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Koko's Bavarian's Grand Opening
When: 5 p.m. Friday
Where:4715 E. Fifth St.
What: Check out the opening of one of East Austin's newest venues—and probably the only one owned by a German prince—for giant pretzels, sausages and a whole lot o' beer.
December in Downtown
When: 6–8:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Capitol Building
What: Feeling festive? Downtown Austin Alliance is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Sing-Along and Tree Lighting in front of the Capitol and along Congress Ave. from 9th to 11th Streets.
Free Entry at the Bullock
When: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday
Where: 1800 Congress Ave.
What: With admission fees waived on the month's first Sunday, why not explore the Bullock Texas State History Museum? Maybe even grab a seat for their multi-sensory screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Free Entry at the Bullock
When: 10:30–11:30 a.m. Sunday
Where: The Riley Building, 315 Lavaca Street
What: Stretch out the stress from the week at the only all-weather, year-round Outdoor Yoga in Austin. Grab your tickets here.
Austin Holiday Mini Market
When: 10 a.m–4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Distribution Hall, 1500 East 4th Street
What: Come along to this free event to browse 65 vendors, enjoy free drinks, listen to tunes from local DJ Lilith and more!
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Tito's Handmade Vodka
Show your love for Tito's and for the community this year with a wide selection of not that ugly, uglyish, ugly, uglier, and ugliest holiday sweaters.
There's lots choose from, and plenty of accessories like scarves and socks, plus gear for your dog, too.
All of the items can be purchased online or at the Love, Tito’s Retail Store in Austin, TX. 100% of all net proceeds from online or in-store purchases go to one of the nonprofits we’ve teamed up with.
Click here to see the entire collection in the Tito's store.
🗓 All weekend
Check out this highly anticipated art exhibition with illuminated art along Waller Creek. Tickets are free and the event includes food vendors, dazzling lights, live music, and hands-on activities
All weekend 6 p.m - 10 p.m | 📍Waterloo Park
This iconic holiday tradition lights up for the first time this holiday season starting this weekend! Reserve your spot for an enchanting light and sound performance, delicious hot cocoa, sweet treats, and some overall fun with your friends or family. The show runs till January 6th.
6 p.m and 9 p.m | 📍Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
🗓 Saturday
This fitness event is free and open to the public. Get your morning started right with a "Fitness in the park" class for kickboxing! The class will be led by certified instructors and is a great way to get a cardio workout in while also honing your self-defense skills.
10 a.m - 11 a.m | 📍 Metz Park
Support local LBGTQ+ and female artists at this outdoor market with over 150 vendors. Get your holiday shopping out of the way at this event, with vendors for food trucks, handmade goods, raffles, hands on workshops and activities, and more.
Did someone say cheese?! If you're like me and always willing to get your hands on a bowl of mac and cheese, then this event is for you. Check out the Mac and Cheese festival happening this weekend to decide which vendor has. the best mac and cheese for yourself, and enjoy the bar with creative cocktails while you're at it. Tickets start at $45.
11 a.m - 3 p.m | 📍Lantana Place - 7415 Southwest Parkway
