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The Best Holiday Events in ATX To Enjoy This Year

For the past six years, Austin has ranked in the top 5 for best cities to live in the U.S., so it’s no surprise that there are plenty of fun activities for Austinites and visitors to enjoy during the holiday season. From spectacular Christmas lights and ice skating to holiday shopping and Christmas-themed bar hopping, Austin has got it all. Read on for a comprehensive guide to the most popular Austin holiday events this year to get you into the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Tree Shopping

Putting your Christmas tree up signifies the start of the holiday season, so it’s essential to know where to get the best trees before they’re all snatched up.

Elgin Christmas Tree Farm

This local tree farm lets you choose and cut your own tree for only $15 a foot. Bring the kids along to enjoy a day of tree cutting, followed by a hayride while you wait for your tree to be delivered to your car.

Evergreen Farms

We recommend visiting this local farm on the weekends with the entire family. After choosing and cutting the perfect tree, you’ll have the option to enjoy games such as tether ball, maze, hopscotch, a nature trail, farm animals, and more! For a detailed pricing list, visit their website.

Best Holiday Light Events

Is Christmas complete without marveling at a display of spectacular lights? Lucky for you, Austin holiday events have multiple lighting events to enjoy.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

This is an annual holiday sing-along event where hundreds of people gather to sing Christmas carols. Stay after to view the capitol’s tree lighting ceremony and a light show set to holiday music.

Christmas Light Show at Mozart’s

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters is a charming, cozy coffee shop located on the banks of Lake Austin. They host an annual Christmas Light Show every evening. Reservations are required and fill up quickly. Don’t miss out, and book your tickets here!

The Trail of Lights

This winter wonderland has been closed due to COVID-19, but it’s finally back in its traditional format, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Gather with your loved ones to experience this magical night and celebrate the unique spirit and people of Austin. You’ll enjoy 2 million lights, 70 displays, lighted tunnels, 90 lighted holiday trees, nightly entertainment, Austin’s famous food trucks, and more holiday activities!

Holiday Shopping

There are two popular holiday markets in Austin, and both of them are worth visiting to get some last-minute holiday shopping done during Austin holiday events!

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

View local art, listen to local musicians, and enjoy local food while you walk through endless stalls of Christmas shops.

Blue Genie Art Bazaar

Aside from art, you’ll also find photos, prints, candles, wooden toys, and more handmade products by local artisans

Ice Skating

This is a Christmas tradition, and luckily, Austin has two ice-skating rinks for visitors to enjoy!

Ice Rodeo

This venue is Austin’s newest rink, where guests will have the option to purchase cabanas, food, and drink while enjoying s’mores over fire pits and more!

Whole Foods Market

Yup, you read that correctly. The Whole Foods Market in Austin turns its roof into a skating rink for the entire month of December.

Holiday-themed Bars

Get into the holiday spirit by indulging in some of your favorite spirits. Here’s a list of Austin’s most-loved Christmas bars.

While there are other bars, we thought these three were the most worth mentioning. 

Where is Santa?

If you have little ones, you’ll surely be looking for the opportunity to visit Santa Claus at least once this year. Here are the best places to see him.

Santa on the Terrace

North Pole Flyer

Final Thoughts

There is no shortage of exciting Austin holiday events happening during the holiday season this year, so get outside and enjoy the Christmas festivities! Planning to move to Austin after spending some time here? Call Capital Movers Texas today, and we’ll help you with your moving needs.

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