5 Things To Do in Austin in December

Austin is a great place to enjoy the holiday season. You can still enjoy nice temperatures on most days, and there is always something to do. To start, you can visit The Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. Apart from this, Whole Foods has an ice rink on the rooftop for ice skating. You also have the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar and the German Christmas Market. This post will explore interesting things to do in Austin in December.

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Fun Things To Do in Austin in December

Watch Holiday Light Shows

Experience dazzling lights in Austin through creative light displays like the Santa’s Ranch. You can enjoy more than 100 animations and displays from your car. The Trail of Lights in Zilker Park also has 3,300 Christmas lights from its 150-foot Christmas Tree. Mozart’s Coffee Christmas Lights Show includes over 1 million festive lights synced to holiday tunes.

Buy Unique Gifts at Christmas Bazaars

The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Blue Genie Art Bazaar, and German Christmas Market provide excellent opportunities for holiday shopping. Along with that, you can support local artists while shopping. A Christmas Affair from the Junior League brings together over 200 merchants for a memorable holiday shopping experience.

Watch Holiday Shows and Concerts

If you’re seeking holiday entertainment in Austin, check out the Downtown Holiday Stroll. The seasonal lineup at Zach Theatre features musical performances such as A Christmas Carol, Una Noche Buena, and POP! For a high-cultural experience, catch Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker or indulge in Handel’s Messiah, presented by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

Go Ice Skating

Ice skate with the family at the Whole Foods’ rooftop plaza. It is $15 per person when paying in person. However, the cost is only $12 when you book ahead. The skating rink is available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Participate in a Fun Run

The Trail of Lights Fun Run is two miles through the festive Trail of Lights. The fun run is on December 2, and participants may choose from available start times. The race also has an after-party with live performances, food, and drinks at the finish line.

With a diverse range of things, December is a great time to be in Austin.

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