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BY GRACE DICKENS
Holiday Events Guide
2023
The Nutcracker’ by Ballet Austin Ballet Austin will present its 61st production of “The Nutcracker” with live accompaniment by Austin Symphony Orchestra. Opening weekend will offer extras such as free holiday family photos by a professional photographer, Nutcracker-themed selfie stations, a sweets package and more. • Dec. 2-23, times vary • $15-$125 • The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W.
a marketplace to purchase gifts, light refreshments, a petting zoo and more. • Through Dec. 30, 6-9 p.m. (The Parkway), 5-10 p.m. (Peppermint Plaza) • $40-$99 (admission, per vehicle) • 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin • www.peppermintparkway.com 2023 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Started in 1976, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is Follow the Star Guests can either walk or drive through 10 family- friendly live scenes depicting the Nativity story as well as the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. Collected donations of nonperishable canned food will be given to the local food pantry, Hill Country
Community Ministries. • Dec. 7-9, 6:30-9 p.m.
• Free (canned goods donations accepted) • Good Shepherd, 700 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.gstx.org/followthestar
Riverside Drive, Austin • www.balletaustin.org
an arts and music festival offering opportunities for attendants to browse and purchase fine art from over 200 award-winning artists and listen to a lineup of 36 music acts. The event will also offer food vendors, bars and more. • Dec. 15-23, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily • $12 (one-day ticket), $60 (season ticket), free (kids 12 and under) • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road • www.armadillobazaar.com
December
Peppermint Parkway The drive-thru event has millions of lights and holiday scenes. After the drive-thru, guests are invited to walk through Peppermint Plaza decorated with more holiday lights, a mistletoe kissing booth and photos with Santa Claus. Peppermint Plaza also has a 30-foot-tall holiday tree, a Ferris wheel, a range of amusement park rides,
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