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
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
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
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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