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
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
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
Bullock Texas State History Museum Friday, November 13 - 14, 2026 | View details for schedule Texas History Symposium A two‑day symposium exploring how Texas has shaped and been shaped by the American story. Event Details
Blanton Museum of Art Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Family Art Adventures: Sound Play Family Art Adventures brings the Blanton to life with hands-on artmaking, outdoor games, scavenger hunts, and interactive activities for curious minds of all ages. Drop in for an hour or stay all day — there’s always something to discover. 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
Republic Square Republic Square Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 4:00 pm Boogie Down Picnic: Disco Dog Edition Enjoy an afternoon of funk, disco house, roller skating, games, dogs and good vibes when you join the picnic. Live music by Daonaiv Velez will keep the energy high for the cutest dog contest. The party starts at 4pm and runs until sundown. Keep an eye on The Underground ATX for updates! Event Details
Blanton Museum of Art Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Blanton Live: Haas Brother Artists Simon and Niki Haas join Blanton Chief Curator and Deputy Director of Collections Carter Foster for a conversation exploring their current mid-career retrospective. 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
Enjoy an afternoon of funk, disco house, roller skating, games, dogs and good vibes when you join the picnic. Live music by Daonaiv Velez will keep the energy high for the cutest dog contest. The party starts at 4pm and runs until sundown. Keep an eye on The Underground ATX for updates! Event Details Downtown Austin Alliance Event Downtown Holidays Downtown-wide in Austin Saturday, December 5, 2026 | View details for schedule
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
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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