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Austin Planning Holiday Events

It may seem a little bit early to start thinking about the holidays but plans are already in high gear in the Capital City. From historic sights to lighting displays, Austin has a full list of activities planned for the coming months:

November 4-12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Christmas at the Caswell House
1404 West Avenue
In addition to daily tours of the beautifully decorated historic landmark, the Caswell House offers three-course luncheons in the classic tea room. A gift and gourmet bake shop featuring holiday décor, clothing and jewelry encompasses the first floor and basement of the house. The Daniel H. Caswell House is located at 1404 West Avenue. Admission is $5 per person for the house tour; tea luncheons are priced separately.

November 15-19
31st Annual Junior League of Austin’s A Christmas Affair
Palmer Events Center
More than 200 national merchants sell original art, jewelry and crafts during the four-day holiday market.

November 25-26
Austin Museum of Art’s Holiday Arts Festival
Guests mingle among the elaborately decorated gardens of Laguna Gloria to view sculpture and art while enjoying holiday cuisine.

November 25-December 1
Austin Children’s Museum’s Gingerbread House workshops
Real gingerbread, icing, gumdrops and candy canes provide the building blocks for this fun family event.

December
The 37th Street Lights
One of Austin's most unique lighting displays, residents rally together and string up lights to create a funky holiday display along 37th Street from Guadalupe Street to Home Lane. The street is open to through traffic, but for the full effect, it's best to park and walk.

December 2
German Christmas Market
German Free School, 507 E. 10th Street
The German-Texan Heritage Society offers handmade and imported wooden and blown glass German ornaments and other gifts.

December
Whole Foods Market Ice Rink
Friends and families ice skate throughout the month of December from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Whole Foods also offers holiday cooking classes and chef demonstrations in the newly opened Culinary Center.

December 2
State Capitol Tree Lighting and KUT Holiday Stroll
John Aielli, host of NPR affiliate KUT’s “Eklektikos,” leads the audience gathered around the tree at 11th Street and Congress Avenue in traditional carols. The festivities continue along Congress Avenue with entertainment, and merchants remain open late.

December
Zilker Park Trail of Lights festival
This Austin tradition begins with lighting of the Zilker Christmas Tree on December 3. The pedestrian Trail of Lights, featuring live music and Santa visits, transforms a mile-long stretch of Zilker Park into a twinkling wonderland from Dec. 11-31. www.cityofaustin.org/parks

December 3
O. Henry Home's Victorian Christmas
409 East 5th St.
The home of short story writer O. Henry is decorated for a Victorian Christmas reception and an open house on December 3 from 1-3 p.m. that features refreshments and live music.

December 5
The 7th Annual Noche de Fiesta Navideña
Held at the Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Avenue
Celebrate the Christmas traditions of Mexico.

December 8-10
Luminations: A Winter Celebration
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Music lightly resounds as children enjoy storytellers, holiday crafts in the Little House and photos with Frosty the Snowman.

December 9-24
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Austin Music Hall
This holiday event keeps Austin weird with distinctive jewelry, fabrics, handmade goods, blown glass, paintings and prints from local and national artists. Austin

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posted by Paris & John @ 3:16 PM