506 Congress Saturday, August 1 - December 19, 2026 | View details for schedule 2026 Artisan Mercado Crafts & Latinx Cultural Events Enjoy an free, indoor Latinx art market and learn a craft or Latinx culture the first and third Saturday from 10am to 5pm May through December at the Artisan Mercado. The workshops and events will take place from 12 to 2 p.m Event Details
Downtown-wide in Austin Saturday, November 14 - 15, 2026 | View details for schedule Texas Book Festival Held each fall in and around the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin, the annual Festival Weekend features a rich variety of author presentations and panels, book signings, cooking demonstrations, programs and activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, and exhibiting vendors from across the state and country. Event Details
Downtown Austin Alliance Event Downtown Holidays Downtown-wide in Austin Saturday, December 5, 2026 | View details for schedule Holiday Stroll 2026 Join KUT News, KUTX 98.9 & the Downtown Austin Alliance for our celebration of holiday cheer downtown at the 32nd annual Holiday Sing-Along & Stroll. Come to Congress Avenue downtown on Saturday, December 5th for live music, local food, artisan vendors, the Capitol tree lighting, and FREE holiday fun for the whole family. Event Details
Central Library Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm 3rd Annual Varta Storytelling Festival The Varta Storytelling Festival is a free, family-friendly event featuring interactive storytelling by award-winning children’s authors, vibrant cultural workshops and live music. Event Details
Downtown Holidays Zilker Park Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run, presented by Raising Cane’s Get an early look at the Austin Trail of Lights before it opens to the public. This untimed, 2-mile Fun Run winds through the illuminated Trail and wraps with a Finish Line Festival featuring carnival rides, food trucks, bars, and more. Event Details
The Varta Storytelling Festival is a free, family-friendly event featuring interactive storytelling by award-winning children’s authors, vibrant cultural workshops and live music. Event Details Downtown Holidays Austin Saengerrunde Halle Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Palmer Events Center Saturday, December 12 - 21, 2026 | View details for schedule Armadillo Christmas Bazaar 2026 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar returns December 12-21 as one of the longest standing holiday events in Austin, taking place at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704). Nearly 200 artists will be attending this year’s Bazaar. This curated lineup spans collectible fine art, heirloom and statement pieces, beautifully made objects for everyday life, and thoughtful gifts in every price range – from wall art, sculpture and jewelry to ceramics, glass, woodwork, leather, textiles and artisan goods, with plenty of smaller finds and stocking stuffers along the way.The iconic Austin holiday market’s music lineup for this year includes new acts like Lew Apollo, Louisiana Surf Department, Jennifer Foster and the Audacity, alongside returning Armadillo musicians like Ruthie Foster, Shinyribs, Gina Chavez and more. A wonderful way to kick off the holidays, Armadillo brings Austin artists, musicians and holiday tradition together under one roof, with art, shopping, food, seasonal cocktails and family-friendly fun throughout the Bazaar. For 2026, visitors can
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