13, 5-7 p.m. • Free (ages 12 and under), $25 (members), $28 (nonmembers) • Austin Pickle Ranch, 11000 Middle Fiskville Road, Bldg. B, Austin • https://austinpickleranch.podplay.app This list is not comprehensive. Photos with Santa & Toy Donation for Texas Children’s Hospital Community members can get their professional pictures taken with Santa Claus and drop off toy donations for patients at Texas Children’s Hospital. • Dec. 7, noon-2 p.m. • $15 (photo with Santa Claus) • Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd., Austin • www.marriott.com
December
Jingle Bell Jamboree Greater Austin Moms is collaborating with The Domain to host a family-friendly holiday event which will feature activities and entertainment for children including face painting and a custom slime bar. • Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free • The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin • Eventbrite: Jingle Bell Jamboree Kids Crafternoon: Perler Bead Holiday Ornaments Children of all ages are invited to make perler bead Christmas ornaments to take home to decorate their tree. • Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m.
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