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2026 Artisan Mercado Crafts & Latinx Cultural Events

Today · 10 AM – 5 PM · runs through Dec 19

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

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

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KMFA’s “Mozart Everlasting” Midday Concert Series

Friday · 6 PM – 9 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

KMFA’s free Midday Music Concert Series welcomes the Butler Opera Center at The University of Texas at Austin back to the Draylen Mason Music Studio for a special preview of Mozart Everlasting, a program with scenes from three of Mozart’s most celebrated operas. Event Details LIVE! From Downtown, Texas Bullock Texas State History Museum Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Down the Rabbit Hole, The Fight for Texas Adoptee Rights Then and Now

Friday · 6 PM – 9 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesMuseums

LIVE! From Downtown, Texas Bullock Texas State History Museum Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Down the Rabbit Hole, The Fight for Texas Adoptee Rights Then and Now In Texas, adoptees' original birth certificates are still sealed. A memoir launch and a panel on changing that, moderated by Emily Ramshaw of The 19th. Free, at the Bullock. Event Details

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Holiday Stroll 2026

Sat, Dec 5 · All day

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

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

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3rd Annual Varta Storytelling Festival

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

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

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Christmas Concert at the Saengerrunde

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesSeasonal

Downtown Holidays Austin Saengerrunde Halle Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Christmas Concert at the Saengerrunde Kick off the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec. 6, with the Austin Saengerrunde’s annual free, family-friendly Weihnachtskonzert (Christmas concert) featuring traditional German Christmas carols performed by the Austin Damenchor, Mannerchor, and mixed choirs, plus an audience sing-along with carols in English and German. Event Details

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3rd Annual Varta Storytelling Festival

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Austin chamber · Austin · ≈ < 1 mi

FREEAll agesFestivals

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