Holiday Activities in Austin, Texas
by GuestSpaces Vacation Rentals
December 4, 2023
The holiday season is here and there’s no better place to experience the magic than in Austin, Texas! Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a reunion with friends, or a corporate retreat, you’ll find the perfect holiday getaway in the heart of Texas.
Browse through our festive recommendations below then book a vacation rental home minutes away from all the action. Each property managed by GuestSpaces Vacation Rentals is professionally cleaned, provides access to our all-local 24/7 Concierge Team, and has a dedicated Digital Property Guide (made accessible upon booking) to enhance your guest experience.
Twinkling Lights and Enchanting Trails
Austin comes alive each winter with a variety of light shows and experiences.
Longhorn Lights
When: Nightly from November 29 – January 1, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m
Where: Guadalupe Street (“The Drag”) between 21st Street and 24th Street
Cost: Free
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters Annual Holiday Light Show
When: Now – January 6th, hourly from 6 p.m to 11 p.m
Where: 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Cost: 4-person ticket packages are $40 and 6-person ticket packages are $60
Trail of Lights at Zilker Park
When: Now – December 23, nightly from 7 p.m to 10 p.m
Where: 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Cost: General admission is FREE some nights, others around $10 per ticket
Peppermint Parkway at Circuit of the Americas (COTA)
When: Now – December 30th
Where: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Austin, TX
Cost: Different packages are available starting at $40 (includes one vehicle to Peppermint Parkway and four admission tickets to Peppermint Plaza)
Themed Pop-Up Bars (most 21+)
Check out these pop-up holiday bars for an evening full of cheer(s)!
The Ugly Sweater Holiday Pop-up Bar (at Fairmont’s Rules and Reg)
When: Nightly from 5 p.m. to close
Where: 101 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
Miracle on 5th Street (The Eleanor)
When: Now – December 27th, from 2 p.m to close
Where: 307 W 5th Street, Austin, TX 78702
*Tickets required, event is family friendly until 7PM when it becomes 21+ only!
The Deck (at the Four Seasons Austin’s Live Oak bar)
When: Now – January 7th, 60-minute sessions available and vary daily
Where: 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
*Tickets required for Ice Rodeo ice skating, cabins, or A-Tea-X tea service
Gibson Street Bar
When: Now – December 30th
Where: 1109 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Miscellaneous Holiday Activities
Continue your festive adventure with the holiday activities below.
Thinkery’s Candy Wonderland
What: Gingerbread people and house kits available; tickets also available for Gingerbread Workshop
Where: Saturdays and Sundays – December 23rd
Where: 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723
Ice Rodeo (at the Four Seasons Austin)
What: Ice skating, art installations, cabins, A-Tea-X tea service
When: Now – January 7th, varied times
Where: 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701
Holiday Shows at Zach Theatre
What: “A Christmas Carol” and “POP!”, a mix of holiday classics and the hottest hits of Taylor Swift, *NSYNC, The Beatles, and more!
When: Now – December 31st
Where: 202 South Lamar Austin TX 78704
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